BHUTAN
THE LAND OF THE PEACEFUL DRAGON:
Bhutan, best known to the world as the last Shangri-La has a rare combination of harmony and accord amidst a landscape of incredible beauty. Protected by the might Himalayas from the rest of the world and enriched by the essence of Drukpa Kagyu School of Buddhism, Bhutan has managed to remain to sustain the Himalayan flora and fauna. Dazzling white peaks and lush valleys provide Bhutan's stunning beauty and an aesthetic value . The delicate sensitivities of this pristine land and Mahayana Buddhism are the living faith of Bhutanese people and religious sites and institutions are the daily home of its people. Bhutanese architectures in Dzongs, buildings and houses are very striking.
VISITING BHUTAN:
All foreign nationals tourists traveling to Bhutan must travel through all-inclusive package tours. The Royal governments set fixed tariffs.This tarrif includes the services of accommodation, transport, guide and meals.
VISA:
• Visa is required for traveling to Bhutan and it is processed in Thimpu and arranged by the agent.
• Passport details should be forwarded to us at least three weeks prior to the date of travel to process it with the concerned authorities.
• Actual Visa is stamped only upon arrival in Bhutan with the support of visa clearance, which will be sent you in advance.
• Visa clearance number is also required while issuing Druk Air Ticket.
• Two copies of original passport size photograph are required on arrival.
• Visa fees of US$ 20 per person are to be payed on arrival in addition to the package costs.

RESERVATION:
All tours must be booked through Tour Operator and the entire land arrangements will be made by the same agent. For clients traveling in peak seasons and festival time, it is necessary to book 08 weeks in advance. Autumn and spring are the peak times for the tourists and without early reservation it can be difficult to confirm flights and hotels.

TARIFF:
International tourist tariff is set by the Royal Government of Bhutan and is valid for all-inclusive package.
1. The daily tariff for the tourist visiting in a group of 04 persons or more is:
US$ 200 per person per day
2.For individual and small groups of less then four pax (04 Pax), there is additional surcharge above the daily applicable rates as follows:
Single Pax (01 pax) US$ 40 per day
Group of 02 persons US$ 30 per pax/day
GROUP OF 03 PERSONS US$ 20 PER PAX/PER DAY
3. The rates are inclusive of the following:
A) Accommodation on twin sharing basis with meals.
b) Transfers and sight seeing within Bhutan by a deluxe vehicle.
c) The service of the guide / porters / ponies wherever required.
d) Royalty & Taxes to the Govt.
e) Monastery and Monument entrances if any.
MONEY:
Bhutan’s unit of currency is the Ngultrum. 1Nu = 100 Chetrum.The Ngultrum is pegged to the value of Indian Rupee Approx. 1 $=Nu. 40

ACCESS: (GETTING THERE)

AIR:
The best way to enter Bhutan is by Druk Air ,the National flag carrier. Following stations are connected with Druk Air flight:
India: Delhi and Calcutta
Nepal: Kathmandu

Thailand: Bangkok

DRUK AIR SCHEDULES:

Paro to Delhi and Kathmandu (Mon & Thus)
Paro to Calcutta and Bangkok (Tue Thus & Sat)
Kathmandu , Delhi to Paro (Mon & Thu)
Bangkok / Calcutta/Paro (Wed, Fri & Sun)
Druk Air is the only Airline operation in Bhutan. For more information about Airline, Please check the
Web: www.drukair.com OR you can e-mail us at: scenic@ntc.net.np

ROAD:
Entry / Exit: To/From Bhutan is also possible through Phuntsoling, the southern Bhutanese boarder town. Bagdogra, in the state of West Bengal (India) is the nearest Airport. Approx. 04 hours drive from this place. For travelers wishing to visit Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal along with Bhutan, Phunstling service as the convenient point.
Exit from Bhutan can be made through Samdrup jongkhar also. This frontier Bhutanese town is approx. 03 hours drive from Guwahati, the capital town of Indian North Eastern state of Assam. Samdrup Jongkhar is the only authorized exit point and an important link for visiting further Indian North Eastern states.

• AS PER GOVERNMENT RULE IT IS MANDATORY TO TRAVEL ATLEAST ONE WAY BY DRUK AIR,IT CAN BE EITHER ENTRY OR EXIT OR BOTH (.IN AN EXCEPTIONAL CASE ,SPECIAL PERMISSION CAN BE OBTAINED.)

TOUR ESCORTS:
Well- trained, knowledgeable guides certified by the Tourism Authority of Bhutan escort all our tours. Most of the guides are English speaking but Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian-speaking guides could also be provided with prior information on additional cost.
FOOD:
Bhutanese delicacies are limited with spicy chilies and cheese. However you will be served a buffet of continental food with some local dishes too. Even on trek, our trained cooks prepare dishes suitable to western taste ranging from continental to Chinese and Bhutanese to Indian.
WHAT TO PACK:
The following is a fairly exhaustive list of what you should pack for the trip.
Clothes as per persons, sunglasses, spare glasses or contact lenses, pair of casual shoes, washing kit, shaving kit, towel, hat, umbrella, camera, film and accessories, books, maps, insect repellent, hand cream, small sewing kit, safety pins, torch or flash light with spare batteries, mirror, nail clippers, scissors, sun screen cream, lip salve or soluble aspirin, antiseptic cream, anti-histamine cream [for relief of insect bites], anti diarrhea, preparation of relief of sunburn etc.
CLIMATE:

The southern part to Bhutan is tropical, and in general the east of Bhutan is warmer than the west of the country. The central valley of Punakha,Wangdiphodrang, Mongar, Tashigang and Lhuntshi enjoy a semi tropical climate with very cool winters, while Thimphu, Tongsa and Bumthang have a temperate climate, with monsoon rains in the summer and snow-fall in winter. Winter in Bhutan lasts from mid- November until mid-March, and at this time of the year the climate in dry, with daytime temperatures falling below zero. The monsoon usually arrives in mid-June, with the rain falling mainly in the afternoons and evenings. At the end of September, after the last of the big rain, Autumn arrives suddenly, and is a magnificent season for trekking-lasting until mid-November

CULTURAL TOURS TO BHUTAN

• GLIMPSE OF BHUTAN: 3 Nights / 4 Days ( Paro-Thimpu-Paro)
• WINDOW ON BHUTAN: 4 Nights /5 Days (Paro-Thimpu-Thimpu-Taktsang-Paro)
• HIMALAYAN SPLENDOUR: 5 Nights / 6 Days ( Paro-Paro-Taktsang-Thimpu-Phuntsoling and enter overland to India)
• DRUKYUL EXPERIENCE: 6 Nights / 7 Days (Paro-Thimpu-Punakha- Wangdi-Paro-Taktsang-Paro)
• BHUTAN ODYSSEY: 7 Nights / 8 Days (Paro-Thimpu-Punakaha-Wangdi-Gangtey-Thimpu-Paro)
• THE LAST SHANGRI-LA : 10 Nights / 11 Days (Paro-thimpu-Punakha-Gangtey-Bunthang-Thimpu-Paro)
• BHUTAN-WEST TO EAST:13 Nights / 14 Days ( Paro-Thimpu-Punakaha and Wangddi-Gangtey-Bunthang-Mongar-Tashiyangtse-Tashigang-Sandrup Jongkar- Guwahati( India)

PLEASE, CONTACT FOR THE DETAILED ITINERARY AND PRICE:

CULTURAL TOURS TO BHUTAN:
3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
GLIMPSE BHUTAN, “THE LAND OF THE PEACEFUL DRAGON “

Bhutan, best known to the world as the last Shangril-la has a rare combination of harmony and accord amidst a landscape of incredible beauty. Protected by mighty Himalayas from the rest of the world and enriched by the essence of Drukpa Kagyu School of Buddhism, Bhutan has managed to remain shrouded deeply in a jealously guarded isolation.

VISIT BHUTAN, “THE LAST SHANGRILA”

4- DAY CULTURAL TOUR GLIMPSE OF HIMALAYAN KINGDOM

YOUR ITENARY AT A GLANCE:

Day 01: Kathmandu - Arrive Paro [Bhutan]: Monday ,13:55
Fly in to the Himalayas with Druk Air. After completion of the Airport formalities you will drive through the fascinating valleys of Paro to the Hotel.
Day 02: Paro to Thimphu ,Tuesday:
After breakfast in the Hotel drive to Drukgyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), a ruined fortress built to commemorate victory of Bhutanese warrior over Tibetan invaders centuries ago.
Day 03: Thimphu to Paro, Wednesday :
After break fast, sight seeing of Thimphu valley that includes, visit to National Library, Institute for the Traditional Medicine Institute, where centuries old healing arts such as acupuncture and herbal remedies are still practiced, along with the the mask maker workshop. Evening drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 04: Departure: Paro – Kathmandu ,Thursday:
After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to onward destination. Your escort from Bhutan Travelers will help you with exit formalities and bid you farewell.

WINDOW ON BHUTAN

4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS

You will experience the breath taking views of the Mount Everest, the Kanchanjunga and other Himalayan peaks including sacred Chomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan while flying into Paro valley. You will visit the Dzongs, monasteries, handicraft centers, Thanka painting schools and local township all that gives an insight to the Dragon Kingdom's religion, culture, history and many more.

YOUR ITENARY AT A GLANCE:

Day 01: Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimpu
Reception by our representative at the Airport and drive to Thimpu.
Stay overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing around Thimpu.
In the morning, you will visit the hospital for traditional medicine,
Memorial Chorten and the National Library. After lunch a visit to the Handicraft Centers and the Schools of Thangka Painting. Overnight hotel.

Day 03: Drive from Thimpu to Paro
Drive to Paro. After checking in hotel, you will visit the fortified tower
of Ta Dzong, now a natural history Museum, ruins of Drugyal Dzong that
once guarded the invading Tibetan forces, and Kyichu Temple of the 7th century.

Day 04:
Today you will visit the famous Takstang monastery ( Tiger's nest).
O/N Hotel at Paro.

Day 05:
Departure: Transfer to Airport for onward flight.

HIMALAYAN SPLENDOR

(OVERLAND ONE WAY: PHUNTSHLING)

( 5 NIGHTS 6 DAYS)

N.B: (THIS CAN ALSO BE REVERSED WITH ARRIVAL IN PHUNTSHOLING)

Day 01 - Arive. Paro. O/N

Day 02 - Paro S/s

Day 03 - Paro (Taktsang excursion) – Thimphu

Day 04 - Thmphu S/s

Day 05 - Thmphu- Phuntsholing S/s

Day 06 - Departure

BHUTAN, “THE LAND OF PEACEFUL DRAGON”

6 NIGHTS 7 DAYS

*Bhutan, best known to the world as the last Shangril-la has a rare combination of harmony and accord amidst a landscape of incredible beauty. Protected by mighty Himalayas from the rest of the world and enriched by the essence of Drukpa Kagyu School of Buddhism, Bhutan has managed to remain shrouded deeply in a jealously guarded isolation.*

