Bhutan Cultural Tour Package

Package Overview

Air tickets, airport taxes and Visa fee for foreign nationals (Bhutan visa processing & VISA Fee - US$40 P.P.)
Pony for hike to Tiger's Nest @ US$30 P.P. till midway cafeteria & US$55 P.P. till Summit
Airfare and Airport taxes
Visas
Overseas Travel Insurance
Tips to Guides
Porter Fee at Airport & Hotels
Hotel Room Service (Laundry, Minibar, Telephone etc.)
Additional Tours & meals
Personal Expenses
High Season Surcharge ( If any )
All optional tours
Any other item not mentioned in the inclusions section

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVAL

  Pickup from the airport (2200m altitude) after completing the airport formalities, and drive to hotel in Thimphu (2300m altitude), which is 65 km from the airport. On the way have a view of houses that are build and painted in traditional Bhutanese style. After lunch, visit Bhutan National Bank for currency exchange and then you can get an opportunity to purchase exquisite collector of Bhutanese stamps from Bhutan post office, which is very close to Bhutan National Bank. After lunch visit Memorial Chorten, built and completed in the year 1974 by late Queen Mother Ashi Phuntsho Choden, after untimely demise of the third King of Bhutan. It is considered as a memorial of the late third King, and a monument for the world peace. The painting and statues inside the monument provide deep insight into the Buddhist Philosophy.
  Overnight at - Thimphu

  • Meals & Drinks : Lunch, Dinner

• Day 2 : THIMPHU DAY HIKE TO TANGO AND CHERI MONASTERIES

  Start at 7:30am and drive 17km north of Thimphu to hike to Tango and Cheri monasteries. It will take about 45 minutes to hike to the monastery. Tango Monastery is a Buddhist college, and it's the residence of the Desi Tenzin Rabgye, a young boy who is the reincarnation of the 16th-century monk, who built Tango. After picnic lunch at the base of Cheri monastery, then hike to Cheri monastery, this is also about 45-minutes hike. In the evening visit the School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school) en-route towards Thimphu town. Overnight at - Thimphu

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3 : THIMPHU TO PUNAKHA

  Start early at 8:00am towards Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan, passing through Dochu-La Pass (3150m altitude) from where snow-capped eastern Himalayan ranges can be seen on a clear day. After that, drive down into a warm fertile valley of Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong. After lunch take a fascinating hike through the fields of vegetables and tiny hamlets to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. This Chorten holds very special significance being consecrated in 1999 and dedicated to the protection of His Majesty, King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Overnight at – Punakha

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4 : PUNAKHA TO BUMTHANG

  Start early at 7:30am towards Trongsa through oak and rhododendron forest by passing Pele-la pass (3,351m altitude). On the way visit Chendebji Chorten erected in the 18th century by a Tibetan lama to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was subdued at this spot. It is built in 18th century in Nepalese style, with painted eyes at the four cardinal points. After lunch at Trongsa visit Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong Museum. In the early evening drive towards Bumthang, that is 68km from Trongsa. Overnight at – Bumthang

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 : BUMTHANG SIGHTSEEING

  After breakfast at 7:30am drive through Tang Valley. En route visit Tang Member Tsho (Burning Lake) from where Saint Pemalingpa had discovered several hidden treasures from the lake. After that visit Ugyenchholing palace, which is also a museum and cluster villages along the path is worth visiting. After having packed lunch at Kizum drive back to Chamkhar. On the way visit the only Buddhist Institute which provides degree in Buddhist philosophy for women which was founded by 9th Gangtey Tulku Rinpoche, the present reincarnation of Saint Pemalingpa. Overnight at - Bumthang

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 : BUMTHANG TO GANGTEY

  Start at 7:30am towards Gangtey by passing through Pele la Pass (3351m altitude). After that descend from the pass through the dwarf bamboo and reach Phobjikha valley. Check into the hotel and after lunch visit the 17th century Gangtey Gonpa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan and it houses about 200 monks. If time permits walk down the alpine meadow passing by the habitat of the black necked cranes which come here in winter across the mountains from Tibet.
  Overnight at – Gangtey

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7 : GANGTEY TO PARO

  Start early at 7:30am towards Thimphu by passing Lobesa and Dochu la Pass (3150m altitude). From the Pass, it is only another hour to Thimphu. Stop at Thimphu for lunch, then continue to Paro (2 hrs drive), one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan with its slate-roofed farmhouses, graceful willow trees and rushing glacial river beneath snow covered peaks. En route visit Botanical garden and Tamchok lhakhang built by Drupthop Thangthong Gyelpo the Iron chain bridge builder. Still guest(s) can see the iron chain bridge which is built by him. Overnight at - Paro

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8 : HIKE TO TIGER’S NEST (05 -06 HOURS)

  After breakfast at 7:30am, drive towards the base of Taktsang monastery. From here hike upwards to the monastery which climbs through a beautiful pine forest. The hike leads to the imposing Taktsang monastery, built in 1600s. It is believed that in the 8th century, Guru Rimpoche, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, landed here on the back of a flying tigress to subdue a demon. Guru Rimpoche is supposed to have meditated here for three months in a cave where monastery stands at present. Upon return to the base, drive to ruin Drugyel Dzong which is built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan invaders. From here, on a clear day, get a magnificent view of the Mount. Jumolhari (7,314m). Overnight at - Paro

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9 : DEPARTURE

  After breakfast, drive to the airport with our representative, and bid farewell for the onward destination.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• 8 night’s accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent
• Assistance at the airport
• Local sightseeing with entrance fees where applicable.
• Services of an English speaking local guide cum escort
• Services of local English Speaking Guide for sightseeing.
• Inland transfers by deluxe vehicle

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Exclusions

• Air tickets, airport taxes and Visa fee for foreign nationals (Bhutan visa processing & VISA Fee - US$40 P.P.)
• Pony for hike to Tiger's Nest @ US$30 P.P. till midway cafeteria & US$55 P.P. till Summit
• Airfare and Airport taxes
• Visas
• Overseas Travel Insurance
• Tips to Guides
• Porter Fee at Airport & Hotels
• Hotel Room Service (Laundry, Minibar, Telephone etc.)
• Additional Tours & meals
• Personal Expenses
• High Season Surcharge ( If any )
• All optional tours
• Any other item not mentioned in the inclusions section

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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