Bhutan; Nature, Culture & Heritage
Overview
This six day long tour will offer you an excellent introduction of Bhutan.
This six day long tour will offer you an excellent introduction of Bhutan. You will be visiting the major attractions of this Himalayan Kingdom in which ancient monasteries, traditional settlements and market places, picturesque valleys, etc are combined.
Trip type: touring, hiking & explorations,
Group of: no group limit
Locations: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha & Wangdu in Bhutan
Trip Duration – 6 days.
This six day long tour will offer you an excellent introduction of Bhutan. You will be visiting the major attractions of this Himalayan kingdom in which ancient monasteries, traditional settlements and market places, picturesque valleys, etc are combined. Kathmandu is one of the major gateway points for visiting Bhutan. The capital city of Bhutan has been connected by an hour’s direct flight with Paro International Airport. You may directly fly in Paro from Thailand or India also in that case the given cost will be discounted taking the airfare portion out from it. One of the most highlighted trips on this one, you will have plenty of times to see and interact with the locals. It is based on driving tours, so is suitable for all age group people. The trip includes semi luxury hotels, so you can enjoy cozy and comfy services while on touring in some of the world’s least developed areas.
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Itinerary
The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. One can see Mt. Everest, Kanchen Junga, Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as Jhomulhari and Jichu Drake. The first gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. Your Bhutanese escort from Bhutan will greet you on arrival, and then drive you the short distance to the hotel Olathang. Paro is a picturesque valley with quaint clusters of hamlets amid terraced paddy fields. Although the site of the nation’s first airport Paro still retains tradition by way of architecture and farming. Afternoon drive to visit National Museum,Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. The museum boasts antique thangka, textiles, weapons and armour, household objects and rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Below the Museum is the Paro Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The dzong is now used as an administration centre and school for monks.The evening ends with a walk through Paro’s main shopping district. Overnight at hotel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Entire accommodation on AP (full board| twin sharing),
- Entire transportation (private vehicle| from airport pick up to airport airport),
- Tour guide,
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums,
- Bottled (for drinking) water,
- Government fees, royalties, taxes and surcharges,
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses, beverage,
- Bhutanese traditional farm visit charge (that is Nu: 100 each person).
- Insurance, medical if any,