Discover Bhutan - Cultural Tour of Bhutan
Trip Code: DB (6 days in Bhutan & 6 days in Nepal)
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 |
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Arrive Kathmandu |
| DAY 2 - 3 |
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Tour Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar
Square, Swayambhunath & Patan) |
| DAY 4 |
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Fly to Paro, Bhutan |
| DAY 5 |
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Tour Paro (Drugyel Dzong, Taktsang monastery, Ta Dzong and
Rinpung Dzong) |
| DAY 6 |
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Drive to Thimphu. Afternoon sightseeing (Memorial chorten,
Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo and Drupthob nunnery) |
| DAY 7 |
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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 |
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Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley
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| DAY 9 |
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Morning drive to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong. Drive
to Thimphu for lunch and proceed to Paro via the Simtokha Dzong |
| DAY 10 |
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Fly to Kathmandu |
| DAY 11 |
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Free day in Kathmandu (optional Everest
Flight
- extra) |
| DAY 12 |
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Depart Kathmandu |
Discover Bhutan, Cultural Tour of Bhutan - Trip Cost & Details
| Land & Internal
Cost (twin sharing basis) |
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$1445 (10 to 16 members) per person |
| $2055
(6 to 9 members) per person |
| $2440
(3 to 5 people) per person |
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| Airfare
- $450 extra per person |
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Kathmandu - Paro - Kathmandu |
| (Airfare
subject to change) |
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| Single
Supplement: |
| $365 |
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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
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