Overview
Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley. Letsgoforacamp invites you for a week full to explore and experience Bhutan , through the cities of Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. Bhutan is not only one of the happiest countries in the world, but also one of the greenest. Over 70% of the country is covered by forest. Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan and is known for its spectacular scenery and rich culture. It is also the largest city in the country. The spectacular 15th century Tango Gompa is also the most sought after site in all of Bhutan Punakha is famous for its amazing 17th-century fortress, its unique techniques for growing rice as well its beautiful architecture. Punakha is situated at the juncture of two beautiful rivers the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers which makes this place look even more majestic. Paro is most famous for the iconic Takhtsang Lakhang (also known as the Tiger's Nest), situated at the northern end of the valley. It is also home to the National Museum, which displays hundreds of ancient Bhutanese artefacts and artwork. Block your dates and book your slots, Bhutan awaits you! Limited Seats| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Pick up Bagdogra Airport (IXB) transfer to Phuentsholing. (164.6km/ 5 hrs.) |
| Day 2 | Drive to Thimphu (146.5km/5hrs.). |
| Day 3 | Full day sightseeing of Thimphu |
| Day 4 | Drive to Punakha, sightseen and night stay. (74km/ about 3hrs). |
| Day 5 | Drive to Paro. . (115.3km/ about 4hrs), Village experience day |
| Day 6 | Full day sightseeing of Paro. |
| Day 7 | Drive back to Phuentsholing. (142.7km/5hrs.) |
| Day 8 | Departure:Phuentsholing – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (159.8km/4hrs.) |
Detailed Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activity | Stay |
| Day 1 | 26-12-2023 | Badgodara Airport ( IXB ) – Phuentsholing (164.6KM- 5 hrs ) | Phuentsholing |
| Our representative will receive you at Badgodara Airport and bring you to Phuentsholing | |||
| Immigration formalities on the arrival | |||
| Night you can explore by a walk by yourself | |||
| Overnight stay at the hotel | |||
| Note: We are crossing Bhutan Border by road. When we reach at Border, you need to get down from vehicle and walk towards the immigration with your original documents (Passport / Voters ID card). Travel Insurance is Mandatory. | |||
| Day 2 | 27-12-2023 | PHUENTSHOLING –THIMPHU (146.5KM- 5 hrs) | |
| After breakfast, you will be transferred to Thimphu. You will be crossing lots of beautiful mountains and water falls, you will witness its beauty and peace. | |||
| You can stop and offer your prayers at Kharbandi Lhakha ng (Rs/ Nu. 500 is the entry fee) You can even watch from outside. | |||
| Evening free time for you to explore by yourself. | |||
| Overnight at Thimphu. As per Avaialble time we will visit Timphu festival | |||
| Day 3 | 28-12-2023 | THIMPHU | Thimphu |
| Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan holding the throne of our beloved King. All the important offices are found in Thimphu. The city is built in between the valley and long the river side. Begin your day with Thimphu city tour. There are lots of beautiful places to see around | |||
| Following are Places to visit are as follows. Note: We will be visiting few places from the below list. Entry ticket cost is also mentioned here. (We are not visiting all the places, Entry ticket charges not added in the cost) , Kuensel Phodrang – Gaint Buddha Statue – Rs. 1000/- Takin Zoo – Park for National Animal – Rs- 1000 , TashiChho Dzong – 1000, Simply Bhutan – 750 (Worth seeing), Memeriol Chorten - Built in the memory of 3rd King – 1000 (It’s Just a temple), Handy Craft Market Behind Taj Hotel – Handicraft Shopping | |||
| Overnight stay at the hotel | |||
| Day 4 | 29-12-2023 | THIMPHU – PUNAKHA (74KM - 3 Hrs) | Punakha |
| You will be travelling to the oldest capital of Bhutan Punakha. . Beautiful city build near the Punatangchu river. Punakha is quite warmer then other city in western Bhutan. It is also winter camp for monk bodies of Bhutan. | |||
