Fly to Kingdom of Happiness-Bhutan
Highlights
Holiday Categories
Tour Services
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Transfers, 3.5 Star Hotel, PnF Buddy, Travel Insurance, Visa
Highlights
- Thangka Painting Live Demonstration at Institute
- Cultural Show with masked dance performance
- Archery Match with Locals
- Interaction with Lady Monks
- Weavers looms visit to do weaving activities
- Bhutanese Farmhouse visit
- Tiger Nest Hiking (Optional)
- Hot stone Bath (Optional)
- River Rafting (Optional)
- Picnic lunch at River Bank (Optional)
- Sightseeing of all major Tourist sights
- Service of English Speaking Guide
- Daily Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel +1 Lunch
- Cultural show in Bhutanese traditional dress
Room Category
Deluxe RoomMeals
- 6 Breakfast
- 1 Lunch
- 6 Dinner
“kuzuzangpo La” (Namaste) welcome to the world’s only gross national happiness based economy and world’s first carbon free country of happy people. Over shadowed and nestled between China and India. Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in the world, but its cultural diversity and richness are profound. Here strong emphasis is laid on the promotion and preservation of their unique culture. Bhutan’s location and it’s unique geographical and climatic variations, makes it one of the world’s last remaining biodiversity hotspots. Bhutan pristine environment, with high rugged mountains and deep valleys, offers ecosystems that are both rich and diverse. Recognizing the importance of the environment, conservation of its rich biodiversity is one of the government’s development paradigms. Today, approximately 72% of the total land area of Bhutan is under forest cover and approximately 60% of the land area falls under protected areas comprising of 10 national parks and sanctuaries. Relish mouth watering Bhutanese cuisine, specially national dish of Bhutan Ema Datshi with Tingmo. Enjoy & feel the divinity in a class or a caste system free compassionate and fun loving society Bhutan, where thunder dragon, Druk, is emblazoned on the national flag, symbolizing the people of Bhutan: loyal, patriotic and living with a total sense of belonging within the kingdom.
Itinerary
- We board our flight from Delhi international airport and arrive at Paro international airport in Bhutan. By private vehicle take transfers to Thimphu which is the capital of Bhutan. Before emerging ourselves into the modern city of Bhutan-Thimphu our first stop over will be at Chuzom which is the meeting point of two rivers, Thimphu chu and Paro chu. On the way, we will also visit Tamchog Temple where the oldest Iron bridge in Bhutan is located. Good spot again, for photo session. After reaching Thimphu, we we will visit the Memorial Chorten (Stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan Jigme Dorji Wangchuk who was called the Father of modern Bhutan. Check-in at hotel. Rest of the evening is at your leisure. Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Highlights :
• Chuzom
• Tamchog Temple - Memorial Chorten
Stay
Hotel Tashi Yodeling or Similar
Meals
Dinner
After an early morning breakfast, we visit Buddha Dordenma which is the largest sitting Buddha statue in the world. After visiting Buddha Dordenma we next visit the Wood craft & Painting school. Now we visit zoo to watch extincting species of Bhutan’s national animal Taskin. Later visit Choki Handicraft where you can watch how the weaving is done and perhaps try as well. Visit traditional paper factory. Finally we see Tashi chhoe dzong which is also called fortress of the glorious religion.The dzong houses main secretariat building and is the throne of His Majesty, King of Bhutan.
In evening we will return back to our hotel for a GNH Talk by Bhutan’s senior journalist over tea or coffee at hotel’s conference room.
Later dress up in Bhutanese dress; attend the Bhutanese Cultural show and then proceed for dinner. Over night stay in Thimphu.
Highlights :
• Buddha Dorema
• Wood Craft & Painting School
• Zoo-Taskin reserves
• Hand made Paper Factory
• Choki Handicraft
• Tashi Chhoe Dezong
• GNH Talk
• Cultural show with Bhtaneese Dress up
Stay
Hotel Tashi Yodeling or Similar
Meals
Lunch Dinner
- After breakfast & check out, we drive to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en-route for tea break at Dochu La pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day one can get a spectacular view of the Himalayas. After lunch, we will continue our drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. Damaged four times by fire and an earthquake, it has been fully restored by the present King. Now you will visit second longest suspension bridge of Bhutan, which is built on Po chu river. It connects to the nearby village with Punakha, walking through this sheer adventure. Check-in to hotel. Evening free for stroll around the region. Night stay at Punakha.
