Bhutan 10 Days

Paro–Thimphu– Punkha–Trongsa–Bumthang–Phobjikha–Taktsang Hiking

Butan 10 Days

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Trip Facts

Package Description: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha &T aktsang Hiking
Meal Plan: (All meals)
Trip Duration: 9 Nights - 10 Days
Max Sleeping Altitude: 2300m
Tour Grade: Easy
Tour Highlight: Cultural sights and local by road
Tour Start Point: Paro
Tour End Point: Paro

Price includes:

 Bhutan Government Taxes & Royalty of US$ 65 per night ( see note below)
 Accommodation: In Twin/Double sharing basis at Top 3 star plus Hotels /Resorts
 Transportation: Following are our transportation:
o 2 Pax: Hyundai Santa fee/Tucson or Similar (4 + 1 Seater)
o 4 - 10 Pax: Luxury Toyota Hiace Bus (10 + 1 Seater)
o 11 & above Pax: Luxury Toyota
o Coaster Bus (18 + 1Seater)

 All Tourist Permit: Yes
 All Bhutan Taxes
 All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with evening refreshments
 Fluent English Speaking Bhutanese guide licensed by Royal Bhutan Govt.
 All entrance fees to museums & cultural sites
 Extra Services: Mineral drinking water

Package does not includes:

 Visa fee US$ 40 one time each (must be paid in advance with tour cost)
 Flight Fare/Train fare are not included
 No Tips for the guides, driver or hotels
 Travel insurance is not covered
 Luxury hotels (4 Star & 5 Star)andseparate vehicle will be charged extra
 Personal related expenses like calls,Internet, Beverages, Alcohol, laundry, donations to Monasteries andTemples, Souvenirs, shopping etc.

Quick Info about Trekking in Buthan:

Best season: Spring & Autumn,
Bhutan is best place for true Trekking lover, trekker must be mentally prepared and physically fit to face the unexpected expeditions and abrupt changes in elevation. Treks can be long or short with daily 07-19 kilometers walk to reach the campsites. Bhutan has identified number of trekking routes that render opportunity to experience the cultural, incredible scenic beauty, Entire Himalaya’s ranges, yak herders, flora and fauna and so, it will be always most challenging and memorable experience.

Treks cost Include: Government Licensed Trekking Guides, who are trained to deal with Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), trekking cook, assistants, horsemen, provided three times meals, mattresses (we can provide on minimum charges per day), two men sleeping tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents and utensils. Heavier stuff will be carried by horses or yaks but your camera, water bottle and your side bag you only have to carry. Campsite will be always designated at a place where theren will water supply to cook your meals and meadows to feed your ponies.

Need to bring for Treks: Sleeping bags, water proof trekking bag, Strong comfortable trekking shoes, pants, Socks (woolen), cotton T-shirts, Woolen hat, Waterproof jacket, Umbrella, Water bottle, Torch (flashlight, batteries), Pocket knife (be sure this is packed in your checked baggage to avoid hassles with airport security), Sun block (SPF 15-plus), Towel, Laundry soap, Slippers, Insect repellents, Medical & first aid kit, Water purifier tablets, please bring Extra warm cloths, during long trekking you obviously have to change and wash your cloths and etc. There is no trekking store here in Bhutan to buy or rent one and we suggest you to buy this from your place. The trekking cost does not include your insurance.

說明 Introduction

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Paro

On arrival at Paro airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Thimphu. Visit TashichhoDzong, Thimphu’s most impressive building situated at the banks of Wang Chhu is built in 1641. Evening freely stroll around the town.
Night stay at Thimphu

Day 10: Departure

After early breakfast drive to Paro International Airport, our Team will bid you successful good bye to your destination ahead.

Day 02: Thimphu- Punakha

After breakfast sightseeing around Thimphu, following places will be visited
1. Changangkha Lhakhang built in 12 th century and considered as most important temple for new born babies.

2. Motithang Takin Preserve

3. Zorig Chusum is a painting school, where students learn the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.

4. National Library is a house with vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts.

5. Afternoon drive to Punakha crossing Dochu-la passes (3088m). The clear day offers the most spectacular view over the highest peaks of the Himalayas.

6. Druk wangyal chorten (Temple) at Dochu la

7. Take a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang. It’s widely believed that childless couples are usually blessed with a child very soon, if they pray at this temple.

Evening make a free stroll around town.

Night stay at Punakha

Day 03: Punakha - Trongsa via Gangtey

After breakfast drive to Gangtey. A beautiful place surrounded by snowcapped mountains and green meadows. When you reach Gangtey Gonpa you can have Spectacular view of Black Mountain ranges and beautiful valley called Phobjikha, winter home for the famous Black Necked Cranes. On the small hill top, surrounded by a large village you will see a Gangtey Gonpa (monastery), which is one of the most famous and biggest Nyingmapa monasteries in the country. Drive to Trongsa.

Night stay at Trongsa.

Day 04: Trongsa – Bumthang

After breakfast drive to Bumthang and the following places were visited:

1. Trongsa Dzong, Built in 1648, where crown prince of Bhutan traditionally becomes the Penlop (governor) of Trongsa prior to crown as king of Bhutan.

2. Ta Dzong, Built as watchtower to guard Tongsa Dzong.

3. Jakar Dzong, built in the 17 th century.

Evening freely scroll around town.