| On the way to Punakha you will cross Dochhula Pass. You can see breathtaking view of Himalayan range of mountains. Dochhula is also famous for 108 temples built by Her Majesty the queen for the victory. | |||
| On arrival in Punakha you can visit following spots. -Suspension bridge - Longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, - Punakha Dzong - 1000 Worth Seeing it, - Optional you can try for rafting ( Based on Season) | |||
| Overnight Stay at Punakha Homestay | |||
| Day 5 | 30-12-2023 | PUNAKHA – PARO (115.3KM - 4 hrs) | PARO |
| Early this morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Paro. On your ar rival you can visit Ta Dzong – Paro Museum – (Rs. 1000 worth visiting). | |||
| Overnight stay at Paro Hotel | |||
| Day 6 | 31-12-2023 | PARO - Village Day & Tiger nest Monastery Visit day | Paro |
| You can begin your day hiking to Takshang Monastery -Tiger Nest. It’s almost 4 to 5 hours hike to the monastery. Beautifully built at the cliff and has its own charm to see. It is believed that your prayers are often hear by the deities of the monastery. | |||
| Evening free time to explore Market | |||
| Overnight stay at Paro Hotel | |||
| Day 7 | 01-01-2024 | PARO – PHUENTSHOLING (142.4KM 5 hrs) | Phuentsholing |
| This morning, after breakfast you will be transfer to Phuentsholing. Evening free for leisure | |||
| Overnight Stay at the hotel | |||
| Day 8 | 02-01-2023 | PHUENTSHOLING – Badgodara Airport ( IXB) (164.6KM 4 hrs) | |
| This early morning, after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Badgodara Airport for onwards journey | |||
| Trips ends with sweet memories of BHUTAN |
- For Booking a flight please get in touch with 8050725190. Pick up from Bagdogra airport is 1:30 PM . Book any flight reaches before that. Book return flight after 3:00 PM from Bagdogra Airport
- Below 10 also charge the same as an adult if Room sharing is only 2 ( Mother + Kid or Father + Kid case )
- If Kid is sharing a room with Parents there will be a discount
- Reach Bagdogra Airpot by 1:30 PM Return you can book after 3:00 PM from Bagdogra airport
- Travel Insurance is Mandatory, you can take from Indo-Bhutan Border which is chargeable -500/-
Package Inclusions
- Pickup & Drop at Badgodara Airport(Airport Code- IXB).
- Let'sGoForACamp Coordinator.
- Sustainable Development Fee(SDF1200/- per person per night)
- Immigration and permits.
- Breakfast (Day 2 to 08 ) &Dinner (Day 1to Day 07).
- All vehicle parking fees, toll taxes, fuels and driver expenses.
- All Tour PRIVATE BASIS.
- BST (Bhutan sale tax and services).
- Local Guide
Package Exclusions
- All entry fees and camera fees at the monuments and attractions.
- Personal expenses such a Mineral water, drinks, phone calls, laundry charges tipping etc.
- Train & Air Ticket,
- Any extra sightseeing trips.
- Any Taxi fares to market.
- Any other service requested separately during the course of the tour for any reason.
- Any service not specified in the inclusions.
- Lunch
- Driver & Guide Tips
Currency: Bhutan Ngultrum
1 Nu =1 INR The local currency is the Ngultrum and one Nu is equal to one Rs.Hotel Details
| DESTINATION | HOTELS | Stay Type | No of Nights | Meal |
| PHUENTSHOLING | HOTEL PLAM/CENTRAL HOTEL/SIMILAR | Hotel | 2 | Breakfast & Dinner |
| THIMPHU | MANTRA HOME/PEMALING VILLA/SIMILAR | Hotel | 2 | Breakfast & Dinner |
| PUNAKHA | PEMA KARPO/HOTEL YT/SIMILAR | Hotel | 1 | Breakfast & Dinner |
| PARO | PARO VILLAGE HOMESTAY/AMA VILLAGE HOME/SIMILAR | Home Stay | 2 | Breakfast & Dinner |
Vehicle
| DUTY | DAY | VEHICLE TYPE |
| PICK UP IXB | 1 | Innova/SIMILAR |
| DAILY BHUTAN TOUR | 6 | COASTER BUS |
| DROP IXB | 1 | Innova /SIMILAR |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Passport/ Voter ID of the guest for VISA
- Original Birth Certificate for the child
- 2 passport size photo
- Please carry your original documents during your visit
- Vehicle timing will be from morning 9am – 5pm in evening, after 5 pm it will be chargeable
- Vehicle No A.C on hill stations
- Vehicle & hotel cannot change at last minutes because it’s seasons and all the hotels and vehicle would be pre-occupied
- Travel Insurance & Covid 19 certificate
What is Village Stay and Village Experience?
