The Gateway to Shangri-La

The Gateway to Shangri-La Bhutan Tour “The Gateway to Shangri La” comprises comprehensive package for holiday travelers. Bhutan Tour offers unspoilt natural rewards as well wonderful historical and cultural reflections of Himalayan Kingdom. Bhutan is also known as the last Shangri La on earth to explore among visitors. Bhutan tour can be joined upon arrival by air from your convenient destination via India, Thailand, Bangladesh and Nepal. This suggested tour packager covers to visit impressive Drugyal Dzong ruins, Tiger’s nest, fortfied tower of Ta Dzong, school of Thanka Painting, natural history Museum and other various interesting spots.

Trip Facts

Trip Name: The Gateway to Shangri-La
Trip Duration: 11 Day
Trip Route: 7 day Bhutan, Thimpu, Paro, Punakha, Taktsang Monastery tour with sightseeing and Accommodation in kathmandu with city sightseeing
Transportation: Private vehicle & flight
Grade: Moderate
Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouse
Best Season: February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in kathmandu & welcome Nepali dinner O/N at hotel
Day 03: Fly or Drive from Kathmandu to Paro
Day 04: Paro: guided sightseeing visit
Day 05: Paro- Thimpu morning sightseeing and drive Thimpu
Day 06: In Thimpu guided sightseeing visit
Day 07: Thimpu to Punakha
Day 08: Punakha to Paro
Day 09: Paro (Taktsang excursion)
Day 10: Fly or drive to kathmandu, o/n at hotel.
Day 11: Trip ends/Transfer to Airport for depature or your onward destinations.

Note:
There are weather, local politics, transport or many other factors that are beyond our control and those can our control can make our itinerary changed so, we will provide you best alternative on those situation and if you will have to return from the tour cause of high altitude sickness or any other reasons. You have to pay for all extra expenses like transport, group visa splitting charge, accommodation charge and medical expenses that occur while returning from the tour and there will not any refund or adjustment from us!

Note:
It is possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting and wildlife safari. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday.

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Evening - film/slide show of Gateway to Shangri-La with detail briefing & O/N at hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing in kathmandu & welcome Nepali dinner O/N at hotel
sightseeing tour in the historic kathmandu Durbar Square, Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which are listed as the World Heritage Sites. Bhutan tour preparation.

Day 03: Fly or Drive from Kathmandu to Paro
Arrival to Paro, reception and hotel Tiger Nest Resort in Paro. Short stroll around the township.

Day 04: Paro: guided sightseeing visit
Visit the impressive Drugyal Dzong, Ta Dzong-the natural history museum, view the 7th century Kyichu temple, etc. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Paro- Thimpu morning sightseeing and drive Thimpu
Morning walk to Dzongdrakha monstery (an example of farm life entwined with Monastic living. Afternoon drive by the two rivers to the Capital town of Thimpu. Check into the hotel, stroll about town, visit the memorial Chorten, handicrafts centre for local products.

Day 06: In Thimpu guided sightseeing visit
Morning visits to the hospital of traditional medicine, the National Library, School of Thanks Painting , the Nunnery, handmade paper factory, local gold and silver smiths. Overnight hotel.

Day 07: Thimpu to Punakha
Scenic drive on the mountain route towards the former Capital of Bhutan, passing through Dochula pass, over 10,000ft; stunning scenery of the Himalayan ranges can be seen on a clear day. Descend to Wangdi Valley; rest for Lunch and visit/ view Wangdue & Punakha Dzongs. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Punakha to Paro
(Via Thimpu): Retrace this scenic drive. Lunch at twon srestaurant in Thimphu. After lunch continue drive to Paro. Check into the hotel. Stroll about the town or short walks around the hotel.

Day 09: Paro (Taktsang excursion)
Certainly the highlight of your visit is today's hike to Taktsanfg retreat (tiger's nest). This is about 3 hrs walk uphill and can also be done on the horse back as well. Lunch en-route. Return downhill on foot.

Day 10: Morning breakfast and airport transfer, catch the flight get fly or drive to kathmandu, o/n at hotel.

Day 11: Trip ends/Transfer to Airport for depature or your onward destinations.