Mysterious East 2: Bhutan Kingdom and Kathmandu Tour
The Kingdom of Bhutan and Kathmandu make up one of the world's most fascinating tours. The first television arrived in the country in 1999, widespread use of electricity began after 1989, and the first road was built in the 1960s. And the wealth of this country is measured by the happiness of its people.
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Tour days
THY TK726. Istanbul Departure: 01:10 / Kathmandu Arrival: 10:55
DRUKAIR KB401 Kathmandu Departure: 09:40 / Paro Arrival: 10:40
➜ We meet at the Istanbul airport international terminal at midnight. Shortly after midnight, we depart and after a 7-hour flight, we arrive in Kathmandu.
➜ After checking into our hotel, we immediately start our city tour
➜ Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and cremation ceremonies, city center and shopping tour
➜ Arrival at Paro Airport by plane and transfer to Thimphu.
➜ We will stop at Tacog Lhakhang to see the traditional bridge constructed with ancient iron chains.
➜ Once we arrive in Thimphu, we will visit Changlimithang Stadium to watch archery, Bhutan's traditional sport. The matches last from morning to evening!
➜ On a working day, you can visit the Post Museum to learn about the colorful history of Bhutan's postal service. You can also have stamps printed with your own face and send postcards to your friends and family back home!
➜ We will visit Tashichho Dzong fortress, the residence of the King and the government.
➜ Optionally, we will celebrate your arrival in Bhutan at the famous Mojo Park music club or other popular venues.
➜ In the morning, we'll set off towards the colossal Buddha statue, Buddha Dordenma, overlooking the valley and walk towards a stunning city panorama.
➜ We'll continue to the wildlife sanctuary where you can see Bhutan's famous national animal, the takin, as well as other inhabitants of the Bhutanese forests.
➜ Descend to the Central Clock Tower Square and stroll along Norzin Lam Avenue, where we'll see traffic police signaling at intersections. Thimphu is the only capital in the world without traffic lights.
➜ We'll walk through the crafts market, where you can see and purchase many interesting Bhutanese souvenirs at reasonable prices.
➜ We'll visit the Folk Heritage Museum, featuring an exhibition about traditional village life in Bhutan.
➜ We'll visit the historic Dechen Phodrang Monastery overlooking the Thimphu Valley and from here, see the monumental Tashichho Dzong and other iconic landmarks.
➜ In the afternoon, transfer via the Dochu-la Pass (3010 m) to Wangdue or Punakha. Take a break to walk around the large stupa made up of 108 small stupas and enjoy the mountain views on clear days!
➜ Early in the morning, we set off towards Gangtey.
➜ Visit the Gangtey Gompa, which belongs to an ancient sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and take a walk in the beautiful Phobjikha Valley. The 2.5-hour walking tour in the valley is one of the most beautiful and easiest hikes in Bhutan.
➜ You will proceed through buckwheat and potato fields toward a mixed forest adorned with old trees decorated with beard-like lichens, ending up with a view of the wetlands.
➜ Here, at the end of autumn and in winter, you may see the rare, elusive, and sacred black-necked crane.
➜ We will visit an old local farmhouse to experience the local spirit and taste salty butter tea.
➜ Optionally, you can try lunch there, or opt for a standard hotel restaurant if preferred.
➜ Evening return journey to Wangdue.
➜ A short hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten in the early morning, accompanied by stunning views of the valley and terraced rice fields.
➜ If you wish, you may consider rafting on the Mo Chhu River (easy) or the Pho Chhu River (exciting).
➜ We will visit Punakha Dzong, known as the "Palace of Great Happiness," considered the kingdom's most intricately decorated fortress and once the winter residence of Bhutanese rulers.
➜ A short walk to the Chhimmy Lhakhang temple, dedicated to Drukpa Kunley, the 15th-century saint known as the "Divine Madman," who is said to have taught Buddhism through singing, drinking, and scandalous sexual exploits.
➜ The path to the temple is lined with houses adorned with phallic symbols in memory of the saint's antics. The temple is also known as a fertility enhancer and attracts childless couples from across Bhutan and abroad. If time allows, we will also visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang nunnery, perched atop a hill overlooking the valley, featuring a Bhutanese and Nepalese style stupa.
➜ Journey to Paro in the afternoon.
