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Hotels in Paro, List of Hotels in Paro

06.03.09

1. Hotel Sonam Trophel(3 STAR HOTEL): Sonam Trophel Hotel symbolizes the traditional grandeur and hospitality of the historic capital of Bhutan , the first and foremost of Paro’s restaurant and the flagship of the Sonam Trophel since 1994.

The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city. Sonam Trophel is a familiar and distinctive landmark, a traditional wooden architect & paintings apart from the glass and concrete conformity of other hotels. Sonam Trophel Hotel offers modern comforts to its guests at a price they can easily afford. International airports in Paro is located at a distance of 5 km. respectively while the city bus station lies at just opposite from hotel.

Contact Address:
Telephone:-
00975-8-275555 /274444
Fax :-00975-8-272978
GSM # 00975 – 17644138

2. Hotel Tandiling(3 STAR HOTEL): Tandinling Resort is located in Shomu village, 15 minutes drive north of Paro town. 36 rooms are located in 8 cottages with two rooms in each cottage. All cottages are built with village atmosphere but with ultra modern fittings and furnishing for comfort. All individual room have separate living room with twin bed, each are large bed that can also be joined for extra large king bed. The cottages surround an open air sitting area. The restaurant, bar and reception are also housed in a single storied main building.

Contact Address: Tele: 00975-8-272855
Fax: 00975-8-242074

3. Uma Resort(Luxurious)Uma Paro is a 29-room hotel offering five-star comfort and singular style in the wildly beautiful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Dedicated to Uma’s understated philosophy of quiet comfort in inspiring, culture-rich locations the inland retreat is also a place for adventure, where the landscape and people won’t fail to uplift you.

Contact Address:
Tel: + 975 8 271597
Fax: + 975 8 271513

4. Aman Kora(Luxurious): Combining aman, Sanskrit for peace, with kora or circular pilgrimage in Dzongkha, the Bhutanese language, Amankora is a series of lodges in Bhutan’s central and western valleys. A journey of discovery beneath the peaceful presence of soaring Himalayan peaks, Amankora’s lodge locations have been designed to offer travelers the opportunity to experience in comfort Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage and remarkable topography. It is located in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang.
Contact Address:
Telephone: 00975-8-27281
Fax: 00975-8-271799

5. Hotel Zhiwaling(Luxurious): The 45-room Zhiwaling combines the sensibilities f a fine Bhutanese guesthouse with the best of 21st Century technology. Envisioned and created by a local Bhutanese company, the hotel’s elaborate hand-carved wooden cornices and masterful stonework coexist beautifully with cutting-edge telecommunication systems and Swedish under-floor heating.

The spa offers all the amenities of a modern fitness center – sauna, steam room, gym – as well as a traditional Bhutanese outdoor hot-stone bath. There is a Business Center, and a Tea House, two fully-equipped conference rooms and a Meditation House. One restaurant specializes in contemporary international cuisine, the other classic Bhutanese dishes. And everyone gathers at the Mad Monk Bar for after-hours fun.

Honoring the spiritual heritage of this ancient Buddhist kingdom, a temple has been built into the second floor of the hotel, made with 450-year-old timbers from the famous Gangtey Monastery, the crowning glory of this new ten-acre cultural landmark

Contact Address:
Tele: 00975-8-271277
Fax: 00975-8-271456

How to Make a Payment for Bhutan Tour

05.29.09

The complete tour payment must be made one month ahead of the start of the tour in US$ to ensure that we secure visas, hotel reservations,transportation and guides.

Please click here to download the wire payment instruction for your trip to Bhutan in pdf format.

The Booking Form is in PDF format and you will need to have Acrobat Reader or Foxit PDF Reader installed.

Our Tour Cancellations Policy:

Please note that the cancellation of your tour is subject to the following cancellation charges.