- Here you will be staying in a Bhutan Village with the local people
- Stay will not be like hotel rooms
- Stay will be sharing 3-4 sharing in village home
- Food will be Traditional Bhutan Food (Only for Village Day)
- Facilities will be less but experience will be more
- If you are a hotel type traveler, kindly ignore this itinerary
LIST OF MONUMENTS & THE CHARGES
PARO- TIGER NEST - 1000
- NATIONAL MUESUM OF BHUTAN - 500
- RINGPUNG DZONG - 500
- KYICHU LHAKHANG - 500
- TASHICHHO DZONG -500
- TAKIN ZOO - 300
- KUENSEL PHODRANG - Gaint Buddha - 0
- MEMERIOL CHORTEN – 500
- SIMPLY BHUTAN - 1000
- PUNAKHA DZONG - 500
- SUSPENSION BRIDGE
- CHIMI LHAKHANG - 500
- UNION OF Po-Chu & Mo-Chu
- VALLEY VIEW
Fees
₹38,500.00
Available Seats: 13
Payment Plan
| Installment Dates | Amount |
| At the time of registration | ₹ 7,700 |
| Before Oct 01, 2023 | ₹ 11,550 |
| Before Nov 01, 2023 | ₹ 11,550 |
| Before Dec 01, 2023 | ₹ 7,700 |
| Total Amount | ₹ 38,500 |
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation fees will be applied as mentioned below.
| Date of Cancellation | Cancellation Fees |
| Before 90 days of camp | ₹7,700 |
| Before 45 days of camp | ₹ 17,000 |
| Before 30 days of camp | ₹ 23,000 |
| Before 15 days of camp | ₹ 29,000 |
| Within 15 days of the camp start date | ₹ 38,500 |
- Alternatively, a registered participant may transfer his/her registration to a friend without any cancellation fee 10 days before the trip, after that normal cancelation fee will be applied .
- In case of cancellation of the program due to any gov restrictions due to COVID/ Weather, an alternate date will be provided for the same trip, and strictly no refund for that.
- In case you are not able to join the trek on the new dates, either you can send a replacement ( Without any additional cost) / You can opt for Wallet transfer,
- What is Wallet Transfer?: The amount will move to LGFC Wallet and you can use that for any other trip. ( 2% fee will be deducted as movement charges) . Strictly there won’t be any refund to a bank account.
- Wallet transfer is applicable only for the case when a participant won’t be able to join the new date on a postponed trip due to Pandemic / Weather situations
- The wallet transfer offer will only be one time when the new date is announced. Further changes will be counted as normal cancellations and will be as per the cancellation policy
- Trip-to-trip movement is strictly not allowed.
- Installments are to be paid before the due dates.
- In case when installments are pending after the due date, the order will be auto-canceled.
- There will be no refund in case of auto cancellation due to nonpayment of installment.
HOW TO REACH
- We have checked multiple flight options available from Cochin & Bangalore.
- Contact us for flight booking. We will help you with booking a flight. But this will be an individual flight booking and the rate will change based on the day you confirm the flight booking by paying the flight expenses.
- Approximate cost to and from Kochi: 20-21k
Approximate cost from Bangalore: 18K- 19K - Contact: Geethu for flight booking support +91-8050725190Participants have to book the same flight from the common boarding point. We are providing assistance in Booking flight
WHY WITH US?
- Budget-Friendly. ( You can compare the same package with any other available itineraries, Check inclusions exclusions, and add-ons, Hotel Category )
- Pay the total camp fee in installments before the trip
- 14 members only for the Trip
- Why these dates? – Oct 21-22 (Sat-Sunday), Oct 23-24 (Pooja Holidays ). You need to take only a minimum number of leaves
- Not just the trip, but many more things to learn and experience: We are not just providing a sightseeing experience, we have added a village experience also to know the people and culture of Bhutan. Our Camp Navigator and the Local Guide will share the stories of the myths as well as the science.
- Well Experienced Local Support Staff.
- Plan beyond the Itinerary– In case you want to extend the trip, we are here to help you by providing Stay contact and transportation, Talk to the coordinator of LetsGoForACamp.
VALUES WE FOLLOW
- Eco-friendly products.
- Minimizing plastic waste.
- Hiring local guides.
- Contributing to the local economy.
- Proper disposal of waste generated.
- Concept of Responsible traveler.
