Bhutan 5 Days Tour
Tour Details
This trip takes us from Paro to Thimphu,Punakha,Haa and back to Paro. The tour start from Paro with the visit to Rinpung(Heap of jewel) Dzong(fortress), to beautiful Punakha Dzong, to capital city, to feel the heat of a Hot-stone bath, excitement of Traditional Archery game after hike to Tiger Nest. And finally ending tour with a hosting of prayer flags on Chele la Pass and feel the loneliness of Haa town.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Paro(elevation;-2250m /7382ft) to Thimphu (2320m/7656ft), 55km -1hr
As we fly to Bhutan we can get a spectacular views of the Himalayas .At the airport, we will be greeted by a representative from A Bucket list Adventure. We will visit National museum and Ringpung Dzong, built in 17th century which now houses administration and Monastic body of Paro District.After lunch, we drive to Thimphu and visit the majestic Tashichho Dzong and mini zoo to see Takin, the national animal of Bhutan.Overnight at the hotel, in Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu to Punakha(1250m/4125ft) -75km (2-3hrs) DAY Excursion
After breakfast drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Stop enroute at Dochula pass (3,150m,from where if the sky is clear we can see Himalayan range.We will hoist the prayer flag for well-being for all the sentiment being. We stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, a fertility temple dedicated to the Devine Madman or Lama Drukpa Kuenley .Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong, the fortress between male and female river. Then drive back to Thimphu.Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 3: Thimphu to Paro,55km,1hr + Hike to TigerNest(5hrs)
After breakfast, we drive to Paro and hike for 4 -5 hours toTaktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous monastery situated 900m above the valley. In 8th century Guru Rinpoche (spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands.Lunch will be served in the Cafeteria Restaurant, located about halfway up the mountain. After having explored the monastery, we hike down to the valley. We will stroll around the main street of Paro town and if you wish to, we can visit farm house for a typical Bhutanese dinner, a traditional hot-stone bath and play Traditional Archery. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 4: Paro to Haa(2600m/8580ft),Day Excursion ,2 and half hrs,63km
After Breakfast we will drive to Haa through the Pine, Rhododendrons and coniferous forest. We will host prayer flag at Chele la(3898m/12863ft) Pass, with an amazing view of Paro valley on one side and Haa valley on other. We will have lunch at the restaurant in Haa town.After lunch we will walk around and meet the locals of the lonely town of Haa, a district has been recently open to tourist. Then we drive back to Paro for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Departure
Today after breakfast, we will drive to Paro Airport and our representative will bid you farewell at the Airport. If you have enough time before flight, probably you can discuss with your guide and visit some places around.
No. of Travelers | High Season | Off Season | Points |
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01 | USD 1120/per person | USD 940/per person | +Air fare (to & from Bhutan) |
02 | USD1080/per person | USD 900/per person | +Air fare (to & from Bhutan) |
03 and more | USD 960/per person | USD 780/per person | +Air fare (to & from Bhutan) |
Price Includes
- Bhutan Visa Fee of USD 40 per person per trip.
- All meals (B, L &D;), tea & snacks
- Bottle of Mineral water everyday on tour.
- Minimum of 3star Accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
- Transportation in comfortable Toyota Coaster Bus/SUV 4WD vehicle for 01 /02 person in the group.
- All required government taxes
- Experienced guide.
- Monuments Fees
- Tour payment transfer charges
- Compliment Bucket list activities:- Traditional Hot-stone Bath, Traditional Archery & Prayer flags hoisting
Price Excludes
- Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, beverages, internet, laundry, etc.)
- Medical/evacuation insurance
- Travel insurance
Flight Cost
Bhutan have only two Airlines which fly in/out of country. Below mentioned airfare are average air fare for the flight to/from Bhutan as it fluctuates.
Route/Sector | Round trip Fare(USD) | Economy |
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Bangkok –Paro- Bangkok (Thailand) | 730 |
Delhi-Paro-Delhi (India) | 580 |
Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu (Nepal) | 410 |
Dhaka- Paro-Dhaka(Bangladesh) | 450 |
Kolkata- Paro-Kolkata (India) | 390 |
Bagdogra-Paro-Bagdogra(India) | 270 |
Singapore-Paro-singapore(Singapore) | 890 |
Discounts
- Children between the ages of 5-12 years shall be given 50% discount on minimum daily package rate.
- Full time students below the age of 25 years, holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions, shall be given 25% discount on minimum daily package rate.
Trip Cancellation & Refund Policy
- 0% charges will be made for the tour cancelled 7 weeks or more prior to arrival date.
- 50% penalty on the total tour cost for the tour cancelled less than 7 weeks prior to arrival date. This is because by this time hotels would be already booked and company is subject to cancellation charges for rooms and other logistics cancelled in less than 7 weeks.
- 100% charges after arrival in Bhutan, no refund will be made.