➜ Go to Paro Dzong and join the afternoon program of the festival featuring masked dances. These sacred performances commemorate the deeds and visions of Buddhist saints or illustrate various aspects of religious teachings. The festival draws crowds of local visitors dressed in their finest attire.
➜ We will also visit Paro Dzong, the fortress that serves as a local administrative and monastic center.
➜ Another must-see site is the National Museum, located in Ta Dzong, the watchtower of the fortress.
➜ Afterwards, head into Paro city and admire the old traditional bridge below Paro Dzong. Here, you'll have the opportunity to try Bhutanese attire and take a beautiful photo with the fortress in the background!
➜ Take a stroll in vibrant Paro town, where we will visit the festival market.
➜ If time allows, you may visit the Dzongdrakha temple, often likened to the Tiger's Nest for its beauty.
➜ Drive to see the newly rebuilt Drukyel Dzong fortress. On the way, you can also catch a glimpse of the sacred Mount Jomolhari peak.
➜ The trek to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) is the highlight of the tour! Although the climb seems difficult, it is truly rewarding. If you don't feel very strong, you can take a break at the cafeteria that offers a beautiful view of the temple.
➜ If you have enough strength, you can ascend to Zangtopelri Lhakhang and see Tiger’s Nest from above! Depending on the weather, your fitness, and personal preferences, you may consider hiking in the morning or early afternoon.
➜ On the way, we can stop by Kiychu Lhakhang, a temple said to symbolize the massive demon and one of the two oldest Buddhist worship sites in Bhutan.
➜ Enjoy your last evening in Bhutan!
➜ Today is our backup day. Flight cancellations and delays are quite likely at the airports located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Therefore, to avoid missing the flight to Istanbul, we will spend one extra night in Kathmandu.
➜ Those who wish may join Everest mountain flights, daily trekking tours, or city tours today.
➜ Early in the morning, we transfer to Paro airport and arrive in Istanbul via our flight with a connection in Kathmandu.
See you on another overseas trip.
DRUKAIR KB400 Paro Departure: 07:40. / Kathmandu Arrival: 08:40
THY TK72t. Kathmandu Departure: 12:25 / Istanbul Arrival: 18:25
Other information
- Bhutan mandatory tourist fee (100 USD/day)
- All hotel accommodations
- All meals (except Kathmandu)
- All road transportation
- All guiding services
- Compulsory TURSAB insurance
- Bhutan visa and permits
- All museum and site entrance fees
- Complimentary water, tea, and coffee
- International flights
- Overseas departure fee
- Nepal visa (on arrival)
- Tips
- Items not specified in the program
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
Airway: Air travel is not included in our prices. All responsibility regarding tickets and flights belongs to the participant. Please purchase your tickets in a refundable and changeable class. For the tour’s transportation information, please refer to the Departure and Return transportation sections in the tour program.
Landway: For our domestic and international tours, we use minibuses that are most suitable for the terrain conditions. Our vehicles are air-conditioned and regularly maintained. In cases with fewer participants, passenger cars may be used. In some cases, our guides may drive the vehicles.
Extra Transfers: If you cannot find a suitable flight and have to arrive at a different time than the group, any additional transfers will be subject to an extra fee. These transfers can be made with our contracted vehicles or taxis. Any transfer outside the tour program is considered extra.
Note: Children aged 0-2 years travel free of charge and do not have their own seat in the transfer vehicles. They travel on the lap of a parent (if the tour is full and there are no available seats).
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kathmandu: Bassera Boutique Hotel, 1 night
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thimphu: Norkhil Boutique, Balcony, 1 night
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Punakha: RKPO Green Resort, Deluxe, 2 nights
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Paro: Naksel Boutique, Deluxe, 3 nights
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kathmandu: Bassera Boutique Hotel, 1 night
- The facilities may be small in capacity and have limited room type options. Therefore, requests for single, double, twin beds, or similar room types can only be arranged according to the order of registration and hotel availability. Sending us a request for accommodation in a specific room type does not guarantee that this request will be met, nor that it will be met in all properties. Fees such as the single supplement are refunded for nights where the request cannot be fulfilled. However, please be assured that we will do our best to accommodate your requests. Please confirm the status of your room type request before the tour.
