Bhutan 08 Nights 09 Days
"Bhutan lies hidden in the folds of the eastern Himalayas"
The Geography of Bhutan is the tiny Kingdom of Bhutan lies hidden in the folds of the eastern Himalayas sandwiched between the two giant countries of India in the south and China in the north. With a total area of 38,398 sq kilometers, approximately the size of Switzerland, Bhutan is a mountainous country except for a small flat strip in the southern foothills is known as the last Shangri-La of Himalaya. In the north, we border with Tibet, the autonomous region under China, the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and in the south with the Indian states of Assam and West Bengal. Sacred mask dances and folk dances are performed by the Central Monastic Body, as well as the public of a particular district.
| BHUTAN TOUR PACKAGE COST FOR 09DAYS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Size | 3* Package | 4* Package | 5* Package |
| 1 Person | US $2,592/ | For 4* rate, write to us | For 5* rate, write to us |
| 2-3 Persons | US $2,480/ | For 4* rate, write to us | For 5* rate, write to us |
| 4-7 Persons | US $2,400/ | For 4* rate, write to us | For 5* rate, write to us |
| 8-13 Persons | US $2,240/ | For 4* rate, write to us | For 5* rate, write to us |
| 14-20 Persons | US $2,160/ | For 4* rate, write to us | For 5* rate, write to us |
| HOTELS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Destination | 3 Star Hotel | 4 Star Hotel | 5 Star Hotel |
| Thimphu | Hotel Thimphu Tower 2Nights | Hotel Ariya Thimphu | Le Méridien |
| Phubjikha Valley | Hotel Dewachen 2Nights | Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa | Uma by COMO |
| Punakha | Zhingkham Resort 2Nights | RKPO Green Resort | Six Senses |
| Paro | Hotel Paro Grand 2Nights | Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa | Le Méridien River Front |
| TRANSPORTATIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Persons | Vehicle Types | Remarks |
| 1 Person | SUVs | SUVs/Innova |
| 2-3 Persons | SUVs/Innova | SUVs/Toyota Innova |
| 4-7 Persons | Toyota Hiace Roof | Toyota Hiace Roof |
| 8-13 Persons | Coaster Bus | Toyota Coaster Bus |
| 14-20 Persons | Coaster Bus | Toyota Coaster Bus |
Note: The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) 50% discounts of USD: 200 now USD:100/ per person per night for tourists goes towards activities that promote carbon-neutral tourism and build a more sustainable tourism sector. This includes offsetting the carbon footprint of tourists and upskilling workers in the sector. Indian tourists will pay a previously stipulated fee, which will be revised at a later date. The rate refers to the minimum sum paid by all tourists for an all-inclusive package tour to Bhutan.
The above incentives will come into effect from 1st September 2023 and shall remain effective for four years till 31st August 2027. You can also visit the Tourism Department’s official website
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Paro by Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines & transfer to Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu – Paro (55 km, 2 hour’s drive)
Day 3: Thimphu to Phubjekha Valley
Day 4: Phubjikha Valley only.
Day 5: Phubjikha Valley to Punakha
Day 6: Punakha only
Day 7: Punakha to Paro
Day 8: Paro Tiger Nest hike
Day 9: Paro to Airport drop
Day 01: Paro arrive (D)
The flight into Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas, offering stunning scenic views of some world’s highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will sweep past forested hills with the silvery Pa Chu (Paro river) meandering down the valley below. Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watchtower) on the hills above the town will be a fine sight. Our representative will meet you at Paro airport, and after completion of arrival formalities you will be transferred to Hotel.
Before reaching Chhuzom, after crossing Isuna village, Tachog Lhakhang also known as Tachogang becomes visible. It is located on the base of a mountain along the Paro-Thimphu highway. To visit the temple one has to cross the Pachhu (Paro river) using a bridge built with iron chains.
Tachogang meaning “temple of the hill of excellent horse” was built in the 14th century by Thangtong Gyalpo after he had a vision of the spiritual horse Balaha-an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, while he was meditating.
According to myth, he decided thereupon to build a temple at the current spot including one of his famous iron bridges. The original bridge was washed away by floods in 1969 and a traditional style bridge with iron chains was restored in 2005. Thangtong Gyalpo was a great architect who built 108 iron bridges throughout Tibet and Bhutan.
Over night at Thimphu Tower hotel.
Day 02: Thimphu only (B / L / D)
After breakfast visit National Memorial Chorten: The building of this landmark was envisaged by the third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, as a monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it is both a memorial to the Late King (“the Father of modern Bhutan”) and a monument to world peace. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
After Memorial Chorten proceed to Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue under construction in the mountains of Bhutan. The statue will house over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Buddha Dordenma itself, the Buddha Dordenma is sited amidst the ruins of Kuensel Phodrang, the palace of Sherab Wangchuck, the thirteenth Desi Druk, overlooking the southern approach to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. From Buddha point you can do around two hour’s hikes which end at Changjangkha Temple, where you can view Thimphu city.