- Highlights :
- Dorchu La Pass
- Punakha Dzong
- Suspension Bridge
Stay
Hotel Lobesa or Similar
Meals
Breakfast Dinner
- Post early morning breakfast. Get ready for a day full of adventurous activities that we have organized for you. First we will do little hiking to visit Fertility temple. Now we head for white water river rafting for a stretch of nearly 21 Km followed by picnic lunch nearby the river (extra cost Rs. 500/600 per person). After lunch & some rest we proceed to visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang (Nunnery) where we will have Interaction session with nuns/ lady monks. Later we reach back to our hotel for a good rest & hot dinner.
- Highlights :
- Chimi Lhakhang-Fertility Temple
- White Water Rafting
- River Side Picnic Lunch
- Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang (Nunnery)
Stay
Hotel Lobesa or Similar
Meals
Breakfast Dinner- After an early morning breakfast and check-out, proceed for Paro with a stopover in Thimphu for Thangka painting Institue to watch the live demonstration of world famous Thangka Paintings. Depending on time you can also have your lunch at Thimphu. After reaching Paro, visit to the Folk Heritage Museum. Then we will visit Paro fortress. Check into your beautiful resort. Later stroll around the town of Paro. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in Paro.
- Highlights :
- Chimi Lhakhang-Fertility Temple
Stay
Metta Resort or Similar
Meals
Breakfast Dinner
In the morning, we hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, the most beautiful monastery located on a granite cliff high in the mountains. It is approximately 2 hours walk uphill for regular mountain hikers, however who are not used to of mountain hiking it could take an entire day too. Evening back to the hotel and relax. Incase you don’t wish to do Tiger nest hiking you can opt visiting Drugyel dzong (This ruined dzong is of historical importance). It was built in 1649 by Zhabdrung. On a clear day you have a fascinating view of the white domed peak of sacred Jhomolhari (Mountain of Goddess), Ta Dzong: This means – watch tower, during 17th century which was served to guard the region from the Tibetan invasion. It was converted to the National Museum in 1968. Rimpung Dzong: Means fortress of the heap of jewels. It was built during the time of Zhabdrung (deeply revered to this day as dynamic political and spiritual leader) in 1644. Kichu Lhakhang (Monastery): It is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan. It was built in 7th century by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo, Tshendhen Incense Factory in Paro, was established about eleven years ago. Today, it produces varieties of incense sticks. The owner, Aap Chencho, is a former monk. Lunch in the town then relax in the hotel OR you can also opt for Bhutan’s traditional hot stone bath (good after a long hike) at an additional cost of INR 800/- per person. Overnight in Paro.
- Highlights :
- Tiger Nest Monastery
Stay
Metta Resort or Simila
Meals
Breakfast Dinner
After breakfast & check-out, we start for Paro airport to catch our flight for our homeward journey. Enjoy the lingering memories of your dream journey accomplished, yet longing & looking forward for more with us.
Stay
Meals
BreakfastInclusions
- Bhutan Entry Permit / Visa
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) Rs.7200/- (Rs.1200/- per day for 6 days)
- Travel insurance upto 70 yrs. (Extra price difference maybe applicable above 70 yrs of age)
- 6 Breakfast,1 Lunch, 6 Dinner
- Accommodation under twin sharing with breakfast & dinner in respective hotels.
- Private transport within Bhutan (Toyota coach / Tucson / Santafee/ Land cruiser / Prado) as per itinerary.
- Monuments entrance fee as per itinerary. Farmhouse visit with Archery match Interaction with lady Monks
- Per day 1 bottle mineral water
- English speaking bilingual guide PnF buddy
- Return airport Transfers
Exclusions
- 5% GST & 2% TCS
- Cost of Meals other than those specified in inclusions. Tiger Nest Hiking Rs 1000/-
- Picnic Lunch Approx-1200/- Per person
- White Water Rafting Rs.1500-1700/- Per Person
- Mandatory tip of Rs.1500/- (Rs.214 per day) for Guide & Drivers
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips to drivers, guides, representative laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by us.
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions Surcharges if any
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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