The Himalayan Splendour Tour

Package Overview

Bhutan Visa Fee: US$40 per trip
Single room supplement; (For, festival season = US$50 per single room per night and for, other season = US$30 per single per night)
Air Fare for both Drukair and International Flight
Travel Insurance
Laundry bill, phone bill, bar bill and other bills of personal nature
Tipping

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro by Druk Air

  Druk Airways flight to Bhutan offers fascinating views of the eastern Himalayan range, including Mt. Everest. On arrival you will be received by our representatives and escorted to hotel in Paro. Evening take a stroll around town's main street.
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

• Day 2 : Paro

  After breakfast, visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong which has a long and fascinating history.
  After lunch, drive to Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. Then visit a traditional farm house which offers good insight into lifestyle of local people.
  In the evening, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

  • Hotspots : Rinpung Dzong, National Museum

• Day 3 : Paro - Thimphu, 60 km, 2 hours

  After breakfast proceed to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Enroute stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Nearby Thimphu, visit to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for Buddhist studies.
  Afternoon, visit the King’s Memorial Chhorten, Trashichhodzong (the seat of the government and the monk body), the Handicrafts Emporium, and the Textile Museum. Then visit local market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 4 : Thimphu - Punakha, 75 km, 2.1/2 hours

  This morning, visit the National Library, Painting School and Traditional Medicine Institute. After lunch, drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Stop enroute at Dochula pass (3,050m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan.
  On arrival, check into the hotel. Evening visit Punakha Dzong, the fortress of 17th century and later visit to Khamsm Yulley Namgyal Chhorten. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

• Day 5 : Punakha - Wangduephodrang - Gangtey, 70 km, 3 hours

  In the morning drive to Gangtey via Wangduephodrang. Visit majestic Wangdue Dzong and interesting local market. Further ahead pass through dense forests and oak, rhododendron tress, reaching at Gangtey (Phobjikha).
  Evening take a walk around Gangtey village and visit Gangtey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in this region. Overnight at Camp / Guest House.

• Day 6 : Gangtey - Trongsa, 120 km, 4.1/2 hours

  Morning explore Phobjikha valley which is famous for Black Necked Cranes. The cranes migrate here from Central Asiatic plateau to escape its harsh winters.
  After lunch drive to Trongsa crossing 3,300m high Pele la pass. Evening visit to Trongsa market.
  Overnight at the lodge in Trongsa.

• Day 7 : Trongsa - Bumthang, 68 km, 3 hours

  Morning visit to Trongsa Dzong, the master piece of Bhutanese architecture and see Ta Dzong, the watch tower, built to defend this Dzong and surrounding region.
  Later drive to Bumthang, the religious heartland of the nation. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.

• Day 8 : Bumthang

  After breakfast explore the beautiful valley which open and spacious at elevations ranging from 8’500 ft to over 13'000 ft. It is a haven for trekkers and hikers. It is also home to many prominent Buddhist temples and monasteries. Visit Tamshing Lhakhang, the treasure house of interesting religious Buddhist paintings. Then visit, Jakar Dzong, the administrative centre of the valley.
  Afternoon visit Kurje Lhakhang, where the saint Padmasambhava subdued a local demon and left his body imprint on a rock. Later visit Jambay Lhakhang, the ancient monastery dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the country.
  Evening visit to local shops.
  Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.

• Day 9 : Bumthang - Thimphu, 268 km, 8 hours

  After breakfast drive to Thimphu. Lunch will be served in Trongsa town. Enroute at Wangduephodrang take a short break for tea / coffee and then proceed to Thimphu.
  After arrival in Thimphu, check into hotel.
  Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 10 : Thimphu - Paro

  After breakfast drive to Paro. Later take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries which is widely known as "Tiger's Nest."
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

• Day 11 : Paro Depart

  After breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to onward destination. Our representative will bid you farewell.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• Bhutan Visa Fee: US$40 per trip
• Single room supplement; (For, festival season = US$50 per single room per night and for, other season = US$30 per single per night)
• Air Fare for both Drukair and International Flight
• Travel Insurance
• Laundry bill, phone bill, bar bill and other bills of personal nature
• Tipping

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Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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Cancellation Policy
Tour Programmes booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:No charge for the tour canceled before 30 days of arrival date.
50% cancellation charge for the tour cancelled before 20 days of arrival date.
No refund for less than 20 days of arrival date.

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