Thunder Dragon 'Bhutan' - Regal Holidays

Daily Tour 06 Nights / 07 Days Availability: April 1, 2019

Paro International Airport, Airport Road Paro, 12001, Bhutan Bhutan

Capital of Bhutan, Thimphu gives a chance to visit picturesque scenery as well as offers cafes, bars, nightclubs, discotheques, and restaurants. We can see an impressive fusion of tradition and modernity here. Thimphu is a center of traditional Bhutanese art, architecture, and culture. There are various attractions in Thimphu such as the National Post Office, the Clock Tower Square, the Motithang Takin Preserve, Tango and Chari Monasteries, Buddha Dordenma, National Memorial Chorten, Centenary Farmers Market.

In the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, there is a small and peaceful town Punakha that retains the historic charm. This place has many experiences to offer. The scenic views of Himalayas, sounds of the Mo Chhu and Po Chhu rivers, the beauty of this gorgeous valley, majestic Punakha Dzong, home to the endangered white-bellied herons awaken the nature lover within you.

The beautiful Paro valley is the widest and greenest valleys of Bhutan. Surrounded by lush rice fields and peaceful Paro River which flows down the valley, this heart of Bhutan stands as one of the best Bhutanese towns. The scenic beauty is for photographers and nature lovers to explore every richness of this place on foot. Paro is an ideal blending of ancient history and breath-taking natural beauty, with a healthy part of modern life in it.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (Google Map)

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

6-night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent.
Assistance at the airport
Meal plan as mentioned above
Services of a Trip Leader will be as per the itinerary for Bhutan Portion only
Transfer & Sightseeing as per the itinerary by Non Ac Car / Jumbo Hiace for minimum 4 pax (Not at Disposal)

01 Bottle water per person per day
All applicable Transfers & Sightseeing by Specified vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively
used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). Concept of the vehicle on disposal is not a practice in Bhutan. The vehicle + Trip Leader (Guide) will be with the guest from (0900 Hrs till 1700 Hrs).
Drivers allowances, toll taxes, and Govt. Service Tax

NOT INCLUDED

Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Sightseeing entrance fees.
Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges.
Cost for service provided on a personal request.
Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips, etc.
Cost for any other service not mentioned under the “Cost Includes” head.

The difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
The difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like – landslides, road blockage, etc. In such a case, extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

In Thimpu, visit Trashichhoedzong, National Library, Arts & Crafts School, Handicrafts Emporium and Memorial Chorten stupa
Stopover at Dochula pass
In Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong and the local market
Simtokha Dzong- the oldest fortress of the Bhutan Kingdom
In Paro, visit Ta Dzong – the National Museum of the Kingdom, and Rinpung Dzong
Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours
Assistance at airport and sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
Start From Paro and End in Paro

NOTES:

Valid Voter Id or Passport Required for Bhutan Travel
Ta Dzong – Paro (national museum) and Ta Dzong – Trongsa (museum): closed on Sun & Mon
National Library – Thimphu: closed on Sat, Sun & Government Holidays
Folk Heritage Museum – Thimphu: closed on Government Holidays and on Sat open from 10.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m. and on Sun open from 11.30 a.m to 3.00 p.m
Textile Museum – Thimphu: Closed on Government Holidays and on Sun and on Sat open from 9.00 a.m to 4 p.m.
Institute of Zorig Chusum (Painting School or Arts & Crafts School) – Thimphu: Closed on Sun & Government
Holidays and on Sat open from 10 a.m to 12 o’clock
Institute of Traditional Medicine – Thimphu: Closed on Sat, Sun & Government Holidays
Post Office: Closed on Sat, Sun & Government Holidays and other days open from 1000-1700
Paro Dzong opens till 1700 hrs.
Trashi Chhoe Dzong, Thimpu: Open from 5-6pm from Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm on Sat & Sun, 8 am to 5 pm in winter on Sat & Sunday.
Above rates are subject to change due to tariff revision by Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB), major exchange rate fluctuation, royalty or visa fee the revision or in case new taxes are being imposed by govt. of Bhutan.
Bhutan is a Tobacco-Free country and hence Tobacco is not easily available. One can carry up to 250 cigarettes for personal use by declaring at customs upon arrival and paying appropriate duty @ 200%. Most of the hotels have both smokings as well as non-smoking rooms however they prefer no smoking in the rooms because most of the hotels are made of wood.
One bottle of liquor per person is allowed to be imported Duty-Free.
Do not carry Indian Rs. 500/- or Rs. 1000/- currency notes. It is illegal
Santa Fe / Tucson for 2-3 Pax & Hyundai H1 / HI ace for 4-6 Pax
Hotel Check-in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs (Subject to availability)

Day 01 Paro Airport – Thimphu

On arrival at Paro Airport and after completing your Visa / Permit formalities you will be received by our Bhutan representative who will assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer to Thimphu (2320Mts / 7656Fts, 65 Km / 01½ to 02 Hrs), Thimphu is the capital town of Bhutan. Evening free at Leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 Thimphu Sightseeing

After breakfasts go for Thimphu sightseeing covering Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong), Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery), Motithang Takin Preservation Centre, Drupthob Goemba / Zilukha Nunnery, National Library (Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School-Closed on Saturday, Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter Vacations), Textiles Museum (Handicrafts Shops – Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdi

After breakfast drive to Punakha (1200Mts / 3936Fts, 77 Km / 03 to 3½ Hrs)/ Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang) (1350Mts / 4430Fts, 70 Km / 03 to 3½ Hrs). Punakha / Wangdi is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with a fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Visit Punakha Dzong, If time permits visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at the Hotel in Wangdi.

Day 04 Punakha / Wangdi

After breakfast today you the Punakha Valley or can even take the Rafting Options on Punakha River. Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
OR
Punakha / Wangdi – Gangtey Excursion – Punakha / Wangdi
Today the day started early for the full day excursion to Gangtey & Phobjikha Valley (3000Mts /9845fts, 85Kms / 3 to 3½ Hrs One way ) The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. At Gangtey visits Black Necked Crane Information Centre, Gangtey Goempa (Monastery), Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05 Punakha / Wangdi – Paro

After breakfast transfer to Paro (2134Mts / 7000Fts, 135 Km / 05 Hrs). Enroute Stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Garden. On arrival Paro, check in to the hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 Paro

After breakfast go for Paro Sightseeing covering Drukgyel Dzong (Presently closed for tourist), Ta Dzong (National Museum-Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang (Monastery), Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
OR
Paro – Full Day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest) Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) – The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours one way through pine forests. Afternoon at leisure to go shopping in the market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 Paro Airport

After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey. End of Services.

Paro International Airport, Airport Road Paro, 12001, Bhutan

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