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Bhutan Trip plan
Trip Length: 7 Nights / 8 Days

SEM-ZANG Tours: SEM-ZANG Tours is a Bhutanese tour operator who provide Bhutan tours and Bhutan travel services across Bhutan.

Itinerary

(Date 26/06/24) Day 01: Arrival – Paro- Thimphu
(Date 27/06/24) Day 02: Thimphu – Cultural Sightseeing
(Date 28/06/24) Day 03: Thimphu – Bumthang
(Date 29/06/24) Day 04; Bumthang – Sightseeing
(Date 30/06/24) Day 05: Bumthang – Gangtey/Phobjikha
(Date 01/07/24) Day 06: Gangtey – Paro
(Date 02/07/24) Day 07: Paro- Hike to the Tiger’s Nest
(Date 03/07/24) Day 08: Departure

Day 01: Arrival – Paro to Thimphu
Driving Duration: 1.5hrs/ 65 km
Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft

Drive to Thimphu, Thimphu sightseeing

Attractions:
– National Memorial Chorten
– Tashichho Dzong

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu

Day 02: Thimphu – Cultural Sightseeing
Elevation: 2200m/ 7218ft

Cultural sightseeing in Thimphu

Attractions:
– Buddha Point
– Takin Preservation Center
– 13 Traditional Art Forms (Zorig Chusum)
– Centenary Farmers’ Market

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu

Day 03: Thimphu to Bumthang
Driving Duration: 8 hrs/ 197 km
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft

Drive on to Bumthang via Trongsa Dzongkhag

Attractions:
– Dochula Pass
– Glimpse of Punakha Dzong

Attractions:
– Glimpse of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
– Pele la Pass (3,300m)
– Chendebji Chorten
– Glimpse of Trongsa Dzong
– Chumey weaving Centre in Bumthang

Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang

Day 04; Bumthang Sightseeing
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft

After breakfast proceed with the sightseeing in Bumthang Valley

Attractions:
– Jambey Lhakhang
– Kurje Lhakhang
– Tamshing Lhakhang
– Jakar Dzong

Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang

Day 05: Bumthang to Gangtey/Phobjikha
Driving Duration: 4hrs/ 130km
Elevation: 2900m / 9510ft

Drive on to Phobjikha/ Gangtey for sightseeing

Attractions:
– Pele la Pass
– Gangtey Monastery
– Gangtey Nature Trail
– Phobjikha Valley
– Black Necked Crane information Center

Overnight halt in Gangtey

Day 06: Gangtey to Paro
Driving Duration: 4hrs/ 195km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft

After having breakfast, drive on to Paro

Attractions:
– Simtokha Dzong
– Ta Dzong (National Museum)
– Paro Dzong/ Fortress
– Explore Paro Town

Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Day 07: Paro- Hike to the Tiger’s Nest (Taktshang)
Duration: 5-6hrs/ 6-7km
Elevation: 2,950m /9,678ft

A day hike to the Tiger’s Nest, Paro Sightseeing

Attractions:
– Paro Taktsang

Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Day 08: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, then our representatives will escort you to the airport where exit formalities will be completed for your departure and bid you farewell.

The Minimum Daily Package Rate covers following services:

OUR PACKAGE COVERS THE FOLLOWING LAND COSTS:
• Govt. approved standard hotels in twin sharing room.
• All meals at the Govt. approved standard hotels or local restaurants
• Tourist Standard Transport / transfers within Bhutan for the duration of the tour. Entire day long car(Sedan/SUV/Hiace bus/Coaster Bus) according to the group size and availability with a driver
• A licensed English speaking local guide for the duration of the tour
• Sightseeing and all permits and all monuments entrance fees.
• USD. 100 SDF (Sustainable Development Fees) royalty to the government & all taxes
• E-permits process and arrangement as per the itinerary mentioned here.
• Airport/land pick up and drop within Bhutan.
• Complimentary bottled water throughout the journey.
• One-off VISA application fee of USD. 40
• Bank charges for payment transfers. Card payment charges are higher than wire transfer.

Package doesn't include:

OUR PACKAGE DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING COSTS:
• Flight Fares (domestic & internationals).
• Additional/Extra room supplement and room upgrade charges.
• Any alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages taken from the hotels/restaurants.
• Personal expenses or shopping, phone calls, use business center in the hotels etc.
• Travel Insurance for the duration of stay in Bhutan..
• Gratuities to guides and drivers.
• Activities like (Cycling, River Rafting, Motor Biking, Horse Riding, Cultural Program, Hot Stone Bath etc.).
• Anything which is not mentioned under inclusion are not included in the cost.