DRUK YUL – Journey
Trip Overview
AMT - BHUTAN - 101
Spring & Autumn
Moderate
N/A
Teahouses/Lodges
Flight/Jeep or Bus
BB/Full Board
Any
Introduction
The trip to DRUK YUL is full of adventure and amazing sightseeing. One of the most special attractions of the trip is the tour of Kathmandu Valley. You will get enough time to dip yourself into the unique tradition and culture of Bhutan. You would love to spend some time with the amazing people. The other highlights of the trip include sightseeing in places like Punakha, Thimpu, Wangduephodrang, and Paro.
A trip to Druk Yul takes you to the journey of a lifetime into the amazing land of Bhutan. It gives you a wonderful opportunity to explore the rich culture and enjoy the hospitality of the friendly people of Bhutan. In a short trip of just 8 days, we would take you to some of the most popular destinations in central Bhutan including monuments, museums, temples and monasteries. You would have the best time of your life traveling through the beautiful landscapes and valleys of Bhutan.
DRUK YUL Trip Highlights
- A trip to Druk Yul takes you on the journey of a lifetime into the amazing land of Bhutan.`
- It gives you a wonderful opportunity to explore the rich culture and enjoy the hospitality of the friendly people of Bhutan.
- In a short trip of just 8 days, we would take you to some of the most popular destinations in central Bhutan. Including monuments, museums, temples and monasteries. You would have the best time of your life traveling through the beautiful landscapes and valleys of Bhutan.
Detailed Itinerary
Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes drive
Distance: Approx. 7 km
Our company representative will welcome you at Tribhuwan International Airport and drive you by private vehicle to hotel. Preparation and briefing about the trip.
You will fly from Kathmandu to Paro around 1 hr 15 mins. From flight you can view Everest, Kanchenjunga and Bhutanese Peaks. After arrival in Paro, you will exlpre beautiful town.
From paro you need to drive around 2 hrs and cover 55 km to reach Thimpu. In Thimpu you will explore Buddha Dordenma,Tashichho Dzong and evening walk in Thimphu streets. You will see unique culture of Bhutan.
Today you will drive 3 hrs and cover 70km. You will see Himalayan range view, Dochula Pass and Bhutanese life style. You will enjoy Local Dzong area of Bhutan.
Today you will enjoy short drive 20 km in 45 mins to Punakha which is famous old capital of Bhutan. You will go for short hiking to Chimi Lhakhang. Punakha is river valley views.
Back to Kathmandu from flight around 1 hr 15 mins. Evening explore thamel area.
After breakfast in hotel, We will start our city tour in private vechicle from Swyambhu Nath. We will visit Pasupatinath, Patan durbar square, Kathmandu durbar square, Bhaktapur durbar square etc. You will tour whole day around 6-7 hours. You will visit UNESCO World heritages Sites of Nepal and chance to see Nepal local Newari Culture with different temples and Stupas.
Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes drive
Distance: Approx. 7 km
Our representative will drop you at International Airport as per your flight schedule.
Cost Includes / Excludes
Includes
Every travelers has unique needs, the list of services included is best discussed directly with our team. We will guide you accordingly to the matches your chosen packages like Budget, Standard and Deluxe. This ensures you received accurate and transparent details. Please Contact Us at any time.
Excludes
- International Airfare.
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Personal expenses (bar, laundry, personal shopping).
- Alcoholic beverage.
- TIPS for Staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most favorable time to travel Bhutan is during Autumn(September, October & November) and Spring(March, April & May). During these seasons the weather will be clear, flowers will bloom on the way, the charm of the atmosphere can be felt by the heart, you will get the chance to be involved in different festivals, hallucinating views of the Himalayas can be seen and including everything the trekking path will be easier and fun.
Except the citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives all visitors will need a visa to visit Bhutan. Bhutan Trekking Permit is compulsory for all individual international tourists.
Bhutan Druk Yul trek is a journey of 8 days. This journey will start and end at Kathmandu. In between you will travel to Paro, Thimphu, Wangduephodrang and Punakha and various magnificent places . You will get a full day for sightseeing of some of the most amazing world heritage sites in Kathmandu before departure.
According to Tibetan and Bhutanese Mythology Durk means Thunder Dragon. They have acknowledged it as the Bhutanese National Symbol and included it on the national anthem, national emblem and national flag. In Dzongkha Bhutan is called Druk Yul "Kingdom of Druk" thus also known as Land of thunder Dragon.
While on the Journey to Bhutan there are no restrictions on clothing but make sure it is comfortable and suits the environment. We recommend lightweight walking shoes, full sleeve light wool clothes, good sunglass, a hat and lastly a trekking jacket. If you are traveling Bhutan in winter we advise you to pack woolen clothes to keep yourself warm.
Note: You should try to avoid body revealing clothes as much as you can and make sure to do it while visiting cultural heritage.
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