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*Charismatic Bhutan* Bhutan,
Bhutan
Bhutan
| Tour Code | : | Charismatic Bhutan |
| Tour Days | : | 8 Days / 7 nights |
| Tour Validity | : | 01 Oct - 31 Mar |
| Tour Schedule | : |
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Starting from ₹ 31,000/ per person
Day 01Paro Airport – Thimphu- Meet & Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan.
- On arrival check in at the hotel.
- Evening explore the Thimpu town by walk.
- Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02Thimphu Sightseeing- After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum.
- Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here.
- In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).
- Overnight in the hotel.
Day 03Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing- After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayas.
- Arrival at Punakha checks in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong – built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952.
- After that take a short and easy hike to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang – The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”.
- Evening free for leisure
- Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04Punakha Sightseeing- After breakfast hike Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten which is about 45 Mins easy hike to the top of the hill. It offers a breathtaking view of the Punakha Valley.
- Also visit Punakha Suspension Bridge and Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Rest of the day free for leisure.
- Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing- After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park.
- On arrival check in at the hotel.
- Afternoon visit Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong – Meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels”. The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening free for leisure.
- Overnight in the hotel.
Day 06Paro Sightseeing (280 Kms. /10 Hrs.)- After breakfast hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery – called “Tiger’s Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp).
- Later visit Drukgyel Dzong & Kyichu Monastery.
- Overnight in the hotel.
Day 07Excursion to Chele-La-Pass- After breakfast excursion trip to Chele-La-Pass (13,088 ft.) – the highest motorable road in Bhutan.
- Enjoy the scenic beauty & memorable landscapes from Chele-La-Pass.
- Back to Paro. Rest of the day is free for leisure.
- Overnight in the hotel.
Day 08Homeward Bound- Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home.
- After breakfast drive to airport / railway station .
- Due to the extremely strict security measures at the airport during peak season, guests are requested to leave for the airport at least 4 hours prior to departure.
- Also, there are regular traffic jams for a couple of kilometers outside the airport.
- We value and welcome any suggestions you may wish to share with us.
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Destination Nights Hotels Meals Thimphu 2N Thimphu Towers/ Similar MAP Punakha 2N Dragon Nest/similar MAP Paro 3N Metta Resort/ Similar MAP [Meal Plan –
EP – Room only,
CP – Room + Breakfast,
MAPI – Breakfast, Lunch / Dinner – Room + Breakfast + Dinner,
APAI – Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner] -
INCLUDES
- Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis.
- All the rooms are base category
- Meal Plan (as per mentioned above)
- Coaster / Hiace NAC for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All permit fees & hotel taxes applicable (as per itinerary).
- Guide / Escort charges.
- Meals, Coach Transfers, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Sightseeing And Surface Transportation As Mentioned In The Itinerary.
EXCLUDES- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, tips & gratuity, bottled water and cost for other activities such as rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage, etc.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance Fees for museums and monuments.
- Any cost arising due to unforeseen contingencies such as landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. Such expenses will have to be paid directly.
- 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.
- Any form of Insurance.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion
- We Also have Blocking for Flights as the rates are dynamic we request you to give Fixed dates to book Flights.
Payment Policy- Initial deposit – Rs.15000 /-per person to confirm your booking with us.
- 100% payment to be made at least 15 days before departure.
- Total Payment in INR as per the prevailing exchange rate on the date of final Payment.
Payment Policy: Cancellation
- All services such as Airline seats / Hotel accommodation / ground transportation are pre-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers / vendors if these services are released within the below mentioned time frame.
- If circumstances make you cancel the tour , the cancellation must be intimated to us in writing.
Cancellation Will Attract The Following Cancellation
- 35 Days or more prior to Departure 15% of the Tour Cost
- 34 Days to 15 Days prior to Departure 25% of the Tour Cost
- 14 Days to 08 Days prior to Departure 50% of the Tour Costs
- 08 Days and beyond 100% of the Tour Cost
- Given cost is estimated, based on lowest hotel rates existing as of now. We don’t hold any confirmation for hotels/airline. Its subject to availability at the time of booking. Any difference in cost shall be borne by passenger.
- Any further increase in airfare due to increase in the fuel price, change in government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers. Destiny Travels will not be held responsible for them. Above rates are subject to change with our prior notice.
- Check-in time at hotel is 1400 hrs & check-out time is 1100 hrs
- Your tours and transfers are based on not at disposal basis.
- Your itinerary will be strictly on timings.
- Room rates based on standard rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for valley facing rooms.
- Services will be given in exchange of original vouchers/itinerary only.
- If lunch is included in sightseeing it will be light pack lunch.
- Portages and coach captain tips are extra
- Optional sightseeing can be booked in advance.
- There is no refund for un utilized service
- On hilly areas the ac will not work.
- We will not be held responsible for any delays in airline leading to misconnecting of onward flights.
- During sightseeing the vehicle will go up to permissible point only.
- Any govt.tax levied must be borne by the passengers only.
- Pre pavement of journey is not allowed. It will be treated as cancellation & accordingly the cancellation charges will be applicable.
- If accommodation is not available in the identified / specific hotel for the particular package tour due to reason beyond our control, we shall make our best efforts to shift the clients to hotel maintaining / having more or less the same standard. No complaint or claim shall be made by the client in this respect.
