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"The world has few secrets left, but Bhutan is one of them. That is why I went there. Isolated from the outside for three centuries, this forbidden Kingdom in the Himalayas provides the setting for a bewitching adventure amongst widely varying people and terrain." Katie Hickman - Dreams of the PEACEFUL DRAGON, A Journey into Bhutan.

  Trekking in Nepal

Discover Bhutan - Cultural Tour of Bhutan
Trip Code: DB (6 days in Bhutan & 6 days in Nepal)

tour bhutan Bhutan often revered as the ‘Land of the Peaceful Dragon’ is still regarded as one of the last ‘Shangri-La’ in the Himalayan region because of it's remoteness, it’s spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and its unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. This journey offers the opportunity to see not only Bhutan’s exquisite Himalayan scenery but to experience it's rich and ancient traditions in Thimphu, the capital, and Paro - it's second largest town. The other two districts of Punakha (the old capital of the kingdom) and Wangdi Phodrang (this valley is home to the rare Black Necked Crane, an endangered species which migrate from the Tibetan plateau in winter). Out of the 450-500 cranes in Bhutan, about 300 live in this valley.

GRADE A (Easy): Discover Bhutan - Cultural Tour of Bhutan is easy touring that involves some day hikes. 11 nights hotel. Touring with short day walks at medium altitude that are suitable for people of all ages. No special physical preparation is required as this trip can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a fairly active life.

DAY 1   Arrive Kathmandu
DAY 2 - 3   Tour Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath & Patan)
DAY 4   Fly to Paro, Bhutan
DAY 5   Tour Paro (Drugyel Dzong, Taktsang monastery, Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong)
DAY 6   Drive to Thimphu. Afternoon sightseeing (Memorial chorten, Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo and Drupthob nunnery)
DAY 7   Morning tour Thimpu (Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and handicraft canter. Afternoon drive to Wangdi Phodrang crossing the Dochhu La pass (3,116m).
DAY 8   Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley
DAY 9   Morning drive to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong. Drive to Thimphu for lunch and proceed to Paro via the Simtokha Dzong 
DAY 10   Fly to Kathmandu
DAY 11   Free day in Kathmandu (optional Everest Flight - extra)
DAY 12   Depart Kathmandu


Discover Bhutan, Cultural Tour of Bhutan - Trip Cost & Details

Land & Internal Cost (twin sharing basis)
$1445 (10 to 16 members) per person
$2055 (6 to 9 members) per person
$2440 (3 to 5 people) per person
       
Airfare - $450 extra per person
Kathmandu - Paro - Kathmandu
(Airfare subject to change)
       
Single Supplement:
$365
 
Recommended Travel Season: Febuary - April, October - December


COST INCLUDES

  • Expert Leader
  • All airport transfers in Kathmandu and Paro, Bhutan
  • All hotel accommodations on bed and breakfast basis: 5 nights Hotel Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu
  • Sight-seeing tour of Kathmandu as per itinerary with city guide, transfers and entrance fees
  • Bhutan visa fee
  • All tours and walks mentioned in the itinerary
  • All hotel accommodations on full board basis in Bhutan
  • All transfers and sight seeing tour of Bhutan as per itinerary with an English speaking guide, entrance fees and tourism development tax

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Nepal visa fee
  • Medical immunization
  • International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
  • International airport tax (Rupees 1695 - about $ 25 to leave Nepal)
  • Excess baggage charges, if any
  • Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (4 lunch & 5 dinners)
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other means which Client's insurance should cover
  • Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.
  • Tips to Leader and all Support staff