Duration
8 Days 7 Nights
Difficulty
moderate
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.