Journey to Druk Yul Tour
by Kuel Bhutan Tours and Adventure
9 Days / 8 Nights 4 Destinations 1 Country
Thimphu (Thimpu) (2N) | Punakha (1N) | Bumthang (2N) | Punakha (1N) | Paro (2N)
Countries Covered:
Bhutan
Bhutan Paro
Overview
| Destinations | Thimphu (Thimpu) (2N) | Punakha (1N) | Bumthang (2N) | Punakha (1N) | Paro (2N) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Countries | Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regions | Central Bhutan | Punakha District | Southern Bhutan | Bumthang District | Western Bhutan | Thimphu District | Paro District | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. Hotel Transfers Included - Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Pickup and drop from Bagdogra Airport / paro Airport. Tour Guide Included Professional Guide Sightseeing Included
Sightseeing as per Itinerary
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| Tour Operator | Kuel Bhutan Tours and Adventure | Tour Length | 9 Days / 8 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 sightseeing (2320m) |
| Day 3 | Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue Phodrang |
| Day 4 | Punakha to Bumthang |
| Day 5 | Bumthang Sightseeing |
| Day 6 | Bumthang to Punakha Via Gangtey |
| Day 7 | Punakha to Paro |
| Day 8 | Hike to Paro Taktshang / (Tiger Nest) |
| Day 9 | Departure |
Highlights
Enjoy a wonderful 9 day tour of Bhutan that covers attractions like National Library, National Institute for Zorig Chusum, National Memorial Chorten, Tashichhodzong, Zoo, Punakha Dzong, Jakar Dzong, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey lhakhang, National Museum, Paro Dzong 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 International 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 sightseeing (2320m)
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After breakfast visit :- 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 3
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 4
Punakha 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 5
Bumthang Sightseeing
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After breakfast 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 Punakha Via Gangtey
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After breakfast drive to Punakha. Way to Punakha visit 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. After that journey continue to Punakha. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel Pema Karpo (Wangdue) |
| Overnight | Punakha |
Day 7
Punakha to Paro
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Drive to Paro after the breakfast. Lunch will be in Thimphu |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Rema Resort |
| Overnight | Paro |
Day 8
Hike to Paro Taktshang / (Tiger Nest)
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After breakfast, Hike to Paro Taktsang Monastery. which is about eight kilometres north of Paro town to visit Bhutan's most well known monastery, Taktshang or Tiger's Lair perched on a cliff 900 metres above the valley floor. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Bhutan in the eighth century flew to a cave in Taktshang spot on a tigress and mediated for three months.
Alternative : (for those who don't want to do Hike)
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. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | Rema Resort |
| Overnight | Paro |
Day 9
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. 1,66,187 |
| 2 Person | Rs. 1,60,457 | ||
| 3 Person | Rs. 1,43,265 | ||
| Single Supplement | Rs. 22,923 | ||
| Child (0-5 yrs) | Without Bed | Rs. 0 |
What's Included
Accommodations/Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Accomodation | Rating |
| Thimphu (Thimpu) | 2 Nights | Hotel Shambhav or similar | |
| Punakha | 2 Nights | Hotel Pema Karpo (Wangdue) or similar | |
| Bumthang | 2 Nights | Kaila Guest House or similar | |
| Paro | 2 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.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing as per the Itinerary
Tour Guide
Professional Guide
Hotel Transfers
- Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- 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 Foreigner :
- 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 Foreigner :
- 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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