Overview

The Kingdom of Bhutan has adopted a cautious approach to tourism to avoid any negative impact on the country’s culture and environment. All tourists, group or individual, must travel on a pre-planned all inclusive guided tour through a registered tour operator in Bhutan or their counterparts abroad. The basic rate is fixed by the government. There are still plenty of takers wanting to explore the breathtaking mountains and valleys of this astonishing country. The tourism industry in Bhutan is founded on the principle of sustainability, meaning it must be environmentally friendly, socially and culturally acceptable and economically viable. The number of tourists is also kept to a manageable level by the limited infrastructure.The Bhutanese name for Bhutan, Druk Yul, means ’Land of the Thunder Dragon’. Much of Bhutanese history is lost in legends but the first major event was the arrival of Guru Rinpoche, believed to have brought Mahayana Buddhism from Tibet in the eighth century. Bhutan, the world’s last Mahayana Buddhist kingdom, became a coherent political entity around the 17th century and has never been conquered or ruled by another foreign power. Bhutan is a peaceful country with strong traditional values based on religion, respect for the royal family and care for the environment.Bhutan is located in the eastern Himalayas, bordered to the north by China and to the south, east and west by India. The altitude varies from 180m (590ft) in the narrow lowland region to over 7,300m (23,950ft) in the Himalayan plateau in the north, and there are three distinct climatic regions. The foothills are tropical and home to deer, tigers, leopards and the rare golden langur monkey as well as much tropical vegetation, including many species of wild orchids. The Inner Himalaya region is temperate; wildlife includes bear, boar and sambar, and the area is rich in deciduous forests. The High Himalaya region is very thinly populated, but the steep mountain slopes are the home of many species of animals, including snow leopards and blue sheep

Inclusions

• 06 nights accommodation
  
• Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
  
• Breakfast and Dinner
  
• All permit fees & hotel taxes applicable (as per itinerary).
  
• Guide / Escort charges
  
• Applicable Taxes
  

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Paro Airport – Thimphu
Meet & Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening explore the Thimpu town by walk. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
(Meals)– Dinner
(Optional)– NA

DAY 2 – Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here, Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
(Meals)– Breakfast and Dinner
(Optional)– NA

DAY 3 – Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong – built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take a short excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang – The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue.
(Meals)– Breakfast and Dinner
(Optional)– NA

DAY 4 – Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha)
After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
(Meals)– Breakfast and Dinner
(Optional)– NA

DAY 5 – Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park – The park contains a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna and features a huge species of plants. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong – Meaning
(Meals)– Breakfast and Dinner
Optional:NA

DAY 6 – Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery – called “Tiger’s Nest” (View Point) & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.
(Meals)– Breakfast and Dinner
Optional:NA

DAY 7 – Paro Airport
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey.
(Meals)– Breakfast
Optional:NA

Package Price

Hotel/Room Category: Thimphu: Le Meridian / ..

Star Rating: 4 Star

Single: None

Twin Sharing:

Triple Sharing:None

Quad Sharing: None
Child WithBed: None

Price Does Not Include

• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, tips & gratuity, bottled water and cost for other
• activities such as rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage, etc.
  
• Entrance Fees for museums and monuments.
  
• Any cost arising due to unforeseen contingencies such as landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. Such expenses will have to be paid directly.
  
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  
•  5% Government service tax.
  
• Any form of Insurance.
  
• Anything which is not included in the inclusion.

Important Notes

• Package rates are subject to change without prior notice.
  
• The package cannot be combined with any other offer
  
• Porterage and tips, mineral water, laundry, telephone or any other expense personal in nature
  
• Does not include Hard drinks or liquor.

Terms & Conditions

• The package cannot be combined with any other offer
  
•  OSTC Travel Services Pvt. Ltd.  reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice
  
• Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
  
• Other Terms / Conditions as per Important Information