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Wondering what you can do with your time in Bhutan, the land of peaceful dragon?
Our four days, three nights tour package would take you everything you need to visit and experience in this beautiful country. These includes the tour on Paro and Thimpu. More specifically, these tourist spots are covered for the whole Bhutan experience:
Paro Airport
Quotation as under – Valid for Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug & Dec’2019
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Hotel Category |
Min 2 to 3 person |
Min 4 to 9 person |
|
3 Star |
RM3,280.00 |
RM2,580.00 |
|
4 Star |
RM3,520.00 |
RM2,870.00 |
Quotation as under – Valid for Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov’2019
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Hotel Category |
Min 2 to 3 person |
Min 4 to 9 person |
|
3 Star |
RM3,700.00 |
RM3,030.00 |
|
4 Star |
RM3,940.00 |
RM3,320.00 |
Hotel Category
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City |
3 Star |
4 Star |
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Thimphu |
Hotel Kisa (www.hotelkisa.com) / Hotel Migmar (www.hotelmigmar.bt) / Thimphu Tower / Hotel Gakyil (www.gakyilbhutan.com) / Namseling Hotel (www.namselinghotel.com) / Similar |
Hotel Ariya (Superior) / Similar |
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Paro |
The Village Lodge / Hotel Tashi Phuntshok (www.hhlbhutan.com) / Tashi Namgay Resort (www.tnr.bt) / Tenzinling Resort (www.tenzinling.com.bt) / Hotel Drukchen (www.hoteldrukchen.com) / Kichu Resort / Similar |
Raven’s Nest Resorts (deluxe room) / Udumwara Resort Deluxe room / Similar |
Bhutan Visa
Visa is required for traveling to Bhutan. http://nepalbhutantours.com/bhutan-info/VISAInformation.html In order to process Bhutan visa we require a clear readable color copy of passport (page containing passport no and face picture in JPEG or PDF format) at least 30 days prior to date of entry into Bhutan along with full tour payment. The remaining validity of passport should be at least 6 months from the date of entry into Bhutan (excluding the travelling month).
Tourism Council of Bhutan issues visa clearance letter closer to travelling date which we email or fax you or your local travel agent. Travellers are required to produce aforesaid visa clearance copy at the time of check-in for Druk Air flight while those entering Bhutan by surface via Phuntsholing or Samdrup Jonkhar, they are required to produce this Visa Clearance letter at the Immigration counter. Actual visa is stamped on passport on arrival in Bhutan.
**Guests are required to have multiple entry visa for India if they are travelling to Bhutan from India and again re-entering into India from Bhutan. Please also check if your Indian visa has ‘2 months re-entry restriction’. If the restriction has been stamped in your Indian visa, you have to get it endorsed by the Indian embassy in Thimphu also, but you need to be in Thimphu on working days, Mon – Fri during office time excluding Govt holidays, to allow you to re-enter India. You will be asked to provide the proof of your travel to Bhutan (Druk air booking etc.).
IMP Note: In case the Hotel envisaged or normal category of Rooms is waitlisted/sold out, alternate hotels/category will be provided & we will keep you informed on the supplement/reduction involved.
The flight to Paro on a clear day is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. One can see Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tsering Ghang. The first gift from Bhutan will be cool, clean, fresh air as you step out of the aircraft. You will be received by our representative and transfer to Thimphu.
On arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel. Afternoon, proceed to visit National Memorial Chorten: a monument for world peace and prosperity. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy. Later visit Trashichhoedzong (opens until 4 pm): This impressive fortress/monastery houses Secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty, the King and various government offices.
It is also the summer residence of Chief Abbot and central monk body. Afterwards, drive to Buddha Point (Kuenselphodrang). You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the largest statue in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2400m).
The morning after breakfast, proceed sightseeing of National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, some dating back several hundred years, as well as modern academic books mainly on Himalayan culture and religion: (Closed on Weekends). Also visit nearby Institute for Zorig Chusum: Commonly known as Arts & Crafts School or Painting School (closed on Sat, Sun & Government Holidays), the Institute offers a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. On a visit, one can see students learning the various skills taught at the school. Textile Museum: With the opening of the Textile Museum, Bhutanese textile has reached new heights as one of the most visible distinct art forms. (Closed on Sundays). Followed by a visit to ‘Simply Bhutan’ – an exclusive project under the Bhutan Youth Development Fund. It is a living Museum and Studio encapsulating the cultural heritage of the Bhutanese people. The infrastructure portrays ancient Bhutanese architecture which is being lost to modernization. After lunch drive to Paro.
In the afternoon in Paro, proceed to visit Ta Dzong (CLOSED ON GOVT. HOLIDAYS): once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in 1968. It holds a fascinating collection of art, relics, religious Thangkha paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps. The museum circular shape augments its varied collection displayed over several floors.
Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, which has a long and fascinating history. Built-in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. A walk through the bridge, over a stone inlaid path, offers a good view of the architectural wonder of the Dzong as well as life around it. It is also the venue of Paro Tshechu, held once a year in the spring.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2200m)
Morning excursion to Taktshang Lhakhang (approx. 5 hrs. walking excursion): perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro Valley floor, it is undoubtedly one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries. Lore has it that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery thus the name ‘Tiger’s Nest’.
This site has been recognized as a most sacred place and visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. On 19 April, 1998, a fire severely damaged the main structure of building but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendor. On the drive towards Paro town en route visiting Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries of the Kingdom reflecting the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.
