Extensively exploration tour visiting all the major sights of the Central Bhutan . This tour visits the famous Taktsang (Tiger's Nest), Trongsa, Gangtey and Wangdue the fabulous valleys to be seen while visiting the kingdom.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Kathmandu – Paro - Thimphu
Fly to Paro by Druk air then drive for about one and half hour to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing
Visit the National memorial chorten, folk heritage museum, textile museum, the school of arts and Zilukha nunnery. Evening ends with a walk through Thimphu’s main shopping areas. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha
Drive to Punakha through the Docho La – ‘la’ (3050m), breathtaking panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas are spread out around us. Visit Punakha Dzong located between the rivers of the Mo (Female) Chu and Pho (Male) Chu. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Punakha – Gangtey
Drive to Gangtey which lies to the east of Punakha and Wangdue passing Gangtey Gompa then enter the Phobjikha Valley the most beautiful valley in the Himalayas a winter home to black-necked cranes. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Gangtey – Wangdue.
In the morning; walk around Phobjikha Valley and Khewa Valley with an old temple. In the afternoon drive to Wangdue. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Wangdue – Paro.
Morning visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong and small hike to Chimi Lhakhang. After lunch, visit mini zoo to see National animal of Bhutan called TAKIN and drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Hike to Taktsang and Paro Sightseeing.
Drive to Ramthangkha and hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s nest) which is one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the world is located above 2,950m. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro market. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Paro - Kathmandu
After breakfast; Bhutanese escort will bid you farewell at Paro airport and fly back to home.
Tour cost: USD 1490 (1-3 person) and USD 1345 (4-12 person)
Single supplements charge: USD 165
Note: One person half of the tour cost for 12-14 person and group leader free of tour cost above 15 person.
Flight cost: It depends on the sector and USD 448 round trip if kathmandu sector
Visa: USD 20 and TDF: USD 10
Tour cost includes
Royalty, accommodation on twin sharing basis, all meals, sightseeing with English speaking guide, all transportation overland, entrance fee to the monuments etc.
Tour cost does not include:
Bhutan visa fee, airfares, expense of personal nature like cold drinks and tips, personal travel health insurance etc.
Guest References:
A super job Abir. I am an independent traveler and had never taken a pre-paid package before in my life. Beginner’s luck undoubtedly but the trip to Bhutan was perfect from A-Z. The professionalism of Abir and his agency is highly laudable-I will recommend to my other “reticent” independent traveling mates. He is the best and reliable Bhutan tour operator in Kathmandu I found after my few days checking around especially instantly booking and a fare price.
Many thanks for a superb memory
Terry Hershey
We sent a request to Abir about Bhutan tour from Australia. He organized every thing-We did not have to do a thing.
We then went to the amazing country of Bhutan. It is spectacular in beauty of both land and people. Abir organized a local tour guide for us, he was the perfect host on what was a perfect 8 days.
Highly recommend Holiday Mountain treks-This is our second time using them. 8 years a past plus I have sent friends here and all are equally happy.
Many thanks to you Abir
Kind regards
Greg Trappett & Vanessa O’Hanlon
North Melborne, Australia
