26 Nov 2016

Authentic Bhutan Travel

Authentic Bhutan Tours

Authentic Bhutan Travel takes the visitors to the realm of multiple exposures, adventures and a sigh of relief as if the person has reached to the seventh heaven on earth. Authentic Bhutan Travel also initiate to provide visitors the real taste of the existing daily lives of the Bhutanese in a close shot.

Authentic Bhutan Travel is filled with experienced personnel in the fields of guiding, tending and catering to the clients with utmost dignity and effectiveness. It consists of positive team spirit and creates a warm inter-personal relationship with the clients. We offer greatness in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of each client in the best possible way. All members are vigilant as well as co-operative

The beauty of our tour company is that we offer tailor-made and customized tours, which gives rich and authentic experiences and hospitality in Bhutan.

Latsly we cordially welcome one all for an unforgettable and memorable visit to this magical kingdom hidden in the Himalayas. We would like to thank one and all in advance for giving us an opportunity to showcase our culture, history, environment, people and most importantly the happiness of the country.

I wish you all success, peace and lot of happiness in your life.

26 Nov 2016

Bhutan Sustainable Tourism

Authentic Bhutan Tours

Bhutan tourism policy focus on sustainable tourism because sustainable tourism respect the culture and traditions of our people and their natural environments, it contributes to the conservation of our natural and cultural heritage and improves the well being of our citizens within the overall concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH).

In retrospect of the existing normal clauses of our company, I have undergone a training which was being organized and conducted by the CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries) an agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands on the topic ‘Travel-life, Sustainability in Tourism’ held from 24th to 25th August, 2015 in Thimphu, Bhutan. The training seminar mainly focused on the Sustainability for Tour Operators for which I have gained enormous and in-depth knowledge, which would eventually help me in achieving my sustainable goals. On 29th of the same month I had the opportunity of having face to face coaching (One to one) about travel life with the expertise from CBI for about three hours.

Our expert specialists are ready to help you plan your next trip. You can call us on 00975-2-335423 (Call us today from 9am )

or complete the this form and we’ll contact you to begin planning your tailor-made trip.

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The tourism industry in Bhutan is founded on the principle of sustainability, meaning that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable and economically viable, which is a very much inline with the operational of sustainable tourism in Bhutan.

Therefore all the visitors to Bhutan are required to book through a registered/sustainable tour operator for their visit to Bhutan.

Authentic Bhutan Tours adheres to this policy of Sustainable Tourism in Bhutan. We keep at the heart of our operational policy that Sustainable tourism in Bhutan. Therefore, we have the policies placed for the fulfillment of Bhutan Sustainable Tourism.

Trip Highlights

  Looking at measures of sustainability

  Importance and values of culture and tradition.

  Giving second thought to environment.

  Finding the core areas of values with respect to culture.

  To inculcate the essence of civic sense and responsibility.

  Address the impacts and concerns through policies, practices and initiatives with others.

Culture Sustainability

Bhutan has so unique and most vivid living culture and tradition in the world. We respect every local customs and traditions. We give much importance to the preservation and promotion of our culture and tradition, which is one of our main elements of our identity. We do not encourage giving sweets; pencils, pens small money, or any other gifts to our children directly for it will encourage begging in the future. If our guest wants to give something to our children, we give it through proper channel or donate to schools so that School Principals can distribute to their students. Lastly, we encourage our clients to exchange cultures, language and ideas with the local community.

Sustainability in Environment

Our sustainable trekking policy contributes for our country’s preservation of our rich and pristine natural environment fulfilling one of the pillars of our Gross National Happiness. We have a very good environmental code of conducts for trekking like:

We discourage the making of campfires in trekking camps. We always send gas for cooking meals for crewmembers and our guests.

We are always cautious about rubbish on the trekking trails and campsites. Our trekking staff is so responsible to bring back the non-biodegradable objects like plastics and bottles, other litters and hand over to reprocessing agents. We always try to clean every campsite used before we go from the camp, so that those trekkers following us can use this campsite. Our trekking staff picks up the litters on the trekking trails.

  We always pitch toilet tents at the campsite.

  We always use detergent free soap for washing while on trekking.

  We do not leave food scraps behind our camp to avoid attracting wild animals.

  We do not disturb or destroy natural habitat, which is home to our wild animals.

  We involve local community in providing porter and ponies and in many cases local people of high caliber in explanations and background history.

