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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
Discover Bhutan - Cultural Tour of Bhutan
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.
Discover Bhutan, Cultural Tour of Bhutan - Trip cost & details
Cost includes:
* Expert Leader
* All airport transfers in Kathmandu and Paro
* 5 nights including breakfast at Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar
* 6 nights hotel accommodation in Bhutan on full board
* Sightseeing 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 transfers and sight seeing tour of Bhutan as per itinerary with an English speaking guide, entrance fees
* Bhutan tourism development tax
Cost does not include:
* Nepal visa fee
* Medical immunization
* International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
* Excess baggage charges
* Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu
* Insurance of any kind
* Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other means which client's insurance should cover
* Camera fee to monasteries and monuments where applicable
* Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.
* Tips to all support staff
Discover Bhutan - Cultural Tour of Bhutan
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 | Arrive Kathmandu. Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel | |
| DAY 2 | Tour Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, & Swayambhunath) | |
| DAY 3 | Drive to Bhaktapur City for half day sightseeing. Visit Thimi enroute | |
| 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 tour Memorial chorten, Changangkha monastery, and Drupthob nunnery | |
| DAY 7 | Tour of Thimpu. 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 Paro via the Simtokha Dzong | |
| DAY 10 | Fly to Kathmandu | |
| DAY 11 | Free day in Kathmandu (optional Everest Flight (extra charge) | |
| DAY 12 | Transfer to airport for final departure |
Discover Bhutan, Cultural Tour of Bhutan - Trip cost & details
| Land & Internal Cost (twin sharing basis) | |||
| $2480 (3 to 5 people) per person | |||
| $2090 (6 to 9 people) per person | |||
| $1495 (10 to 16 people) per person | |||
| Airfare - $450 extra per person (Airfare subject to change) | |||
| Kathmandu - Paro - Kathmandu | |||
| Single Supplement: | |||
| $365 | |||
| Recommended Travel Season: October - April |
Cost includes:
* Expert Leader
* All airport transfers in Kathmandu and Paro
* 5 nights including breakfast at Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar
* 6 nights hotel accommodation in Bhutan on full board
* Sightseeing 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 transfers and sight seeing tour of Bhutan as per itinerary with an English speaking guide, entrance fees
* Bhutan tourism development tax
Cost does not include:
* Nepal visa fee
* Medical immunization
* International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
* Excess baggage charges
* Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu
* Insurance of any kind
* Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other means which client's insurance should cover
* Camera fee to monasteries and monuments where applicable
* Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.
* Tips to all support staff