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Bhutan

7 Days Bhutan Tour

Nepal & Bhutan
7 Days 6 Nights
Duration 7 Days 6 Nights
Nepal & Bhutan
Country Nepal & Bhutan
3120m(10240ft)
Max. Altitude 3120m(10240ft)
Sep-Nov & Mar-May
Best Season Sep-Nov & Mar-May
Private
Group/Private Private
Moderate
Grade Moderate
Flight & road
Transportation Flight & road
Kathmandu
Start Kathmandu
Kathmandu
End Kathmandu

Overview

Experience the magic of Bhutan on our 7-day tour, featuring the iconic cities of Paro and Thimphu. Explore ancient monasteries, picturesque landscapes, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Book now and embark on a journey you'll never forget!"

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day Bhutan tour that takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Paro and Thimphu. Start your journey in Paro, where you'll explore the historic Paro Valley and the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery, one of the most sacred sites in Bhutan. Next, head to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of this Himalayan kingdom. Visit the magnificent Tashichho Dzong, a stunning fortress that serves as the seat of government and religion in Bhutan. Explore the bustling markets of Thimphu, where you can shop for traditional Bhutanese handicrafts and sample delicious local cuisine. Discover the fascinating history of Bhutan at the National Museum of Bhutan, which houses a vast collection of artifacts, artworks, and historical documents. Take a scenic drive to the picturesque Punakha Valley and visit the stunning Punakha Dzong, one of the oldest and most impressive fortresses in Bhutan. End your tour on a high note with a visit to the charming town of Paro, where you can hike to the beautiful Chele La Pass and take in the stunning views of the Himalayan mountain range. With its breathtaking scenery, rich culture, and fascinating history, this 7-day Bhutan tour is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories.

Itinerary

Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu
Welcome by officer of Destination Nepal 
Transfer to the hotel 
Briefing about program

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • There are no Meals included on this day 

After breakfast, On time transfer to the airport for flight to Paro, Bhutan. A flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. One can see Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as the Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tsrim Gang. The first glance you will see of Bhutan is the Paro valley and small Airport. Our guide will meet you there and escort you to Thimphu, its one hour drive to the capital of Bhutan. On the way stop at the Tamchoe Monastery view and chuzom. Lunch at local Resturant.

After lunch Sightseeing  Memorial Chorten ( a huge stupa ) built in memory of the third king of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972, Changangkha monastery built in 12 century, Takin zoo, view point of Thimphu valley, Nunnery monastery. Evening visit the Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses part of the government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot and the senior monks. 

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

After breakfast visit the Wood Craft and Painting school where traditional arts and crafts are still kept alive, Post office, and proceed to Punakha about 3 hrs drives through beautiful forests of rhododendron and fields of dwarf bamboo breathtaking scenery of the landscape, green meadows, beautiful wildflowers, gushing waterfalls and constantly changing vegetation. About 45 min from Thimphu, lies Dochula pass (3,100m), offering visitors their first glimpse of the eastern Himalayan range. There you will see spectacular view 108 stupa or chorten at the Dochula pass. From the pass have panoramic view of the eastern Himalayan peaks over 6000m to 7554m snow Cap Mountains. After pass descent down to low lying sub tropical valley, Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and still it is home of Chief Abbot in winter months. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has played prominent role in civil and religious life of the Kingdom. Destroyed four times by fire and an earthquake in 1897, the Dzong has been now fully restored in its original splendour. Lunch at Chime Lhakhang village. After lunch to hike about 1hour round trip to Chime Lhakhang (Drupa Kuenly) Divine monastery it was built in 15 century.   Drive to Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong. 

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

This morning visit Wanduephodrang it was built in 1638 by the Zhabdrung than drive 4hours which is125km to Paro and lunch in the local restaurant in Paro town. After lunch drive to visit the National Museum, Paro Dzong the head quarters of Paro District, visit the first King of Tibet Songtsen Gampo built this Kichu Lhakhang in the 7th century to introduce Buddhism into our country. 

Evening drive one hour to the Capital of Bhutan

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

Morning drive half an hour parking, than hike up follow an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels to the site of the famous Tiger's nest, the Taksang Monastery, t-tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, rebuilt, it is perched some 1000m/3,000ft up on a cliff overlooking the valley. It was said to be where the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tiger to defeat five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 A.D.  On the way visit the Drugyel Dzong, located 16 Km. away from the Paro town. Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Chomolhari "Mountain of the Goddess" can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329m/24,029ft)

Dinner at Local Restaurant

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

After early breakfast transfer to the airport for light back to Kathmandu. Check in at pre booked Hotel in Kathmandu.

