Bhutan Highlights Trek & Cultural Tour – 8 Days
Trip Facts
Trip Grade
Easy
Country
Bhutan
Maximum Altitude
2320
Starts
Paro Bhutan
Ends
Paro Bhutan
Best Time
Sep, Oct, Nov And Mar, Apr, May
Overview
The Bhutan Mystic Tour is a popular travel itinerary that allows visitors to explore Bhutan’s enchanting and mystical land. Bhutan, also known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” is a small Himalayan kingdom in South Asia. It is renowned for its unique culture, pristine landscapes, and Buddhist traditions.
The Bhutan Mystic Tour typically covers the major highlights of Bhutan, including the capital city of Thimphu, the ancient town of Paro, and the scenic valleys of Punakha and Bumthang. The tour provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan and witness its breathtaking natural beauty.
During the tour, you will have the chance to visit sacred monasteries, such as the iconic Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), perched precariously on a cliffside, and the impressive Punakha Dzong, a fortress-monastery located at the confluence of two rivers. These sites hold great religious and historical significance and offer stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.
Additionally, the Bhutan Mystic Tour may include visits to local villages, where you can interact with friendly Bhutanese people and experience their traditional way of life. You may have the opportunity to witness colorful festivals, taste delicious Bhutanese cuisine, and learn about Bhutan’s unique philosophy of Gross National Happiness, which emphasizes holistic well-being and sustainable development.
Highlights
Visit Ancient Monasteries and Dzongs: Explore Bhutan's historic monasteries and fortresses, known as dzongs, which are significant cultural and religious sites. Some notable places to visit include Punakha Dzong, Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, and Kyichu Lhakhang.
Experience Buddhist Rituals and Festivals: Get immersed in Bhutan's vibrant Buddhist culture by witnessing religious rituals and festivals. If your tour aligns with the dates, you may have the opportunity to attend festivals like Paro Tshechu or Thimphu Tshechu, where locals gather to celebrate with colorful mask dances and other cultural performances.
Explore Thimphu and Paro: Visit Bhutan's capital city, Thimphu, and discover its unique blend of modern development and traditional Bhutanese culture. Explore Paro, a picturesque town known for its historical sites, including the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery.
Discover Bhutanese Architecture: Marvel at the traditional Bhutanese architecture seen in the beautifully crafted dzongs, monasteries, and traditional houses. The intricate woodwork and vibrant paintings found in these structures are truly captivating.
Interact with Local Communities: Get a glimpse of the local way of life by visiting traditional villages and engaging with the warm and friendly Bhutanese people. Gain insights into their daily activities, traditions, and customs.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Paro (2,280m) Drive to Thimphu (2,320m) Driving: 55 km | 1/2 Hours
Day 2: Simtokha to Talakha Peak Hike Hiking Distance: 17 km Walking Time: Approximately 6 Hours
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha Driving: 75 km | 2/3 Hours
Day 4: Punakha to Phobjikha Valley Driving: 69 km | Approximately 3 Hours
Day 5: Phobjikha Valley Thimphu Driving: 95 km | Approximately 4u00bd Hours
Day 6: Thimphu to Paro Driving: 55 km | 1/1.5 Hours
Day 7: Tiger's Nest Monastery Hike Hiking: 5/6 Hours Round Trip
Day 8: Departure from Paro
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
- Airport pick up and drop off on a private basis.
- A private A/C vehicle for all the mentioned transportation and sightseeing.u00a0
- (8 Nights 9 days) 3 *** hotel accommodations are based on double-sharingu00a0 rooms.
- All mentioned sightseeing entrance fees.u00a0
- Daily breakfast Lunch and dinner at the hotel.u00a0
- Accommodation [twin / double sharing basis]. Single room supplement is extra.
- Arrangement of visa and Bhutan visa fee.
- Lunch at the government allowed tourist restaurant. (as mentioned)u00a0
- All Bhutan government and local tourism taxes.
- A local tour guide throughout the trip.u00a0
- Bottled water on tour.
- Driver and guideu2019s allowance, salary, fuel cost, and toll/taxes.
- Complimentary scheduled one-hour daily Yoga class whilst at Uma Paro (except Sundays).
What's Excluded?
- Personal expensesu00a0
- International flight to reach Bhutan. flight ticket from Nepal kathamandu to Bhutan and Bhutan to kathamandu is USA 464 per person
- Tips to driver and tour guide. (Not required but recommended)
- Services that arenu2019t mentioned above.
- Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, camera charges, incidentals, portage, Bellboy charges tips or any other service
Packing List
Trekking Equipment
What you need to bring depends on what you will be doing in Bhutan. The list will be somewhat different if you are doing just a regular tour or an extensive trekking.
Here is a general list. This list is just a general guide to the things you might take on the trip. The final list may be different depending on the kind of trip you do, whether you're camping or staying in hotels, and on the terrain, weather conditions and time of year.
For Regular Tours (that do not involve trekking)
Running shoes, sandals or thongs (flip-flops)
Shorts and trousers or skirt
Wool-blend socks, liner socks and under wear
Thermal Underwear (not cotton)
Sunhat
Fleece Jacket
T-shirts (two or three) and long-sleeved shirt with collar.
For Trekking Trips - Clothing, additional items
Trekking boots and spare laces
Hat (warm) scarf and gloves
Waterproof jacket, poncho or umbrella
Windproof Trousers
Equipment
Backpack
Sleeping bag and silk liner
Maps, compass and guidebook
Water bottle
Torch (flashlight), spare batteries and bulbs
Duffle bag (we provide this free of cost)
Miscellaneous Items
Toiletries
Quick-drying camp towel
Laundry soap powder or bar
Toilet paper and cigarette lighter
Sunscren (SPF 20+) and lip balm
Polarising sunglasses
Pocket knife
Sewing/repair kit (for tent and mattresses)
Iodine, water-purification tablets or filter
Medical and first-aid kit (see details here)
Insect repellent (for lower elevations)
Emergency kit including a whistle and waterproof matches/lighter
Locks for bags and lodge rooms
Stuff sacks
Earplugs
For Treks going above 4000m
- Thermal Underwear
- Woolen hat (or balaclava)
- Gloves
- Gaiters
- Down jacket or down vest
Optional Equipments
- Camera, Memory card and batter charger (or spare batteries)
- Adapters
- GPS unit
- Altimeter
- Binoculars
- Books/magazines
- Backpack cover (waterproof, slip-on)
- Trekking Poles
Essential Information
Travel insurance
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost
There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness.
It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas
It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic.
Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company.
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and acknowledged by the Company, the date on which the request to cancel is received by the Company, will determine the cancellation charge
Cancellation of Nepal,Bhutan and Tibet Trips deposit amount is ( Non- Refundable) But you can use That deposit anytime when you come to nepal.
a) The Client is strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of making the booking.
b) No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has start on,No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
c) If you want to change the date of the tour, it is possible to change within our tour date (subject to availability) which may occur some additional cost for you.
d) We will take last minute booking till 5 day prior of tour date for Nepal trips and till 20 days prior for Bhutan and Tibet trips and you need to make full payment to book the tour in these cases.
Cancellation Of A Tour By The Company:
Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd reserves the right to cancel any trip, including a guaranteed trip, prior to departure due to reasons beyond our control (due to natural disasters, flight cancellation, , industrial action, Mountain sickness, weather conditions and Early back to kathamandu from Trek or any Tour in nepal,bhutan and Tibet trip. In such a case, Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd will not refund any money
Passport And Visas:
All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date, Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Embassies or Consulate in your country or arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Please visit our Nepal Visa for the detail info.
Complaints:
If you have complaints about the trip, you can tell to operator/leader/guide at the earliest opportunity then he will take the appropriate action.
Acceptance Of Risk:
We are committed to provide the best services by performing our duties honestly & seriously to make your journey very smooth & successful. However, Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd and its related organization shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstance beyond our control such as govt. restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident and The nature of some of our trips is adventurous and risky as well, therefore may involve a personal risk. We would like to inform you that you have to take all risk on yourself such as damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risk
Terms and Conditions
We encourage you to read the terms and conditions carefully before booking any trips with us, by submitting the booking form you are agreeing to be bound by the conditions of the terms and please go through the following Terms and Conditions that govern the relationship between you (client) and Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd) (hereinafter referred as "The Company"), Registered Company Number 74068/066/067, both parties agree to these Terms and Conditions to resolve any legal or other disputes that may arise during the trip.
Trip Booking:
A 'trip' refers to any product itinerary or activities that are listed in our official website www.himalayaguide.com that you buy from us including Trekking, Tours, Expeditions, and/or other adventure and tour programs.
