Central - Eastern - Western Bhutan Tour
by Kuel Bhutan Tours and Adventure
15 Days / 14 Nights 8 Destinations 1 Country
Thimphu (Thimpu) (1N) | Punakha (1N) | Trongsa (Tongsa) (1N) | Bumthang (2N) | Mongar (1N) | Trashigang (2N) | Mongar (1N) | Bumthang (1N) | Phobjikha Valley (Gangtey) (1N) | Thimphu (Thimpu) (2N) | Paro (1N)
Countries Covered:
Bhutan
Taktsang
Overview
| Destinations | Thimphu (Thimpu) (1N) | Punakha (1N) | Trongsa (Tongsa) (1N) | Bumthang (2N) | Mongar (1N) | Trashigang (2N) | Mongar (1N) | Bumthang (1N) | Phobjikha Valley (Gangtey) (1N) | Thimphu (Thimpu) (2N) | Paro (1N) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Countries | Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regions | Central Bhutan | Punakha District | Eastern Bhutan | Mongar District | Trashigang District | Southern Bhutan | Bumthang District | Trongsa District | Western Bhutan | Thimphu District | Paro District | Wangdue Phodrang | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tour Theme | City Tours & Sightseeing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inclusions |
Accomodation/Hotels Included
Meals Included
Meal Plan: AP (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Meal : Full board meals Private Car Included Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Non Ac Santfee / Tucson for 2 pax.
- Non Ac Toyota H1 for 6 pax.
- Pickup and drop from Bagdogra Airport / paro Airport. Hotel Transfers Included Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Non Ac Santfee / Tucson for 2 pax.
- Non Ac Toyota H1 for 6 pax.
- Pickup and drop from Bagdogra Airport / paro Airport. Sightseeing Included
Sightseeing as per Itinerary
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| Tour Operator | Kuel Bhutan Tours and Adventure | Tour Length | 15 Days / 14 Nights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tour Starts | Paro | Tour Ends | Paro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tour Type | Private | Category | 3 Star | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age Group | Any | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival and Drive from Paro to Thimphu. |
| Day 2 | Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue Phodrang |
| Day 3 | Wangdue Phodrang/Punakha to Trongsa |
| Day 4 | Trongsa Sightseeing, Drive Trongsa to Bumthang |
| Day 5 | Bumthang Sightseeing |
| Day 6 | Bumthang to Mongar |
| Day 7 | Mongar to Trashigang |
| Day 8 | Trashigang sightseeing |
| Day 9 | Trashigang to Mongar |
| Day 10 | Mongar to Bumthang |
| Day 11 | Bumthang to Gangtey |
| Day 12 | Gangtey to Thimphu |
| Day 13 | Thimphu sightseeing (2320m) |
| Day 14 | Thimphu to Paro, Paro Sightseeing |
| Day 15 | Departure |
Highlights
Book an amazing 15 day tour of Bhutan that covers attractions like Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong, Jakar Dzong, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey lhakhang, Trashigang Dzong, Painting School, National Institute for Zorig Chusum, National Memorial Chorten and more
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Day 1
Arrival and Drive from Paro to Thimphu.
