Rural Bhutan Tour detail Information
Rural Bhutan Tour is a road trip around the best of Bhutan, it takes in a circuit beginning and ending in the city of Paro. One of the major highlights of this tour is a visit to the stunning Taktsang Monastery, better known as the tigers nest. This tour takes in all the best sights and culture of Bhutan, it visits some stunning valleys and small villages allowing you to get up close and personal with the friendly and welcoming Bhutanese people and the stunning natural beauty of this country. Along the way you visit glaciers and get awesome views of the eastern Himalayan range. It's a breath taking discovery tour of this rich and vibrant land.
Day 1:- Arrival at Paro International Airport
Day 2:- Paro to Thimphu
Day 3:- Thimphu
Day 4:- Thimphu - Punakha
Day 5:- Punakha - Wangduephodrang - Trongsa
Day 6:- Trongsa
Day 7:- Trongsa - Gangtey - Thimphu
Day 8:- Thimphu - Paro: Departure
Day 1:- Arrival at Paro International Airport (By Druk Air flight)
Depart Kathmandu and fly to Paro where you will be met by your guide and transferred to the hotel. You will have a days sightseeing around Paro, sights visited Ta Dzong, Paro Rimpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang and Drukgyal Dzong. Over night at hotel in Paro
Day 2:- Paro to Thimphu
After breakfast you visit the Taktsang Monastery a highlight of the trip. The visit requires a short walk. After lunch you drive to Thimphu where you will check in at the hotel and does an afternoon of sightseeing-sights visited include- The National Memorial Chorten, Dupthop Lhakhang, Changkha Monastery and the mini zoo. Finish the day off with viewing at the Sangay Gang View Point (2685m) Overnight in Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 3:- Thimphu
After breakfast, visit the National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute and Handicraft Emporium for shopping various Bhutanese Arts and Textiles. After lunch we will hike to Tango Monastery a one hour 280m climb. In the evening, visit to the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight in Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 4:- Thimphu - Punakha
After early breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass, where you can see 108 Bhutanese Stupas. If the weather is clear you can see the snow capped Himalayas. Further drive to Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong. We have to walk across a long suspension bridge to reach the Dzong. In the evening short hike to Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility. Over night in Hotel in Punakha.
Day 5:- Punakha - Wangduephodrang - Trongsa
After early breakfast, drive to Trongsa. Enroute sightseeing in the valley of Wangdiphodrang includes: visit to Wangdiphodrang Dzong built in 1638. Drive further and cross over Pelela Pass at 3250 meters. Lunch will be at Chendebji Restaurant. Visit the Chendebji Monastery. Overnight in Hotel in Trongsa.
Day 6:- Trongsa
After breakfast, visit Trongsa Dzong, the most impressive dzong in Bhutan, Ta Dzong (Previous watch Tower to the Dzong) and have a good view of whole Trongsa valley including Dzong. If you are interested make a short hike to the village in the afternoon. In The evening leisure time to go around Trongsa town. Over night in Hotel in Trongsa.
Day 7:- Trongsa - Gangtey - Thimphu
Early breakfast, drive to Wangdiphodrang via Gangtey. Lunch at Gangtey valley. It is one of the most beautiful glacial valleys of the Himalayas. Visit Gangtey Gompa and the Phobjikha valley, famous for the Black Necked Cranes during winter. Enroute we will stop in different places for photography. Overnight in Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 8:- Thimphu - Paro: Departure
Early breakfast, drive to Paro and then go to the airport for your connecting flight to Kathmandu.
Note:
The itineraries can be tailored to suit your interest and convenience.
US $250 per person per day on twin sharing basis during the Month of March, April, May, September, October, November
Daily Tariff (low tourist season):
US $ 200 per person per day on twin sharing basis during the month of January, February, June, July, August, December
All the tours can be customized and clients can request extra services.
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLIMENT US $ 30 PER NIGHT PER PERSON.
FIT surcharges 1 pax US $ 40 per day per person.
FIT surcherges 2 pax US $ 30 per day per person.
Cost Includes:
1. All Permits
2. Museum Fees
3. All Sightseeing
4. Walks and Hikes
5. Bottled Mineral Water
6. English Speaking Guide
7. Double/Twin in 2/3 Star Accomodation
8. Receive and Transfer to Airport
9. 3 Meals every day with Evening Tea
10. Toyota SUV for FIT & Toyota Bus for Group with Driver
Cost Does Not Include:
1. Insurance
2. Inbound Airfare
3. Gifts & Souvenirs
4. Alcohol & Beverages
5. Round Trip Air fare
6. Donations to Monasteries
7. International Telephone Calls
8. Tips for Guide, Driver & other Staff
Note:
TCB Licensed language Speaking Guides US $ 100 per day.
Tour price is based on High Season Tariff of US $ 250. For low season months it will be based on Low Season Tariff of US $ 200