Travel Experiences
The Mystic Land of Dzonkhas (Bhutan)
Land of the Thunder Dragon
The last paradise on Earth…indeed, it’s a title most fitting for Druk Yul, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, or Bhutan as we all commonly know it. Almost like a world in itself, this isolated kingdom is set apart from the rest of the world, and you’ll sense this blissful seclusion as you experience its verdant and picturesque valleys, the seemingly incessant fringes of mountainous terrain that border the land like a picture frame and the diverse flora and fauna.
June-September(INR): 45500.00
June-September(USD): 700.00
Departure Dates
The departure is guaranteed.
This would be a small group of diverse people (maximum 12) from across the world, bound by their interest in this tour.
For a tailor made version of this program, please email us info@rudraxp.com
Addons
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Bumthang
(INR): 38500 | (USD): 592
June-September (INR): 29000 | (USD): 446
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Bumthang
Morning Breakfast.
Transfer by syrface to Bumthang.
We drive uphill towards Pela La Pass crossing the Black Mountains that divides western and central Bhutan. The road uphill is curving but on your way you will find rhododendron, magnolias and yaks grazing and on clear days you will find the Mt. Jumolhari standing still towards the west, at an elevation of 23,685feet. On your way, will be Trongsa where from the road you will be able to view the massive Trongsa Dzong also known as “the never reaching Trongsa Dzong”. This place used to be the old gateway between the east and west. If you have time you could visit the Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong (Ta means watch tower in Dzongkha) was built in 1652 and now it is a museum which displays Buddhist art and the history of Bhutanese Monarchy.
Dinner and Overnight at Gonkhar Guest House
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Bumthang
Morning Breakfast.
Visit Jakar Dzong founded by a white bird built on a ridge overlooks the valley.
Jampey Lhakhang is one of the 108 temples built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo on the same day as Paro Kichu Lhakhang. The temple hosts Guru Joyo Jampa the future Buddha as its main statue. One of the most scared festivals Jampey Lhakhang Drup takes place here every year.Visit the town or take a walk till the bridge though the township that was burnt down by fire in recent times. If you are a cheese and honey lover you could try the Bumthang cheese.
Evening at leisure.
Dinner and Overnight at Gonkhar Guest House
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Punakha
Morning Breakfast.
After breakfast drive to Punakha and on the way stop and visit the famous Bumthang Matha local shops near by the villages where you can find rich woolen plaid textiles dyed with natural colours and the famous Yatas, a thin cloth with bright pattern often made into warm jackets and scarves.
Arrive Punakha and check into Hotel.
Visit majestic Punakha Dzong placed strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, the dzong was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative seat of the region. It was here that the dual system of government was introduced in the 17th century and in 1907, enthroned the first King Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk.
Dinner and Overnight at Dhensa Boutique Resort.
X- Accommodation in all the hotels on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- All airport transfers
- All transportation within Bhutan
- Sightseeing with English Speaking Local Guide as per itinerary
- All internal taxes
- Memories of a lifetime.
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Thimphu
Arrive Paro and transfer to Thimphu
Our representative will be at the airport to assist you, meet and greet and transfer to the capital city Thimphu and rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Druk.
Thimphu
Morning breakfast.
Proceed for Sightseeing, visit to the National Memorial Chorten a stupa dedicated to the third king of Bhutan and Buddha statue and drive down hill stop at the junction to take a glimpse of Trashichho Dzong. Proceed towards National Library and Folk Heritage Museum. Take a short walk to Handicraft Bazaar to view the traditional arts.
Afternoon at leisure or take a walk to the main city from Clock tower square for shopping.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Druk.
Phobjikha
Morning Breakfast.
Drive to low lands of Punakha valley touching Dochula pass 10,000 ft and on the stop at Hongtsho village. If the weather is clear you will be able to see the highest peaks towards the north Gangar Punsum among others is the highest unclimbed peak (24,000 ft) in the world. Stop at Lamperi and visit the Royal Botanical Park for 30 minutes. If you are lucky you could see red pandas, different species of birds, you can take some photo shot close to the natural lake. After lunch proceed towards beautiful Phobjika valley.
Evening at leisure.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
Phobjikha
Morning Breakfast.
Take a hike through the forest and villages finishing at the yellow roofed Gangtey monastery. Gangtey, one of the most beautiful open glacial valleys in Bhutan, is located on the western slopes of the Black Mountains, bordering the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. Because of the large flock of black-necked cranes that winters here, it is one of the most important wildlife preserves in the country. Lunch in the wilderness.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
Paro
Early morning breakfast.
Then transfer to Paro valley.
Afternoon visit ruins of Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang the monastery dates back to 7th century and is one of the oldest and most sacred.
Dinner and Overnight at Gangtey Palace Suites.
Paro
Morning Breakfast.
Hike to Taktsang Monastery (5 Hours). It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’.
Afternoon visit Paro Dzong, the National Museum housed in a round fortress called the Ta Dzong, considered to be one of the best natural history museums in Asia where it has a fine collection of natural and historic artifacts and spend some time in town for leisure or shopping.
Dinner and Overnight at Gangtey Palace Suites.
- Terms & Conditions
Foreign nationals are requested to bear in mind that there will be a different cost for them owing to Bhutan’s policy of differential USD tariff for foreign nationals. Please write to us and we shall give you updated rates based on your dates of travel.
All Prices are on twin sharing.
Single Supplement : Rs 19,000 / USD 380 (Jun – Aug), Rs 28,750 / USD 575 (Feb – May). Please check with us for single supplement for add ons.
The prices mentioned are based on accommodations, handpicked to give the most fulfilling and enriching experience of a destination. These may change in relation with what gets added, upgraded or improved in a particular destination. We also choose the most valuable room in terms of experience in the chosen hotel, which is mostly a higher category, more private and truly represents the spirit of the place.
We use comfortable medium sized cars or SUVs, by default for all travel. Please check with us for upgrade to a Luxury SUV.
Foreign nationals are requested to bear in mind that there will be some cost additions owing to Bhutan’s policy of differential USD tariff for foreign nationals. Please write to us and we shall give you updated rates based on your dates of travel.
The prices stated above are an estimate. Price is subject to change based on availability or any weekend, festival, holiday premiums, at the time of booking.
Payment:
- Booking Advance of INR 20,000.00 / USD 500 per person
- Final Full Payment 60 days prior to arrival.
Package doesn’t include:
- Airfares to and from Paro.
- All entrance / camera fees.
- Tips & Gratuities & personal expenses
- Visa Fees & Airport tax or Airport improvement fees.
- Travel Insurance.
- All Expenses other than mentioned in What Price Includes.
Cancellation Policy
- Booking advance non – refundable from the time of booking.
- 75% of Package Cost non – refundable within 45 days before departure .
- 100% of Package Cost non – refundable within 30 days before departure.
- Itinerary Includes
- Accommodation in all the hotels on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- All airport transfers
- All transportation within Bhutan
- Sightseeing with English Speaking Local Guide as per itinerary
- All internal taxes
- Visa
- Memories of a lifetime.
- Itinerary Cost
June-September(INR): 45500.00
June-September(USD): 700.00
- Bumthang Addon Includes
- Accommodation in all the hotels on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- All airport transfers
- All transportation within Bhutan
- Sightseeing with English Speaking Local Guide as per itinerary
- All internal taxes
- Memories of a lifetime.
- Cost for Bumthang addon
(INR): 38500
June-September(INR): 29000
(USD): 592
June-September(USD): 446