Paro is a valley town in Bhutan, west of the capital, Thimphu. It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. North of town, the Taktsang Palphug (Tiger’s Nest) monastery clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.
Thimpu - Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, occupies a valley in the country’s western interior. In addition to being the government seat, the city is known for its Buddhist sites. The massive Tashichho Dzong is a fortified monastery and government palace with gold-leaf roofs.
Phoibjikha: The Phobjikha Valley ཕོབ་སྦྱིས་ཁ spelled as Pho-sbis-kha, (the suffix kha is an element in many place-names in Bhutan and its use is generally optional both in colloquial speech and in literary forms [2]) is a vast U-shaped valley in central Bhutan. The valley houses one of the impressive ancient Buddhist monasteries in Bhutan known as Gangteng Monastery.
Pre Lions Tour Dates | 15th June – 20th June
Post Lions Tour Dates | 26th June – 01st July
Places and Destinations 05 Nights & 06 Days
Thimpu - Royal Textile Museum, National Library Nunnery, Institute of Zorig Chusum (School of Arts and Crafts school), Zangthopelri Lhakhang, Bhutan Museum, Lunch followed by Memorial Chorten, Kuensel Phodrang, Changangkha Lhakhang, Trashichhoedzong.
Punakha - Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lakhang.
Paro - Taktshang - Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Tiger's Nest, Rinphung Drukgel Dzong, Kichua Lhakhang, Evening Exloratory Walk and much more…
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive | Paro –Thimphu
Arrive Paro (TBA)
Transfer directly to Thimphu (1hrs drive) – Check in and relax.
Exloratory Walk around Thimphu Craft Bazaar. Overnight in Thimphu.
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Day 2
Thimphu
Full day Sightseeing @ Thimphu | Royal Textile Museum, National Library Nunnery, Institute of Zorig Chusum (School of Arts and Crafts school), Zangthopelri Lhakhang, Bhutan Museum, Lunch followed by Memorial Chorten, Kuensel Phodrang, Changangkha Lhakhang, Trashichhoedzong. Overnight in Thimphu
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Day 3
Thimphu - Punakha
Transfer to Punakha (75kms/3hrs.) | Via Dochula Pass.
Half day Sightseeing @ Punakha | Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lakhang. Overnight at Punakha.
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Day 4
Punakha – Paro
Transfer to Paro (125kms/3hrs drive), Enroute visit Simtokha Dzong.
Half day Sightseeing @ Paro | Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, overnight in Paro.
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Day 5
Paro
Full day Sightseeing @ Paro | Taktshang - Tiger's Nest, Drukgel Dzong, Kichua Lhakhang, Evening Exloratory Walk. Overnight in Paro.
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Day 6
Paro | Departure
Transfer to Paro International Airport to catch flight to Singapore.
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Special Experiences with Cal India Tours and Travels
- Hand-picked accommodations.
- 05 Breakfast, 06 Lunch at a tourist class restaurant and 06 Dinners.
- Airport Meet and greet with full time Chauffer Driven transfer’s/drives.
- English-speaking accompanying Tour Director from Paro Airport to Paro Airport (not staying in the same hotels and shall be available only during intercity transfers, airport transfers and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary).
- Necesscary Travel Permits.
- Sustainable Development Fund Fee @ US$ 200 per night i.e. US$ 1000 per adult for 5 nights.
- VISA fee of US$ 40 per pax, as on date, subject to change.
- 1 bottle of mineral (bottled) water per person per day.
- Currently applicable hotel taxes..
Package does not Includes
- Travel & Medical insurance coverage.
- Table Drink/beverage.
- Drinks/beverages during sightseeing/drives.
- Communication charges, laundry, tips.
- Other expenses of personal nature.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the clause, “package rate inclusions”.
Hotels:
| City |
Hotels |
| Thimpu |
Dusit D2* |
| Punakha |
Tashi Namgay Grand* |
| Paro |
Himalayan Keys Forest Resort* |
*or similar.
Pricing:
| Register early and save ! |
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Tour Registration
Category
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Duration |
After
31-12-2023
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Single Room
Supplement |
| Tour 1 |
06 Days / 05 Nights |
$ 2490 |
$ 1020 |
All prices are on twin sharing/per person in U.S. dollars and inclusive of any applicable taxes|*per/Child supplement$500.
Tours includes: Tour director, all transfers, 5-star accommodation, day excursions from arrival to departure.
Excludes : Return Airfare | Price on request
Lions Convention Tours Deposit, Cancellation and Refund
These tours are designed by Cal India Tours and Travels are for participating during 2024 Lions Convention Melbourne, Australia for delegates and accompanying persons.
All tours include: Tour Guides, 5 star accommodation, transfers, day excursions, all entry fees, meals where specified.
Booking Conditions
- Prices are in USD. All prices inclusive of taxes.
- Booking amount 50% upon registration with balance 50% payable on/before Feb 28th , 2024 .
- No bookings have been made and confirmations are subject to availability at the time of request.
- Rupees exchange rate USD 1 = 82.00 rupees appx. Exchange rates may vary at the time of booking/payment.
Cancellations and refunds on tour package
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Pre and Post Tour Pacakage Cancellations
- All registration cancellations are subject to a $700 non-refundable service fee.
- Less than 140 days 50%
- Less than 120 days 60%
- Less that 60 days 70%
- Less that 45 days 80%
- Less than 30 days 100%
Cancellation as per airlines rules
Airfares
International airfares are not included (unless otherwise stated / booked ) in the ground cost of pre and post tours. It is strongly recommended that you travel on the suggested flights to ensure you receive all components of the tour.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended and should be arranged by individual delegates.
Disclaimer
The services specified in these tour descriptions are available at the time of writing. However, in the event that any service(s) becomes unavailable for any reason, Cal India Tours and Travel will make every effort to supply alternative services of an equal standard and value but cannot accept any responsibility for failure to provide the specified services.