7 Day Discover Luxurious Bhutan, 2010
10.15.09
The trip will include:
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• Accommodation in 5 and 4 star hotels
• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:
Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Visit weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…
Day 3 – Thimphu to Trongsa:
Altitude: 2200m /7260ft above sea level. Morning drive to Trongsa(8 hours drive). On the way you will come across different vegetation as you pass by. Visit Trongsa Festival, Dzong and the museum….
Day 4 – Trongsa to Punakha/Wangdue:
Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (6 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..
Day 5 – 6 Punakha to Paro:
Morning drive to Paro (4 hours drive). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath……
Day 7 – Depart from Bhutan:
Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.
FACTS & FIGURES
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Tour Cost |
1 pax: USD 382 per person per night/USD2312 per person 2 pax: USD300 per person per night/USD1820 per person Above 3 pax: USD288 per person per night/1748 per person (Includes government taxes, accommodation in 5 and 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only) Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al a cart meals, etc…,Photography charges (if and when applicable) |
Flight Cost |
Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$788 per person). |
Number of Days |
7 days / 6 nights |
Road Surface |
100% on paved surfaces |
Group Size |
Min: 1 pax and Max:10 pax |
Vehicle Support |
Luxurious SUVs/ Cars |
Staff Support |
One dedicated and professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip. |

establishment in town having well furnished rooms with modern day amenities making the guests’ stay comfortable.
Established in 2007, it is a medium category resort as per the old classification of the Department of Tourism. When the new classification comes into effect it will be a star Hotel. The hotel showcases the blend of Bhutanese and modern architecture. The hotel has 24 hrs hot bath, telephone and television services.
Wangchuck resort is a wonderful place to halt for the night and relish the gift of nature which is at your doorstep. Mongar is the upcoming business hub of eastern Bhutan. From here you can also drive to Kurichu hydropower plant and visit the dam site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
hutan, is the only land border which grants access to the country. 90% of trade in Bhutan is with India and is conducted through this town. Phuentsholing is approximately 170km east of the Indian national airport Bagdogra, near Darjeeling, and 180km from the capital city Thimphu, a drive of around eight hours. Phuentsholing being the border town has an Indian character and taste, even though it tries to maintain Bhutanese way of living. 