A booking is accepted and becomes definite only from the date when the Company sends a confirmation email then the contract between the Company and the Client comes into existence.
Before your booking is confirmed and a contract comes into force, the Company reserves the right to increase or decrease prices.
Please note that the company would not be liable to any warranty, collateral agreement, prior agreement, description of services, or conditions, other than as expressed herein.
Deposit Requirement For Booking Trip:
I) Nepal Trips: For Nepal Trips, you will have to make a deposit of 25% of trip cost at the time of booking. The Deposit amount is nonrefundable. the remaining 75% amount is payable upon your arrival in Kathmandu and before the trip departure from Kathmandu.
The deposit should be sent to the Company, The Tailor Made trips may require a higher deposit or full payment at the time of booking so, if deposit is different from that outlined in this clause, you will be advised by the company at the time of booking.
II) Tibet/ Bhutan Trips: For the Booking of Tibet and Bhutan Trips, you will make 35% of the trip cost at the time of Booking. The Deposit amount is nonrefundable. and the remaining 60% is payable upon arrival in Kathmandu and before the trip departure.
Method of Payment
Booking deposit can be made by bank transfer, by Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard) and western union:
Booking paying by any credit card is Free of charge
http://www.himalayaguide.com/payment.html
if you want to pay by credit card we are 100% online secure payment systems
Payment via Wire/Bank Transfer: Our Bank Details for wire Transfer:
- Name of the Account Holder: - Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. LTD
- Account Number: - 00207405260011
- Account Type: - Current
- Paying Bank- Himalayan Bank LTD.
- Bank Address:- Thamel, Kathamandu, Nepal
- Post Box No: - 14444
- Swift Code: - HIMANPKA
Note: Bank service charge should be paid by the clients themselves at the time of deposit.
Please note that we are not liable of any delay or loss during the transfer process, If in case due to use of mediator bank or any other reasons if the money received by us is less than the amount sent, you are requested upon arrival to pay accordingly so that the total is equivalent to the product cost.
E-mail us the bank reference number or remittance slipserence number/remittance slips and sender details, and it will be easy for us to check. after you initiate the transfer, sometimes bank forwards the money with different name; if we have ref
Final Payment:
(a) Nepal Trips: Final payment on trekking, tours, climbing, expedition or any kind of trips in Nepal can be made upon arrival in Nepal and before the trip departure; final payment can be made by bank transfer, cash or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card) and there is 3% surcharge when the payment is made by cards (this applies to final balances and trip extension only.
b) Tibet and Bhutan Trips: Final payment of Tibet and Bhutan Trips should be made before the 30 days prior of the tour date and final payment can be made by bank transfer, or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card) and there is 3% surcharge when the payment is made by cards (this applies to deposits, final balances and trip extension only
Trip Cancellation By The Client
Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and acknowledged by the Company, the date on which the request to cancel is received by the Company, will determine the cancellation charge
Cancellation of Nepal,Bhutan and Tibet Trips deposit amount is ( Non- Refundable) But you can use That deposit anytime when you come to nepal.
a) The Client is strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of making the booking.
b) No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has start on,No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
c) If you want to change the date of the tour, it is possible to change within our tour date (subject to availability) which may occur some additional cost for you.
d) We will take last minute booking till 5 day prior of tour date for Nepal trips and till 20 days prior for Bhutan and Tibet trips and you need to make full payment to book the tour in these cases.
Cancellation Of A Tour By The Company:
Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd reserves the right to cancel any trip, including a guaranteed trip, prior to departure due to reasons beyond our control (due to natural disasters, flight cancellation, , industrial action, Mountain sickness, weather conditions and Early back to kathamandu from Trek or any Tour in nepal,bhutan and Tibet trip. In such a case, Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd will not refund any money
Passport And Visas:
All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date, Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Embassies or Consulate in your country or arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Please visit our Nepal Visa for the detail info.
Complaints:
If you have complaints about the trip, you can tell to operator/leader/guide at the earliest opportunity then he will take the appropriate action.
Acceptance Of Risk:
We are committed to provide the best services by performing our duties honestly & seriously to make your journey very smooth & successful. However, Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd and its related organization shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstance beyond our control such as govt. restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident and The nature of some of our trips is adventurous and risky as well, therefore may involve a personal risk. We would like to inform you that you have to take all risk on yourself such as damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks.
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