Essence of Bhutan Tour

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duration 7 days
tour type Private
age requirement 1-85 yrs
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-15690
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Operated in English

Starts Paro, Bhutan
Ends Paro, Bhutan

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy amazing views of surrounding hills and mountains from the Pelela Pass
Explore museums & monasteries in Punakha
Hike up to the amazing cliff-hanging monastery of Tiger’s Nest
See major sights of Paro and Thimpu during sightseeing tours

Experience the peaceful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan on this trip of a lifetime and get the chance to discover Bhutanese lifestyle, landscapes and culture. Book this guided tour and travel to some of the most important places in the country.

Start your trip with a sightseeing tour of Thimphu, the political and economic center of Bhutan and a living gallery of traditional Bhutanese culture, before heading for Punakha. See panoramic views of the Himalayas from the Dochula Pass on the way to Punakha and take a short hike through a scenic forest while travelling to Chimi La Khang, commonly known as the Fertility Temple.

Travel all the way to the Pelela Pass and enjoy amazing views of the Himalayas, including Mount Jhomulhari (7,314m). Hike up a cliff face to reach the well-known Taktshang Monastery, also called Tiger’s Nest. Discover Bhutanese history and culture during your visit to monasteries and while exploring some of the most important museums of the country, including the National Museum of Bhutan in Paro.

Get the opportunity to interact with the locals throughout the tour. For more details about this 7-day tour, please read the itinerary.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrive in Paro –Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing – Punakha
Day 3: Punakha – Trongsa – Bumthang
Day 4: Bumthang sightseeing
Day 5: Bumthang – Paro
Day 6: Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Day 7: Paro departure

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Airport transfers: both pickup and drop off services
A minimum of 3-star accommodation on a twin-sharing basis (4/5 star hotels may be booked at an additional cost) and tented camps if/where necessary
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and tea/coffee with snacks
Mineral water during the tour and at meals
Services of a government-licensed & experienced English-speaking Bhutanese tour guide
Tours/sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
Temple, monastery and museum entrance fees
Medical facilities if necessary (consulting doctors & medicine)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flight tickets
Domestic flights within Bhutan
Your travel insurance
Tips for guides and drivers
Expenses of a personal nature
Other than Indian nationals, an extra USD 200 per person/night for the "Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee" + one-time USD 50 per person for the Bhutan visa fee should be paid directly to the operator
Laundry, telephone, bar and beverage bills
In the group, if any clients demand a single room then there will be a single supplement of an extra US $30 per night halt.

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