The Bhutan Immersion
ASIA|Tailor Made Tour

The Bhutan Immersion

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1 Days, 0 Nights
1 country, 3 cities

About the Trip

Bhutan is a kingdom that measures its success not in GDP but in Gross National Happiness. Tucked

between the giants of India and China, this small Himalayan nation has preserved its traditions, its forests,

and its way of life with a quiet determination that is both inspiring and deeply moving. Ancient dzongs guard

river confluences, prayer flags drape every mountain pass, and monks chant in monasteries that have stood

for centuries. It is, in every sense, the last Shangri-La.

This 7-day journey moves through Bhutan's three most celebrated valleys. In Thimphu, the world's only

capital without traffic lights, you'll discover a nation that balances modernity and tradition with grace. In

Punakha, the warm lowlands reveal a majestic dzong at the confluence of two rivers and villages where the

divine madman's legends still echo. And in Paro, one of Asia's finest museums and the legendary Tiger's

Nest frame the final chapter of a journey that stays with you long after you leave.

Tour Includes

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Highlights

• National Memorial Chorten and the Great Buddha Dordenma statue in Thimphu

• Takin Zoo, home to Bhutan's national animal; a creature of myth and legend

• Trashichho Dzong, the seat of Bhutan's government and monastic body

• National Library, Folk Heritage Museum, and Handicraft Bazaar in Thimphu

• Dochula Pass at 10,000 feet with 108 memorial chortens and Himalayan panoramas

• Royal Botanical Park at Lamperi with rare flora and red pandas

• Chimmi Lhakhang, the temple of the divine madman Drukpa Kunley

• Punakha Dzong, the majestic fortress at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers

• Gangtey Valley day excursion; winter home of the endangered black-necked cranes

• Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the gateway to central and eastern Bhutan

• Paro Dzong and the National Museum (Ta Dzong) with its world-famous stamp collection

• Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred monasteries dating to the 7th century

• Ruins of Drukgyel Dzong and views of the Tiger's Nest Monastery

Highlight

Trip Summary

Day 1 of 7

Arrive Paro & Transfer to Thimphu

The flight into Paro is one of the most spectacular mountain approaches you will ever experience. From the

left side of the aircraft, a series of the world's highest peaks unfolds; your pilot will announce their names if

the weather is clear. As the plane lowers into the high mountains, you won't find a sprawling city below but

instead an alpine valley of forests, little monasteries, temples, and traditional farmhouses.

Before the plane touches the runway, you'll catch a glimpse of the fertile Paro Valley, the imposing Paro

Dzong, and the Paro Chu river winding through the valley floor. Your representative will be at the airport to

assist you with a warm meet and greet before transferring you to Thimphu, the capital city, approximately 55

kilometres and a 1.5-hour drive away.

Upon arrival in Thimphu, check into your hotel and take the rest of the day at leisure. Let the crisp mountain

air and the quiet rhythm of the capital settle over you. Thimphu is unlike any capital you've visited before; a

place where tradition and modernity exist in a balance that is uniquely Bhutanese. Rest well, knowing that

tomorrow the city reveals its many surprises.

Stay
Transfers
airport transfers

Inclusions

  • 06 Nights accommodation in well-appointed hotels on Twin/Double sharing basis

  • Daily Breakfast at the hotel throughout the tour (Continental Plan)

  • Representative assistance and transfer on arrival at Paro International Airport

  • All airport transfers as per the itinerary

  • Services of a dedicated English-speaking guide throughout the journey

  • All sightseeing and transportation within Bhutan as per the itinerary

  • Government SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) included

  • All internal permits and internal taxes included

  • Complimentary 1-litre mineral bottled water per person per day

Exclusions

  • International and Domestic airfare

  • Visa fees, VFS charges, and processing costs

  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS), as applicable under prevailing government regulations

  • Optional tours, excursions, and activities not forming part of the confirmed itinerary

  • Entrance fees at monuments, attractions, and sightseeing points unless specifically included

  • Meals not explicitly mentioned in the day-wise itinerary

  • All personal expenses including but not limited to tips, gratuities, laundry, telephone calls, beverages, medical expenses, and camera/video charges

  • Any cost arising due to change in itinerary or travel arrangements caused by circumstances beyond control, including but not limited to flight disruptions, weather conditions, health issues, or force majeure events

  • Any service, expense, or item not expressly specified under 'Inclusions'

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