Introduction to Bhutan (8 days)

Introduction

Travel Duration: 8 days
Price: Please contact us
Trip Grade: Easy

 

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 by Wind Horse Tours staff and guided to Thimphu (2 hr). After lunch, visit different sights in Thimphu.
Overnight at River View Hotel or Jumolhari Hotel
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 time permits.
Overnight at River View Hotel or Jumolhari Hotel
Day 03: Thimphu – Gangtey (B/L/D)
Drive across the spectacular Dochu La Pass to Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley (5 hr). Visit Gangtey Monastery.
Overnight at Dewachen Resort in Phobjikha
Day 04: Gangtey – Wangdue – Punakha (B/L/D)
In the morning, walk in the valley and later drive to Punakha, visiting Wangdue Phodrang town and the Dzong en-route.
Overnight at Meri Phuensum or similar
Day 05: Punakha – Paro (B/L/D)
In the morning visit the impressive Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang. After early lunch, drive back across Dochu La Pass to Thimphu (3hr) and then continue to Paro (2 hr).
Overnight at Gangtey Palace or similar in Paro
Day 06: Paro Valley Tour (B/L/D)
In Paro, visit Rinphung Dzong, National museum, Kichu Temple, Drugyal Dzong and Dungtse temple, farm house and stroll around the town.
Overnight at Gangtey Palace or similar in Paro
Day 07: Paro Valley (Takstang) (B/L/D)
Today you can hike up to Takstang and visit other the sites in the valley. If you prefer not to hike, you may drive towards Chele La Pass or do other excursions from Paro.
Overnight at Gangtey Palace or similar in Paro
Day 08: Departure (B)
Transfer to Paro Airport in time for your departure flight.