Within 65 days of the start of the tour programme – Free

a) Within 58 days - 10% of the rate
b) Within 48 days - 15% of the rate
c) Within 38 days - 30% of the rate
d) Less than 20 days or cancellation without notice - 50% of the rate
e) After arrival in Bhutan - 100%

Bhutan Flight Schedule, 2011

05.29.09

Bhutan Flight Schedule

DRUK AIR SCHEDULE FROM (1st – 31st JANUARY, 2011)

DRUK AIR SCHEDULE FROM (1st February  – 14th May, 2011 )

DRUK AIR SUMMER SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FROM ( 15TH MAY-29TH OCT 2011.)

Adventure Tours & Trip in Bhutan, 2011

05.27.09

This trip promises you a unique experience and unforgettable challenges, from its myriad of sleepy hillside and valley hamlets and picturesque terraced farm, to its criss-crossing paddy fields and snow capped mountains.

When bicycling in Bhutan, you will travel through small towns and villages, as well as rural areas where it will be just you, the tour group, the fantastic scenery and the road for hours at a time. The tour allows you many chances to engage in your own self reflection and to absorb your new environment. The terrain is truly varied and different, and offers the visitors something unusual in this sport.

For Rafting and Kayaking, hardly any other destination on earth can atch the huge offer and variety of Bhutan. Whatever you are looking for, short and easy rafting experiences for beginners or mad adventures for real freaks, you will find the right river for your desire in Bhutan.

Bird Watching in Bhutan can be year round activity but the most popular season is during the months of March-May.

We have designed some Adventure Itineraries, however if you would like us to provide a tailor made itinerary with your own dates to meet your requirements then just complete the Adventure Trip form here ,giving us an outline of your thoughts, or just asking us to contact you and we’ll plan something together.

Also please note that any of the trips mentioned in the website can be arranged for your independent private trip.


7 Day Bicycling Trip to Bhutan, 2011

Raven’s 14 Day Bicycling Trip to Bhutan, 2011

Raven’s Rafting and kayaking Trip to Bhutan, 2011

Raven’s Bird Watching Trip to Bhutan, 2011

Bhutan Featured Trip, 2010

05.26.09

We have designed a range of itineraries by carefully taking in mind those “visitors wishing to come in any months of the year” to experience the unique cultures, festivals and to see remarkable terraces and stunning colours which combine to form a beautifully picturesque landscape.

However if you would like us to provide a tailor made itinerary with your own dates to meet your requirements then just complete the Featured Trip Form here ,giving us an outline of your thoughts, or just asking us to contact you and we’ll plan something together

Also please note that any of the trips mentioned in the website can be arranged for your independent private trip.

Raven’s 7 Day Trip to Bhutan, 2010

Raven’s 10 Day Himalayan Discovery, 2010

14 Day Wild East West Trip to Bhutan, 2010

Raven’s 11 Day Thousand Lakes Trek, 2010

Raven’s 7 Day Bicycling Trip to Bhutan, 2010

Bhutan Tour Charges

05.24.09

GROUP SIZE PRICE DISCOUNTS
1 Pax USD 230 per night / person -
2 Pax USD 220 per night / person -
3-9 Pax USD 195 per night / person -
10-15 Pax USD 180 per night / person 50% for one person in a group per night
16 & above USD 180 per night / person 100% for one person in a group per night

  • Foreign language speaking guide supplement other than English FIT/ GROUP = USD 70 per day.

Price Includes:

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Accommodation in Tourist Standard Hotels (equivalent to 3 or 4 Star) approved by Tourism Council of Bhutan and Hotel Association of Bhutan.

Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan.

Private transport within Bhutan (Toyota coach / Tucson / Santafe / Land cruiser / Prado) as per itinerary.

Museum & Monuments entrance fee.

Mineral water.

Airport assistance (Pick/Drop).

Riding ponies and pack animals on treks.

Cooks (professional) and staff (experienced) on treks.

Tents (high quality from Bangkok) and other equipments on treks.

Government Royalty

Tourism Development Fund

Service not included are as follows:

  • Visa fee USD 20 Per Person.
  • Bank fee = USD 25 only.
  • Air ticket cost
  • Gratuities, bar bills, telephone bills, personal expenses and laundry.
  • Travel Insurance