Welcome in Bhutan - The Land of Dragon, Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. Bhutan is a purely Buddhist Kingdom Vested in the lapse of the Himalayas is truly mystical bliss enveloped in its natural splendor. The Last Shangri-la Kingdom is unsurpassed in its scenic majesty and vibrant culture. The kingdom shares with Nepal the world’s greatest concentration of mountains and living heritage of Buddhism.
The Himalayan paradise is still wrapped in a time, recollected by many as “those good old days” with modern transportation facilities and hotels, we can now comfortably experience the warm hospitality of its friendly people, the carefree Bhutanese lifestyle and the culture of this peaceful haven. The fifty minutes flight from Kathmandu to Paro can truly be described as a flight into dreamland.
Here, we designed the packages covering 04 major destination of Bhutan i.e Paro, Punakha, Ha ha Valley & Thimpu. Please follow the highlight.
| Arrival City | Paro International Airport, Paro as per scheduled flight |
| Departure City | Paro International Airport, Paro as per scheduled flight |
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| Destination & Nights Stays | check Paro, 03 Nights check Thimpu, 02 Nights check Punakha, 01 Night |
Note: Tour manager will meet as per the above designated points. Kindly reconfirm the details with our travel advisor 1 week prior to departure.
Welcome to Paro, Bhutan. A land of Thunder Dragon. On the flight, one can see Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tsering ghang. The first gift from Bhutan will be cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the aircraft. You will be received by our representative and transfer to Thimphu (Altitude 2400m). On arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel. Afternoon, proceed to visit National Memorial Chorten: a monument for world peace and pr
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Morning after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing visit National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, some dating back several hundred years, as well as modern academic books mainly on Himalayan culture and religion. Also visit nearby Institute for Zorig Chusum, Commonly known as Arts & Crafts School or Painting School, the Institute offers a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. On a visit, one can see students learning the
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After 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 Gangka
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Morning after breakfast drive to Paro: en route visit Simtokha Dzong. This dzong, built in 1627 is the oldest in Bhutan. It now houses the Institute for Language and Culture Studies. Upon arrival in Paro , check in at the Hotel . Afternoon visit Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan's National Museum in 1968. It holds fascinating collection of art, relics, religious thangkha paintings and Bhu
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Morning excursion to Taktshang Lhakhang or Tiger nest (approx 5 hrs treking), perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro Valley floor , it is undoubtedly one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries. Lore has it that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery thus the name ‘Tiger’s Nest’. This site has been recognized as a most sacred place and visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once
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Start the day early for drive to Haa via Chele-la pass. 4 Km away at Bondey village the road to Haa diverts towards the right hand side and the climb up towards the chele-la pass starts. After driving through blue pine & rhododendron forest for 45 km, reach Chele-la pass ( 4200 meters). Later in the afternoon drive to Paro same way back. The drive will be under 3 hours. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
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After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.
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| City | Category | Hotel Name |
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| Thimpu | 3 STAR | Mandala Resort / Hotel Olathang / Dewachen Resort / Tenzinling Resort / Similar |
| Punakha | 3 STAR | Hotel River View / Hotel Amodhara / Hotel Phuntsho Pelri / Hotel Pedling / Similar |
| Paro | 3 STAR | Meri Puensum Resort / Hotel Pema Karpo / Hotel Zangtopelri / Damchen Resort / Similar |
| Thimpu | 4 STAR | Tashi Namgay Resort / Raven’s Nest Resorts / Udumwara Resort / Similar |
| Punakha | 4 STAR | Hotel Ariya (Superior) / Namgay Heritage Hotel Osel/ Ramada / Similar |
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Bhutan maintains, the policy of strictly limiting the numbers of people who can visit the country in a single year, and all visitors are charged for the tourist services. (hotels, meals, guides, transport etc) at a fixed daily rate. This has helped Bhutanese earn the foreign currency that they require for the various development work. The only way to visit Bhutan as a member of a tour group, which is organized through a recognized travel agency.
Entering Bhutan, The only practical way for tourists to enter Bhutan is by air. Bhutan Airlines & Druk air the Bhutanese flag carrier flies from Kathmandu, Delhi, Calcutta, Bangkok, Bagdogra, Singapore & Dhaka.
Geography, Lies east of Nepal and south of Tibet. It is a land locked country surrounded by mountains to the north and west. The altitude range in between 1000 ft to 17000 ft. The altitude of the capital city Thimphu is 7,700 ft.
Population, Bhutan’s indigenous population is the Drukpa and it is about 7.98 Lakhs. Three main ethnic groups, the Sharchops, Ngalops and the Lhotshampas (of Nepalese origin) make up today’s Drukpa.
Precautions, Avoid drinking unboiled water or taking ice cubes at all times as most water sources in Bhutan are untreated though they have their source in the mountains. One can come across treated and bottled water readily in any town and are affordable.