Afternoon visit Pashupatinath temple & Boudhanath stupa 

Free time at Thamel Street for last minute shopping 

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Optional Activities:

  • Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast

Today is your last day in the highest country on earth. 
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

Includes

  • Airport pick up & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle in Nepal
  • All tours & transfer as per the given itinerary by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle in Nepal
  • All sightseeing tours with a local English speaking guide as per itinerary in Nepal
  • All applicable monument entrance fees in Nepal
  • All activities which are mention in above itinerary in Nepal
  • Daily buffet breakfast in Nepal
  • All meal (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in Bhutan
  • English speaking guide in Bhutan
  • Entrance fees in Bhutan
  • All necessary permits in Bhutan
  • Transportation within Bhutan
  • Visa fee & TDF fee for Bhutan
  • Kathmandu to Paro return flight tickets
  • All accommodation in the mention hotels Nepal & Bhutan
  • 2 Nights The Soaltee Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu(5 Star)
  • 1 Night Hotel Ariya/Rramada Valley/Druk in Thimphu(4 Star)
  • 1 Night RKPO Green Resort/Zhingkham Resort in Punakha(4 Star)
  • 2 Nights Tashing Namgay/Tenzinling Resort in Paro(4 Star)
  • 2 Nights Hotel Barahi Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu(4 Star)
  • 1 Night Hotel Pedling/Amodhara/Gaykil in Thimphu(3 Star)
  • 1 Night Hotel Vara/Punakha Residency/Hotel Sonamgang in Punakha(3 Star)
  • 2 Nights Mandala/Metta/Zhideychen Resort in Paro(3 Star)
  • 2 Nights Kantipur Village or similar in Kathmandu(3 Star)
  • 1 Night Hotel Pedling/Amodhara/Gaykil in Thimphu(3 Star)
  • 1 Night Hotel Vara/Punakha Residency/Hotel Sonamgang in Punakha(3 Star)
  • 2 Nights Mandala/Metta/Zhideychen Resort in Paro(3 Star)
  • 2 Nights Hotel Arts or similar in Kathmandu(2 Star)
  • 1 Night Hotel Pedling/Amodhara/Gaykil in Thimphu(3 Star)
  • 1 Night Hotel Vara/Punakha Residency/Hotel Sonamgang in Punakha(3 Star)
  • 2 Nights Mandala/Metta/Zhideychen Resort in Paro(3 Star)

Excludes

  • Nepal Visa fees & International airfare
  • In case of any necessary entry fees to child,
  • Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended ]
  • Meals [Lunch & dinner: US$ 10-25 per lunch/dinner] in Nepal
  • Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation
  • Pony hiring charge during Taktsang Monastery
  • Any transportation cost outside of the regular itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
  • Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides and reasons beyond our control

EPE (Estimated Personal Expenses)

The daily expenses per person listed below are based on market estimates and can vary slightly depending on the hotels, shops, and restaurants you choose, as well as your spending habits. We recommend using services outside of hotels, such as local restaurants, department stores, and markets, to save money.

Upon your arrival in Nepal, we will guide you on how to save money during your tour. This information is provided to help you estimate your tour budget for Nepal.

Package Category Lunch, dinner & Water 
Luxury  US$ 60-70 Per person per night
Comfort  US$ 50-60 Per person per night
Standard  US$ 40-50 Per person per night
Budget  US$ 30-40 Per person per night

Informations

​​​​​​GENERAL INFORMATION

TIPPING

Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. Tips are not mandatory in Nepal but recommended. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Where restaurant meals are involved, the tipping is usually 10% of the bill. We would like to request all travelers to give tips separately for driver & guide. Our suggestion is US$ 5 per day by per tourist to driver if same driver is there for whole trip & US$ 10 per day to guide.

VISA

All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the airport or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below (visa form) and get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point. Only People of these countries do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: - Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Palestine, Afghanistan. For more and updated information: Click here

VISA FEES

15 Days:   30 US$
30 Days:   50 US$
90 Days: 125 US$

Additional 25 USD for a multiple re-entry facility

Tourist Visa Extension

* Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 45 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 3 per day. 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay

* Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).

Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:

Children below 10 years (except US citizens)

Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year.  Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa ‘On Arrival’.

Non-Residential Nepali (NRN) card holder (issued by MOFA /Nepali diplomatic missions abroad)

Chinese Nationals

Diplomatic/Official passport holders for diplomatic/official visits

The following documents are required to proceed with a Bhutan visa:

  1. A digital copy of a valid passport
  2. A recent digital passport-sized photo
  3. Valid travel insurance for the duration of your trip

PASSPORT AND VISAS:

You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Trip Notes for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Your booking will be confirmed by email once we receive your deposit of 40% of total trip cost & the balance 60% of total trip cost after on arrival in Kathmandu.

CANCELATION

In case of cancellation by the Traveller, the Agency has the right to charge a percentage cancellation fee according to the following scale:

Up to 30 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 20%
15-29 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 30%
7-14 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 60%
6 or less days until the “Trip Start Day” and in the event of non-appearance a fees of 90%
For trip postpone, we will not take any charges

Why Book With Us?

  • We are local tour operator 
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  • 16 years of experienced in tour & trekking operation
  • All insured vehicle we use in our tour 
  • All insured trekking guide & porter 
  • Government certified guide 
  • Trustworthy travel agency
  • Unbeatable value for money
  • Real care customer service
  • Tailor made itinerary as per clients interest 
  • Flexibility in itinerary, price, dates & during the tour operation 
  • You can book upto 12 person group directly through website; so you can travel togather with your family, co-worker, realtivies.

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