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PARO – Your first glimpse of Bhutan
• Arrive at Paro International Airport
• Paro Dzong /“Fortress of Heaped Jewels”
• National Museum
• Drive to Thimphu - 1 hour
• Stroll through the town and market places
• Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu

EXCURSION OF THIMPHU VALLEY

– Combination of the Ancient and the Modern
• Memorial Chorten/stupa
• Buddha Dordenma – 51.5 meters Shakyamuni Buddha statue
• Simply Bhutan Museum – A living Museum/studio showcasing the age old culture & traditional heritage
• Weekend Centenary Farmers Market
• Craft bazaar
• Changangkha Lhakhang – the oldest temple in Thimphu
• Tashi Chho Dzong/Fortress of Splendid Religion
• Stroll through the main streets
• Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu

THIMPHU - WANGDUE – GANGTEY AND PHOBJIKA VALLEYS: One of the Most Beautiful Glacial Valleys of Bhutan
• Drive to Gangtey and Phobjika Valleys – 5 hours
• Dochulaa Pass – 3150 meters - Enjoy the spectacular views of the Himalayan Ranges
• 108 chortens/stupa
• Chime Lhakhang / Temple of Fertility
• Excursion of Gangtey, Phobjika & neighboring villages
• Overnight at hotel in Gangtey

GANGTEY TO PUNAKHA

Gangtey Monastery

Gangtey Nature Trail – 2 hours hike

Excursion of Gangtey, Phobjika & neighboring villages

In the evening drive to Punakha – 2 hours

Overnight at your hotel in Punakha

EXCURSION OF WANGDUE & PUNAKHA VALLEYS
• Nunnery – View of Punakha and Wangdue valleys
• Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten – 2 hours hike
• Punakha Dzong/“Fortress/Palace of Great Bliss”
• Stroll through the valley and market areas
• Overnight at a your hotel in Punakha

PUNAKHA - WANGDUE – THIMPHU – PARO
• Drive to Thimphu – 3 hours
• Thimphu to Paro – 1 hour drive
• Enroute Tachogang Lhakhang / temple
• Iron suspension bridge
• Check into your hotel
• Visit a Traditional farmhouse
• Traditional Hot stone bath – *Compliments from Bhutan Swallowtail
• Traditional Bhutanese dinner

TIGER’S NEST / TAKTSANG MONASTERY- The Most Important Cultural Icon of Bhutan
• Hike to Taktsang Monastery (3 hours uphill climb, 2 hours downward)
• Kyichu Lhakhang / temple
• Stroll through the numerous small handicraft shops
• Overnight at your hotel in Paro

PARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
• Breakfast
• Paro International Airport

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Included

Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Most Popular Holidays in Bhutan
Visit Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangdue regions- the popular regions of Western Bhutan
Tiger’s Nest/Taktsang Monastery. Hanging onto a precarious almost vertical mountain cliff, it’s a spectacular sight in terms of location, setting and history and is one of the holiest sites in the Buddhist arena.
Visit Dochula Pass and enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the Himalayas
Visit Tashi Chodzong or the fortress of the Auspicious Religion – the office of the Dragon King of Bhutan
Punakha and Wangdue Valley Excursion
Included quality wining and dining : a welcome reception with drinks at every hotels of your stay,
Welcoming Dinner by the founders of Bhutan Swallowtail Tours and Travels,
Throughout your holiday to Bhutan, escorted by one of the Bhutan Swallowtail’s expert tour guide- your ‘travelling concierge’, expert guide, consummate facilitator and friend in a foreign land who ensures your journey is as enjoyable as possible.
Baggage handling everywhere on your tour.
Free Wi-Fi and internet in most of the hotel rooms and lobbies.
Enjoy the unique comfort of Bhutan Swallowtail’s Luxury air conditioned SUV and coach with extended leg room.
Airport Transfers as per the scheduled flights.
Airport Transfers
Stay in hotels as indicated in the itinerary
All three meals, tea and coffee
Dedicated SUV vehicle with a driver and
English Speaking Guide throughout the Trip
Short hikes, Packed lunches and snacks wherever required
Monumental Fees
Bhutan Tourism Development Fee
VISA processing Fee
International Air fare
Refreshments and bottled drinks and alcohol
Tips/gratuities
Cost arising out of Flight Cancellation/road blockades/ landslides and events beyond our control
Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost
The vehicles of Bhutan Swallowtail are all luxurious and air conditioned catering to the comforts of our guests as well as ensuring a smooth ride over the mountainous and winding roads of Bhutan. With high ride quality and extended legroom you can enjoy the beautiful landscape from the inside of our cars. We have Toyota SUVs, Hi Ace buses and coaster buses with carrying capacity of up to 30 people in one bus. Driven by experienced and licensed drivers we will make sure you enjoy your holiday to Bhutan and the comforts of our luxurious fleet of cars.
All tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior to travel to Bhutan. Visas are processed through an online system by your licensed Bhutanese tour operator, directly or through a foreign travel agent.
You are required to send the photo-page of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for your visa. The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a USD $40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in the TCB bank account. Once received the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours.
At your point of entry you will be required to show your visa clearance letter, the visa will then be stamped into your passport.
Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate