Bhutan - Empirical Land
Bhutan – the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Being the last remaining great Himalayan kingdom, it was restricted to all outsiders until recent years. Situated in the Himalayan mountains and hills, the beauty and diversity of this Forbidden Land are beyond any description. This is a place of Buddhism where Tibetan culture fully remains, and Gross Domestic Happiness is deemed more important than Gross Domestic Product.
It is also one of the world’s most expensive tourist destinations where visitors have to pay a minimum of US0 a day. However, this fee is all inclusive. There is no need to travel in a group, therefore personal itineraries can be customized. And compared with many other destinations, you won’t find any back-packing travellers in Bhutan.
So why go Bhutan? Above all else, Bhutan offers an opportunity to experience something pure and untouched by tourists. It offers a glimpse into another way of living, where true values of life still exist and even prosper. You will become one of the few who has experienced the uniqueness and magic of the world’s most enigmatic countries.
Glimpse of Bhutan
Bhutan also known as the Dragon Kingdom is a rich mosaic of different cultures, traditions, life styles, ethnic groups, languages and belief systems. It is astounding that a country with a population of just over half a million speaks as many as nineteen different dialects and a few major languages. Diverse as it may seem, yet the Bhutanese socio-culture fabric is well interlaced and harmonized mainly due to the common thread of simple Buddhist values that the people share. Our cultural tours are the easiest way to get a taste of Bhutan. Each town has a Dzong dating back from the 1600s, and many old temples and monasteries. In our trip, we will visit Thimphu valley (the capital of Bhutan) Punakha and Paro.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro – Thimpu (63 km, 2 hours drive)
Day 02: In Thimpu
Day 03: Thimpu – Punakha (77 km, 3 hours)
Day 04: Punakha – Paro (138 km, 5 hours)
Day 05: Paro Sightseeing
Day 06: Departure to Kathmandu.
Cost starting from US$ 1890 per person.
Cost Includes
- Arrival/Departure transfers
- Meet and assistance at the airport
- 5 Nights hotel accommodation in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha in sharing twin on full board basis as per the itinerary in standard category hotels in the respective places.
- All the sightseeing tour and transfers as per the itinerary with English speaking guide
- Private transfers by land cruiser/SUV
- Bhutan Visa fee
- Tourism development fee & Entrance fee in Bhutan
- Flight between Kathmandu and Paro
Cost Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature such as bar bills, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, extra mileage, personal gratuities as tips to guide, porters, drivers etc.
- Personal insurance policy - suggested a comprehensive travel insurance covering tour and flight cancellations, loss of valuables, thefts, illness, accidents and hospitalization.
- Excess baggage.
- Expenses incurred by re-routing, inclement weather, floods, famine, political disruptions, strikes, riots and other disturbances.
- Any items and services not mentioned on cost inclusions.
The Shangrila’s Delight
With so much to see and experience in Bhutan, how does one choose how long to stay and what to see? We have designed this trip to give you an extra-ordinary experience of life in Bhutan, from the cities and towns, to rural life, nature and the stunning landscape and, of course, the monastic life of this Buddhist Kingdom where Gross National Happiness is a higher priority than Gross National Product.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro (2280m)
Day 02: Paro Excursion to Taktsang Monastery – Thimpu (2320m)
Day 03: Thimpu sightseeing (2320m)
Day 04: Thimpu Punakha (1310m, 3 hours drive)
Day 05: Punakha – Gangtey (3120m) – Wangdiphodrang
Day 06: Wangdiphodrang – Thimpu (2320m)
Day 07: Depart Paro
Cost starting from US$ 2090 per person.
Cost Includes
- Arrival/Departure transfers
- Meet and assistance at the airport
- 6 Nights hotel accommodation in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha in sharing twin on full board basis as per the itinerary in standard category hotels in the respective places.
- All the sightseeing tour and transfers as per the itinerary with English speaking guide
- Private transfers by land cruiser/SUV
- Bhutan Visa fee
- Tourism development fee & Entrance fee in Bhutan
- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu economy class flight fare
Cost Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature such as bar bills, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, extra mileage, personal gratuities as tips to guide, porters, drivers etc.
- Personal insurance policy - suggested a comprehensive travel insurance covering tour and flight cancellations, loss of valuables, thefts, illness, accidents and hospitalization.
- Excess baggage.
- Expenses incurred by re-routing, inclement weather, floods, famine, political disruptions, strikes, riots and other disturbances.
- Any items and services not mentioned on cost inclusions.