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Clients visiting to Bhutan will be able to explore the Crane festival, cultures and traditions of Bhutan that is still being well preserved. One will also be able to explore the rich cultural history and nature of the country. One will be able to visit to Monastery, Hike to numerous interesting places such as Tiger's Nest, visit Bhutanese Farm House, Fortresses, watch people playing their famous national game Archery, visit the weekend market, and communicate with the local people. Those who are interested in adventure will be able to do trekking, bicycling, bird watching and rafting.
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Vacation Activities Information |
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Day 1 –Arrive at Paro Airport and then drive to the capital city Thimphu. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level.(1 hour 30 minutes drive)
The flight into the Himalayas reveals scenic and breathtaking views of Himalayan Mountains of the world. If weather permits you will be able to see Mt Everest (8848m, 29,198ft) and other Himalayan mountain ranges. After checking into the hotel later visit, Zorig Chusum Institute, Textile museum, Paper factory, Memorial Chorten, Mini zoo, Sangaygang View Point: The view point is also the perfect place to take in some truly breathtaking views of the entire city of Thimpu and also later visit Kuenselcholing hilltop where the largest Buddha in the world is being built. Tashichho Dzong.
In the evening if you wish, Raven Tours and Treks can make arrangements under your request to take you to enjoy the recent trends of the younger Bhutanese, who spend their evenings in the discotheques, or in the entertaining hubs where there are live performances of Bhutanese songs and dances (traditional and modern) by the best Bhutanese bands. If you wish you can even test your singing talents in the bars that offer Karaoke. Overnight in Thimphu
Day 2 – In Thimphu
Morning visit the weekend market: Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the people crowd the stalls every day, dressed in full colour and gathered to meet and to barter, much like the street markets in London! Later take a hike to Cheri Monastery (Includes Dodina and Jigme Dorji Wild life Sanctuary), Folk Heritage museum, Thangtong Dewachen(Nunnery).
Day 3 – Thimphu to Gangtey. Altitude: 2800m/ 9240ft above sea level (5 hours drive)
Morning driving towards Gangtey, we come across a pass known as Dochula (3140m, 10362ft from where a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range can be seen, especially in clear winter days. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyal Chortens- a 108 stupas built by the eldest Queen, Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. Overnight in Gangtey.
Day 4 – In Gangtey
Attend the Crane Festival: The Black-necked Crane Festival convenes each November 12 in the courtyard of a 16th century temple, the Gangtey Monastery. Children dressed in crane costumes perform beautifully choreographed crane dances will thousands of people enjoy the show. High in the skies over the mountains, cranes are circling to lose altitude as they return to a valley where their ancestors have likely has been visiting for thousands of years. In addition to the above there will be cultural program, various folk and masked dances performed by the students and the local people. Archery, dart, and “Degor” competitions in addition there will be food and game stalls for guests to indulge themselves. Overnight in Gangtey.
Day 5 –Gangtey to Punakha. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level.(1hour 30 minutes drive)
Morning visit the Phobjikha Visitor Centre: This is the crane information centre. Stopping here first also ensures that visitors become aware of the codes of conducts for the conservation area. Later we will go for a Gangtey Nature Trail: (Duration: Half day: two hours at a quicker pace): This is one of the most beautiful and shortest of the existing nature trail. In this trail you have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Goemba (Monastery), it also leads to sloping area of green grass, flanked by pine trees on either side. You will even come across some villages, rivers, crane roosting ground. Later drive to Punakha valley .Overnight in Punakha.
Day 6 – (Nov 14) Punakha to Paro. Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level(4 hours drive)
Morning visit, Punakha Dzong (fortress), Chimi Lhakhang(Temple of fertility), Later drive to Paro valley Later visit, Ta Dzong, Rimpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight in Paro.
Day 7 – In Paro
Hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s nest), Visit Farmhouse. Overnight in Paro
Day 8 –Depart from Paro.
Early breakfast at the hotel and then drive to the airport. Your escort from Raven Tours and Treks will assist you with exit formalities and bid you farewell.
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Notes for price Information |
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Notes:
- The cost mentioned is per person per night.
- For 1 pax, additional US$40 per person per night is levied.
- For 2 pax additional US$30 per person per night is levied
Price Includes:
• Accommodation with breakfast in 3 to 4 star hotels.
• Lunch and Dinner in local restaurants.
• 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 during the tour
• Government Royalty
• Tourism Development Fund
Service not included:
• Visa fee USD 20 Per Person.
• Air ticket (flight fare)
• Bank fee of US$30 only
• Travel Insurance.
• Gratuities, bar bills, telephone bills, personal expenses, and laundry.
Checklist:
- Valid passport (valid for six months after your date of entry into Asia)
- Photocopy of passport page to carry in wallet
- Air tickets (Make a copy of flight tickets which may be helpful, in case of loss)
- Visa Clearance (Make a copy of visa clearance which may be helpful, in case of emergencies)
- MasterCard (credit card) work in one of the bank in Bhutan from where you can directly take out the money from the ATM machine.
- Visa credit cards, visa debit cards and ATM are not accepted in Bhutan. Traveler’s cheques and some cash are highly recommended.
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