Socio-Economic Sustainability

Our sustainable trekking policy contributes for our country’s preservation of our rich and pristine natural environment fulfilling one of the pillars of our Gross National Happiness. We have a very good environmental code of conducts for trekking like:

  We discourage the making of campfires in trekking camps. We always send gas for cooking meals for crewmembers and our guests.   We are always cautious about rubbish on the trekking trails and campsites. Our trekking staff is so responsible to bring back the non-biodegradable objects like plastics and bottles, other litters and hand over to reprocessing agents. We always try to clean every campsite used before we go from the camp, so that those trekkers following us can use this campsite. Our trekking staff picks up the litters on the trekking trails.

  We always pitch toilet tents at the campsite.

  We always use detergent free soap for washing while on trekking.

  We do not leave food scraps behind our camp to avoid attracting wild animals.

  We do not disturb or destroy natural habitat, which is home to our wild animals.

  We involve local community in providing porter and ponies and in many cases local people of high caliber in explanations and background history.

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Email: info@authenticbhutantours.com

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26 Nov 2016

Bhutan honeymoon Tour

Authentic Bhutan Tours

Bhutan Familiarization Tour

Bhutan Familiarization Tour provides the opportunity to know your business partner & experience the first hand information about products & other offerings. We strongly believe that this tour to all our business partners or product managers of the company is very important to increase product knowledge of Bhutan and also an opportunity to experience the products’ first-hand information so that they can adequately sell or promote it to their valuable clients.

This is also an opportunity to expand your portfolios and offer new destinations to your current clients and target a new market. It is also a perfect time to interact and build confidence or learn about your business partner in Bhutan before you really sell to your valuable clients.

Once you are in Bhutan all your logistics including the sightseeing tours will be taken cared by our company. We organize this ‘Sponsored trip to Bhutan’ to all the Travel Agents & Tour Operators, who are interested to sell Bhutan Tour Packages to their clients in future and even those who are selling today. Therefore, we would like to extend our warmest felicitations and invitations to all the interested Tour Operators and Travel Agents around the globe.

Our expert specialists are ready to help you plan your next trip. You can call us on 00975-2-335423 (Call us today from 9am )

or complete the this form and we’ll contact you to begin planning your tailor-made trip.

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Trip Highlights

  Explore Bhutan Tour Packages personally.

  Get the first-hand information about Bhutan’s Attractions and sightseeing spots.

  Learn about hotels and other offerings in Bhutan.

  Increase the product knowledge and destination knowledge.

  Expand your company portfolio and offer new destinations to your clients.

  Know more about your Bhutan Tour Operator.

  Learn and explore more about Bhutan Attractions.

  To build awareness of tourism products in Bhutan.

  To understand the potential of tour packages linkages.

  To discuss some of the essential components used to develop a business plan and assess the profitability of a business venture.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive to Bhutan.

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.

OCEO or one of the Managers from Authentic Bhutan Tours- For Your Bhutan Experience! will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival. Then we will drive 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 Then 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).

Evening stroll around Thimphu town. We will have welcome dinner at the hotel, Thimphu. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel, Thimphu. After dinner we will go for night-out with locals for your perfect nightout.

  Meal Plan: Welcome Dinner   Accommodation: Thimphu Hotel

Day 02. Thimphu Stay

Today we will do sightseeing in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Visit to Buddha Point, to see the tallest Buddha Statue in the world. Memorial Chhorten, built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy.

Mothithang minizoo to see the National Animal of Bhutan (Takin), Zulikha Nunnery, the Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel and today it houses the sixty nuns engaged in Buddhist study and practices.

Folk Heritage Museum, this Folk Heritage Museum is a showcase, the 19-century farmhouse and the living style of the Bhutanese family.

National Library, the National Library was established in 1967 to preserve many ancient Dzongkha and Tibetan texts.

Lunch in Thimphu town. After lunch, visit Paper Factory, were Bhutanese Traditional Papers & paper products are made.

Weaving Center produces hand-woven textiles on site and has a selection of cloth and ready-made garments for sale. This is one of the few places where you can watch weavers at work, and then Authentic Bhutanese handicrafts.

Then we will do some Hotel Inspection in Thimphu. Evening we will visit Bhutanese Farm House for dinner and Traditional Hot Stone bath. Over night stay at Thimphu Hotel or we can organize even in Bhutanese Farm House.

 Accommodation: Thimphu Hotel

Day 03. Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdi

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 Pghodrang. 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. After this, we will hotel Inspection in Punakha and Wangdi.