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Our representative will receive you at the Paro Interational Airport, Paro (2280m) and escort you to the Thimphu, the Capital city. The drive normally takes about an hour and a half. If Thimphu is reached early, you can go out in the town and mingle with the Bhutanese people.. Dinner will be served in the hotel. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel Shambhav |
| Overnight | Thimphu (Thimpu) |
Day 2
Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue Phodrang
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The first stop on this road journey is at Dochula pass at 3,140 meters. Dochula is about 23 kilometers from Thimphu and during a clear day it offers a clear view of the Himalayas. After refreshments in Dochula the journey continues to Punakha. Lunch will serve en-route to Punakha, after that sightseeing in Punakha, Visit :- Punakha Dzong was built in 1637 and was the former capital of Bhutan. It lies at the confluence of the Mo Chu (female river) and the Pho Chu (male river). Punakha Dzong still serves at the winter residence as the winter residence of the Central Monk Body. Way to Punakha you can view Chimi Lhakhang, It is also known as Chime Lhakhang or Monastery or temple, is a Buddhist monastery in Punakha and it was built in 1499. Return to hotel where dinner will be served. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel Pema Karpo (Wangdue) |
| Overnight | Punakha |
Day 3
Wangdue Phodrang/Punakha to Trongsa
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After the breakfast drive to Trongsa. Trongsa is 129 kilometers from Wangdue phodrang. Check-in to hotel. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Tashi Ninjay Guest House |
| Overnight | Trongsa (Tongsa) |
Day 4
Trongsa Sightseeing, Drive Trongsa to Bumthang
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After breakfast visit Trongsa Dzong, one of Bhutan's oldest historical, political and religious monuments also known as Druk Minjur Chhoekhor Rabtentse Dzong. Built 463 years ago, Trongsa dzong sits on a high on ridge overlooking the Mangde Chhu (river) and represents an important link with Bhutan's precious institution of monarchy. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck's investituture ceremony as the Chhoetse Penlop in Trongsa Dzong took place on October 30, 2004. Visit Ta Dzong, the watchtower of the Trongsa Dzong. The chapel inside the tower is dedicated to the Jigme Namgyal, the 19th century Trongsa penlop (governor). After the Lunch Drive to Bumthang, 68 kilometres away. It is one of the easier and scenic drives as it passes through many villages and monasteries as the highway enters the Bumthang valley. Check in to Hotel. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Kaila Guest House |
| Overnight | Bumthang |
Day 5
Bumthang Sightseeing
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Visit : Jakar Dzong: (It is located on a ridge above Jakar town in the Chamkhar valley of Bumthang. It is built on the site of an earlier temple established by the Ralung hierarch Yongzin Ngagi Wangchuk (1517-1554) when he came to Bhutan.)
Jambay Lhakhang : ( It was founded by, Songtsen Gampo, a Tibetan King in the 7th century AD. The king was destined to build 108 temples known as Thadhul- Yangdhul (temples on and across the border) in a day to subdue the demoness that was residing in the Himalayas. The temple is one of the two of the 108 built in Bhutan)
Kurjey lhakhang : (This is another sacred monastery which comprises three temples. These three temples are surrounded by a wall with 108 choetens) Check in to Hotel. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Kaila Guest House |
| Overnight | Bumthang |
Day 6
Bumthang to Mongar
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After breakfast, drive to Mongar. The drive takes about 6-hours and view en-route is spectacular. You will get to see interesting village sights and panoramic views of the Mongar valley. Afternoon, visit Mongar Dzong, The dzong still maintains the architectural traditions of old dzongs. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Druk Zhongar |
| Overnight | Mongar |
Day 7
Mongar to Trashigang
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After breakfast, journey continue to Trashigang. check in Hotel, have Tea and coffee, evening you can go out in the town and mingle with the Bhutanese people. Dinner will be served in the hotel. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Druk Deothjung Resort |
| Overnight | Trashigang |
Day 8
Trashigang sightseeing
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visit :-Trashigang Dzong, (Meaning the Dzong of Auspicious Mount. It was built by Kudung Pekar Chopel in 1659 on the site originally planned by chhoegyel Minjure Tempa, the third temporal ruler of Bhutan.) |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Druk Deothjung Resort |
| Overnight | Trashigang |
Day 9
Trashigang to Mongar
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After breakfast drive to Mongar |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Druk Zhongar |
| Overnight | Mongar |
Day 10
Mongar to Bumthang
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After breakfast drive to Bumthang |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Kaila Guest House |
| Overnight | Bumthang |
Day 11
Bumthang to Gangtey
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After breakfast drive to Gangtey Goempa in Phobjikha valley. Gangtey Goempa overlooks the large green expanse of Phobjikha valley, a glacial valley on the western slopes of the black mountain range. The valley is an important wildlife centre in Bhutan and is the roosting ground of the endangered blacked necked cranes that fly there from the Tibtean plateau during the winter grounds. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | |
| Overnight | Phobjikha Valley (Gangtey) |
Day 12
Gangtey to Thimphu
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Drive to Thimphu after the breakfast |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel Shambhav |
| Overnight | Thimphu (Thimpu) |
Day 13
Thimphu sightseeing (2320m)
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National Library which was established in 1967 and has many ancient Dzongkha and Tibetan texts), Painting School or the National Institute for Zorig Chusum (the 13 traditional arts and crafts like painting, woodcarving, embroidery and statue making) than visit National Memorial Chorten which was built in 1974 in memory of the third King of Bhutan.
