6 days tour

Bhutan Thunder Dragon Tour

$ 3,599 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Bhutan Thunder Dragon Tour

This tour includes:

Meals

Full-board meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea & snacks - for the duration of your stay.

Optional

Drinking water for the duration of the tour.

Accommodation

Standard government-approved accommodation (in twin sharing rooms) for the duration of the tour.

Others

Country presentation and tour Briefing on the evening of Day 01 with welcome drinks. Monument and museum entrance fees at all sightseeing locations detailed in the itinerary. Cultural afternoon/evening sessions with traditional masks and folk dances (with beverages). Only for group tours. Bhutan visa fees and processing assistance. Government royalty (35% of $200), which goes to the countryโ€™s health and education projects. All route access and monument entry permits and fees. All government taxes, official expenses, and tourist service charges.

Transport

Private transportation and a designated driver within Bhutan. Toyota 4WD luggage vans and light trucks for group travel. Luggage will be hauled by horses, mules, or yaks at higher elevations if required.

Flights

Flights: Nepal to Bhutan international flight ticket + luggage 20kg. Flights: Bhutan to Nepal international flight ticket + luggage 20kg.

Guide

Hotels transfers & luggage handling. Private Tour with a tour guide.

Not included:

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Others

our travel insurance (mandatory for the trip, see the travel insurance page). Expenses of personal nature, such as laundry. Alcoholic and cold drinks. Personal clothing and equipment. (See the equipment tab for detail information) Tips for tour guides, porters, driver, hotel lobby, and in restaurants. (Tipping is expected) Other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.

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Itinerary of your trip Bhutan Thunder Dragon Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Paro.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival At Paro.

      On arrival at Paro airport, your passport will be stamped with a visa. You will be required to have with you your visa an approval letter and two passport size photos. Your guide will be there to meet you and take you to your 3-star hotels in Paro. We will first visit the National Museum - a watchtower, which has many interesting displays on Bhutanโ€™s history and culture. Next, we will visit Rimpung Dzong (Fortress) which was built in the year 1644 and is an architectural work of art. After a break for lunch, we will head to Kitchu Monastery, built in the 7th century and the Drukgyel Dzong which was built to celebrate the victory over the invading Tibetans.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Drive From Paro To Thimphu, 55 Km 1 Hour.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Drive From Paro To Thimphu, 55 Km 1 Hour.

      Our road trip today follows the Paro River downstream to where it connects with the Wang Chu River. We then head upstream along the banks of the Wang Chu River until we reach Thimphu. After having lunch at our hotel we will visit the Memorial Chorten, dedicated to the Late Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, and then head to the Painting School where students practice in the traditional arts and crafts. From here we will go to the Royal Heritage Museum where you can see a depiction of how the Bhutanese live and practice their Buddhist faith. Next on the agenda is a visit to the mini zoo where Bhutanโ€™s national animal, the Takin is housed. The last two places of interest we see today are the Handicrafts Emporium and Textile Museum where Bhutanese textiles and other arts are on display. Lastly, we will visit the Bhutanese Paper making factory. Today will be a real eye-opener and will give you a feel for how the government preserves their age-old traditions.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Thimphu To Punakha/Wangdue, 77 Km, 3 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Thimphu To Punakha/Wangdue, 77 Km, 3 Hours.

      This morning we will drive to Punakha with a stop at Dochula Pass (3050m) for a panoramic view of the snow covered mountains. We will stop for a lunch break at Khuruthang visit to Punakha Dzong, which used to be the old capital of Bhutan. This astonishing fortress is built between two rivers and has survived glacial floods and fire. Every February a parade, known as the Punakha Serda, commemorates the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetans. We then hike up to Khamsan Yuley Namgyal Chorten, a temple built to celebrate the well being of all sentient beings โ€“ that naturally includes the king and his people.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Punakha To Paro, 135 Km, 4 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Punakha To Paro, 135 Km, 4 Hours

      This morning we will hike up to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) which was built in the 15th century by the โ€˜Divine Mad Monkโ€™ (Lam Drukpa Kunley) and then drive towards Paro.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Explore Paro.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Explore Paro.

      Today we will hike up to the Tigerโ€™s Nest Temple - Paro Taktsang (3120m - 110,240ft). This eye-catching monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff high above the Paro Valley floor. At the edge of the valley is Paro Rinpung Dzong (built-in 1645) to defend the valley against the Tibetan invaders. These days the Dzong is being used as an administration center and school for monks. We will then wander down to the traditional cantilever Rimpung Bridge that is claimed to be the oldest bridge in Bhutan. We may also have time to wander through the Paro Valley and witness the lifestyle of the farmers and also stroll around Paro town and chat with the locals. 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Departure / Airport Transfer.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Departure / Airport Transfer.

      After breakfast at our hotel a representative from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will take you to the airport for your departure from this one-of-a-kind country.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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