Bhutan Tour
Magical Shangri-la
Itinerary
Duration : 10 day / 9 nights
Day 01 : Arrive at Paro Airport (7,000ft) where the representative will receive you and drive to the hotel.
Day 02 : Drive to the ruins of Drugyel Dzong. This Dzong is of historical importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a clear day one can view the sacred Jomolhari (Mountain of Goddess) – 24,000 ft. Visit Ta Dzong, the National museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangka painting, textiles, weapons and artifacts. See also a traditional wooden bridge.
Day 03 : Drive to Ramthongkha and then hike to viewpoint of Taktshang, the Tiger’s Nest (one and a half hours). This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. The monastery unfortunately got burnt in 1998 but it has recently been reconstructed. OR Drive to Chelila Pass where one can see beautiful mountain ranges and rhododendron flowers in bloom. On the way back walk to Chila Nunnery.
Day 04 : Drive through the beautiful valleys of Paro and Thimphu to the capital of Bhutan – Thimphu. Visit the Zangthopelri Lhakhang, the School of Thankha Painting and the TashiNyencha folk studio where the traditional folk and mask dance are learned and praciticed. Afternoon, visit the Zelukha Nunnery, the Tashichho Dzong and the Handicraft Emporium.
Day 05 : In the morning, visit the Memorial Chorten and see also some gold and silversmiths at work. After lunch drive to Punakha through Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha town and visit the Punakha Dzong if the monastic body has shifted to Thimphu for the summer. Evening drive to Wangdue town.
Day 06 : Visit the Wangdue town. After lunch drive to Trongsa over the Pelela Pass (Alt 11,155 ft / 3,400 m) in the Black Mountain ranges, which separates the western region from the other regions of the country.
Day 07 : Visit to the outside premises of Trongsa Dzong one of the largest Dzongs in the country. Visit also the Ta Dzong (Watch Tower) and stroll through the small Trongsa town. After lunch, drive to Bumthang Valley across the Yotongla Pass.
Day 08 : Drive to Ura – one of the four valleys of Bumthang. Visit the village and explore the beautiful valley. Visit Ura Lhakhang and drive through the picturesque valley of Bumthang to see Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Kenchosum Lhakhang.
Day 09 : Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit the Rukhubji village. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 10 : Early morning drive to Paro for departure.
Magical shangri-la
- Duration (10 day / 9 nights) From
- 3,250 USD
1. Payment & Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
• The approval of tourists VISA is contingent on the full payment of the tour
• Flight ticket payment is subject to the Ticketing Time Limit issued by the airlines
Tour Cancellation and Refund Policy
• 30 to 15 days prior to arrival - 20% of the total tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee
• 14 to 7 days prior to arrival - 50% of the tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee
• Less than a week prior to arrival - 100% cancellation charge will be levied as cancellation fee
Flight Ticket Cancellation and Refund Policy
• Subject to the cancellation terms of the Airline
Rescheduling Tour Dates:
• There are no charges for rescheduling your trip. However the minimum daily tariff, hotel rates, airline charges are subject to change depending on your new travelling dates.
2. Cost inclusions in tour package:
1. Bhutan Visa fee USD $ 40
2. SDF (Sustainable Development Fees) & Taxes
3. Visa process and E-permits arrangement as
per the mentioned itinerary
4. 3-star accommodations on twin/double sharing
basis or as per group size.
5. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
6. Guide service licensed by DoT
7. Comfortable transportation during the entire
journey (including airport pick and drop)
8. Monuments entrance fee
9. Bottled water
3. Cost exclusions:
✗ Flight Fares (domestic & internationals), we can organize your flights
✗ Additional/Extra room supplement and room upgrade charges.
✗ Bank charges for payment transfers. Card payment charges are higher than wire transfer.
✗Any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages taken from the hotels/restaurants
✗ Personal expenses or shopping, phone calls, use business center in the hotels etc.
✗ Travel and health Insurance covering
✗ Gratuities to guides and drivers.
✗ Activities like (Cycling, River Rafting, Motor Biking, Horse Riding, Cultural Program etc.).
✗Anything which is not mentioned under inclusion are not included in the cost.