In this section we have included 1 fixed departure program with the cost and Two Special FESTIVAL departure tours. Please follow the pages for the detailed program and prices for FIXED DEPARTURE TOUR.
Every year  we organize FIXED DEPARTURE tours to Bhutan starting from the FIRST WEEK OF APRIL and ending at LAST WEEK OF NOVEMBER. This tour explores most of the places of interest in PARO, THIMPU, PUNAKHA AND WANGDI PHODRANG.

We plan this tour for the convenience of  our clients who are just 1 or 2 persons and wish to travel there but have the boundaries of certain factors like budget, time etc. If traveling single the tours to Bhutan cost more than 250 US$ per day per person but joining a group from Kathmandu makes the trip much easier and cheaper as certain things like FIT surcharge, and other charges are shared by the each member of the group.

For this tour we have only one itinerary due to the flight connection from Kathmandu. But if you are a group of 4 or more persons it can be organized privately for you. Please see CULTURE TOURS  for the same .

ITINERARY
Day 01
Fly over panoramic Himalayan  ranges to Paro. Welcome drink will be served at the hotel. In the evening an orientation talks/ film/ slide show on Bhutan. overnight at Kichu Resort

Day 02-PARO SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast drive 20 minutes to  Drukgyel Dzong from here you will get a good view of Mt. Jomolhari ( 7314m) . The Mountain provides the magnificent background to the ruin of the Dzong and its village. But viewing the mountain is subject to the weather condition. After the visit we will take you to Kyichu Lhakhang to view it from outside as it is closed to visitors.  We will proceed to the local village before coming back to hotel for Lunch.

After lunch we take you to the National Museum which takes around 20 minutes and enroute you will see Dungtse Lhakhang on the left. Depending upon the time and condition we will take you to on a walk of a 10 minutes after visiting the Museum to the Paro Dzong. Please note a special permit is required to enter Paro Dzong so the visit to there is always on condition.

After the visit we take you to the Paro Bazaar or Village for market visit and if you wish you may buy some gifts for your friends back home. Back to hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 03-PARO- THIMPU
Breakfast at hotel and early in the morning we drive to PARO, the capital Kingdom of Bhiutan. The duration of drive 1 1/2 hours and there are interesting place to see  along the route and drive like Simtokha Dzong ,Karkha Tachogang Chhuzom and Simtokha Dzong. Please note we will have a visit only at Simtokha Dzong and other places you can see from your vehicle or by stopping at the road while driving.

Check into hotel, lunch and rest, after lunch visit the Memorial Chorten, Nantional Library , Handicraft Emporium, THIMPU bazaar and Tashichho Dzong (time permitting). O/n at hotel

Day 04-THIMPU - PUNAKHA - PARO.
Drive 1 hour tp Punakha and visit the Punakha dzong. Continue vist to Wangdi Phodrang  and lunch at Wangdi Kichu Resort.  After lunh drive 3 hours to Paro and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon free for own activities and over night at Kichu resort

Day 05-PARO- KATHMANDU
Morning drive to Paro airport for final departure from the country.

Contact us for details cost

Cost Includes
Twin share accommodation with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). All sightseeing with guide, permits & entrance fees. All ground transfers as above & royalty to government.

Cost Excludes
Airport departure taxes in Kathmandu (US$ 15) and in Paro (US$ 12). Kathmandu- Paro- Kathmandu air ticket (US$ 380 per person). All personal expenses, beverages and Visa fee to Bhutan US$ 20 per person (cash). Tourism development fee US$ 10 per person, festival surcharge (US$ 25 per person per night) if traveled during PARO and THIMPU festival. Extra cost arising due to the reasons beyond our control such as flight cancellation, political actions, natural calamities etc,. Such cost MUST be borne by the clients on the spot. Other personal expenses such as medical, insurance, evacuation, tips to staffs etc.

ITINERARY

Day 01
Arrive Paro by Druk Air.  Paro is a picturesque valley with  quaint clusters of hamlets amid terraced paddy fields.  Although the site of the nation first airport, Paro still retains tradition by ways of architecture and the simple way of life. On arrival at Paro (at 7000 ft) you will be met by OUR representative and transferred to Kichu Resort about 10 k.m away from the Airport.  Overnight at Kichu Resort.

Day 02
AM: Drive to Satsam Chorten (10 min drive) and begin walk up or with horses to Taktsang view point (5 hrs walk up and return). Taktsang Monastery (ruin) perches 800 meters above the Paro valley, is one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the Himalayan world.  After lunch drive to Thimphu (60 Km, 2 hrs) through the idyllic countryside; through villages and paddy fields, cross rivers and natural forests.  Overnight at Hotel River View or similar (subject to availability).

Day 03
Witness Thimphu Tshechu - The Thimphu Tshechu was established by  the 4th Temporal Ruler, Tenzing Rabgye (1638-1696) in 1670 on the 8th month of the Bhutanese calendar to commemorate the birth of Guru Rinpoche. In order that Bhutan can rejoice in continued happiness, many knowledgeable  lamas established the tradition of the dances.  The deities of the tantric teachings are invoked during these dances.  Through their power and benediction, all misfortunes may be annihilated, luck increased and all wishes realized.
Overnight at Hotel River View or similar (subject to availability).

