Price for Regional Tourists
Regional visitors do not have to pay the international tourist tariff to visit Bhutan. Goods and travel services are consumed on their own discretion.Regional tourists are Indian, Bangladesh and Maldivian nationals. So Indians, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can obtain a visa at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 month validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)
However our company has seen that it was difficult to provide quality services and security in Bhutan, when they travel on their own. We also found out that our regional tourists were not able to experience and explore our unique culture, age-old customs and traditions besides the attractions and offerings that Bhutan has.
Our Labor Minister Ngeema Sangay Tshempo said tourists are encouraged to hire guides and come through local tour agents. “We treat tourists as our guests and they should not be left on their own,” he said, adding that the government encourages guided tourists.
Therefore, Authentic Bhutan Tours would like to take the opportunity in catering to the various needs of the regional visitors. We specialized in Regional Tourist with competitive prices that will make our regional tourist to travel with us. We have every necessary provision and knowledge to ensure and look after the visitors with great care and guidance. The company would provide all the necessities with trust and taste.
- Explore the beautiful places in Bhutan.
- Book a trip to Bhutan with Bhutan Tour Operators
- Visit and explore the historic dzongs and Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.
- Explore Authentic Experience in Bhutan – made by our travel experts.
- Learn about unique Bhutanese Culture.
- Learn about Gross National Happiness country – Bhutan.
- Find out why Bhutan is the happiest country in the world.
Day 01. Arrive to Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks like Gangkar Puensum, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from Authentic Bhutan Tours- For Your Bhutan Experience! will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival, and then drive you to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes along a river valley, past small villages and traditional farmhouses, through peaceful countryside. It’s a small & charming capital city located in the heart of the Himalayas. On reaching Thimphu, we will do a short hike, (Sangaygang Cross Country) Wangditse Hike. The hike starts from BBS tower till Dechenphodrang, through pine forest.
In the evening, visit Tashi Chho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan) and stroll around Thimphu town.
Meal Plan: Welcome Dinner Accommodation: Thimphu Hotel
Day 02. Thimphu – Punakha (Day Excursion)
After our breakfast, we will drive to Punakha/Wangdi. The road climbs steeply through forests of pine, hemlock spruce and rhododendrons. At Dochula Pass (3150m) you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas and many kinds of prayer flags.
Then the road descends through lush forests to the fertile valley of Punakha & Wangdi Phodrang. On reaching Lobesa, we will visit Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. The temple is known as ‘the temple of fertility’.
At Punakha, visit the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong. Then we will have lunch at Punakha. After lunch we will drive back to Thimphu and stroll around Thimphu. Dinner and hotel in Thimphu. After dinner we will go and take night photography of Trashichho Dzong and Memorial Chhorten. After this we will go to some night entertainment clubs (Drayangs) and enjoy ourselves with the locals. Over night stay at hotel
Accommodation: Thimphu Hotel
Day 03. Thimphu – Paro
After our breakfast, we will do sightseeing in Thimphu like visiting Memorial Chhorten, built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhism and its philosophy.
Buddha Point, to see and pray in front of the tallest Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the world. Changgangkha Lhakhang, founded in the 12th century by great Lama Phajo Drukgom Zhipo. Mothithang mini-zoo to see the National Animal of Bhutan (Takin). The Takin (BudorcasTaxicolor) as a National Animal of Bhutan is attributed to a legend of the animal’s creation in Bhutan in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kuenley. Lunch at Thimphu.
After lunch, drive to Paro and stop at Tachhogang Lhakhang and then continue the drive to Paro. Stroll around Paro town. Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Paro Hotel
Day 04. Paro Stay
Today after breakfast at the hotel, we will hike to Paro Taktshang Monastery , the most famous and sacred monastery in the Buddhist world. Taksang means “TigerNest” named after Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to this site riding on the back of a flying tigress late in the 9th century. We have to walk about 2 hours up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. Lunch will be served at Taktshang cafeteria.
On our way back, drive to the village of Drukgyel and visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1649 to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invasion and Kyichu Lhakhang, it is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (the 33rd Tibetan king, who is also the manifestation of avoloketeshivara, commonly known to Bhutanese as Chenrize).
Evening stroll around the Paro valley town, the valley of surpassing Beauty.Dinner and overnight stay at Paro hotel.
Accommodation: Paro Hotel
Day 05. Paro – Airport
After our breakfast, we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very safe and pleasant flight for your onward destinations.
Pax | PACKAGES AP (Per Person) | PACKAGES MAP (Per Person) | PACKAGES CP (Per Person) | Contact |
1 | Rs. 7500/night | Rs. 7050/night | Rs. 6500/night | |
2 – 4 | Rs. 5500/night | Rs. 5050/night | Rs. 4995/night | |
5 – 10 | Rs. 5000/night | Rs. 4550/night | Rs. 4000/night | |
11+ | Rs. 4500/night | Rs. 4050/night | Rs. 3500/night |
The above price is inclusive of the following as per the packages.
AP (American Plan) | MAP (Modified American Plan) |
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis (3*hotels) 2. Land Transportation within Bhutan. 3. All Meals – Three meals a day including evening tea. 4. Guide services (English Speaking Guide) 5. Sightseeing as per the itinerary. 6. Entrance Fees 7. Mineral Water (1 liter a day) | 1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis (3*hotels) 2. Land Transportation within Bhutan. 3. Meals – (breakfast, Evening Tea & Dinner) – No Lunch 4. Guide services (English Speaking Guide) 5. Sightseeing as per the itinerary. 6. Entrance Fees 7. Mineral Water (1 liter a day) |
CP (Continental Plan) | The above price is exclusive of the following: |
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis (3*hotels) 2. Land Transportation within Bhutan. 3. Meals – (Breakfast & Evening Tea) – No Lunch & Dinner. 4. Guide services (English Speaking Guide) 5. Sightseeing as per the itinerary. 6. Entrance Fees 7. Mineral Water (1 liter a day) | 1. Travel Insurance 2. Medical Expenses 3. Drinks 4. Sleeping Bags on treks 5. Tips to guide and driver 6. Other Personal bills 7. Airfare. |
NOTE:
Ta Dzong (National Museum) is closed on Mondays and National Holidays. Its opening time is Tue to Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
School of Arts & Crafts: visit possible in afternoon 2 to 4 p.m. (Mon-Fri) and 9-12 a.m (Sat). It is closed on Sundays and other national holidays.
Start planning your tailor-made Dream Holiday to Bhutan – The Land of happiness!
In order to experience the best and rewarding fulfillment clients must plan in advance the different logistics that you have in your minds before actually venturing into the world of trips. You might have wishes and hopes for which you need to plan.
The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan.
1. When and how to visit Bhutan?
Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.
By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.
Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.
By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance.
2. What are your itineraries?
All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some general idea of the likely trip scheduled.
Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the flight reservation status via email.
After confirming your reservation, we need the scanned copy of member’s passport.
Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.
We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.
Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.
Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor
diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).
I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.
The cost for experiencing this will be USD 20 per person.
The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.
We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.
So to arrange this you need to pay extra payment of USD 50 per person.
Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.
The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.
The program will be about 1hr program and the cost will be USD 100/program. Usually we organize this in the evening before your dinner. But any time of the day can be organized.
Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.
It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.
The price will be approximately USD 12-15. So we can arrange the horses and let us know.