Bhutan Private Luxury - 6N7D
Theme: Private Luxury
Experiences you will have: Private luxury, Pure nature, Local food, Visit to monasteries, Mountains
Destination: Bhutan.
Location in brief: Bhutan is a small neighbouring country of India.
Accommodation type: 5 Star
Suitable Group size: Any
Check in 2:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Food: Continental, Ethnic Local, Indian.
Hygiene: Maintained as per the laid down protocol and norms.
Terrain: Hilly.
Vehicle provided: Private. As per the request or pre-determined itinerary.
Climate: In the winter season, the high altitude points are covered with snow. At the foothills the climate is cool and bearable.
Summer (March to June) is the best season to visit as temperature is pleasant. Visiting in monsoon is a treat for eyes because of greenery and misty air and crowd is also very less.
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Experiences you will have: Private luxury, Pure nature, Local food, Visit to monasteries, Mountains
Destination: Bhutan.
Location in brief: Bhutan is a small neighbouring country of India.
Accommodation type: 5 Star
Suitable Group size: Any
Check in 2:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Food: Continental, Ethnic Local, Indian.
Hygiene: Maintained as per the laid down protocol and norms.
Terrain: Hilly.
Vehicle provided: Private. As per the request or pre-determined itinerary.
Climate: In the winter season, the high altitude points are covered with snow. At the foothills the climate is cool and bearable.
Summer (March to June) is the best season to visit as temperature is pleasant. Visiting in monsoon is a treat for eyes because of greenery and misty air and crowd is also very less.
Check out Bhutan's promotional video here:
Experience breath-taking natural beauty at diverse places and also rich culture of Bhutan – The Land of Thunder Dragon. SAMSONA GETAWAYS, ensures that you not only see but feel the joy of what this mysterious land offers! Beautiful locales, moderately adventurous trails and a flavor of the local life and tastes. This package offer the best of luxury that is available in this land.
How to reach: Paro is the only International airport in Bhutan. Paro is connected to Kolkata and Delhi very conveniently. Mumbai-Paro flights are operational for limited period.
Bhutan is accessible by road as well. One can catch a flight to Bagdogra airport and then drive to Jaigaon 2:15 hours away which is a border town. From Jaigaon one can enter Phuensholling which is a border town from Bhutan side. From there one can reach Thimphu – capital of Bhutan – in 5:30 hours by road.
Central Bhutan and other main cities in Bhutan are connected by domestic flights.
Bhutan is accessible by road as well. One can catch a flight to Bagdogra airport and then drive to Jaigaon 2:15 hours away which is a border town. From Jaigaon one can enter Phuensholling which is a border town from Bhutan side. From there one can reach Thimphu – capital of Bhutan – in 5:30 hours by road.
Central Bhutan and other main cities in Bhutan are connected by domestic flights.
What you can do there?: Subject to availability of time and your interest, following activities may be undertaken at respective places, if not already covered. Some of the activities are chargeable:
Visit to -:
1. Local traditional village – Punakha or Paro
2. Hot stone bath - Paro
3. Centenary Farmers’ market - Thimphu
4. Traditional medicine Institute - Thimphu
5. Traditional paper making from Daphnia and Edgeworthia - Thimphu
6. Picnic lunch at river side - Punakha
7. Simply Bhutan – A museum built in style of traditional farmhouse - Thimphu
8. Wearing Bhutanese dress for photo – Thimphu or Paro
9. Bhutan Post – Thimphu
10. Archery
Nearby places of interest: West Bhutan is more frequented by tourists but Central Bhutan is one of the most beautiful places in the world. East Bhutan is untouched but tourists’ infrastructure is less developed there. In South Bhutan, there is sanctuary where one can get to see pure raw nature.
Visit to -:
1. Local traditional village – Punakha or Paro
2. Hot stone bath - Paro
3. Centenary Farmers’ market - Thimphu
4. Traditional medicine Institute - Thimphu
5. Traditional paper making from Daphnia and Edgeworthia - Thimphu
6. Picnic lunch at river side - Punakha
7. Simply Bhutan – A museum built in style of traditional farmhouse - Thimphu
8. Wearing Bhutanese dress for photo – Thimphu or Paro
9. Bhutan Post – Thimphu
10. Archery
Nearby places of interest: West Bhutan is more frequented by tourists but Central Bhutan is one of the most beautiful places in the world. East Bhutan is untouched but tourists’ infrastructure is less developed there. In South Bhutan, there is sanctuary where one can get to see pure raw nature.
Typical itinerary:
Private Luxury tour of west Bhutan – Thimphu, Punakha and Paro including walk to Taktshang monastery: 7 days
Day 1: Arrive at Paro International Airport from Delhi, Calcutta, Kathmandu or Bangkok. Paro is situated in a beautiful valley at 2280 metres and is a fitting introduction to this charming kingdom. Your guide will meet you and take you on a short one-hour drive along the Paro and Thimphu river valleys to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, at 2320 metres. Take a late afternoon walk around town and soak in the atmosphere of this magical capital with its busy shops and bazaars and photogenic citizens in national dress.
