Cultural tour of Bhutan

Trip Duration 8 Days
Trip Grade Easy to Moderate

About Cultural tour of Bhutan

The proposed 8 day Bhutan Cultural Tour takes you inside the heart of the central Bhutan. It familiarizes you with the dzong heritage of Bhutan. Dzong is a combination of administrative center and Buddhist monastery in every district. The cultural tour of Bhutan offers a home visit in the remote village of Bhutan where you will be fascinated with the interesting information on their age old matriarchal marriage system. This is a female dominated soci

ety. However, a lovely painting of man’s penis above the main door of each Bhutanese house can rouse a great curiosity in all to learn more about the Bhutanese culture. In fact, Bhutan is much prefered to be called the last Shangri-La in the world. During the tour, our well trained local guides will be more than happy to tell you more about all ins and outs of the Bhutanese culture, heritage and traditions. Please do put forward your questions. Besides, Thimpu and Paro, the Cultural Tour of Bhutan takes you to the interior places of Bhutan like Gangtey Valley, Wangdiphodrang, Punakha. Above all, your visit to Gagtey Valley, Punakha and Tiger’s Nest in Paro will remain unforgettable for a along time.

Trip Highlights

Mountain flight offering a long range of Himalaya including Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Kanchanjunga, etc.,
Age old rich Buddhist culture and heritage uniquely preserved till date,
Well conserved nature – the first carbon negative country in the world,
The only ‘No Smoking’ country in the world,
Lovely, but massive dzongs (monasteries) in each city
Black naked cranes in Gagtey Valley (rare and endangered species)
Picturesque countryside drive by crossing the Dochu la (pass of 3,100 m)
Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Monastery) located on mid-hill point
Ruins of Drukgyal Dzong
Lovely Paro Valley

Itinerary

1
Day 01: ARRIVAL - PARO

The flight into the Himalaya reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks MT EVEREST, MT KANCHANJUNGA, MT CHOMOLHARI, MT JICHU DRAKE, etc., taking you right into the Dragon Kingdom's scraping airstrip at PARO. On arrival you will be greeted and transfered through the beautiful PARO valley to Hotel - dinner & overnight at hotel.
- PARO
- FULLBOARD
- HOTEL
2
Day 02: IN PARO

Morning drive and to DRUKGYAL DZONG (18 km), RINPUNG DZONG, TA DZONG MUSEUM including local bazaar in PARO valley - Overnight at hotel
- IN PARO
- FULLBOARD
- HOTEL
3
Day 03: EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG

Morning excursion to TAKTSANG MONASTERY with a 2 hour horse ride - Afternoon drive back to hotel - Overnight at hotel.
- IN PARO
- FULLBOARD
- HOTEL
4
Day 04: PARO – PUNAKHA

Scenic drive to PUNAKHA & visit PUNAKHA DZONG & CHIMI LAKHANG - Overnight at resort.
- PUNAKHA
- FULLBOARD
- HOTEL/RESORT
5
Day 05: PUNAKHA – GAGTEY-WANGDI - PUNAKHA

Morning excursion tour to GANGTEY valley including visit to the GANGTEY DZONG and WANGDI - Overnight at resort in PUNAKHA.
- PUNAKHA
- FULLBOARD
- HOTEL/RESORT
6
Day 06: PUNAKHA - THIMPU

AM: Scenic day drive to Thimpu, the capital of BHUTAN. PM: Visit local paper factory, National Library, School of Arts, Painting & Medicine, Local Thimpu bazaar for shopping local handicrafts - Overnight at hotel.
- THIMPU
- FULLBOARD
- HOTEL
7
Day 07: IN THIMPU

Full day sightseeing to the MEMMORIAL CHORTEN of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the heart of Thimpu town, TASHICHHO DZONG (the Fortress of the Auspicious Religion, presently Govt. secretariat building). Evening, drive back to PARO (2 hrs) -Overnight at hotel.
- PARO
- FULLBOARD
- HOTEL
8
Day 08: PARO - DEPARTURE

After breakfast, early morning drive to PARO Airport to board your onward flight.
- KATHMANDU OR ONWARD
- FULLBOARD

Cost Includes

NOTE: THE TOUR COST GIVEN IN THE PRICE TAG IS BASED ON 2 PERSONS MINIMUM BASIS.

