Code: TTBSH-BSTT/03O5 st Updated: 12Jun ’20 Validity till 31 Mar 2021

BRIEF ITINERARY: DAY 06 : Paro - Excursion to Taktsan (B, L, D) DAY 03 : Thimphu – Phobjikha (B, L, D) DAY 01 : Arrive in (L, D) • After breakfast, drive for half an hour and start • After breakfast, drive to Phobjikha – appx 6- • During this flight one will enjoy the view of Mt. the hike, which is about 5 hours (round trip.) The hours’ drive through picturesque valleys and Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan trail is along an ancient path marked by river- mountain slopes dotted with typical Bhutanese Mountains including the sacred Mt. Jhomolhari & Mt. powered prayer wheels. As you reach Taktsang villages. From the Dochula pass, at over 10,000ft, Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro Airport our you will be struck by the architectural wonder of vast panoramic views of the high snowcapped representative of Bhutan will meet & greet and this most pious Buddhist shrine in Bhutan. peaks of the Bhutanese Himalaya can be enjoyed transfer to Thimphu. After lunch visit: Perched some 1000m, 3000ft on a cliff overlooking on a clear day. • Buddha Point/ Kuensel Phodrang - Is the largest the valley; it would justifiably qualify as one of • Continue drive down into the Phobjikha valley Buddha statue in the country, from there you can get Bhutan’s wonders. Tragically wrecked in a fire and visit Gantey Goenpa as it is a major a good view of the Thimphu valley. early in 1998. It has been rebuilt to its original attraction with an old monastery date back to the • Memorial Chorten - Built in the year 1974 in the glory. It is said that the legendary Indian saint, 16 centuries. Later walk around the valley, which memory of our third king of Bhutan, His Majesty Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from on the is also the winter home to the rare black-necked Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. back of a tigress to tame five demons, who were cranes, which migrate, from remote parts of Tibet, • Tashichho Dzong - The “fortress of the glorious opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 and Siberia during winter to this valley. religion” was initially erected in 1641 and rebuilt by A.D. Hence the name, Taktsang, or the “Tiger’s King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the 1960s. • Overnight at hotel. Lair.” Descend back to Ramthangka. Tashichho Dzong houses some ministries, His DAY 04 : Phobjikha - Punakha (B, L, D) • If time permits, drive further north to visit another Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body. • After breakfast drive to Punakha. On the way symbolic structure, which is now under • Overnight at hotel. visit Chhimi Lhakhang - This was founded in 15 reconstruction. Drugyel Dzong, or “Castle of the

DAY 02 : Thimphu (B, L, D) Century by Lama Dukpa Kinley also known as Victorious Drukpa,” which was also built by the Shabdrung to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over • Changangkha Lhakhang - It is right above divine mad man. It is half hour walk across a local Thimphu Valley; this temple and a monastic school village and rice field. After lunch visit Punakha the Tibetans in the 16thcenturies. From here, the was established in the 12th century on a site chosen Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung. It is one of Jomolhari Peak (“Mountain of the Goddess”) can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329m/24,029ft.). by Lama Phajo Drugom Shigpo. the most beautiful Dzong in the country. Later walk around Punakha and Khuruthang town. • Overnight at hotel. • Motithang Preserve - Houses the rare national of Bhutan. Takin is listed by • Overnight at hotel. DAY 07 : Departs from Paro (B) international conservation agencies as a vulnerable DAY 05 : Punakha – Paro (B, L, D) • After breakfast, drive to Paro international airport species and it is a rare animal found only in Bhutan, • After breakfast, drive to Paro. Driving time for your onward flight. Nepal and Burma. approximately 4 hours. Drive to Paro visit: • Traditional Medicine Institute - In Bhutan, equal • Kyichu Lhakhang - One of the oldest and most Package Inclusive: emphasis is given to both allopathic and traditional sacred temple in the kingdom, dating back to the medicines. The rich herbal medicines made up from  6 nights 3* hotel accommodation 7th century.  6 breakfast, 6 lunch and 6 dinner medicinal plants are prepared and dispensed here. • Ta Dzong - Former Watch Tower which now • Simply Bhutan – Is an integrative living museum  2 ways shared airport-hotel-airport transfer houses the National Museum that gives a quick introduction to various aspects of • Rinpung Dzong - Which houses the monastic  7 days shared transport for hotel, traditional life in Bhutan. school and the office of the civil administration sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary • National Institute for Zorig Chusum - The school and walk down passing close by crossing the  7 days local English-speaking tour guide of Arts and crafts is an institute where student Bhutanese typical wooden roofed bridge to Paro service undertake a six-year course on the 13 traditional town.  Bhutan visa fees and sustainable arts and crafts of Bhutan. • Overnight at hotel. • Overnight at hotel Development Fees

Package Exclusive: Price per ADULT CHILD  International air ticket to & from Bhutan person (SGD) 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax & above 6-12 years 6 years below  Personal insurance Low Season $2,188 $2,098 $1,828 $1,048 $68  Tipping for tour guide and driver Peak Season $2,628 $2,538 $2,278 $1,268 $68

Terms & Conditions: * The company reserve the rights to alter routes, timetables and itineraries reserved should conditions beyond our control render if necessary * This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. * Private guide or tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Flight Available: * Please inform us when making the bookings. SIN-PBH : Every Thu, Sun : 1155/1555hrs : KB541 * No refund after reservation/confirmation made. Cancellation charges apply accordingly PBH-SIN : Every Wed, Sat : 0805/1610hrs : KB540 * Price & schedule subjects to change without prior notice