Enriching Bhutan (7 Nights 8 Days) Tour - Xtreme Climbers Treks and Expedition

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Itinerary

Cost Includes

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Trip Overview

Country Bhutan

Duration 8 Days

Difficulty Moderate

Best Season Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Accommodation Hotel

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the mystical land of Bhutan, where cultural heritage, natural beauty, and spirituality converge in harmony. This meticulously crafted tour offers an enriching experience as you explore the kingdom’s ancient monasteries, majestic dzongs, and picturesque landscapes. From the tranquil Paro Valley to the spiritual heart of Punakha and the scenic b...

Trip Facts

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Countries: Nepal, Bhutan
Starting Point: Kathmandu, Nepal
Ending Point: Paro, Bhutan
Best Season: March-May, September-November
Accommodation: Hotels (3-star or above)
Group Size: Small Group Tours
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Tour Type: Cultural, Sightseeing, Hiking

Trip Highlights

Explore Bhutan's Iconic Dzongs: Visit the historic Paro Dzong, Punakha Dzong, and Jakar Dzong, each with its unique architecture and history, showcasing Bhutan's religious and political heritage.
Cultural Immersion: Witness the intricate Bhutanese art and traditions at the National Museum, weaving centers, and local farms. Explore the traditional Bhutanese way of life with visits to village farmhouses.
Spiritual Exploration: Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan's most revered site, perched on a cliff 900m above Paro Valley. Experience tranquility at sacred monasteries like Jambay Lhakhang and Chhimi Lhakhang.
Scenic Landscapes: Journey through breathtaking mountain passes such as Dochula Pass (3,088m) with panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks and the lush valleys of Punakha and Bumthang.
Historical Significance: Visit Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of Bhutan's royal family, and learn about Bhutan's monarchic history and its unique dual system of governance.
Authentic Bhutanese Handicrafts: Discover traditional crafts at Paro’s local markets, the Craft Bazaar in Thimphu, and the weaving centers in Bumthang and Dorjibi.
Natural Beauty and Wildlife: Pass through dense forests, open meadows, and yak herders' settlements, and enjoy the biodiversity of Bhutan at places like the Takin Preserve and rhododendron forests.

Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft] Arrive at any time, Xtreme Climbers vehicle and represent we'll pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to the hotel. Your included activities consist of refreshments, an introduction to your guide, as well as an introduction on The Trek.

In the morning, the tour guide will escort you to the airport for your onward destinations. THANK YOU FOR THE VISIT NOTE: Paro to Jaker flight schedules are every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday in a week. NOTE: From Paro to Bumthang Airfare is $ 220 per set for one way only.

Cost includes

Transportation (KTM): Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle as per group size.
Member’s Accommodation in Kathmandu: 1 Night 3* Hotel (Twin Shearing) with BB per schedule program and itinerary
Transportation (Bhutan): Transportation with the best A/C SUV car or Toyota A/C minibus as per group size and scheduled itinerary
Guide: Highly experienced government-licensed English-speaking Guide during the entire trekking period
Meals: All 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) and pack lunch during the entire trip and Bottled water in the vehicle.
Hotel Accommodation: Government-approved 3* or 4* star accommodation on a single or twin-sharing basis as per the scheduled programmed itinerary.
Entrance Fee: Required necessary monuments Permits, entrance fees, & sightseeing fees mentioned over to itinerary.
Baggage allowance: Baggage allowance will not be chargeable until 20kg. (NOTE: Baggage more than 20.kg will charge an additional $ 3 per kg which has to be borne by clients).
Packed Lunch and Mineral Water: During a long journey packed or hot lunch will be served on the way in good Restaurants which will be verified by the Department of Tourism and Mineral Water in the Car.
Sustainability Development Fee “SDF”: Bhutan Sustainable Development [SDF $ 100] Fee
Visa Fee: One-time USD 40 visa fee
Horse / Food supplies: Required necessary Horses to carry trekking and camping equipment as well as the entire Food supplies From-To-From
Camping Equipment: Required necessary high-quality sleeping Tents VE-25 The North Face, Kailash, Marmot, or similar to that (shearing Basis), Dining, Kitchen & Toilet Tents with necessary kitchen utensils, Tables, chairs, and hot water bags will be provided.
Trekking chef & assistants: Highly professional Trekking chef & kitchen assistants
Company S/C and Taxes: XTREME CLIMBERS minimum service charge and VAT / TAX

Cost Excludes

Airfare: International flight airfare (from and to Bhutan). Or the Flight fare from Paro to Jaker.
Extra Night in Kathmandu: Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) then the scheduled itinerary.
Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will serve all kinds of beverages for members in base camp), and also Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
Personal Camping Equipment: Sleeping bag, sleeping mats & pillows
Tips: Minimum 10% of the total budget amount as tips for the entire trekking Crew, Driver, and Staff.
Extra: Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, Personal climbing gears or any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.