- Insurance: Bukla Tur is legally required to take out mandatory insurance against failure to provide services. Other accident and travel insurances can be obtained upon request and for an additional fee.
- 0-2 Years Free Infant: Infants up to 3 years old are free of charge. However, please confirm if our tours are suitable for infants. No beds are provided for infants.
- 3-8 Years Child Discount: A maximum of one child discount applies per family. The discounted child must stay in the same room as the parent. A bed is provided.
- Tour Cancellation Conditions: All information regarding tour cancellation conditions can be found in the Package Tour Contract. Anyone registering for the tour is considered to have accepted the package tour contract.
- Flight Tickets: If our tours are canceled due to insufficient number of participants, all risks and responsibilities regarding tickets purchased by the consumer or by our company on behalf of the consumer belong to the consumer, and the relevant consumer(s) have no right to objection or compensation. Therefore, we recommend purchasing refundable ticket classes. If the consumer agrees, our company may transfer the relevant tour registration to another tour organized on the same dates, which has sufficient availability and where the purchased flight tickets can be used.
- Requests Outside the Scope of the Package Tour: Some guests, due to misunderstandings, may have requests based on promises made to them outside the scope of the tour. Occasionally, such requests may arise even if fulfilling them is not possible. We do not go beyond the package program except for written commitments.
- Tour Merging & Tour Change: When our tours do not reach sufficient number of participants, upon your acceptance, they may be merged with another guaranteed departure tour. It is your responsibility to review the new tour you will join and decide if it is suitable for you. In this case, you accept the following conditions.
- The program and conditions of the new tour you join will apply.
- Destinations on the new tour may differ, and the level of difficulty may be easier or harder.
- The accommodation and accommodation type may be different.
- Transportation options and flight times may vary.
- The tour program may start in reverse order depending on hotel availability. The sequence of days may change.
- Conditions: Due to the dynamic nature of Bukla's tours, guides are authorized to make arrangements and changes to the tour program—without altering the overall flow or the package content—because of weather conditions, injury, illness, equipment failure, permits, or group structure. Participants may exercise their right of withdrawal in the event of a substantial change to the tour program. In such cases, the TURSAB Kütahya Chart rules apply.
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For International Tours and Special Products; For international tours or special products prepared or ordered for individuals, companies, schools, families, friends, etc. groups at the consumer's request; if canceled 90 days or more before the start date of the tour, all payments will be refunded except for deposit amount and expenses arising from taxes, charges, and similar obligations. If terminated 59-30 days before, the consumer agrees, declares, and undertakes to pay 50% of the service fee, and if less than 30 days, to pay the full amount to Bukla Tur. No changes or cancellations can be made for early reservation, promotion, official holiday, and festival period tours.
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Flight Tickets
Our tours are sold without flight tickets. Please do not buy flight tickets before the tour is confirmed or we have not confirmed it. If you want to buy flight tickets in advance, please buy them from the refundable and changeable class. We remind you that all responsibility for flight tickets belongs to you.
Single Difference
The difference you need to pay when you want to stay alone in the hotel room. This difference is not requested by Bukla Tour, but by the hotels, and generally the full cost of the second person's accommodation. All single room requests are adjusted according to the availability of the hotels, but are not guaranteed.
Special Tours
Other names are Closed Groups. These are tours prepared according to your requests and requests, or tours prepared by changing existing tours. We can prepare tours for you according to the number of people you want, at the date you want, at the place you want, and only for you.
Cash Installment
This is a payment method where the cash price of the tour is divided into 3 fixed installments. In this method, your information is taken with the mail order form, and when the day comes, you are expected to make the installment by bank transfer. If you do not pay the installment, the payment is made by adding the overdue fee to your credit card.
Bukla Güvencesi
Bukla, 26 yıllık tecrübesiyle Türkiye’nin en güvenilir butik tur operatörlerinden biridir. Bukla, tüm turlarını bölge uzmanı rehberlerle, güvenli rota planlamasıyla ve kurumsal operasyon standardıyla yürütür, konaklanacak otelleri özenle seçer. Küçük gruplar, yüksek kalite standartları, güvenli rota planlaması ve operasyonel uzmanlık Bukla’nın öncelikleridir. 26 yıllık deneyim, binlerce başarılı tur ve misafir memnuniyeti Bukla’nın temel güvencesidir.