Overnight in Thimphu (5 star hotel).
Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing. We will visit the weekly market, the revered Memorial Chorten, and the huge statue of Buddha Dordenma, which commands a tremendous view of Thimphu valley. The huge 3-storey throne holds several chapels and the body itself is filled with 125,000 smaller statues of Buddha. Then you can visit Tashichho Dzong, built in 1641, which housed the original National Assembly and is now home to Government offices, the throne room and offices of the King. If you would like to view or buy Bhutanese handicrafts you may like to visit the new market opposite Taj Tashi hotel which has an array of stalls run by local handicraft shops selling purely home made articles with no imports. Tell your guide what takes your interest.
Overnight in Thimphu (5 star hotel).
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha. In the morning drive approximately 3 hours to the old capital, Punakha, via Dochu La pass at 3050 meters, where we will stop for a hot drink and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Eastern Himalaya ranges. You will notice the change of climate and vegetation as we approach low-lying Punakha at 1250 metres. Take a pleasant walk for an hour or so across the terraced fields of Sopsokha village to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) built in the 15th century by the ‘Divine Madman’ (Lama Drukpa Kuenley). In the afternoon visit the imposing Punakha Dzong, “Palace of Great Happiness”. Built in 1637, it is strategically placed at the confluence of two rivers, the Po Chu and the Mo Chu.
Overnight in Punakha (5 star hotel).
Day 4: In the morning you can hike an hour or so up to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten high on the hill across the other side of the valley. Then we return to Paro, a drive of approximately 4 hours. In the afternoon there will be time to visit some handicraft shops to purchase some souvenirs of your trip. Or you may like to take a trip up to the Chele La pass at 3800m to catch a tremendous view of Mount Jomolhari to the north as well as down to the Haa valley.
Overnight in Paro (5 star hotel).
Day 5: This morning you can visit the impressive Paro Rinpung Dzong, one of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture. You can also visit the National Museum. This was previously housed in the Ta Dzong (watch tower) built on top of the hill above Rinpung Dzong to defend Rinpung Dzong and the Paro valley during times of war, in an unusual circular construction resembling a conch shell. Unfortunately, an earthquake in September 2011 damaged the Ta Dzong and the contents of the museum were moved to a neighbouring building. You can still see a magnificent collection of Bhutanese artefacts – costumes, religious paintings, arms, textiles and a fascinating collection of Bhutan stamps.
Overnight in Paro (5 star hotel).
Day 6: Take a day walk to the ‘Tiger's Nest’, the sacred Taktshang monastery which clings to the rock face 900 meters above the valley floor. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan’s most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighbouring Buddhist countries. You can have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery. On the way back you may be interested to visit a manor house turned museum in a local village.
Overnight in Paro (5 star hotel).
Day 7: Early in the morning your guide will accompany you to the airport to see you off onto your flight and wish you Tashi Delek (goodbye and good luck).
Inclusions:
Accommodation in ultra luxury hotels
Meals as per the plan
Guide
Sightseeing fees
All applicable Taxes
SDF
Exclusions:
Flight tickets
Expenses of personal nature
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Private Luxury tour of west Bhutan – Thimphu, Punakha and Paro including walk to Taktshang monastery: 7 days
Day 1: Arrive at Paro International Airport from Delhi, Calcutta, Kathmandu or Bangkok. Paro is situated in a beautiful valley at 2280 metres and is a fitting introduction to this charming kingdom. Your guide will meet you and take you on a short one-hour drive along the Paro and Thimphu river valleys to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, at 2320 metres. Take a late afternoon walk around town and soak in the atmosphere of this magical capital with its busy shops and bazaars and photogenic citizens in national dress.
Overnight in Thimphu (5 star hotel).
Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing. We will visit the weekly market, the revered Memorial Chorten, and the huge statue of Buddha Dordenma, which commands a tremendous view of Thimphu valley. The huge 3-storey throne holds several chapels and the body itself is filled with 125,000 smaller statues of Buddha. Then you can visit Tashichho Dzong, built in 1641, which housed the original National Assembly and is now home to Government offices, the throne room and offices of the King. If you would like to view or buy Bhutanese handicrafts you may like to visit the new market opposite Taj Tashi hotel which has an array of stalls run by local handicraft shops selling purely home made articles with no imports. Tell your guide what takes your interest.
Overnight in Thimphu (5 star hotel).
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha. In the morning drive approximately 3 hours to the old capital, Punakha, via Dochu La pass at 3050 meters, where we will stop for a hot drink and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Eastern Himalaya ranges. You will notice the change of climate and vegetation as we approach low-lying Punakha at 1250 metres. Take a pleasant walk for an hour or so across the terraced fields of Sopsokha village to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) built in the 15th century by the ‘Divine Madman’ (Lama Drukpa Kuenley). In the afternoon visit the imposing Punakha Dzong, “Palace of Great Happiness”. Built in 1637, it is strategically placed at the confluence of two rivers, the Po Chu and the Mo Chu.