Day 04
Witness Thimphu Tshechu - Afternoon s/seeing of Thimphu including  Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, National Library, a treasure trove of priceless Buddhists manuscripts, visit the Traditional Medicine Center where old healing arts such as accupuncture &  herbal remedies are still practiced, painting school, , where young monks learn the art of painting Buddhist thangkas.  Evening drive 2 hours to Paro and transfer to Kichu Resort and overnight (subject to availability).

Day 05
Early morning drive to airport for flight to your destination.

Contact us for details cost

Cost Include
Twin share accommodation with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). All sightseeing with guide, permits & entrance fees. All ground transfers as above & festival surcharge and royalty to government

Cost Exclude
Airport departure taxes in Kathmandu (US$ 10) and in Paro (US$ 12). Kathmandu- Paro- Kathmandu air ticket (US$ 350 per person). All personal expenses, beverages and Visa fee to Bhutan US$ 20 per person (cash). Tourism development fee US$ 10 per person. Extra cost arising due to the reasons beyond our control such as flight cancellation, political actions, natural calamities etc,. Such cost MUST be borne by the clients on the spot. Other personal expenses such as medical, insurance, evacuation, tips to staffs etc.

TOUR               : FESTIVAL 02
DURATION       : 7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS.
 

ITINERARY
Day 01
Arrive Paro by Druk Air.  Paro is a picturesque valley with  quaint clusters of hamlets amid terraced paddy fields.  Although the site of the nationÆs first airport, Paro still retains tradition by ways of architecture and the simple way of life. On arrival at Paro (at 7000 ft) you will be met by OUR representative and transferred to Kichu Resort about 10 k.m away from the Airport.  Overnight at Kichu Resort.

Day 02
AM: Drive to Satsam Chorten (10 min drive) and begin walk up or with horses to Taktsang view point (5 hrs walk up and return). Taktsang Monastery (ruin) perches 800 meters above the Paro valley, is one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the Himalayan world.  After lunch drive to Thimphu (60 Km, 2 hrs) through the idyllic countryside; through villages and paddy fields, cross rivers and natural forests.  Overnight at Hotel River View or similar (subject to availability).

Day 03
Witness Thimphu Tshechu - The Thimphu Tshechu was established by  the 4th Temporal Ruler, Tenzing Rabgye (1638-1696) in 1670 on the 8th month of the Bhutanese calendar to commemorate the birth of Guru Rinpoche. In order that Bhutan can rejoice in continued happiness, many knowledgeable  lamas established the tradition of the dances.  The deities of the tantric teachings are invoked during these dances.  Through their power and benediction, all misfortunes may be annihilated, luck increased and all wishes realised.
Overnight at Hotel River View or similar (subject to availability).

Day 04
Witness Thimphu Tshechu - Afternoon s/seeing of Thimphu including  Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, National Library, a treasure trove of priceless Buddhists manuscripts, visit the Traditional Medicine Center where old healing arts such as accupuncture &  herbal remedies are still practiced, painting school, , where young monks learn the art of painting thangkas. O/N AT HOTEL.

Day 05
Drive to Wangdiphodrang (83 kms) by crossing Dochula pass  (3050 meters). From here on a very clear day one can have a superb view of some of the highest peaks of Bhutan like Ganger Puensum, Zongaphugang, Jejegang, Masagang, and Gangcheyta.  The road is all
down hill and you will notice the change in vegetation and weather getting warmer as Wangdi is at a much lower elevation.  Afternoon s/seeing of Punakha Dzong and the town.  Overnight at Kichu Wangdi Resort.

Day 06
Day excursion to Gangtay  village and visit the monastery.   Gangtay valley is one of the most beautiful spot in Bhutan. The surprise of finding such a wide, flat valley without trees is extremely rare experience.  It is also home to rare black necked cranes who migrate from the central Asiatic Plateau to escape the harsh winter.  Return to Wangdiphodrang & Overnight at Kichu Wangdi Resort.

Day 07
After breakfast at Hotel drive 3 hours to Paro. transfer to Kichu resort. Afternoon free for leisure activities of your own. Overnight at hotel

Day 08
Drive to airport for final departure from the country to your destination.

Contact us for details cost

Cost Include :
Twin share accommodation with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). All sightseeing with guide, permits & entrance fees. All ground transfers as above & festival surcharge and royalty to government.

Cost Exclude :
Airport departure taxes in Kathmandu (US$ 15) and in Paro (US$ 12). Kathmandu- Paro- Kathmandu air ticket (US$ 380 per person). All personal expenses, beverages and Visa fee to Bhutan US$ 20 per person (cash). Tourism development fee US$ 10 per person. Extra cost arising due to the reasons beyond our control such as flight cancellation, political actions, natural calamities etc,. Such cost MUST be borne by the clients on the spot. Other personal expenses such as medical, insurance, evacuation, tips to staffs etc.