4D3N Glances of Bhutan

DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO – PUNAKHA

HIGHLIGHT: TRASHICHO DZONG

Once you land in Paro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed in Bhutanese traditional style by an English/Chinese speaking tour guide. Proceed to visit Paro Dzong, a monument built in 1646 AD. It is a large Drukpa Kagyu Buddhist Monastery and houses the district Monastic Body, and government administrative offices of Paro. Lunch is followed by a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Thimphu, the largest city and the modern Capital of Bhutan. Sightseeing stops include National Memorial Chorten, Traditional Medicine Institute, National Library, Textile and Folk Heritage Museum and School of 13 Arts & Crafts. Visit Trashicho Dzong which houses the main Secretariat of the Government, offices of the King, Ministries of Home Affairs and Finance, and also the Throne of His Majesty, the King of Bhutan.  It is an impressive large structure surrounded by well-kept lawns and beautiful gardens. Overnight Stay.

DAY 02: THIMPHU – PARO

HIGHLIGHT: EMA DATSHI & ARA

Today sightseeing starts with Takin mini zoo, Zilukha Nunnery, General Post Office, and traditional paper factory. After lunch, proceed to Paro which is 1.30 hours away from Thimphu. Visit Kyichu temple which dates back to the 7th century. The Kyichu temple is one of the last three surviving temples built by a Tibetan King. Out of three, two are in Bhutan and one in Tibet, known as the Jokhang. Explore the main street where there is a vintage-looking complex with richly decorated buildings, housing small shops, institutions, and restaurants. In the evening visit the local farm house where you can experience the making of the famous local dish “ema datshi” (Chilli & Cheese) and taste “Ara” – the local wine. Overnight Stay.

DAY 03: PARO

HIGHLIGHT: TIGER NEST MONASTERY

Today, visit the Taktsang Monastery also known as Tiger Nest Monastery. It is perched precariously on a side of a cliff. Guru Padmasambhava, known as the Second Buddha, arrived on a flying tigress and meditated at this shrine in the second half of the 8th century. As a result, it is the dream destination for Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world.

Evening you can enjoy hot stone bath (Dotsho or Menchu), and exclusive dinner at Beer Factory to get taste of the country’s best.

Overnight Stay.

DAY 04: DEPARTURE

Your exploration of Bhutan will end today. Have a safe trip back home.

PRICE INCLUDES
  • Return Air Ticket to Paro, Bhutan from selected place of departure
  • Accommodation in Bhutan based on twin sharing at the 3* or 4* hotels mentioned above or similar as per the itinerary
  • Daily buffet breakfast served at all places in the hotels
  • Other meals (lunch & dinner) will be served at the hotel / local restaurants
  • Entrance fees at all monuments (one time only) as per the itinerary
  • Bhutan Visa & Tourism Development Fee
  • Services of an accompanying English / Chinese speaking local guide shall be provided during sightseeing & excursion tours as per the itinerary all the way
  • Special welcome at the airport on arrival with Khadar (white scarf)
  • Unlimited of Mineral water will be provided everyday during sightseeing tour
  • All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours will be Toyota Cars
  • Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porter age at all hotels & airports
  • All currently applicable taxes, including Bhutan Government service tax

PRICE EXCLUDES
  • Tipping for Guide & Driver
  • Return Air Ticket from your own country
  • Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, any insurance etc
  • Any meals other than the mentioned
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Our Cost is not valid for any period other than mentioned above
  • Alcohol beverages, Expenses of personal nature, Pony ride to Taktshang (Tiger Nest), Evacuation in case of Emergency, Medical and Personal Insurance

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • Hotel Check-In / Check-out time 1200 hrs (Noon)
  • Prices are subject to change with if any increase in the land cost & taxes
  • The sequence of itinerary, meals and hotel arrangement are subject to the final confirmation
  • The Hotel / Resorts ratings shown on the itinerary are the general recognition of the current travel market and hotel booking website, and they are given an objective comprehensive rating after referring to information on several reservation sites. Evaluation standards and angles are different, and it is difficult to use the information on one single web page as the final evaluation and may vary from the local government Hotel rating evaluation.
  • Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary
  • Please note, the names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance. However in the event of any of the above mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you
  • In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly
  • We strongly recommend you to purchase travel insurance before departure
  • Triple room sharing will base on extra roll in bed basis
  • Flights, itinerary, hotel and meals stated in the itinerary above are subject to change according to your travel date. Any changes after booking will inform accordingly

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