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    BHUTAN  is located in the eastern region of the Himalayas, a small country roughly the size of Switzerland and fondly referred to as Druk Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon). Bhutan has remained a country where age of customs and traditions are still part of the everyday lives of the people, even while modernization, development and strains of global influence are felt more and more. Bhutan is holy land with many tales of miracles, myth and legends. The eighty percent of the country’s population live in villages and small hamlets, many located a few hours and some takes many days to reach. Bhutan is considered as a spectacular destination with a living culture that goes back to the centuries.

    GENERAL INFORMATION: --  

    Population : 364,482 male / 307,943 female

    Capital : Thimphu
    National Tree : Cypress
    National Flower : Blue Poppy
    National Bird : Raven
    National Animal : Takin
    Official Language : Dzongkhag
    Forest coverage : 72.5 %
    Country code : 975
    Area : 38,394 sq.km.
    Local Time : 6 hours ahead of GMT & half an hour ahead of                        Indian Standard Time.

    State Religion : The Tantric form of Mahayana Buddhism
    Currency : Ngultrum, same value as Indian Rupee.
    Political System : Constitutional Monarchy.

    National Flag :  The national flag is divided diagonally, with the golden yellow upper half symbolizing the secular authority and lower orange part symbolizing the Buddhist faith or religious part of the country. The white dragon in the centre honours the people’s name for the country and the white colour of the dragon represents the purity and loyalty of people. The dragon snarling expresses the strength of the male and female deities protecting the country. The jewels held in its claws depict the wealth of the nation.

    National Game : Archery

    National / Traditional
    Dress : Men wear “Gho” and women wear “Kira”

    Meanings : Dzongs (Fortress) / Tshechus (Festivals)

     THINGS TO REMEMBER - DO’S & DON’T’S: --

    PHOTOGRAPHY (Please check with your guide): -- Request permission before taking photographs of people, events or objects inside the premises of temples, dzongs or monastery, taking photographs is not permitted. Taking photographs is only permitted in the court yard area.

    RELIGIOUS ARTIFACT / ANTIQUE: --

    Please do not touch any religious artifact or antique.

    Purchase of religious items especially antiques is prohibited.

    Please do not climb on or do anything that would show lack of respect to Buddhist artifacts or antiques, large or small, ruined or not, they are regarded as sacred.

    DRESS CODE: -- Please take of hats while entering dzongs, temples or monastery. Shorts / half pants are not permitted while entering a dzong, temple or monastery.

    COMMUNICATION:

    Before entering a dzong, temple, monastery, please switch off all mobile phones or keep in the silent/vibrating mode.

    Please speak softly within the religious premises.

    THE BHUTANESE WAY:

    • Always walk in clockwise direction while visiting religious places.
    • Please remember not to point with a single finger but use an upturned flat extended hand especially to indicate a sacred object or place.
    • Please throw rubbish only in designated areas.
    • Please refrain from touching any ritual objects or mural paintings.
    • Please do not walk over any clothes, books, hearth or materials left open in religious sites.
    • Please refrain from smoking or drinking while visiting religious places.
    • If you are not sure please ask the local people or the guide.

    Note: - Saturday Sunday Govt. Holidays Dept. of Immigration remains closed in Phuentsholing- route permits are NOT issued for Thimphu & Paro.

    CALLING IN BHUTAN

    Calling from a mobile to a fixed line use 0 and area code before the six local numbers. 
    Example: - Use 02 before the number 17110215.

    Calling from a fixed line to mobile, you can use eights digit numbers directly.
    Example: - 17110215

    Documents: -- Identity Proof & Passport Size Photo Copies.

    NOTE:  Indian Nationals visiting Bhutan should have a valid passport or Voters ID, INR500 or INR1000 is illegal to carry Bhutan.

  • Additional Information

    Day 1 Arrive Paro from & transfer to Thimphu 65 km 1hrs drive -- 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. O/n at Thimphu.

    Day 2 Thimphu – capital city -- When in Thimphu you got to prepare for surprises where this unique capital has no traffic lights but adopted its own version of the British – Indian colonial times traffic policemen who can startle you and memorize others with his elaborate hand gestures, sometimes he may be signaling stop when it looks like go but don’t worry you can observe the flow and notice his smile as you stare at him. Sightseeing includes the Folk Heritage Museum, National Library, Handicrafts Center to view the traditional arts, the indigenous Medicine Hospital, the Painting School and from the road point take a glimpse of Trashichho Dzong. Further drive uphill and visit Takin Zoo where you will find national animal of Bhutan. Afternoon visit National Memorial Chorten a stupa dedicated to the third king of Bhutan and Buddha statue. Evening take a walk to the main city from Clock tower square. O/n at Thimphu.