Evening at leisure. Dinner and over night stay at Hotel Punakha/Wangdi.

 Accommodation: Hotel Punakha/Wangdi

Day 04. Punakha/Wangdi – Paro

After the early breakfast we will drive to Paro. The road ascends up to the great Dochula Pass. On the way back to Paro offers another chance to view the amazing Himalayan ranges. Stop along the way to take photos wherever you find the best spot for the photography.

At Tachogang, visit Tachogang Lhakhang and we will walk through the Iron Bridge to this monastery. Lunch will be served at Paro Resturant.

After lunch we will drive to Dzongdrakha and visit some temples there.

Evening stroll around Paro and Hotel Inspection at Paro, Bhutan. Dinner and over night stay at hotel Paro.

 Accommodation: Paro Hotel

Day 05. Paro Stay

Today we will hike to Paro Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest), the most famous and scared monastery in Buddhism 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 vally town, the valley of surpassing Beauty.Dinner and over night stay at Paro hotel.

 Accommodation: Paro Hotel

Day 06. Paro – Paro International 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.

Day 07. Paro – Paro International Airport

Drive to Paro international Airport for your onward flight. Your Bhutanese guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very safe and comfortable flight and we hope to see you again in Bhutan.

Day 08. Pemagatshel – Samdrupjongkhar

Today we will explore and learn the cotton textile in Bhutan. This textile was used widely in olden days. We will see the cotton revitalizing textile program here. Lunch will be served at one of the restaurant in Pemagatshel. Then we will drive to Samdrupjongkhar.

On reaching Samdrup Jongkhar, our guide will completed the immigration formalities for your tomorrow’s departure to Guwahati. In the evening, you will meet the Indian driver, who will take you to Guwahati Airport tomorrow. Your Bhutanese guide and driver will bid you farewell at today’s dinnertime as they will leave to Thimphu very early morning, next day.

 Accommodation: Hotel

Day 09. Samdrup Jongkhar – Guwahati

Today after your breakfast, your Indian driver and car will take you to Guwahati airport. We wish you a very safe and comfortable journey back to your country.

Thank you very much visiting Bhutan through our company and we hope to see you again in Bhutan some day.

Thank You

This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being.

If you have more days as holiday we can extend our tour till central Bhutan

Eligibility – Who can join?

Eligibility – Who can join?

  Be the owner/CEO/Manager of the company.

  Air Ticket to/fro Bhutan. (You need to arrange the air ticket to/from Bhutan by yourself)

  Scanned Copy of Your Company License.

  Letter stating to visit Bhutan on sponsored Trip/FAM trip in your company’s letterhead.

  Scanned Copy of Your Passport.

  Dully filled Application Form. (Download Form)

  After completing the tour, able to write us a review or testimonial for our company and also in trip advisor

The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.

What we do on this tour?

What we do on this tour?

Nothing is better in experiencing destinations in person for your business promotion. Therefore visit Bhutan to discover first hand information and knowledge what Bhutan has to offer in your business. So we will do/learn the following activities in this tour.

Inspect/visit to Hotels/resorts

Explore and experience the sightseeing attractions

Get to know better about your Business partner in Bhutan

Learn about the business opportunities in the country.

Learn about Bhutan Tourism Policy and way of doing tourism business in the country.

Plan Your Trip

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. And S/

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 be reminded:

1. To carry the passport that matches the passport details indicated in the visa application.

2. The passport should have their validity more than 6months from the date of your travel.

3. For all travelers flying via India to/from the kingdom of Bhutan, to have the Indian Visa prior to their departure from their country.

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.

NOTE:

For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and flight seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

authentic-bhutan-travelSpeak to a specialist

Email: info@authenticbhutantours.com

Cell: 00975-17343434

Get inspired by the trip ideas on our website and in our brochures. Then speak to us for first-hand expert advice and if you’re ready, start planning your trip in detail.

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25 Nov 2016

Bhutan Luxury Tour with Uma Como

Bhutan Luxury Tour

A luxury tour in Bhutan that includes stays at both Uma by COMO Paro and Uma by COMO Punakha promises an extraordinary experience in this enchanting Himalayan kingdom. These luxurious resorts offer top-notch services, stunning locations, and opportunities to explore Bhutan’s cultural and natural treasures

Immerse yourself in Bhutan’s extraordinary landscape and cultural heritage with this five-night Bhutan Explorer package using the luxury resorts, Uma Punakha and Uma Paro. In this tour, we will be exploring the valley of Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, Punakha valley, Ethereal Ancient Capita and Paro Valley, Valley of Surpassing Beauty, with activities including days hikes, visit to monasteries like Tiger’s Nest and some Dzongs of Bhutan with ample of free time to relax and enjoy at the Uma Lodges.

