 A
wonderful introduction to the splendour of the range
of classic Himalayan culture, people and landscape.
You see the lushness of the foothills as well as the
wonderful subtropical-alpine meeting. There are
temples and palace squares with art rich and varied
beyond all imagination, and monasteries where the air,
redolent with the odours of butter lamps and juniper
incense, carries through the wind centuries of
tradition. The fluttering prayer flags everywhere are
the most obvious expression of the spirituality and
faith that permeates every aspect of the lives of
Bhutanese Buddhists. In Nepal, the cosmopolitan
history of the Newars of Kathmandu Valley comes alive
in the sophisticated palace squares, while in Bhutan's
Thimpu you see one of the last remaining capitals of
the world that truly have not changed much. Also
fascinating in Bhutan is how old, indeed some very old
and distinctive, fortresses used in the past to help
defend the sovereignty of the country, are used in
government to this day, as administrative centers.
Tentative Program
|
Day |
Program |
|
Day 01 |
Receive at the airport and transfer to the hotel. |
|
Day 02 |
Full day sightseeing of Baudhnatha/Pashupatinath
and Bhaktapur, night at the hotel. |
|
Day 03 |
Full
day sightseeing of Kathmandou Durbar square, monkey
temple and Patan Durbar Square, night at hotel. |
|
Day 04 |
Dep.for BHUTAN , Ktm/Paro by flight.The flight into
the Himalaya reveals breathtaking views of the great
peaks MT EVEREST, MT KANCHANJUNGA, MT CHOMOLHARI, MT
JICHU DRAKE, etc., taking you right into the Dragon
Kingdom's scraping airstrip at PARO. On arrival you
will be greeted and transferred through the beautiful
PARO valley to Hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel. |
|
Day 05 |
Sightseeing around PARO AM: visit the old for ruins of
the DRUKGYAL DZONG (castle) which offers a very scenic
drove of a typical Bhutanese landscape. On the clear
day, the Mt CHOMOLHARI PAGE 02/YING YANG (7314 m), the
sacred summit reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. On the
way back, visit TA DZONG, the national museum housed
in the ancient watch tower build in around 1651,
situated a little above the PARO RIMPUNG DZONG. PM:
After lunch, scenic drive to THIMPU (65 Km/2 hrs) and
visit MEMORIAL CHORTEN, SCHOOL FOR PAINTING &
MEDICINE, the national library and Bhutanese
handicraft center - overnight at hotel. |
|
Day
06 |
THIMPU - PARO AM: Visit TASHICHO DZONG (presently
Govt. secretariat building which requires special
permit for the visit. So, permit could be declined. In
that case, visit is organized to have just an external
view). After this, visit Bhutanese cottage industry
for local paper production. PM: After lunch, drive
back to PARO (2 hrs) and visit KICHU LAKHANG (the
oldest monastery in BHUTAN) - Overnight at hotel. |
|
Day
07 |
PARO
– KTM by flight. Receive at the airport and transfer to
the hotel. After early breakfast, drive to airport for
departure flight to your onward destination. |
|
Day
08 |
Full
day excursion to Nagarkot , to see the beautiful
mountain including the Everest. Night at hotel. |
|
Day
9 |
Transfer to the airport for back to home. |
Cost in US$
per person (min 2pax)
02 PAX US$ 1150.00 per
person
03-09 pax US$ 1050.00 per
person
10-14 PAX US$ 950.00 per
person
Single supplement US$ 140.00
per person
FOR PACKAGES INCLUDING TIBET
All
terms and conditions quoted in the Nepal section
apply. In addition, please note the following:
Cost quoted on itineraries
includes:
Airport-hotel transfer at arrival and departure
Accommodation in Nepal with breakfast as described
in itinerary
Full board in Bhutan as per program, including lunch
and dinner
Domestic land and air transport as described in
itinerary, with private transportation where
applicable
All sightseeing with an English-speaking guide
All city/ monument /monastery entrance fees
The services of our support staff
All trekking and camping equipment including Gamow
bags (to alleviate severe altitude sickness), tents,
sleeping bags, and oxygen cylinders
Cost
quoted does not include:
Air fare KTM/PARO/KTM at US$390 per person
Bhutan visa fee US$30 to be paid on arrival
Nepal visa fee US$30 to be paid on arrival
Airport taxes
Your international flight into and out of Nepal
Travel insurance
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (US$4-8 per day)
Tips, souvenirs or other shopping
Photography and/ or videography charges in the
monasteries and other tourist attractions.
Personal expenses incurred for drinks, snacks, tips,
etc
Any extra cost involved on the road should there be
an unavoidable delay due to, for example, a
landslide or similar unforeseeable events.
Rescue/ evacuation and any additions costs
associated with being split from the main group or
from a serious health condition
Please note: The airfare is subject to change without
prior notice.
Risk & Liability:
We , Tin - Tin Trekking do our best to ensure that you
have a smooth and pleasant journey. When travelling to
B hutan,
you should, however, be aware that all tours/trekking
there are run strictly as per conditions set by the
Bhutan
Tourism Authority. Therefore neither Tin -Tin
Trekking or its agents shall not be responsible for
any change or cancellation of program due to
unavoidable circumstances such as a road blockade, a
flood, snow, unrest, cancellation of flight, delay in
arrival of clients, sickness or accidents, and
breakdown of vehicles. Any extra cost incurred as a
result of any such occurrence will be borne by the
clients on the spot. It is most important that clients
have full medical and personal accident risk
insurance.
Note:
we do organise any trip of Bhutan separately from
any destination on your request.
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