Bhutan Trip plan
Trip Length: 5 Nights / 6 Days
SEM-ZANG Tours: SEM-ZANG Tours is a Bhutanese tour operator who provide Bhutan tours and Bhutan travel services across Bhutan.
High Season Months: March, April, May, June, September, October and November.
Lean Season Months: January, February, July, August, and December.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival – Paro- Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu – Cultural Sightseeing
Day 03: Thimphu – Phobjikha/Gangtay
Day 04: Phobjikha – Paro
Day 05: Paro – Cultural Sightseeing
Day 06: 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
• Authentic Bhutanese Craft Street.
• Centenary Farmers’ Market
• Explore Thimphu Town
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu to Phobjikha/Gangtay
Driving Duration: 2 hrs/ 78 km
Elevation: 2900m / 9510ft
Drive on to Phobjikha, Phobjikha/ Gangtey Sightseeing
Attractions:
• Glimpse of Wangduephodrang Dzong
• Gangtey Goempa
• Gangtey Nature Trial
• Black Necked Crane Information Center
Overnight at the lodge in Gangtay
Day 04: Gangtey/Phobjikha to Paro
Driving Duration: 5hrs/ 190km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Drive on to Phobjikha/ Gangtey for sightseeing
Attractions:
• Views of the towering Himalayan Snow-capped Mountains.
• Ta Dzong (National Museum)
• Rinpung Dzong
• Explore Paro Town
Overnight at the Hotel in Paro.
Day 05: Paro
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
After having breakfast, drive on to Paro
Attractions:
• Glimpse Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
• Paro Homestay (Traditional Village House)
• Kechu Lhakhang
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Day 07: 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:
• 3 Star hotels accommodation with twin sharing. (4 & 5 stars can be upgraded at an additional fee)
• All meals at the Govt. approved Tourist 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.
• Bank charges for payment transfers. Card payment charges are higher than wire transfer.
• One time VISA fee of USD. 40
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.
• Unexpected health care expenses if required.
• 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.