5D4N Himalayan Escape in Bhutan
Romance & Lifestyle

Validity : 15 December 2007 - 30 June 2008

DAY 01 :

SINGAPORE - BANGKOK

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Check-in at Changi International Airport for Thai Airways International flight to Bangkok city.

Upon arrival Bangkok City , you will be greet by our local representative and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 02 :

BANGKOK - PARO

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Rise early and check out of hotel.

Transfer to the airport, check-in for schedule Druk Air flight to Paro – the capital of Bhutan via Calcutta .

If the weather is clear, we can have a glorious views of the snow capped Himalayas .

Druk Air flies over eight of the ten tallest peaks of the world including Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga .

Upon arrival Paro , after immigration and custom clearance greet by Uma Paro Resort staff and transfer to the resort. We invite you for a short guided walk in the afternoon in and around Uma Paro for orientation and acclimatisation purposes.

DAY 03 :

PARO - FULL DAY EXCURSION

( B/L/D)

Daywalk Zurig Dzong and Ta Dzong Wind through pine forests past the tiny monastery of Gemjola high above Uma Paro to a pretty picnic spot in grounds of the fortress-like monastery of Zuri Dzong.

Traverse across to Ta Dzong, housing Bhutan 's National Museum (open six days a week) with magnificent views over Paro, and on to Rinpung Dzong. The trail then leads across the Paro Chhu (river) via a traditional covered bridge (Nyamai Zam) and into Paro town.

Duration: 5 - 7 hours (depending on time spent in National Museum and Paro).

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Guided with picnic lunch.

DAY 04 :

PARO - FULL DAY EXCURSION

( B/L/D )

Breakfast in the hotel.

Drugkyel Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang & Taktsang Walk Drive 17km to Drukgyul Dzong, built in 1644 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to control the northern route to Tibet . The route is picturesque, and the site of the dzong magnificent (from here, it is only a two-day hike to the Tibetan border, dominated by Mt Jhomalhari). Return to a peaceful orchard for a picnic lunch directly opposite Taktsang Monastery (The Tiger's Nest).

We make a two-hour climb to a viewpoint, descend steeply, then climb up to the monastery, passing a waterfall and make a monastery visit, if open. We then retrace our steps or, time permitting, head further up to several remote dzongs.

Difficulty: Moderate to Hard (ascent should not to be attempted until at least third day in Bhutan , to allow some acclimatization). Duration: 7 – 8 hours Guided with picnic lunch.

DAY 05 :

PARO Q BANGKOK Q SINGAPORE

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Breakfast in the hotel.

After breakfast, check out of resort and transfer to the airport for check-in.

Departure on Druk Air flight in the early morning to avoid adverse weather conditions so your transfer to the airport will normally be arranged for between 6 – 8am depending on the flight schedule.

The flight will depart Paro for Bangkok city via Calcutta .

Upon arrival Bangkok , proceed to the transit counter to check in for Thai Airways International flight bound for Singapore .

Your arrival into Singapore brings home wonderful memories of your Bhutan holiday.

PACKAGE INCLUDES : -  

• Return economy class airfare Singapore/Bangkok/Singapore on Thai Airways International (V).
• Return economy class airfare Bangkok/Calcutta/Paro/Calcutta/Bangkok on Druk Air (Y).
• All Sightseeing, Meals and transfers as per mentioned in our program
• One Como Shambhala massage per person in the resort.
• Inclusive of hotel 10% service charge and 10% sales tax
• Visa arrangement, Government Royalty, FIT Surcharge and TDF Tax.

PACKAGE EXCLUDES :-  

• All international airport taxes, YQ And Airline Fuel Surcharge
• Visa fees ( Bhutan visa Fees US20 on arrival ),
• Travel insurance.
• All other personal expenses such as, optional tours, transfers, food & beverages, Tips & etc not mentioned in our inclusion.

TERMS & CONDITIONS :-  

All booking must be submit and approved by the Bhutan Authorities for the visa clearance before any hotel and land tour booking is allowed.

All full payment must be settled 35 Days before arrival during 01 st December 07 – 30 th June ‘08 (Low Season) and strictly non-refundable

All full payment must be settled 50 Days before arrival during 01 st September – 30 th November ‘07 (High Season) and strictly non-refundable.

Tashi Delek (Best Wishes & Most Auspicious Greetings).

Above price is subjected to changes without prior notice and payment is based on cash or cheque only