Bhutan - Bhutan Cultural Tour

Known to the natives as Palden Druk Ki Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon), Bhutan is regarded as the last paradise on earth. Its isolation, spectacular mountains, varied flora and fauna, ancient Buddhist monasteries, vibrant culture and mystic aura have made it so.

Though small in size, the Kingdom's topography is one of dramatic contrasts. From the near-tropical southern border with India at an altitude of 300 m, the land rises to culminate in the over 7000-m peaks of the Himalaya in the north which form a natural frontier with the Tibetan region of Bhutan’s northern neighbor, China.

BHUTAN CULTURE TOUR

Day 01: Fly to Paro & drive to Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Paro & Sightseeing of Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Excursion to Taktsang Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Fly to your onward destination.

THE LAST SHANGRI LA TOUR

Day 01: Fly to Paro & drive to Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Thimpu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Punakha & Wangdi Photang and Sightseeing Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Phubjikha (Gangtey) and sightseeing overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Drive to Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Drive to Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Sightseeing of Paro and Excursion to Taktsang Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Fly to your onward destination.

TSECHU FESTIVAL TOUR TO BHUTAN

Day 01: Fly to Paro & drive to Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: - 05: Festival in Thimphu, Paro or Bhumthang Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Drive to Paro & Sightseeing of Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Excursion to Taktsang Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Fly to your onward destination.

GANGTEY GOMPA TREK

Day 01: Fly to Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Paro and Excursion to Taktsang Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Sightseeing of Thimpu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Drive to Punakha & Wangdi Photang and Sightseeing Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Drive to Phubjikha (Gangtey) and sightseeing overnight at Hotel.
Day 07:-09: Trek to Chazam Overnight at Camp.
Day 10: Drive to Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Fly to your onward destination.

BUMTHANG CULTURAL TREK

Day01:Fly to Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day02: Sightseeing of Paro and Excursion to Taktsang Overnight at Hotel.
Day03: Drive to Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day04: Sightseeing of Thimpu Overnight at Hotel.
Day05: Drive to Punakha & Wangdi Photang and Sightseeing Overnight at Hotel.
Day06: Drive to Phubjikha (Gangtey) and sightseeing overnight at Hotel.
Day08: Drive to Bumthang (Jakar) via Tongsa Overnight at Hotel.
Day09:-12: Trek to Membertso (Bumthang) Overnight at Camp.
Day13: Drive to Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day14: Fly to your onward destination.

CHOMOLHARI BASE CAMP TREK

Day 01: Fly to Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Paro and Excursion to Taktsang Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03:-05: Trek to Jogothang (base camp) Overnight at Camp
Day 06: Excursion around Jongothang Overnight at Camp
Day 07:- 08: Trek to Tsento village Overnight at Camp
Day 09: Drive to Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Sightseeing of Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Drive to Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Fly to your onward destination.

GENERAL INFO

Visa and transport: Foreign travelers must possess a visa for Bhutan which is granted initially for 14 days. While the actual visa is stamped on arrival in Bhutan upon payment of US$ 20, visitors need to obtain visa clearance from the Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB) in advance. Visa can be extended in Thimpu for up to six months. The operator making your arrangements will handle the official formalities.

Transport is provided by tour operators who have their own fleet of luxury buses. All major places of interest are connected by paved roads.

Access: Druk Air, Bhutan’s airline, operates flights to Paro from Bangkok, Kolkata, Dhaka, Kathmandu and New Delhi. The overland entry/exit point is from the Indian state of West Bengal into Phuntsholing in southwest Bhutan. Phuntsholing is four hours’ drive from Bagdogra, the nearest Indian airport, and seven hours’ drive from both Gangtok (Sikkim) and Darjeeling. The drive from Phuntsholing to Thimpu takes six hours.

Tariff: The TAB has set minimum tariffs which are different for the high and low seasons. Individuals and groups of less than four persons must pay a surcharge. The rates are the same for both cultural tours and treks.

Season: March-May and September-November are the high season months, while June, July and December-February comprise the low season. Bring cotton or light woolen wear in summer (maximum temperature 30 degrees Celsius) and heavy woolens and down jacket in winter (minimum 1.1 degrees Celsius).

Adventure: Trekking, Tour and mountaineering.

Accommodation: Modern hotels are available in Thimpu. The outlying areas have comfortable resorts and lodges.