    Day 3 Thimphu - Paro valley 65 km 1 hr drive -- Morning drive to Paro valley and visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a 17th century fortress that used to keep invaders from Tibet and in 1951 the fort was destroyed by fire. On the way back drive till the base of the world famous “Tigers Nest “or popularly known as “Taktsang” one of the popular spiritual heritage sites. It was here that the great tantric master Guru Padma Sambhava flew in from Tibet on a tiger to bring Buddhist teachings to Bhutan. Rest of the day at leisure.  O/n at Paro.

    Day 4 Paro sightseeing -- Morning visit, the National Museum housed in a round fortress called as 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. Just below Ta Dzong lies Paro Dzong. Afternoon visit Kyichu Lhakhang the monastery dates back to 7th century and is one of the oldest and most sacred and visit farm house where you will be able to see the lifestyle of the villagers of Paro. Visit the town for shopping or leisure. O/n at Paro.  

    Day 5 Departure -- Morning transfer to depart for your next destination.

  • What to Expect

    Hotel To be Used:

    • Thimphu – Hotel Kenny 
    • Paro – Hotel Taktshang Paradise 

    Inclusions:

    • All transfers & sight seeing by Exclusive 01 Non AC Tuscon/ Santafe /Creata  as per the itinerary on point to point basis
    • Vehicle will not b used as a disposal basis.
    • Accommodation in Twin Sharing Basis.
    • No. of Room = Double Bedded Room Non AC.
    • Meal Plan in = Room with Breakfast
    • All presently applicable hotel Taxes & Inner Line Permit Charges.
       

    Exclusions:

    Entry Fees /Air Fare / Train fare. Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral/soft/ hard drinks, Corkage charges, Extra Food. Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary. Any Entry Fees, Camera fees, Guide, Tour Escort. Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot). Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. Insurance. Anything which is not mentioned in the above mentioned Itinerary & Inclusion.

    Documents Required:-

    • 04 Photocopy of ID proof (Election Identity Card / Valid Passport only) of each person.
    • 04 copies of passport size photographs.

    Note: 

    • This is simply a quote; rooms are subject to availability. We are not holding any rooms.
    • Below 5 year is totally complimentary, if the hotelier think that the child is chargeable then guest have to pay directly at the spot.
    • Guests will carry their own Luggage & Amenities at their own risk. We are not at all liable & responsible for any sort of Damage, Theft or Loss of anything during their trip.
    • This rate is valid for 7 days from the date of quotation, kindly send the confirmation within the time limit or else the quoted rate will vary.
    • We will not at all be responsible for any un conducted sightseeing due to natural calamities.
    • Any extra services provided other than the given itinerary and inclusion will be collected on spot by cash.
    • Itinerary can be shuffled or changed as per the situation
    • Vehicle will not be used at disposal basis – as per Itinerary on point to point basis
    • All the tour related documents has to be provided as soon as possible after getting the final confirmation from our end. Without proper documents tour cannot be conducted under any circumstances.

    Cancellation policy:

    • Booking day – 30 days – communication charges of Rs. 2000.00 per person /As per actual
    • 30 -15 Days prior to departure   --    50% of total tour cost.
    • 14 Days prior to departure - No show   -- 100% of total tour cost.
  • Fine Prints
    • Before Selected The Traveling Date Must Avoid Bhutan Govt. Holiday Dates & Saturday & Sunday Travel
    • Each Guest Should Required Valid Passport OR Valid Election Card only .
  • The Activity Provider

    Prabir Sen

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    Language : English
    Activities I Offer
    • Outdoor
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    About

    Tibet tours is a local b2b tour operator for the north-eastern fringes in India. You would find sun kissed mountains, snow-clad Himalayas, pristine beaches, dense mangroves, ethnic tribes, historical monuments, buddhist circuit’s historical colonial architecture and many more making it a whole platter of destinations for you to savor. Some have made it into the list of UNESCO World heritage site. We have the  most competitive rates in india  with quality  service. We have good deals for the buddhist circuit. Tibet and kailash mansarovar are our signature products. We would request all stakeholders to take our service once and you would not be disappointed. A legacy of twenty years without zero complains made us unbeatable in India since its inception. In kolkata we have 50 luxury vehicle and buses only for inbound tourist. We are a Govt of india ministry of tourism approved tour operator.

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Thimphu, Timphu
Starting from:PARO AIRPORT
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