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Journey to the Dragon Kingdom
Duration
8 Days 7 Nights
Trip Type
Trekking & Sightseeing
Meal & Accommodation
Meals on Full Board
Group Size
2+
Arrival On
Paro Airport
Departure From
Paro Airport
Best Month
March-April-May, Sept-Oct-Nov
Review
Price
USD $3375
Per Person
| Activities: | Trekking & Sightseeing | Fitness Level: | Easy |
| Max Elevation: | 3,780m | ||
| Best Month: | March-April-May, Sept-Oct-Nov | Group Size: | 2+ |
| Arrival on: | Paro Airport | Departure from: | Paro Airport |
| Meal: | Meals on Full Board | Duration: | 8 Days 7 Nights |
| Accommodation: | Deluxe | Price: | USD 3375 per person |
All inclusive cost
USD
3375
per person
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Overview
Bhutan, a tiny Buddhist Kingdom in the Himalayas is unsurpassed in its scenic majesty and vibrant culture. It is bounded on the northwest and north by Tibet. India surrounds the country in the remaining part.
Bhutan also shares the world’s greatest concentration of mountains and a living Buddhist heritage with Nepal. It is a land of never-ending enchantments and infinite charms coupled with hedonistic sights of looming mountains, idyllic pasturelands, serene monasteries, deep forests crisscrossed by sparkling brooks, fast-flowing streams, and mighty glacier-fed rivers. Indeed Bhutan is a paradise for tourists interested in Buddhist culture and philosophy, flora and fauna, trekking, and mountaineering.
Bhutan is a cultural kingdom that entices visitors with its serene cultural lifestyle that thrives under the Himalayas. Bhutanese people have a big part in ancient culture as their lifestyle. The country is also regarded as one of the most remote countries in the world that places happiness above development. It is a country of monasteries and stupas, temples and shrines, cliffs and mountains, culture and traditions.
Day 01: Arrival at Paro Transfer to hotel
Day 02: Paro valley sightseeing & hike to Taktsang Monastery.
Day 03: Paro to Thimphu. Afternoon at Thimphu valley sightseeing.
Day 04: Thimphu valley to Punakha.
Day 05: Punakha to Gangtey until Wangdue.
Day 06: Wangdue to Thimphu.
Day 07: Thimphu to Paro through Haa Valley.
Day 08: Paro - Departure.
Trip Cost Includes:
✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner(Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel costs within itineraries
✅ Government Registered guide (English speaking, First Aid and Eco trained)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes
Trip Cost Excludes:
❌ Visa fees
❌ International airfare to and from Bhutan
❌ Lunch and dinner apart from the tour except for welcome & fare well dinner
❌ Any extra night accommodations because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the tour (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
Price Includes section.
Itinerary
The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights you'll experience on any clear day. You can enjoy the sight of major Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Makalu, and Bhutan’s own snowy peaks, Chomolhari and Jichu Drake on the final approach to Paro. You'll get the cool, fresh mountain air as Bhutan’s first gift to you as you disembark from the aircraft. You will meet our Bhutan representative who will then drive you the short distance to Paro town after you clear the visa works at the airport. After lunch, we'll have a visit to TaDzong, an ancient watchtower, which houses the National Museum currently. The place was converted into the National Museum in 1968 which boasts antique thangka, textiles, weapons, armor, household objects, and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. We will also visit the Rinpung Dzong which was built in the seventh century to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The ancient place, Dzong is now used as an administration center and school for monks. We will end the evening with a walk through Paro’s main shopping district followed by dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, you'll have a short drive on the winding road taking you to the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort, which defended the valley from Tibetan invasions in past. Mount Chomolhari, can also be seen from the Drukgyal village. You can visit a typical Bhutanese Farm or a House of a local family to experience a close-up view of the everyday life of Bhutanese. We will then drive to Shari to hike up or horse ride to the Tiger's nest also called the Taktsang Monastery. The horse ride or the hike to the cafeteria will take around one and a half hours. The stunning view of the monastery where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress can be enjoyed from the viewpoint. Taking the walk back to the road point after lunch, we will then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan built in the seventh century. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
We'll take a morning drive to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan with a population of about 98,500. The drive will take around one and a half hours. The town is made up of just three lines of shops and is very famous for being the only capital in the world without traffic lights. We then enroute our visit to Simtokha Dzong. After check-in at the hotel, our lunch will be served. After lunch, we will visit the National Memorial Chorten which was built in honor of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the Dupthop Lhakhang. We will then visit the National Library, stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts. After this, we will take the tour to the Art & Crafts School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls). We will drive to the Traditional Medicine Institute after lunch to study the medicines prepared according to ancient practices. We will also take a trip to visit Lungten Zampa to overview the Bhutanese Handmade Paper Factory. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, we will visit the Textile Museum. The art of traditional weaving is still kept alive and preserved through exhibitions in the museum. It has a good collection of old textiles which are rich in color and design. We will then visit the Folk Heritage Museum, which is dedicated to connecting people to the Bhutanese rural past through the exhibition of items and artifacts used in rural households. After this, we will depart to Punakha, leaving Thimphu. The road will climb steeply through a forest of pine and cedar, festooned with hanging lichen that is high up near Dochola pass(3,050 m). The pass will offer us a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain ranges. We will then descend along a series of hairpin bends to the fertile valley of Punakha after our short stop for tea. We will take dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will drive through the small town of Punakha to enjoy the view of the Punakha Dzong, the winter seat of the Je Khenpo and the ancient capital of Bhutan which is remarkably located between the rivers of the Mo Chu and Pho Chu. The dzong is usually open to visitors only in summer when the Je Khenpo and the Monk Body are in Thimphu. We will then continue our drive to Gangtey. The place lies towards the east of Punakha and Wangdue on the flanks of the Black Mountains. There is an old monastery of Gangtey Gompa dating back to the 17th century. A few kilometers past the Gompa on the valley floor, there is the fascinating valley of Phobjikha. The gently sloping hillsides of Phobjikha are popularly known as "the most beautiful valley in the Himalayas". The place is also the winter home of black-necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains of the Tibetan Plateau in the north to pass winter in milder and lower climates. We will continue our drive back till we reach Wangdue where we will stay overnight.
In the early morning, we will visit Wangdue Dzong, one of the major towns and district headquarters of Western Bhutan. We will enjoy the view of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong which is dramatically located on the spur of a hill at the confluence of the Tsang Chhu and Dang Chhu. We will then drive back to Thimphu via Dochola pass. In the evening, we will take a stroll around the street of Thimphu followed by our dinner and stay at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, we will drive over the confluence to the forbidden valley of Haa which was closed to tourism until 2002. It is known as the last valley of Bhutan that borders autonomous Tibet. We will then take a short visit to the Dzong of Haa and also the temples of Haap Chhundu, the guardian deity of the valley. After this, we will take the drive back to Paro via Chelela pass (3,780m), one of the highest points of a motorable road in Bhutan. From here, you can enjoy the view of some of the highest mountains of Bhutan and the scenery is magnificent. We will have our dinner and overnight at the hotel.
We will take a short drive to the Paro airport after breakfast. The Bhutanese escort will bid you farewell at Paro airport. Goodbye and hope you have a happy journey back home. -End of Services-
FAQ
The best time to visit Bhutan is during the spring season, from March to May. This is the time when the flowers blooms. You can also travel during the festival to enjoy the trip at its bests.
The standard visa fee for travelers traveling to Bhutan is around US $40 per person.
You can take a week or 10 days trip to Bhutan to explore it to its fullest. Within the week's trip, you can explore the place, its culture, and its natural beauty all way around.
Bhutan is definitely worth the money you paid. It is the country that ranks 109 on the adventure list to visit.
Bhutan is one of the countries that is costly. The country is quite cheap for SAARC countries but it is a little expensive for tourists.
Departure Date
Departure dates for Journey to the Dragon KingdomWe provide a series of fixed departure trek, tour and expeditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. If you are single and wishing to be with a group, you can join our fixed departure schedule. If the schedule dates are not convenient for you, contact us & let us know; we are more than happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals or group doesn’t want to join with our other group, we can operate as per your wish and requirement. We are ground operator of these Himalayan destination and able to arrange your trip as per your interested date and choice.
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