We can designed an itinerary tailored to your preferences and the duration of your stay. Staying at both Uma Paro and Uma Punakha allows you to experience two distinct regions of Bhutan while enjoying the highest level of luxury and comfort. Be sure to immerse yourself in Bhutan’s unique culture, traditions, and natural beauty during your journey.

Our expert specialists are ready to help you plan your next trip. You can call us on 00975-2-335423 (Call us today from 9am )

or complete the this form and we’ll contact you to begin planning your tailor-made trip.

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Trip Highlights

  Your stay will be only in Uma Como Resorts in Paro & Punakha (Western Bhutan) only.

  Private vehicle, guide & driver for the entire journey in Bhutan and also for your flexible touring based on your interests and requirements.

  Complimentary laundry services on a daily basis.

  Complimentary government road permits, monument permits and processing the visa to Bhutan.

  Special activities such as playing traditional games like archery, Khuru&Degor, private hiking, farmhouse visits for local alcohol, hot stone bath and dinner and many more.

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive to Paro International Airport –Paro.

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 to our resort and check in the hotel. Lunch will be served at the resorts.

After lunch sightseeing in Paro valley like visit to Paro RimpungDzong, the center of civil and religious authority in this region. If time permits, we will visit Paro national Museum, it houses a fine collection of art, relics, religious thangkas, paintings, animals, armory and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps. Dinner and over night stay at the Resorts, Uma Paro.

DAY 2 Paro – Punakha.

Today after our breakfast, we will drive to Punakha via Thimphu. The drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan is 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.

We will do some sightseeing in Thimphu like visit to Memorial Chhorten, built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy. Mothithang minizoo to see the National Animal of Bhutan (Takin), Zulikha Nunnery, the Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel and today it houses the sixty nuns engaged in Buddhist study and practices. Folk Heritage Museum, this Folk Heritage Museum is a showcase, the 19-century farmhouse and the living style of the Bhutanese family and then visit Buddha point, the tallest Buddha statue in the world. We can also see the Thimphu town so beautifully from the Buddha Point. Lunch will be served at Thimphu.

After lunch we will visit Handicraft shops in Thimphu for shopping. Then we will continue our journey to Punakha. 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 Pghodrang valley.

Dinner and over night stay at Punakha Resorts, Uma Punakha.

DAY 3 Punakha Stay

Today we will do sightseeing in Punakha & wangdiphodrang Valley. After our breakfast at resort, we will do the hike to Khamsum Yule Namgyel Chhorten, a shrine recently built by the royal family (the chorten can be clearly spotted from our breakfast table).This ornate and elaborate structure has a rainbow of Guru Rinpoche images and superb views. This hike is through the farmer’s field and then through the pine forest. The hike is about 1 hour up steep climb. On your way back, you can take through the fields of Kabesa Village along the riverside.

Lunch will be served at resorts. After lunch we will visit the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong and then hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. The temple is known as ‘the temple of fertility’. It has long been a pilgrimage spot for couples hoping to start a family.

DAY 4 Punakha – Paro.

After the early breakfast we will drive to Paro. The road ascends up to the great Dochula Pass . O n the way back to Paro offers another chance to view the amazing Himalayan ranges. Stop along the way to take photos wherever you find the best spot for the photography. Returning to the Chuzum or confluence we catch a glimpse of the three shrines in Nepali, Tibetan and Bhutanese style which were built to ward off evil spirits near the checkpoint.

Time permitting the journey can be broken with a visit to Tamchog Lhakhang built by Thangtong Gyalpo (the so-called Iron Bridge Builder). This former saint from the 14th century introduced the art of building suspension bridges with iron chains; the only way to reach his temple is by one of these bridges.

Then we continue our journey to Paro. After check-in the resort, lunch will be served and a show round, we invite you to spend the rest of the day relaxing around the property, enjoying the facilities like swimming pool or perhaps trying some other activity like visiting Bhutanese Farm house and trying the Hot stone bath, traditional bath in Bhutan.

Dinner and over night stay at Paro Resort, Uma Paro.

