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 tourist are Indian, Bangladesh and Maldivian national. 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 tourist 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 opportunity in catering to the various needs of the regional visitors. We specialized in Regional Tourist with competitive price that will make our regional tourist to travel with us. We have every necessary provisions 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.

Trip Highlights

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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.

  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 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 entertainment clubs (Drayangs) and enjoy 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 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.

 Accommodation: Paro Hotel

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 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 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.

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: There are flights to destinations that include Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Bodh Gaya, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Guwahati, Singapore and Mumbai.

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, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar are the only land border areas open to tourists.

The town of Phuentsholing in southwest is located approximately 170 km east of the Indian national airport at Bagdogra. After crossing Phuentsholing, you begin your journey to Thimphu, the capital city with travel time of about six hours for the 170 km stretch.

Gelephu in south-central Bhutan is another entry point to Bhutan. It is approximately 250 kms from Thimphu and the journey will take you through the sub-tropical areas of Bhutan before entering the alpine zone and then finally into Thimphu. One will have to traverse across three districts and the travel time will be about ten hours.

The district of Samdrup Jongkhar in southeast Bhutan borders the Indian district of Darranga, Assam and is approximately 150 kms away from Guwahati, the capital city of Assam. The journey from Guwahati is about three hours. Tourists entering Bhutan through Samdrup Jongkhar will take you to Trashigang, and from there over the lateral route to Monggar, Bumthang, Trongsa, Wangdue Phodrang and then finally into capital, Thimphu. The distance is about 700 kms and will take you a minimum of three days to reach Thimphu.

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.

Price Guides

Pax PACKAGES
AP (Per Person)		 PACKAGES
MAP (Per Person)		 PACKAGES
CP (Per Person)		 Contact
1 Rs. 7500/night Rs. 7050/night Rs. 6500/night MAKE AN ENQUIRY
2 – 4 Rs. 5500/night Rs. 5050/night Rs. 4995/night MAKE AN ENQUIRY
5 – 10 Rs. 5000/night Rs. 4550/night Rs. 4000/night MAKE AN ENQUIRY
11+ Rs. 4500/night Rs. 4050/night Rs. 3500/night MAKE AN ENQUIRY

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.