Overnight in Punakha (5 star hotel).
Day 4: In the morning you can hike an hour or so up to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten high on the hill across the other side of the valley. Then we return to Paro, a drive of approximately 4 hours. In the afternoon there will be time to visit some handicraft shops to purchase some souvenirs of your trip. Or you may like to take a trip up to the Chele La pass at 3800m to catch a tremendous view of Mount Jomolhari to the north as well as down to the Haa valley.
Overnight in Paro (5 star hotel).
Day 5: This morning you can visit the impressive Paro Rinpung Dzong, one of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture. You can also visit the National Museum. This was previously housed in the Ta Dzong (watch tower) built on top of the hill above Rinpung Dzong to defend Rinpung Dzong and the Paro valley during times of war, in an unusual circular construction resembling a conch shell. Unfortunately, an earthquake in September 2011 damaged the Ta Dzong and the contents of the museum were moved to a neighbouring building. You can still see a magnificent collection of Bhutanese artefacts – costumes, religious paintings, arms, textiles and a fascinating collection of Bhutan stamps.
Overnight in Paro (5 star hotel).
Day 6: Take a day walk to the ‘Tiger's Nest’, the sacred Taktshang monastery which clings to the rock face 900 meters above the valley floor. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan’s most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighbouring Buddhist countries. You can have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery. On the way back you may be interested to visit a manor house turned museum in a local village.
Overnight in Paro (5 star hotel).
Day 7: Early in the morning your guide will accompany you to the airport to see you off onto your flight and wish you Tashi Delek (goodbye and good luck).
Inclusions:
Accommodation in ultra luxury hotels
Meals as per the plan
Guide
Sightseeing fees
All applicable Taxes
SDF
Exclusions:
Flight tickets
Expenses of personal nature
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Rules:
• Right of admission reserved.
• All homestays have their own house rules and it will be shared post confirmation.
• Homestays are local area accommodations, therefore, it is important for tourists to behave properly with the locals hosting and serving them.
• Activities mentioned above may change due to change in weather conditions and otherwise.
• Tourists are informed to take care of the nature and use dustbins to dispose the trash.
• Water is always scarce in arid areas. So, please conserve water at all the homestays.
• The charges for activities shall be extra.
• Confirmations are subject to availability.
• All communications should be with SAMSONA GETAWAYS team only or authorized representative of SAMSONA GETAWAYS.
• The locations could be exotic and may have difficult terrains. Please prepare well for the locations with respect to weather conditions. SAMSONA GETAWAYS is not responsible for any injury or damage due to tough environmental conditions. Few sites need trek to reach, so please read about the property and location carefully.
• The pictures shown in the website are for illustration purpose and actual as far as possible.
• Please plant a TREE while you stay there, weather permitting. Contact the Homestay owner for assistance.
• Please try to reach our locations by day light.
• Reach out to us for any clarification.
• Keep a torch and lighter handy, in case of load shedding and snow fall.
Cancellation Policy:
High Season and Peak Season time (1st March to 15th July) & (20th Dec to 2nd Jan) & Diwali holidays
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation after 15days before arrival: No refund
Off season (Other than the dates above):
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation by 7 days before arrival: 10% refund
• Cancellation after 7 days before arrival: No refund.
• Right of admission reserved.
• All homestays have their own house rules and it will be shared post confirmation.
• Homestays are local area accommodations, therefore, it is important for tourists to behave properly with the locals hosting and serving them.
• Activities mentioned above may change due to change in weather conditions and otherwise.
• Tourists are informed to take care of the nature and use dustbins to dispose the trash.
• Water is always scarce in arid areas. So, please conserve water at all the homestays.
• The charges for activities shall be extra.
• Confirmations are subject to availability.
• All communications should be with SAMSONA GETAWAYS team only or authorized representative of SAMSONA GETAWAYS.
• The locations could be exotic and may have difficult terrains. Please prepare well for the locations with respect to weather conditions. SAMSONA GETAWAYS is not responsible for any injury or damage due to tough environmental conditions. Few sites need trek to reach, so please read about the property and location carefully.
• The pictures shown in the website are for illustration purpose and actual as far as possible.
• Please plant a TREE while you stay there, weather permitting. Contact the Homestay owner for assistance.
• Please try to reach our locations by day light.
• Reach out to us for any clarification.
• Keep a torch and lighter handy, in case of load shedding and snow fall.
Cancellation Policy:
High Season and Peak Season time (1st March to 15th July) & (20th Dec to 2nd Jan) & Diwali holidays
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation after 15days before arrival: No refund
Off season (Other than the dates above):
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation by 7 days before arrival: 10% refund
• Cancellation after 7 days before arrival: No refund.
