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Bhutan Self Drive Tour Includes

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Bhutan Self Drive Tour Overview

Trip Location: Paro

7-DAY BHUTAN GETAWAY

If you are looking for peace of mind along with some adventure to rekindle your spirit then this is where you will find it, Bhutan! A kingdom in the middle of beautiful mountain ranges surrounded by ancient but immaculate monasteries and inhabited by the simple Drukpa people! Here is a country without an army but armed with the Gross National Happiness of its people.

Trip Highlights:

  • Self Drive Car
  • Tiger’s Nest/TaksangMonastery(Paro)
  • Buddha Dordenma/Statue(Thimpu)
  • TashichoDzong(Thimpu)
  • Handmade Paper Factory(Thimpu)
  • Dochu La Pass (3100 mts)
  • PunakhaDzong(Punakha)
  • Tsechu Festival 
  • Trekking & Hiking
  • Art & Craft Workshops

Tour Route:

Paro – Thimphu – Punakha – Paro


Bhutan Self Drive Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Welcome to Bhutan

    Take a flight to Paro, site for the only International airport of Bhutan. Here your Self Drive/chauffeur Driven cars will be waiting for you to begin this exciting tour. Start driving towards Thimphu, the mystical capital of Bhutan. Overnight in Thimphu.

  • Day 2 - Thimphu

    Start your day with a city tour accompanied by a local guide visiting famous sites like National Library that preserves ancient Tibetan texts, Buddha Dordenma that is a huge 50m tall steel statue of Buddha, zoo to see Tekin, the National animal of Bhutan. The splendid TashichoDzong that hosts the city’s biggest annual festival and an intriguing Handmade paper factory where you can buy souvenirs to take home.

  • Day 3 - Thimphu – Punakha (77 Kms/3hrs)

    Start driving along the national highway from the cool heights of Thimphu via the Dochu La pass at 3100 mts from where you get a fantastic view of the Eastern Himalayan Ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan, Mt GangarPunsum (7520 mts), and reach the balmy, lush landscapes of Punakha valley. Once here check into the hotel and visit the town markets at leisure. Overnight in Punakha.

  • Day 4 - Punakha

    Today you visit the Splendid PunakhaDzong built at the confluence of two rivers. It is arguably the most beautiful dzong of Bhutan, especially at spring time.After you exit the dzong seek the blessings from a wish-fulfilling statue of Sakyamuni. Overnight in Punakha.

  • Day 5 - Punakha – Paro (143 kms/4 hrs)

    Get prepared for a scenic drive through misty mountains and beautiful trails to enter the capital city of Paro. Check in at the hotel and post refreshments visit the Ta Dzong/National Museum which holds beautiful art & paintings representing Bhutan’s rich culture & Buddhist History. The Buddha Dordenma – a gigantic steel statue and the RinpungDzong that is a school for monks. Dinner will be at the hotel.

  • Day 6 - Paro

    Today you go hiking at the most sacred spot in Bhutan called the Tiger’s Nest /Taktsang Monastery where legend says their guru Padmasambhava flew from east to west Bhutan on the back of a flying tigress to subdue the evil spirits that hindered Buddhism. Refreshments will be taken at small joints on the path. Evening will be spent at the hotel.

  • Day 7 - Departure

    Time to say goodbye to our humble hosts. It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end. Hope you made great memories. Catch a flight to your desired destination from Paro.

Stay

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  • 2 nights Thimphu
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  • 2 nights Punakha
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  • 2 nights Paro

Meal

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  • Daily Breakfast

Activity

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  • Tsechu Festival
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  • Trekking & Hiking
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  • Art & Craft Workshops

Other Inclusions

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  • Accommodation (Standard 4/5 Star )
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  • Meals: As per Hotel reservations.
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  • Bhutan Visa
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  • Certified English speaking guide
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  • All monument fees
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  • All royalties and taxes applicable in Bhutan
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  • Self Drive Car or Chauffeur Driven Car (if required)
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  • Driving Permits/permission
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  • Useful Road Maps.
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  • Towing strap and air pump.
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  • Toilet Tent.
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  • Wireless Radio Sets.
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  • First Aid Kit
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  • Crew Vehicle (For big groups)
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  • Fuel

Things To Carry

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  • Camera
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  • Prescribed Medicines

Advisory

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  • TOUR EXCLUSIONS:
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  • Meals not included in Hotel reservations.
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  • International Driving License (A must carry)
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  • Alcoholic Drinks
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  • Insurance, tips, Personal phone calls
  • 7
  • Airfare/train fare
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  • Refundable Security Deposit for self Drive vehicles (USD 2000/per vehicle)
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  • Travel Insurance.
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  • Entry fees (Any kind)
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  • Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like ill health, Vehicle Breakdown, landslide, roadblocks, bad weather etc.
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  • Any charges for carrying video camera, still camera etc

Bhutan Self Drive Tour: Cancellation Policy

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  • If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
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  • Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.

Bhutan Self Drive Tour: Refund Policy

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  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 15 business days
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  • All applicable refunds will be done in traveller's thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash

Bhutan Self Drive Tour: Booking Confirmation Policy

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  • The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
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  • In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
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  • Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

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