Office Hours, Office hours in Bhutan are divided into two timings – the summer timing and the winter timing. The summer timing begins at 9AM Bhutan standard time and goes on till 5Pm in the evening. The summer timing is followed from March till the end of October. The winter timing that lasts for the months of November till the end of February begins at 9AM in the morning till 4 PM in the evening. However, these timings are followed only in Thimphu and few other Districts. These timing is followed only by the Civil Servants who work under the Royal Civil Service Commission. For those people employed in Corporations and private organizations, the timings are usually from 9AM till 5PM irrespective of the season.
Clothing, It is advisable to bring along warm clothing while traveling from November to February. In summer the temperature is 29-31degree centigrade, during the day time, 12-14 degree centigrade during night time. In winter the day temperature is 22 to 24 degree centigrade during the day time and 0 to -4 degree centigrade during the night time.
For Indian, A route permit will be issued upon arrival after producing a valid Passport or a Voters's Card issued by Election Commission of India. All foreigners except citizen of India, Bangladesh and Maldives require Visa to visit Bhutan. However Voter Identity proof is required to show that you are citizen of India.
In order to process Bhutan visa we require clear readable color copy of passport (page containing passport no and face picture in JPEG or PDF format) at least 30 days prior to date of entry into Bhutan along with full tour payment. Remaining validity of passport should be at least 6 months from the date of entry into Bhutan (excluding the travelling month).
Tourism Council of Bhutan issues visa clearance letter closer to travelling date which we email or fax you or your local travel agent. Travellers are required to produce aforesaid visa clearance copy at the time of check-in for Druk Air flight while those entering Bhutan by surface via Phuentsholing or Samdrup Jonkhar, they are required to produce this Visa Clearance letter at the Immigration counter. Actual visa is stamped on passport on arrival in Bhutan.
**Guests are required to have multiple entry visa for India if they are travelling to Bhutan from India and again re-entering into India from Bhutan. Please also check if your Indian visa has ‘2 months re-entry restriction’. If restriction has been stamped in your Indian visa, you have to get it endorsed by Indian embassy in Thimphu also but you need to be in Thimphu on working days, Mon – Fri during office time excluding govt holidays, to allow you to re-enter India. You will be asked to provide the proof of your travel to Bhutan (Druk air booking etc).
It has four distinct seasons. The southern plains close to the Indian border are warmer and more tropical than higher central valleys. the winter months are fiercely cold subsiding around the end of February. The annual monsoon affects the south and central regions.
Best time to visit Bhutan, October to December is the ideal time to visit Bhutan as the air is clear and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder, but from then until April the climate remains dry and pleasant and in late spring the famous rhododendrons bloom spectacularly, flooding the valleys with color.
In Southern Bhutan, the climate is tropical in the monsoon season and may range from 15 degree Celsius in winter to 30 degree Celsius in summer. ... The centre enjoys sub-tropical climate with very cool winters while the northern parts of the country have harsh climate including snowfall two to three times every winter.
Our travel coordinator will send soft copy of all the travel document prior to the departure include Final confirmation latter, Hotel and service voucher, hotel Confirmation with contact detail etc.
We appointed latest and comfortable aircon transport of all our guest. Types of vehicle depend on no of guest travelling.
Aircon Vehicle is not required in Bhutan, however if clients specially request USD 10 per day per pax additional cost apply.
1 – 2 pax = 4 x 4 Hyundai Tucson/ Santa Fe / Prado
3 – 5 pax = Toyota Hiace
6 & above pax = Toyota Coaster (a luggage van will be provided for 16 clients at no extra cost)
The following articles are exempt from duty:
You have to complete the passenger declaration form on your arrival before checking out. The articles mentioned under (d) & (e) must be declared on the declaration form. If any such items are disposed of in Bhutan by sale or gift, they are liable for customs duty.
On departure, visitors are required to surrender their forms to the Customs authorities. Import/export restrictions of the following goods is strictly prohibited:
Closing days of some of Monument mentioned in Itinerary
Hotels vary in style and quality from town to town. All government approved hotels are clean and well maintained. In Thimpu and Paro and central districts all hotels are equipped with telephones, fax machines and international dialing.
Plz note: If guest wants any change therein, like early check-in /out, he/she will have to manage the same on his/her own with hotel authorities on
payment of additional charges.
Traditional Bhutanese food is very hot and spicy. The food given to tourists is tempered to western taste and includes western dishes. Evening meals are invariably buffet style and served in the dinning rooms of the hotels.
Period Cancellation percentage (%)
More than 60 days Registration / Booking amount or 10%
60 to 30 days 70%
29 to no days 100%
Note: Charges are levied on the Gross tour price and not the discounted price. Cancellation does not include air ticket cancellation and they will be
levied separately. For tailor-made holiday, cancellation charges will defer accordingly as per services booked.
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