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THE AMANKORA JOURNEY
ABOUT THE TOUR
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The minimum daily package covers the following services:
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Visa Process and arrangement
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USD 65/Person/Night Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
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Government surcharge for individual groups travelling as one or two pax.
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A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star will require additional premium payment).
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Private transportation for airport pick up, drop and all sightseeing
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Entrance fees to events, historic sites, museums and parks as indicated in the itinerary
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A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay
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All internal ground transport and sightseeing using tourist standard vehicle
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Buffer meals in a 3 star hotels/restaurants (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Cost Exclusion:
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US$ 40 per person (Single entry visa fee)
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Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airline) fare
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Any alcoholic, nonalcoholic beverages and any other personal expenses
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Tips to guide, driver, trekking staff, hotel service, etc
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Travel Insurance
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For 2 Pax and above single room supplement charges (US$ 40/Night) applicable
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Luxury hotels/resorts are available on supplement cost
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Specialized guides available on supplement cost
ITINERARY
BHUTAN AMANKORA JOURNEY
07 NIGHT/08 DAYS
Day 01: Arrive Paro
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Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
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Evening take a stroll around Paro market and town.
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Overnight AMANKORA Paro.
Day 02: Paro
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Morning visit Drukgyel Dzong (dzong = fortress/monastery), the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. On a clear day, there is splendid view of Mt. Chomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong.
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Later visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history.
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Evening visit to Kyichu Lhakhang (lhakhang = temple).
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Overnight AMANKORA Paro.
Day 03: Paro / Thimphu (55 km, 2 hours)
Morning drive to Thimphu en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies.
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Afternoon free for shopping and leisure.
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After 5PM visit the Tashichodzong
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Overnight AMANKORA THIMPHU
Day 04: Thimphu
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Morning drive to BBS Tower for fascinating view of Thimphu valley and later visit Mini zoo, Anim Dratshang (nunnery), National Library, Handmade Paper factory & Memorial Chorten (stupa).
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Afternoon, as the time permits, visit to School of Arts & Crafts, Textile & Folk Heritage Museum, Zangtho Pelri Lhakahng (lhakhang = temple) and Handicrafts Emporium.
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Overnight AMANKORA THIMPHU
Day 05: Thimphu – Punakha (75 km, 2.1/2 hours)
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Morning drive to Punakha taking a short stop at Dochula pass (3,080m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan.
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Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten (chorten = stupa).
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Evening free in fascinating Punakha valley.
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Overnight AMANKORA PUNAKHA.
Day 06: Punakha – Paro (125 km, 4.1/2 hours)
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Morning transfer to Paro.
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Afternoon visit to Paro market and a traditional farm house.
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Overnight AMANKORA Paro.
Day 07: Paro Sightseeing
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Morning hike to most sacred temple tiger nest
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Afternoon back to hotel
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Overnight AMANKORA Paro.
Day 08 : Depart Paro
Morning transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination