There
are very few places left on this earth, that
remain virtually free of western civilization's influences. The
Kingdom of Bhutan, an ancient land nestled in
seclusion high in the Himalayas, has remained pristine BHUTAN
IS AN ANCIENT KINGDOM SECLUDED HIGH IN THE HIMALAYAS WITH
UNIQUE CUSTOMS AND PEOPLE WITH DEEPLY HELD BELIEFS Historically
the Bhutanese have refered to their country as Druk Yul, 'land of the thunder
dragon' BHUTAN
THE ANCIENT KINGDOM 07
Nights /08 Days PARO / THIMPU / WANGDUEPHODRANG
/ GANGTEY GOMPA VALLEY /PUNAKHA DZONG
DAY
01 ARRIVE PARO (mondays & thrusdays)
Arrive
into Paro from Delhi or Kolkatta. The flight offers you beautiful mountain
and landscape.
On arrival
and after visa formalities you will be received by our associate agents
and transfered
to Kichu
Resort. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight Kichu Resort
DAY
02 AT PARO
Morning
after breakfast, depart for Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress
of Drugyel dzong,
Ta-Dzong,
Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for
monks. Walk
further
down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Stroll around the
market and
return
to Kichu Resort. Evening at leisure. Overnight in the resort.
DAY
03 PARO > THIMPU
Morning
after breakfast, drive to Thimphu for sightseeing in Thimphu - Visit the
Memorial chorten
built
in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha
monastery,
Motithang
mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further
down with
good
view of the Thimphu valley. Free time in the market. Overnight in Hotel
Druk/River
View
DAY
04 THIMPU
Morning
after breakfast, visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith
workshop and
Handicraft
centers. Return to hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Hotel Druk
or River View
DAY
05 THIMPU > WANGDUEPHODRANG
Morning
after breakfast, drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula
pass 3100 meters.
On fine
weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest
mountain in Bhutan
Mt.Gangar
Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping
to the lower
and
warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside
and the market area.
before
returning to resort. Evening free .Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort
DAY
06 WANGDUEPHODRANG > GANGTEY VALLEY > WANGDUEPHODRANG
Morning
after breakfast, Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley at an altitude
of 2800 meters.
This
beautiful valley is also home to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrating
from the Tibetan plateau
to escape
the harsh winter. Explore the fascinating glacier valley. Overnight in
Wangdi Kichu Resort
DAY
07 WANGDUEPHODRANG > PUNAKHA DZONG > PARO
.Morning
after breakfast, drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong
From there drive
3 hours
to Thimphu for lunch and proceed onwards another 2 hours to Paro after
visiting the oldest
building
in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university.
Overnight Kichu Resort
DAY
08 DEPART PARO (mondays & thrusdays)
Morning
after breakfast, time at leisure, till transfer to airport to connect your
outward journey flight
END
OF OUR SERVICES
PACKAGE
PRICE are PER PERSON
RATES in Indian Rupees Applicable only to Resident
Indians & Permit holders Subject to minimum 2 Adult persons travelling
together
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CAR 2
pax
VAN 3-6
pax
BUS 7-15
pax
Single
Supplement
Extra
Bed
24515
21364
16096
6000
4000
Breakfast:
200
Lunch:
300
Dinner:
450
Airport
Tax 700
Include Accommodation,
in standard room, with attached bath & toilet for a total of 07 nights
with daily Breakfast
Meeting, assistance, transfer at all places, by our local representatives,
using non air-conditioned car/ coach with English speaking driver
Excursions
& Sightseeing as per itinerary, with services of a local English speaking
guide, at all places
All
presently applicable taxes, including hotel, state, toll, bridges, drivers
daily allowance, parking at fees at monuments, airports etc,
Professional
service charges for preparing & executing the tour program
EXTRA
AIRFARE: Per
person EX DELHI: Delhi - Paro INR 6450
& Kolkatta - Paro INR 3250 TOUR COST
VALIDITY -31 DECEMBER 2005 / PRICE AND ITINERAY
SUBJECT TO CHANGE / AIRAFRE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Early
Bookings are recommended due to limited availability of Air seats &
Accommodation
PLEASE
NOTE THE FOLLOWING Accommodation
AT ALL PLACES is of basic standard as there are no star category
hotels presently.
Indian
tourists are categorised differently from other International tourists.
Indian Nationals do not require a Visa and are not
subject to
the fixed daily tariff made by Dept of Tourism. Please be informed that
all passengers travelling to Bhutan via Nepal will
require valid
passports (Passenger travelling from India can produce any form of identity
card)
Druk
Air is the only airline that serves Bhutan,
so most visitors to Bhutan are introduced to the kingdom in its care. Druk
Air flies from the following
cities: Calcutta,
Delhi, Dhaka, Bankok and Kathmandu. Delays do occur on account of the changeable
Himalayan weather so travelers are advised
to keep an
extra day onto the end of their trips in case of hold-ups. Confirmation
of travel during festival seasons (March, April, September, October)
must be made
at least three to four months in advance to ensure seats with the airline.
The aircraft has a seating capacity of 72 only
For
Group Travel concessions Please email us WE HAVE
NO ARGUMENTS WITH COMPETITORS WHO CHARGE LESS... THEY KNOW
WHAT THEIR PRODUCT IS WORTH NO ESCALATION
* NO HIDDEN COSTS
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