Over night at Thimphu Tower hotel.
Day 03: Thimphu to Phubjikha Valley. (B / L / D)
After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana – finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
Then continue onwards, reaching Wangduephodrang town in time for lunch. From Dochu-la pass, it is a long, winding descent into the Wangduephodrang valley, which is about 1,700m below the pass.
In the mountains east of Wangduephodrang lies the beautiful Phobjikha valley, on the slopes of which is situated the great monastery of Gangtey, established in the 17th century. The village of Phobjikha lies a few km, down from the monastery, on the valley floor. This quite, remote valley is the winter home of black necked cranes, which migrate from the arid plains of Tibet in the north, to pass the winter months in a milder climate.
Day 04: Phubjikha Valley only (B / L / D)
After breakfast visit Phubjikha, is a vast U-shaped glacial valley, also known as Gangteng Valley named after the impressive Gangtey Monastery of the Nyingma in central Bhutan, where the graceful black-necked cranes in Bhutan from the Tibetan Plateau visit the valley during the winter season to roost. On arrival in the Phobjikha Valley in the last week of October, the black-necked cranes circle the Gangteng Monastery three times and also repeat the process while returning to Tibet, visit crane center the valley is rich in faunal biodiversity and has, apart from the globally threatened black-necked cranes Grus nigricollis, 13 other globally threatened species. Within the ambit of the valley, an area of about 163 square kilometres (63 sq mi) has been declared a protected area, which is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature, (RSPN), for the protection of nature, authorized to manage, on lease basis, by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Day 05: Phubjikha Valley to Punakha (B / L / D)
After breakfast drive to Punakha, on the way visit Chimi Lhakhang, situated on a hillock in the center of the Lobesa valley, is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, who in the late 15th century used humor, songs and outrageous behavior to dramatize his teachings and due to this also known as ‘Divine Madman’. This temple is also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and wanting one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child very soon. It is about 30-minute walk across field from the road to the temple or you can drive directly to temple.
Day 06: Punakha only (B / L / D)
After drive to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal stands majestically on a strategic ridge above the Punakha valley. Built over a period of 9 years, Bhutanese craftsmen including carpenters, painters, and sculptors consulted Holy Scriptures rather than engineering manuals, to construct this 4-storey temple. It is a splendid example of Bhutan’s fine architectural and artistic traditions and the only one of its kind in the world. Built by Her Majesty the Queen Mother, this temple is dedicated for the wellbeing of the kingdom and the benefit of all sentient beings.
Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. Punakha was Bhutan’s capital until 1955, and Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body. Bhutan’s first King, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood several damages from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. The latest flood, in October, 1994, caused great damages to the fortress but miraculously spared its most holy statue.
After Punakha Dzong visit longest suspension bridge where you can see the beautiful view.
Day 07: Punakha to Paro (B / L / D)
After berakfast, drive directly to Paro after reaching Paro town visit to Ta Dzong, which in the past served as watchtower for Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) and now houses the National Museum.
Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. A walk through the bridge, over a stone inlaid path, offers a good view of the architectural wonder of the Dzong as well as you can try to wear the Bhutan National dress and get wonderful picture. Background of Paro Dzong along with wooden bridge and evening walk around the Paro town for any shopping.
Over night at Hotel Paro Grand
Day 08:Tiger Nest Hike (B / L / D)
After Breakfast proceeds to Taktsang Palphug 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, Bhutan. The Taktsang 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 takes around 1 hour, 45 minutes to get to Taktshang walking or riding a horse. If the full hike is too tough, you can rest at the wooden teahouse restaurant or cafeteria after the first hour. The trail takes you through blue-pines to a series of three water-powered wheels.
Evening walk around the Paro town for any shopping.
Over night at Hotel Paro Grand
Day 09: Departure to the destination (B)
After breakfast drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
Note: B / L / D)
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner
- A fifty percent discount shall be granted on the prevailing SDF of USD 200/ for US Dollar paying tourists visiting Bhutan, The above incentives will come into effect from 1 September 2023 and shall remain effective for four years till 31 August 2027. This sustainable development fee goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.
- 2% Government Tax per Person per Night.
- All Meals.
- Daily Mineral Water.
- English Language Speaking Guide.
- Comfortable and Luxurious Imported Cars for Internal Transportation with Skilled Driver.
- The Government set package rates is valid for accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
- Airfare international & Domestic.
- Travel Insurance.
- Personal shopping.
- Alcohol.
- Laundry.
- Tips for Guide & Driver.
- Entrance fees for Museums, Monastery and Temples.
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