Tashichhodzong (Tashichhodzong the seat of the government of Bhutan. It houses the secretariat, the Throne Room, His Majesty's secretariat, the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Finance).
Afternoon visit Zoo : (The Motithang Takin Preserve in Thimphu is a wildlife reserve area for takin, the National Animal of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free).
If the sightseeing falls on the weekend you can visit Thimphu's open vegetable market where farmers from the nearby regions gather to sell their produce. Back to Hotel for Dinner. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel Shambhav |
| Overnight | Thimphu (Thimpu) |
Day 14
Thimphu to Paro, Paro Sightseeing
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After breakfast, drive to Paro. visit:- National Museum housed in the Ta-Dzong which was built in 1656 and served as the watch tower of Paro Dzong in the past.
Paro Dzong, It also called the Rinchen Phug Dzong, which means fortress on a heap of Jewels. Paro Dzong is one of the most impressive and well-known dzongs of Bhutan and was built in 1644. After lunch, proceed towards to Drukgyel Dzong, 14 kilometres from the Paro town. Also known as the fortress of victory Drukgyel Dzong was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1649 to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invaders in 1644. Return to the hotel. Dinner will be served in the hotel. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Rema Resort |
| Overnight | Paro |
Day 15
Departure
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After the early breakfast, the representative of Kuel Bhutan Tours will drop you to the airport for departure. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Rates On 31st Dec 2016
| Traveller | Occupancy | Remarks | Price Per Person |
| Adult (+10 yrs) | Twin/Double Sharing | 1 Person | Rs. 2,90,828 |
| 2 Person | Rs. 2,80,799 | ||
| 3 Person | Rs. 2,50,714 | ||
| Single Supplement | Rs. 40,115 | ||
| Child (0-5 yrs) | Without Bed | Rs. 0 |
What's Included
Accommodations/Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Accomodation | Rating |
| Thimphu (Thimpu) | 3 Nights | Hotel Shambhav or similar | |
| Punakha | 1 Nights | Hotel Pema Karpo (Wangdue) or similar | |
| Trongsa (Tongsa) | 1 Nights | Tashi Ninjay Guest House or similar | |
| Bumthang | 3 Nights | Kaila Guest House or similar | |
| Mongar | 2 Nights | Druk Zhongar or similar | |
| Trashigang | 2 Nights | Druk Deothjung Resort or similar | |
| Phobjikha Valley (Gangtey) | 1 Nights | To be announced | |
| Paro | 1 Nights | Rema Resort or similar |
Meals
Meal Plan
AP (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Meal : Full board meals
Private Car
Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Non Ac Santfee / Tucson for 2 pax.
- Non Ac Toyota H1 for 6 pax.
- Pickup and drop from Bagdogra Airport / paro Airport.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing as per the Itinerary
Hotel Transfers
Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Non Ac Santfee / Tucson for 2 pax.
- Non Ac Toyota H1 for 6 pax.
- Pickup and drop from Bagdogra Airport / paro Airport.
Inclusion Notes:
For Indian :
- Accommodation.
- Meal : full board meals.
- Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
- Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
- Pickup and drop from Bagdogra Airport / paro Airport.
- Professional Guide
- Every day one bottle mineral water.
- Self maker tea/coffee will be there in rooms.
For Froeigner :
- Tours specified in the itinerary.
- Accommodation in Govt. approved Hotels on twin sharing basis.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- Tea and Snacks.
- Mineral water.
- Comfortable transportation with driver within Bhutan.
- Trekking equipment like best sleeping tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, mattresses, and sheets.
- Services of fluent English speaking guides.
- Trekking cooks and trek assistant.
- Supply of pack animals.
- Museum and monument fees.
- Above rates for three star property only.
What's Excluded
For Indian :
- Air Fare/Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance Fees.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Insurance.
- Anything which is not include in the inclusion.
For Froeigner :
- Travel insurance.
- Rescue operations by helicopter.
- Airfare.
- Transfer and services outside Bhutan.
- Visa fee of US $ 40 per person.
- Wire transfer fee for transferring tour payment from your bank to Bhutan.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Drinks and Tipping.
- Hotels laundry
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