8 DAYS BHUTAN TOUR PACKAGE IN TWIN SHARING ROOM ON FULLBOARD (all meals) BASIS IN THE A-CLASS (3 star in terms of international parameter) HOTELS/RESORTS/LODGES RECOGNISED BY THE GOVT IN THE RESPECTIVE PLACES,
ALL TRANSPORT BY A COMFORTABLE NON-A/C CAR/VAN/COACH AS PER GROUP SIZE,
ALL SIGHTSEEING WITH A GOOD ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE AS PER ITINERARY,
ENTRANCE FEES TO MONASTERIES AND MONUMENTS,
ALL NECESSARY AIRPORT/HTL/AIRPORT TRANSFERS.

Cost Excludes:

BHUTAN VISA FEE: US$ 50 NET PER PERSON (Extra payable)
AIRFARE KTM/PBH (PARO)/KTM: US$ 450 NET PER PERSON (Extra Payable: subject to change as per airlines)
ALL INSURANCES,
EXTRA EXPENSES DUE TO ANY NATURAL AND POLITICAL CAUSES SUCH AS SNOW, LANDSLIDES, STRIKES, ETC.,
ALL PERSONAL EXPENSES SUCH AS DRINKS, LAUNDRY, TIPS, ETC.

FOR THE COST OF BIGGER GROUP, PLS SEE THE COST DETAILS GIVEN BELOW.

COST: 2018/NET PER PERSON

BASIS	HIGH SEASON	LOW SEASON
	*A-CLASS HTLS*	*A-CLASS HTLS*
02 PAX	US$ 1,645	US$ 1,540
03-10 PAX	US$ 1,435	US$ 1,330
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT	US$ 315	US$ 315

NOTE:

HIGH SEASON MONTHS: MARCH/APRIL/MAY & SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER/NOVEMBER.

LOW SEASON MONTHS: JUNE/JULY/AUGUST & DECEMBER/JANUARY/FEBRAURY.

Useful info

NOTE:

Sometimes, visits to some Dzongs and monuments can be closed without any prior notice.
Airfare and visa fees are subject to change as per airlines and Govt. regulation.
Bhutan visa processing takes 1 week minimum.
Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos for obtaining visa at Paro airport.
All A-class hotels categorized by the Bhutan Govt. are of just 3 star standard hotels. So, kindly do not have high expectation from the category name as A-class.

Please read our terms and conditions with payment as follows.

Terms and conditions of the Bhutan tours:

1) There shall be cancellation charges on the tour booked after the visa processing as per following terms.

Within 21 days from the date of tour: 10% of the price
Within 14 days from the date of tour: 15% of the price
Within 7 days from the date of tour: 30% of the price
Less than 7 days from the date of tour: 50% of the price
After arrival in Bhutan : 100%.

2) The cancellation charges will be as follows on air tickets.

Once the air ticket is issued, it will not be subject to refund or change of the passenger's name or date of flight.
It can only be re-used within the same calendar year, if the same passenger is traveling in the same sector.

3) Unless full payment for the tour and air tickets is received by our Bhutan agent, tour shall not be entertained on 100% confirmed basis.

4) Once the Bhutan visa is applied/obtained in/from Bhutan Visa authority, there shall be no refund of the tour cost at all.

5) Hotels as mentioned shall be provided on the availability basis, since the envisaged hotels could be full any time as they are not big enough.

6) As all Bhutan tour tariffs are strictly controlled by the Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB), they are subject to change or rise without any prior notice.

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