VISIT BHUTAN , “THE LAST SHANGRILA’’
6 NIGHTS / 7DAYS PACKAGE
Day 01. Arrive at Paro: (Monday)
Upon arrival at Paro Airport, receive by the representatives of Yak Adventures Travel. Transfer to the Hotel. Dinner and O/N Hotel at Paro.
Day 02. Paro – (Thimphu :Tuesday) :
After breakfast, drive to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. Now in ruins: the structure was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders in 1644; the Dzong name’s means indeed “ Victorious Druk “. In the evening a two hour drive to Thimphu. Check - in Hotel .Dinner and over night at the Hotel in Thimphu.
DAY 03. Thimphu Sightseeing (Wednesday):
After breakfast, sight seeing in Thimphu. It includes: Visit to Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion), built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and reconstructed in 1961 by the Late King, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wang Chuck, who is regarded as the Father of Modern Bhutan.
DAY 04. Thimphu – Punakha [Thursday]:
After breakfast drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass ; alt. 10,000 ft., one of Bhutan's most enchanting views. While in Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong; built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637
DAY 05. Punakha – Gangtey [Friday]:
After breakfast drive to the beautiful valley of Gangtey. Enroute, visit Chimed Lhakhang. Packed lunch would be served at Gangtey. On arrival, visit Gantey Gompa and explore the Phobjikha valley, said to be the most beautiful valley in the Himalayas. Over night in Gangtey Guest house.
DAY 06. Gangtey – Thimphu [Saturday]:
After breakfast, drive to Thimphu. After lunch, visit Simtokha Dzong (The oldest fort of Bhutan built in 1627) and Folk Heritage Museum. In the evening, drive to Paro.
Day 07. Paro Airport [Sunday]:
Early morning, drive to the Airport and farewell.

BHUTAN ODYSSEY

7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS

VISIT BHUTAN, ‘’THE LAST SHANGRILA”

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE;

*Day 01 (Mon/Thu) - Fly to Paro *

*Day 02 (Tue/Fri): - Thimpu Full day sightseeing tour. Morning visit the memorial of the Late King Jigme Dorjee Wamgchuk in the heart of the city*

*Day 03 (Wed/Sat):- Thimpu- Pyunakha. A.M. after breakfast ,drive over to the spectacular Dochula Pass (3100m), warm and fertile valley of Punakha. P.M. Visit the historic Punakha *

*Day 04 (Thu/Sun): - Punakha- Bhumanthang, A.M. early morning drive to the valley of Bhumanthang through the Yotala pass *

*Day 05(Fri/Mon):- Bhumanthang :full day sightseeing .A.M. Drive to Mebarthso (Burning lake).This Gorge is said to be the holy site where Guru Rimpochee had hidden religious treasures *

*Day 06 (Sat/Tue): - Bhumanthang –Thimpu, A.M. early morning drive to Thimpu Tongsa and Wangdiphodrang.*

*Day 07( Sun/Wed):- Thimpu – Paro (65 kms/2 hrs) A.M. visit Drukgyel Dzong /Kyichu Lhakang & The National Museum. P.M.-Excursion to Taktsang Lhakang.*

*Day 08 (Mon/Thu):- Drive to the Airport for your flight towards Kathmandu*

VISIT BHUAN , “THE LAST SHANGRILA”

10 NIGHTS 11DAYS

Day 01 - Arrival at Paro- Thimphu O/N

Day 02 - Thimphu S/s & O/N

Day 03 - Punkaha- Wangdi S/s & O/N

Day 04 - To Bumthang (Jakar) Via Tongsa

Day 05 - Buthang S/s O/N

Day 06 - Bumthang S/s Walking Tour, O/N

Day 07 - Bumthang – Thimphu, O/N

Day 08 - Thimphu- Paro S/s O/N

Day 09 - Paro S/s ( Taktsang exclusion) O/N

Day 10 - Departure

VISIT BHUTAN , ”WEST TO EAST”

13 NIGHTS 14DAYS

Day 01: Arrival at Paro O/N

Day 02: Paro S/s.

Day 03: Paro (excursion to Taktsang)

Day 04: Thimphu S/s

Day 05: Punkaha & Wangdi S/s & O/N

Day 06: Phubjikha to Bumthang O/N

Day 07: Via Tongsa to Bumthang O/N

Day 08: Bumthang S/s

Day 09: to Mongar S/s

Day 10: To Tashiyangtse O/N Camping.

Day 11: Tashiyangtse (Walking Tour)

Day 12: To Tashiyang S/s.

Day 13: To Samdrup Jongkhar O/N.

Day 14: To Guwahati drop