Land of the Dragons

6 Nights / 7 Days

Itinerary

Day 01 : Paro Airport – Thimphu

On arrival at Paro Airport and after completing your Visa /Permit formalities, you will be received by our Bhutan representative who will assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer to Thimphu (2320Mts / 7656Fts, 65 Kms / 01½ to 02 Hrs).

Thimphu is the capital town of Bhutan. Evening free at Leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Thimphu.
Visit Memorial Chorten a sputa dedicated to peace, Tashichho Dzong a Buddhist monastery and Fort at the northern edge of the city, Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong), Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery).

Visit the Motithang Takin Preservation Centre. Motithang Takin Preserve, located in the Motithang district of Thimphu.

Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan.

We end the day with visits to the Drupthob Goemba /Zilukha Nunnery, National Library, Institute for Zorig Chusum Craft School and Textiles Museum.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 : Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdi
After breakfast drive to Punakha (1200Mts / 3936Fts, 77 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs)/ Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang) (1350Mts / 4430Fts, 70 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs).
Punakha /Wangdi is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with a fascinating view of the mountains of Bhutan. Visit Punakha Dzong. If time permits, visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery).
Overnight at the Hotel in Wangdi.
Day 04 : Punakha / Wangdi
After breakfast today visit the Punakha Valley or even take the Rafting Options on Punakha River. Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
OR

Punakha / Wangdi – Gangtey Excursion – Punakha / Wangdi :
Today go on a full day excursion to Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley (3000Mts / 9845fts , 85Kms / 3 to 3½ Hrs One way). The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. At Gangtey visit Black Necked Crane Information Centre, Gangtey Goempa (Monasterr).

Back for overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 : Punakha / Wangdi – Paro
After breakfast transfer to Paro (2134Mts / 7000Fts, 135 Kms / 05 Hrs). En route stop at Lamperi to visit the Royal Botanical Garden. On arrival at Paro, check into the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 : Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast go sightseeing covering Drukgyel Dzong (Presently closed for tourist),Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang (Monastery),
Back for overnight at Hotel.
OR

Paro – Full Day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest). Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) – The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours one way through pine forests. Afternoon at leisure for shopping in the market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 : Paro Airport
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey.

OMR 630

per person on twin/double sharing

Inclusions:

• Accommodation for two nights in Thimphu
• Accommodation for two nights in Paro.
• 01 Complimentary Lunch at Paro at Local Farmhouse Lodge.
• Assistance at the airport.
• Services of a Trip Leader will be as per the itinerary for Bhutan Portion only.
• Visa Fees.
• FIT surcharge for foreigners.
• Bhutan government royalty for Foreigners.
• Transfer & Sightseeing as per the itinerary by Non Ac Car / Jumbo Hiace for minimum 4 pax (Not at Disposal)
• 01 Bottle water per person per day.
• All inland travel permits.
• Inland transfers by Dlx. Non A/c vehicle.
• Local sightseeing.
• Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax.

Terms and Conditions:

• Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges are not included.
• Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
• Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like – landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest.

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