DAY 5 Paro Stay

Today after our breakfast we will hike to Taktshang Monastery, Tiger’s Nest, the most famous and scared monastery in Buddhism 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 2hours 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 vally town, the valley of surpassing Beauty.

Dinner and over night stay at Paro Resort, Uma Paro.

DAY 6 Paro – Paro International 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.

Thank You & Tashi Delek!

This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being.

Plan Your Trip

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. And S/

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 be reminded:

1. To carry the passport that matches the passport details indicated in the visa application.

2. The passport should have their validity more than 6months from the date of your travel.

3. For all travelers flying via India to/from the kingdom of Bhutan, to have the Indian Visa prior to their departure from their country.

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.

NOTE:

For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and flight seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

Value-Added Option

hot-stone-bath

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.

weaving-in-bhutan

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.

cultural-program

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.

 

hourse-riding-to-tigers-nest

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.

 

The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.

authentic-bhutan-travelSpeak to a specialist

Email: info@authenticbhutantours.com

Cell: 00975-17343434

Get inspired by the trip ideas on our website and in our brochures. Then speak to us for first-hand expert advice and if you’re ready, start planning your trip in detail.

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25 Nov 2016

Bhutan Luxury Tour With Hotel Le Meridien

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A luxury tour of Bhutan with stays at Le Meridien Paro and Le Meridien Thimphu is a fantastic choice. Le Meridien is known for providing excellent luxury accommodations and services, and Bhutan is a captivating destination with its stunning landscapes and rich culture.
Throughout the tour, you’ll enjoy the luxury amenities and services provided by Le Meridien Paro Riverfront Hotel and Le Meridien Thimphu. This may include fine dining, comfortable accommodations and many more.
Bhutan, known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and strong commitment to sustainable tourism, Bhutan is an ideal choice for a luxury tour. When it comes to luxury accommodations, Le Meridien is a well-regarded hotel brand that offers an exceptional blend of comfort and opulence. Embarking on a Bhutan Luxury Tour with Le Meridien promises a journey of unparalleled beauty and indulgence.

Our expert specialists are ready to help you plan your next trip. You can call us on 00975-2-335423 (Call us today from 9am )

or complete the this form and we’ll contact you to begin planning your tailor-made trip.

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Trip Highlights

  All your rooms will be in Aman Kora Resorts.

  Private vehicle, guide & driver for the entire journey in Bhutan and also for your flexible touring based on your interests and requirements.

  All meals and house beverages, including house wines and spirits.

  Complimentary laundry services on a daily basis.

  Complimentary government road permits, monument permits and processing the visa to Bhutan.

  Special activities such as playing traditional games like archery, Khuru & Degor, private hiking, farmhouse visits for local alcohol, hot stone bath and dinner and many more.

Detailed Itinerary

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. 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. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel. Le Meridian, Thimphu

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 Pghodrang. 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 Thimphu. After dinner we will go and take the night photography of Trashichho Dzong and Memorial Chhorten. After this we will go to some night enternatinment clubs (Drayangs) and enjoy with the locals. Over night stay at hotel. Le Meridian, Thimphu.

Day 03. Thimphu – Paro.

After our breakfast, we will do sightseeing in Thimphu like visit to Memorial Chhorten, built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy. Buddha Point, to see and pray in front of tallest Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the world. Changgangkha Lhakhang, founded in 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 over night stay at Paro Hotel. River Front, Le Meridian Paro

Day 04. Paro Stay.

Today after breakfast at hotel, we will hike to Paro Taktshanf Monastery , the most famous and scared monastery in Buddhism 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 2hours 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 vally town, the valley of surpassing Beauty.Dinner and over night stay at Paro hotel. River Front, Le Meridian Paro

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.

This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being.

Plan Your Trip

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. And S/

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 be reminded:

1. To carry the passport that matches the passport details indicated in the visa application.

2. The passport should have their validity more than 6months from the date of your travel.

3. For all travelers flying via India to/from the kingdom of Bhutan, to have the Indian Visa prior to their departure from their country.

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.

NOTE:

For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and flight seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

Value-Added Option

hot-stone-bath

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.

weaving-in-bhutan

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.

cultural-program

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.

 

hourse-riding-to-tigers-nest

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.

 

The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.

authentic-bhutan-travelSpeak to a specialist

Email: info@authenticbhutantours.com

Cell: 00975-17343434

Get inspired by the trip ideas on our website and in our brochures. Then speak to us for first-hand expert advice and if you’re ready, start planning your trip in detail.

Book This Trip