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Bhutan a purely Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom is
unsurpassed in its scenic majesty and vibrant culture. The kingdom
shares with Nepal the world's greatest concentration of Mountains
and living heritage of Buddhism.
The fifty minutes flight from Kathmandu to Paro can
truly be described as a flight into fantasy. During the flight a
first hand close up view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and many
other famous Peaks become a reality. Bi-weekly flights between these
two Kingdoms have made travel easier to the long isolated Dragon
Kingdom of Bhutan.
Tours to Bhutan are planned to commence on Mondays
and Thursdays from Kathmandu. The tour cost is inclusive of all
airport transfers, conducted sightseeing tours, full board at hotels
and during treks on the twin-bed-sharing-basis. There are direct
flights from Delhi bi-weekly and Bangkok weekly and tours can be
planned accordingly.
Bhutan is one of the few countries in the world
still untouched. a paradise for tourist interested in Buddhist
culture and philosophy, flora and fauna, trekking and
mountaineering. Due to the Royal Government's policy of controlled
selective tourism, Bhutan has been receiving less than 5000 tourists
annually.
Duration : 7 nights / 8 days
Itinerary
| Day |
Program |
Accommodations |
| 01 |
Transfer to airport and fly Katmandu / Paro by
Druk air BAe 146-100 series. On arrival and after visa
formalities, met by representatives and transferred to the
Kichu Resort. |
On Resort |
| 02 |
After breakfast, a short drive to the river
crossing point and hike to the view point of Taktsang
monastery |
On Resort |
| 03 |
After breakfast, drive 2 hours to Thimphu. (
Sightseeing tour of Thimpu, visit the Memorial chorten built
in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, free
time can be spent in the market. ) |
On Hotel |
| 04 |
Visit to the Royal goldsmith workshop and
Handicraft centers. Drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing
the Dochula pass at 3100 meters, later visit the
Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside and the market
area. |
On Resort |
| 05 |
excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley at an
altitude of 2800 meters. Later return to the Resort. |
On Resort |
| 06 |
After breakfast, set out on a 45 minute drive
to Punakha which served as the old capital of Bhutan, later
drive 3 hours to Thimphu. |
On Hotel |
| 07 |
A leisurely day can be spent in Thimpu until
time for the drive to Paro. Upon arrival, check into the Kichu
Resort. |
On Resort |
| 08 |
After and early breakfast, transfer to the
airport to board the flight to Katmandu. Upon arrival, meet
and transfer to the Hotel. |
On Hotel |
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