Night stay at Bumthang.

Day 05: Bumthang Sightseeing

After breakfast visit:

1. Kurje Lhakhang, the temple of Guru Rinpoche's body prints and it is one of the most sacred places.

2. Jambay Lhakhang, the ancient monastery built in 7 th century by the Tibetan king for the introduction of Buddhism in the country.

3. Tamshing Lhakhang, across the river is a house of interesting religious Buddhist paintings.

4. Mebar Tsho (burning lake)

Drive down to the place where they make vegetable dye for colorings the weaving threads in traditional style.

Night stay at Bumthang.

Day 06: Bumthang–Punakha

After breakfast drive back to Thimphu. En route you can stop for Photographic.

1. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637, consider as second oldest dzong in the country. It is built in between two rivers, Female River and Male River.

2. Evening freely stroll around the town.

Night stay at Punakha

Day 07: Punakha- Thimphu

After breakfast visit

1. Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.

2. Royal Biotical Park at Lamperi

3. Lunch will be served at Dochul la pass/Thimphu

4. Memorial Chorten (Stupa) was built in 1974 in the memory of Third King of Bhutan.

5. Buddha statue sited at Kuensel Phodrang is one of the largest Buddha rupas in the world

6. National Handicrafts Emporium/Royal museum

Night stay at Thimphu.

Day 08: Thimphu – Paro

After breakfast drive to Paro

1. Tachogang Lhakhang, The Bridge which leads to temple is a iron suspension bridge built in 15th centaury

2. Paro Dzong (fortress) built in 1646. You will cross a traditional wooden bridge on the way to the Dzong.

3. National Museum (Ta-Dzong) just above Paro Dzong, where we have unique collections of ancient armor, textiles, Thangkha paintings.

4. Dumtshe Lhakhang, built 14 th centuery

5. River Side

Evening visit farm house and freely scroll around town.

Night stay at Paro.

Day 09: Hike to Taktsang (Tiger & Nest)

After breakfast drive to a point, were hike starts.

1. Hike to Taktsang: TaktsangPalphug Monastery more famous as Paro Taktsang is a Buddhist temple complex which clings to a cliff, 3120 meters above the sea level on the side of the upper Paro valley. The TaktsangPalphug Monastery is one of the most famous touristic destinations of the country and the cultural icon of Bhutan. Visiting the Paro Taktsang Monastery is an unforgettable experience thanks to its unique location and the views of surrounding majestic mountains and emerald green valleys. It is believed that in 8th century Spiritual Master (Guru Rinpoche) known as the second Buddha in Bhutan, have arrived here flying on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse and meditate in a cave for three month where Taktsang Monastery now stands.

After the adventurous hike night stay at Paroor if you wish visit town for shopping.

Night stay at Paro.

注意事項 Notes

Tour Policy

Children Policy

 There shall be no charge for CHILDREN below the age of 5 years.
 Between the ages of 5-12 years accompanied by elders/ guardians shall be given 50% discount on daily rates.
 Royalty fee is currently set at $65 per day.

Payment Procedure:
Full payment has to be done at leaste one month before your tour start. TheTourism Council of Bhutan will not approve visitor visa until the full tour payment is remitted.

Reservation & Cancellation Policy

We genuinely hope that you will successfully complete your Bhutan trip making most enjoyable memory of Bhutan. We assure you to provide every effort to make your experience in Bhutan a memorable one. We do realize at time due to unavoidable circumstances a trip to Bhutan may need to be cancelled or postponed. Thus we have our judicious cancelation policy to protect but the parties.

Tour programs that are cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows depending on how close to the arrival date to Bhutan that the cancellation is done:

The following is based on a cancellation before the start of a tour program:

- Up to 35 days : 75% of full daily rate will be refunded
- Before 20 - 35 days : 50% of full daily rate will be refunded
- Before 25 days : 25% of full daily rate will be refunded
- Less than 25 days : No refund: by the time everything will be arranged.

International Tourist Tariff

The minimum daily tariff quoted below for international Tourist Traveling to Bhutan (Except Indian, Bangladeshi & Maldives) is fixed by Royal Government of Bhutan. All Bhutanese Tour operators in the kingdom have to follow the same standard rate. From the provided rate a royalty of US $65 per day goes to government of Bhutan. This Royalty is for free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure in Bhutan. Alternation in the rate is a criminal act here in Bhutan.

Visa Formalities

With the exception of visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all other visitors to Bhutan need a visa. Indian, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can obtain a visa at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 month validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)).
All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior to travel to Bhutan. Visas are processed through an online system by your licensed Bhutanese tour operator, directly or through a foreign travel agent. You are required to send the photo-page of your passport to us. The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a USD $40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in Buthan. Once received the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours.

At your point of entry you will be required to show your visa clearance letter, the visa will then be stamped into your passport.

Important Note:

 International visitors must bring 3 colored copies of latest Passport and 6 Photo for visa.
 All passengers are advised to check their passport validity which should not be less than 6 months from the date of travel.
 Indian Embassy is closed on Saturday & Sunday Permission will be allowed on Monday only.
 Department of Immigration Office Thimphu is Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holidays.
 Department of Immigration Office Thimphu may remain closed without prior Notice & immediate declaration of Holidays.

To book this tour please contact us directly:
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