Introduction
Travel Duration: 7 days
Price: Please contact us
Trip Grade: Easy
This brief tour covers the main towns and villages of Western Bhutan. This is an ideal option for those who do not have much time and want to experience the best of Bhutan in the shortest period of time. The small kingdom of Bhutan is so traditional, so ancient, and so completely- culturally intact that it can seem almost unreal. Efforts are made by Government to preserve the rich culture and traditions, while accepting the development.
Tour Cost
SERVICE INCLUDED:
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) and beverages
- Accommodation in “A” category hotels (equivalent to 3 or 4 Star) approved by Tourism Council of Bhutan and Hotel Association of Bhutan
- Experienced tour guides in all languages licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan
- Transport within Bhutan (Toyota coach / Tucson / Santafe / Land cruiser / Prado) as per itinerary
- Museum entrance fee
- Mineral water
- Airport assistance(Pick/Drop)
- Riding ponies and pack animals on treks
- Cooks (professional) and staff (experienced) on treks
- Tents (high quality from Nepal) and other equipments on treks.
- Cooks (professional) and staff (experienced) on treks
SERVICE NOT INCLUDED:
- Single individual $ 50 per person per night
- Group of two $ 40 per person per night
- Single Supplement US $ 35 for season and US $ 25 for off season
- Visa fee
- Tourism Dev Fee $ 10
- Air ticket
- Tips/Bar bills/Telephone bills/Laundry/
Contact us for updated cost.
Detail Itinerary
| Day 01: | Arrive in Paro – Thimphu (L/D) Upon arrival in Paro, you are met and transferred to Thimphu (2hr). After lunch, visit sights in Thimphu as per available time and interest. Overnight in hotel of your choice. |
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| Day 02: | Thimphu Sightseeing (B/L/D) Full day tour of Thimphu’s cultural sites and monuments including Tashicho Dzong, traditional Art school, markets, Indigenous hospital, nunnery, Takin sanctuary and others as per available time and your interests. Overnight in hotel. |
| Day 03: | Thimphu – Punakha (B/L/D) Drive across spectacular Dochula pass to Punakha and Wangdi valley (3hr). Visit Wangdiphodrang and Punakha, including Dzong (Fortress) and cultural monuments of interest and we can also incorporate village visits. Overnight in the hotel of your choice. |
| Day 04: | Punakha – Paro (B/L/D) Drive back to Thimphu and then continue to Paro. In the late afternoon visit Rinphung Dzong and National museum. Overnight in hotel of your choice. |
| Day 05: | Paro Valley (Takstang)(B/L/D) Today you can hike up to Takstang and also visit the sites in the valley, including visiting Kichu temple and Drugyal Dzong. Stroll around the town in the evening. Overnight in hotel |
| Day 06: | Departure (B) Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight. |
| Day 07: | DEPART PARO. Transfer to the airport in Paro for departure flight to onward destination. |
