Tour Overview

Beat the heat with this summer special Bhutan Holiday, which will take you to the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. During the sojourn, you will travel through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro to explore their prominent landmarks. To ensure that you know the significance of all the attractions, a professional guide has been appointed for you. Among the oldest monasteries of Bhutan, Tiger’s Nest Temple, will fascinate you with its cliff-side location.

Daywise Tour Itinerary

Day 1 :From Paro Airport to Thimphu

Once you arrive at Paro Airport, head to Thimphu (7,710 ft.), the capital city of Bhutan. Check in at the hotel and relax for a while. In the evening, take a walk along the lanes of Thimphu town and explore the local lifestyle. You can stay overnight at Thimphu.

Day 2 :National Memorial Chorten (Monument) and Folk Heritage Museum

After savouring the breakfast, visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), National Memorial Chorten (Monument) and Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon, visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery and Takin Preserve Centre. You can spot Takin, the national animal of Bhutan, at Takin Preserve Centre. Then, head to Tashichho Dzong and explore the architecture of this beautiful fortress. Enjoy your overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 :Thimphu to Paro Sightseeing

Enjoy a delectable breakfast and head to Paro. On the way, visit Tamchog Lhakhang, a temple built in the 13th century by Thang Tong Gyalpo. Situated on a hill top, you have to cross an ancient-style bridge to reach the temple. On arrival in Paro, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Ta Dzong National Museum and explore its brilliant collection of relics, arts, religious thangkha and many more. Also, visit Rinpung Dzong, a fortress and monastery, which now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Stay overnight at Paro.

Day 4 :Tiger's Nest Trek

After having breakfast, begin your hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery, which is also called Tiger's Nest (2-hour hike from the base camp). Later, visit Drukgyal Dzong and Kyichu Monastery. Retire for the day and stay overnight at Paro.

Day 5 :Head to Paro Airport

Enjoy your breakfast and check out from the hotel. Head to Paro Airport for your return journey.

Inclusions

Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
Meals : breakfast at all places
Transfers from one place to another
Sightseeing in private cars
Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

Exclusions

Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
Meals not mentioned in inclusions
Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
Any kind of insurance
Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Your contract is with Bhutan Packages. A contract exists between us when we have confirmed you on our tour / hotel booking / or any other travel related services of your choice and we have received your booking request and deposits. All correspondence/s in respect of Tours / Travel Service bookings should be addressed to Bhutan Packages.

Payments

For the services contracted, 40 % advance payment should be made to hold the booking on a confirmed basis and the balance amount should be paid before commencement of your tour. We hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as an advance payment, based on the nature of services and the time left for the commencement of the services.

Payment Options

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Cash payment to our office or by Demand Draft / Cheque. All payments should be free and clear of any withholding tax and deduction. Bank charges, if any, for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer.

Rights to amend the itinerary if required

Tour once commenced will strictly go as per the itinerary finalised. In case of events and circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to change all or parts of the contents of the itinerary for safety and well being of our esteemed passengers.

Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure

In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

30 days & prior to arrival – 10% of the tour/service cost.
20 days to 18 days prior to arrival – 20% of the tour/service cost.
14 days to 16 days prior to arrival – 25% of the tour/service cost.
10 days to 08 days prior to arrival – 50% of the tour/service cost.
07 days & less, prior to arrival or no show – NO REFUND.

Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.

In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

Refund

In regard to refund of unused / unutilized services (which are paid for and cancelled in advance) the refund amount would be worked out on the basis of cancellation policy as described above and the money would be accordingly refunded to the person who has made the payment to us. Please note that the refund process may take 2 – 4 weeks due to banking procedures. If the refund is made to the credit card account OR to Bank account, the bank charges would be debited from the refund amount.