MYSTICAL BHUTAN (BHUTAN)

Bhutan, country of south-central Asia, located on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas. Historically a remote kingdom. Bhutan boasts magnificent mountain scenery, incredible architecture and a colorful cultural heritage.

Set within one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain chains, it is famed for its high mountain peaks and range of trekking opportunities. Grand examples of traditional design and architecture, Bhutan’s famous monasteries and temples, such as the Tiger’s Nest cling to sheer cliff tops or majestically stand guard in its picturesque towns.

Thimpu

Thimphu is a bustling town on the bank of Thimphu Chu & set gloriously in the hills of the Thimphu valley. Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan and it is the centre of Government. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the name of the surrounding valley is Dzongkhag, the Thimphu District. The city became the capital of Bhutan in 1961.

Gangtey

The Gangtey Valley, also called Probjikha Valley is one of the most beautiful destinations in Bhutan. Set close to the centre of Bhutan, Gangtey is in a remarkably attractive glacial valley called Phobjikha. The region boasts various nature trails as well as a Crane Information Centre to educate visitors.

Bhumtang

“Bumthang” directly translates as “beautiful field” – “Thang” means field or flat place, and “bum” is said be an abbreviation of either “Bumpa” (a vessel for holy water, thus describing the shape and nature of the valley).

Punakha /Wangdi

Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955. It’s the winter seat of the Je Khempo (Chief Abbot) & the monk body. It has a temperate climate & its rich fertile valley is fed by the Pho Chu & Mo Chu rivers.

Paro

The beautiful valley is home to many of Bhutan’s oldest monasteries & temples. The valley is also home to Mount Chomolhari (7300 mtr)  situated at the northern end of the valley whose glacier, water forms the Pa Chu which is flowing through the valley.

  • Place – Thimpu 2N –Gangtey 1N –Bhumtang 2N—Wangdi 1N- Paro 2N-
  • Duration – 8 Nights / 9 Days
  • Season –Oct – May
  • Cost – On request
  • Tour type – Hill stations, Nature, Heritage
  • Beautiful Hill station
  • Buddhist Monastery
  • Punakha Dzong

Day 1-     Arrival  Paro Airport  transfer to  Thimpu ( 65 km-2 hrs )

Day 2-    Sightseeing   Thimpu  

Day 3- Drive from Thimpu to Gangtey     ( 135 km-6 hrs),

Day 4–   Drive from Gangtey to bhumtang    (235 km-9 hrs),

Day 5 – Sightseeing Bhumtang

Day 6 –  Drive from  Bhumtang to Wangdi    ( 197 kms -8 hrs)

Day 7- Drive from Punakha/wangdi to Paro & sightseeing   ( 135 km- 5 hrs)

Day 8 – Sightseeing in Paro

Day 9 – Departure from Darjeeling to Bagdogra airport, onward journey ( 75 km-3 hrs)

  • Stay Twin sharing as per category Hotels
  • Transfer & Sightseeing as per the itinerary by NON AC CAR (for 02 Pax + 02 SEATS (Driver + Guide) / JUMBO HIACE (For maximum 07 Pax + 02 SEATS (Driver + Guide) / COASTER BUS (For Maximum 15  + 02 SEATS (Driver + Guide) + 04 back seats Pax) by Specified vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). Concept of vehicle on disposal is not a practice in Bhutan. The vehicle + Trip Leader (Guide) will be with the guest from (0900 Hrs till 1700 Hrs).
  • 01 Bottle water per person per day
  • Meals- Breakfast & Dinner
  • Airport pick up & drop +All site seeing as per Itinerary
  • Driver Allowance
  • Toll Taxes and Parking
  • State taxes
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city
  • Any Meals not included in package.
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Other exp like Room Heater, Rope way &  Activity or rides
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Overview

Bhutan, country of south-central Asia, located on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas. Historically a remote kingdom. Bhutan boasts magnificent mountain scenery, incredible architecture and a colorful cultural heritage.

Set within one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain chains, it is famed for its high mountain peaks and range of trekking opportunities. Grand examples of traditional design and architecture, Bhutan’s famous monasteries and temples, such as the Tiger’s Nest cling to sheer cliff tops or majestically stand guard in its picturesque towns.

Thimpu

Thimphu is a bustling town on the bank of Thimphu Chu & set gloriously in the hills of the Thimphu valley. Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan and it is the centre of Government. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the name of the surrounding valley is Dzongkhag, the Thimphu District. The city became the capital of Bhutan in 1961.

Gangtey

The Gangtey Valley, also called Probjikha Valley is one of the most beautiful destinations in Bhutan. Set close to the centre of Bhutan, Gangtey is in a remarkably attractive glacial valley called Phobjikha. The region boasts various nature trails as well as a Crane Information Centre to educate visitors.

Bhumtang

“Bumthang” directly translates as “beautiful field” – “Thang” means field or flat place, and “bum” is said be an abbreviation of either “Bumpa” (a vessel for holy water, thus describing the shape and nature of the valley).

Punakha /Wangdi

Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955. It’s the winter seat of the Je Khempo (Chief Abbot) & the monk body. It has a temperate climate & its rich fertile valley is fed by the Pho Chu & Mo Chu rivers.

Paro

The beautiful valley is home to many of Bhutan’s oldest monasteries & temples. The valley is also home to Mount Chomolhari (7300 mtr)  situated at the northern end of the valley whose glacier, water forms the Pa Chu which is flowing through the valley.

TRIP FACTS
  • Place – Thimpu 2N –Gangtey 1N –Bhumtang 2N—Wangdi 1N- Paro 2N-
  • Duration – 8 Nights / 9 Days
  • Season –Oct – May
  • Cost – On request
  • Tour type – Hill stations, Nature, Heritage
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beautiful Hill station
  • Buddhist Monastery
  • Punakha Dzong
BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1-     Arrival  Paro Airport  transfer to  Thimpu ( 65 km-2 hrs )

Day 2-    Sightseeing   Thimpu  

Day 3- Drive from Thimpu to Gangtey     ( 135 km-6 hrs),

Day 4–   Drive from Gangtey to bhumtang    (235 km-9 hrs),

Day 5 – Sightseeing Bhumtang

Day 6 –  Drive from  Bhumtang to Wangdi    ( 197 kms -8 hrs)

Day 7- Drive from Punakha/wangdi to Paro & sightseeing   ( 135 km- 5 hrs)

Day 8 – Sightseeing in Paro

Day 9 – Departure from Darjeeling to Bagdogra airport, onward journey ( 75 km-3 hrs)

INCLUSIONS
  • Stay Twin sharing as per category Hotels
  • Transfer & Sightseeing as per the itinerary by NON AC CAR (for 02 Pax + 02 SEATS (Driver + Guide) / JUMBO HIACE (For maximum 07 Pax + 02 SEATS (Driver + Guide) / COASTER BUS (For Maximum 15  + 02 SEATS (Driver + Guide) + 04 back seats Pax) by Specified vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). Concept of vehicle on disposal is not a practice in Bhutan. The vehicle + Trip Leader (Guide) will be with the guest from (0900 Hrs till 1700 Hrs).
  • 01 Bottle water per person per day
  • Meals- Breakfast & Dinner
  • Airport pick up & drop +All site seeing as per Itinerary
  • Driver Allowance
  • Toll Taxes and Parking
  • State taxes
EXCLUSIONS
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city
  • Any Meals not included in package.
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Other exp like Room Heater, Rope way &  Activity or rides
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions