BHUTAN – The Land of Peaceful Dragon
Bhutan often reversed as the ‘Land of the peaceful Dragon’ is still regarded as one of the last “Shangri-La” in the Himalayan region because of its remoteness, it’s spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and it’s unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is relatively unexplored pockets of Asia, which allows only limited number of discerning travelers to enter the country with special travel visa permits.
Bhutan’s isolation has resulted its culture and traditions remaining much the same for many hundreds of years. Our weekly departure allows you to experience the stunning beautiful alpine valley flanked by step slopes and terraced pastures dotted with temple.
Bhutan ( Druk yul )
Capital : Thimpu
Location : Bhutan lies between 89o and 92o E and 27o and 28o N.
Time : 30 minutes ahead of Indian Standard time.
Language : Dzongkha
Festival (Tsechus ) are held in Bhutan through out the year at difffrent locations. These festivals are celebrations of faith, legends, mythsand history of Bhutan in ancient rituals of colorful dance and music. To coincide a visit to Bhutan during the festive season will be even better way to observe the uniqude culture.
People : There are two main population groups in Bhutan: the Dukpa ( 67 % ) of Tibetan and Monpa origin and Lhotsampa ( 30 % of Nepalese origin ). The rest 3% comprise of indigenous tribal groups such as Toktop, Doya and Lepcha of SW Bhutan.
Religion : Drukpa Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism is the state religion but also Nyingma school is also well represented in the central and eastern districts.
Climate : The monsoon starts in mid June and lasts untill end of September. The climate within the mountain varies greatly according to precipitations and wind conditions. In the Duars Plain and upto 1500m. The climate is sub-tropical with high humidity and heavy rain fall. The climate of mid- mountain belt varies, such that low- lying parts of Punakha, Mongar, Tashigang, and Lhuntse have cool winter and hot summer, where as the higher valleys of Ha, Paro, Thimpu, Tongsa and Bhumthang ranging from 3,000 – 4,000m endure a temperate climate with cold snowy winter and some – what cooler summers.
Clothing : Cotton and light woolen in summer ( June – Sept ). Heavy wollens and jackets the rest of the year. Take an umbrella and comfortable shoes for the monsoon.
Economy : In 1995, the per capita income was estimated as US 500 with the annual growth at 5%. Although these figures places Bhutan among the least developed nations, the country is unlike others within that category as no faine, little malnutrition, food housing, exists. Over 91% of the population depends on agriculture and livestock rearing which together account for some 50% of GDP, despite the fact that only 2% of the land is arable.
Money : The National currency is Ngultrum ( Nu ) 100 Chetrum = 1 Nu. Exchange rate is approximately US $ 1 – Nu 35.
Indian rupees circulate at par.
NOTE : Please note that all booking has to be made minium 21 days in advance & on conformation full payment has to be made at MUMBAI. Rate for accompanied children, upto two yeas – free, & from 02 – 12 years – 50% of the package cost without extra bed. Maximum two children below 12 years are allowed to share room with parents. If the child is found above 12 years, the respective hotels will charge the full adult rate directly, and so communication in this regard will be entertained on the same later on.
ENTRY FORMALITIES FOR INDIANS NATIONALS:
Visa not required. Route Permit issued at the point of entry. Visitors must carry document testifying Indian nationals viz : Passport, ration card, driving licence or Electoral ID. Route Permit can be arranged prior date of arrival on receiving the following information in advance
1) Full name 2) Date of Birth 3) Father’s/ husband’s name 4) Profession 5) Address in India 6) Xerox copy of identification.
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03 Nights 04 Days
SECTOR PARO – PARO
ITINERARY Paro – 02 Nights — Thimphu – 01 Nights
Day 01 : Arrive Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 02 : Paro s/seeing & drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 03 : S/seeing in Thimphu & drive back to Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 04 : Transfer to the airport for departure.
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
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04 Nights 05 Days
SECTOR PARO – PARO 2
ITINERARY Paro- 02 Nights — Thimphu – 01 Nights — Punakha/Wangdue – 01 Night
Day 01 : Arrive Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 02 : Paro s/seeing & drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 03 : S/seeing in Thimphu & drive to Wangdi. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 04 : Punakha s/seeing & drive to Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 05 : Transfer to the airport for departure.
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
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04 Nights 05 Days
SECTOR P’LING – PARO 3
ITINERARY P’ling – 01 Nights — Thimphu – 01 Nights — Paro – 02 Night.
Day 01 : Arrive Phunthsoling. O/n Hotel Druk
Day 02 : Drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 03 : Thimphu s/seeing & drive to Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 04 : Paro s/seeing. O/n same
Day 05 : Transfer to the airport for departure
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
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05 Nights 06 Days
SECTOR PARO – PARO 4
ITINERARY Paro- 03 Nights — Thimphu – 01 Night — Punakha/Wangdue – 01 Nights
Day 01 : Arrive Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 02 : Paro s/seeing & drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 03 : S/seeing in Thimphu & drive to Wangdi. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 04 : Punakha s/seeing & drive to Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 05 : Free day in Paro. O/n same
Day 06 : Transfer to the airport for departure.
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
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05 Nights 06 Days
SECTOR P’LING – PARO 5
ITINERARY Phunthsoling – 01 Night – Thimphu – 01 Night – Punakha/Wangdue – 01 Night – Paro 02 Nights
Day 01 : Arrive Phunthsoling. O/n Hotel Druk
Day 02 : Drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 03 : Thimphu s/seeing & drive to Wangdi. O/n Kichu Wangdi Resort
Day 04 : Punakha s/seeing & drive to Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 05 : Paro s/seeing. O/n same
Day 06 : Transfer to the airport for departure
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
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06 Nights 07 Days
SECTOR PARO – PARO 6
ITINERARY Paro – 03 Night – Thimphu – 02 Night – Punakha/Wangdue – 01 Night
Day 01 : Arrive Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 02 : Paro s/seeing. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 03 : Drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 04 : S/seeing in Thimphu & drive to Wangdi. O/n Kichu Wangdi Resort
Day 05 : Punakha s/seeing & drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 06 : Drive to Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 07 : Transfer to the airport for departure
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
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06 Nights 07 Days
SECTOR P’LING – PARO 7
ITINERARY Phunthsoling – 01 Night – Thimphu – 02 Night – Punakha/Wangdue – 01 Night – Paro – 02 Nights
Day 01 : Arrive Phunthsoling. O/n Hotel Druk
Day 02 : Drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 03 : Thimphu s/seeing. O/n same
Day 04 : Drive to Wangdi via Punakha. O/n Kichu Wangdi Resort
Day 05 : Drive to Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 06 : Paro s/seeing. O/n same
Day 07 : Transfer to the airport for departure
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
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07 Nights 08 Days
SECTOR PARO – PARO 8
ITINERARY Paro – 03 Night – Thimphu – 02 Nights – Punakha/Wangdue – 02 Nights
Day 01 : Arrive Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 02 : Paro s/seeing. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 03 : Drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 04 : S/seeing in Thimphu. O/n same
Day 05 : Drive to Wangdi via Punakha. O/n Kichu Wangdi Resort
Day 06 : Gangtay excursion. O/n same
Day 07 : Drive to Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 08 : Transfer to the airport for departure
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
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07 Nights 08 Days
SECTOR P’LING – PARO 9
ITINERARY Phuntsholing – 01 Night – Thimphu – 02 Night – Punakha/Wangdue – 02 Night – Paro – 02 Nights
Day 01 : Arrive Phuntsholing. O/n Hotel Druk
Day 02 : Drive to Thimphu. O/n Hotel River View
Day 03 : Thimphu s/seeing. O/n same
Day 04 : Drive to Wangdi via Punakha. O/n Kichu Wangdi Resort
Day 05 : Gangtay excursion. O/n same
Day 06 : Drive to Paro. O/n Kichu Resort
Day 07 : Paro s/seeing. O/n same
Day 08 : Transfer to the airport for departure.
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
