Druk Yul Tour
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Druk Yul Tour

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  • Duration 6 Days
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Overview

Bhutan is a little landlocked nation between giant countries like India and China. Bhutan is known on the planet for its lovely design and old immaculate culture and traditions. Druk Yul Tour offers the delightful valley of Bhutan with places like Thimphu, Paro, Wangchu, Dochula Pass, Punakha, and many more.

Under the Druk Yul tour package, we offer you to visit the renowned spots of Bhutan. Such as the capital city Thimphu, Wangduephodrang, and Paro. This excursion will be fruitful to make your days off significant by giving you the astounding mountain view of surprising normal excellence. Furthermore, the spectacular monasteries of Bhutan that govern the perfect and flawless Bhutanese scene and the lifestyle in Bhutan.

Druk Yul Tour

We Start our magical Druk Yul Tour from Tribhuvan International Airport to Paro Airport of Bhutan. Upon landing at Paro we drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan where we can see the terraced fields and excellent waterway in transit. Subsequent to visiting Thimphu we head to see Takin, the national animal of Bhutan tied up between the pine trees. Afterward, the Jungshi Paper Factory, Nunnery Monastery, and Arts and Crafts School. 

On the following day, we drove to Punakha over the DochuLa pass. Dochula is at a height of 3,050 meters. Also on the way, we will see a greater amount of the delightful landscape Bhutan has to bring to the table. At Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong and Wangdi Dzong from the outside and then back to Paro. On returning back to Paro we visit Simtokha Dzong (the oldest Dzong in Bhutan) and also a place of the customary school. Lastly visit the National Museum, Paro Dzong, and Satyam in Paro.

Get captivated by the dynamite excellence of Bhutan. And witness the nearby culture and customs by visiting age-old religious temples and monasteries. The monasteries here date back to as ahead of schedule as the tenth century. Likewise, fly over the tallest mountains of the world during the flight to the green valley of Paro. Similarly, Investigate Thimphu, the minuscule capital of Bhutan, and the city prestigious on the planet.  A city with no traffic signals. Visit the old capital-Punakha, the city of religious bodies. And for Buddhism lovers, the spot to ask about antiquated Buddhist frightened relics.

Trip Facts

Name: Druk Yul Tour

Duration: 06 Days

Max. Altitude: 3,120m (The Tiger Nest Monastery)

Best Season: March to May and September to November

Meal: Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Accommodation: Government approved 3 stars and Above

Transportation: Private car, or bus (Depends on group size)

Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive at Paro Airport

Land at Paro by enjoying a mesmerizing flight. It’s a beautiful trip as the plane touch down at the lavish green Paro Valley flying past the world’s tallest mountains. Upon getting down from the plane, cool, perfect, and natural air invites the guest. Upon clearing the custom and visa met our representative and move to Paro for lunch. A while later, visit Paro Rinpung Dzong was worked in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first ruler of Bhutan. The Dzong proceeds with its deep-rooted work as the seat of the district court, district administration, and monastic body. The southern gate of the Dzong has a customary roofed cantilever connect called Nemi Zam. Later, drive to Thimphu which is an hour’s drive. Overnight at Hotel

Day 02

Drive Thimphu to Punakha

After breakfast, visit the National Memorial Chorten with its brilliant spines shining in the sun. Its tinkling ringers worked out of appreciation for the third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Likewise pay a visit to the Institute of Traditional Medicine, where old healing methods, for example, acupuncture and natural herbal remedies are as yet practiced. Likewise visit the Folk Heritage Museum, devoted to the Bhutanese country’s past with its show of things and antiquities utilized in rural households, the Textile Museum, where the craft of conventional weaving is as yet kept alive and saved through presentation and has a decent assortment of old materials wealthy in its color and designs. A short time later, drive to Punakha from Thimphu for around 1 and a half hours. First, the street climbs steeply through the pine and cedar forests trimmed with hanging lichen high up close to Dochula pass (3,050 m). Regularly all-encompassing Himalayan perspectives can be spotted from the pass. Subsequent to halting for tea, the street plunges along with a progression of fastener twists to the beautiful valley of Punakha. Overnight at Hotel

Day 03

Drive from Punakha to Thimphu

After enjoying the delicious breakfast, visit Punakha Dzong. It’s the antiquated capital of Bhutan interfacing the Mo Chu and Pho Chu Rivers. It is additionally the winter capital for the priests and the Je Khenpo (chief abbot). Thereafter, drive to Lobeysa for lunch. After lunch climb, an additional 20 minutes to Chime Lhakhang, the temple of the “Divine Madman” worked in 1499 and today generally visited by the ones who couldn’t bear children, hence known as the temple of fertility. Later, drive to Thimphu. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04

Drive to Haa Valley

After breakfast, drive to the Chelela pass (3899 m). From the pass, a great perspective on the Himalayan Ranges and the valley past can be spotted. Now proceed with the drive towards Haa. Haa comprises five provinces and was shut to the outside world until 2002. There is a military camp by the Indian Army. In Haa valley, visit Wangchuck Dzong going back to 1915, and Lhakhang Nakpo (Black Temple) is said to have been worked by pigeon transmission of King Songtsen Gampo in the seventh century and Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple). After the visit, drive towards Paro. Overnight at Hotel

Day 05

Hike to Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’

Wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. Then drive towards the base camp of Taktsang to climb up to the Taktsang Monastery-Tiger’s Nest. It’s around two hours to climb up the cafeteria. Starting here, appreciate the marvelous perspective on the cloister, where Guru Padmasambhava arrived on the rear of a tigress in the eighth century. Afterward, visit the Taktsang Monastery and climb back to the street directly at that point head toward Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most hallowed places of worship in Bhutan. A while later, return back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel

Day 06

End of Trip

Finally, your memorable Druk Yul Tour ends today. So after breakfast one of our representatives escorts you to the international terminal. From there you will bid farewell to the Kingdom of Thunder Dragon and head towards your next destination.

Note: B L D = Breakfast, Lunch;
Please let us know whether you would like to make your itinerary shorter or longer. It can be designed according to your preferences.

Pricing

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Service Includes and Excludes

Service Included in this Trip

  • Private transportation
  • Necessary Bhutan travel permits
  • English speaking Bhutanese guide and Driver
  • Accommodation on Twin sharing/ Single room basis.
  • Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Meal plan: Full Board Basis
  • Bhutan Government Royalty fee ($ 65 per person / per day)
  • Bhutan Visa fee
  • Flight fare for Kathmandu- Paro- Kathmandu or from other destination.

Service Excluded in this Trip

  • Insurance of any kind.
  • Additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstance
  • Personal expenses such as drink, guide tips & etc.

Trip Info

Short Description Mode Of The Packages: What Are Included In The Packages

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast at 2 to 3 stars level, Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking, both ways domestic flight tickets from KTM/Lukla/KTM, necessary permits, all the ground transportation by tourist vehicles, an experienced guide and porter and all the necessary permits.

Grade A: Easy *

Trekking is essentially day hiking and doesn’t require any special training. However, good physical condition, a love of walking, and a desire to enjoying the spectacular views of the mountains and encounter village life are essential. We offer a diverse range of easy treks. Categorizing a trek as easy means that no difficult climbing or ascents to high altitudes is involved. They take usually no more than a week and are suitable for anyone. Be assured that a loss of altitude in no way means a loss of interesting things to see and experience. While our more challenging treks get you closer to a small number of mountain ranges, lower altitude treks often provide better viewpoints from which to enjoy the colorful horizons of a whole series of ranges. The duration of a trek can be from 4 to 9 days with an average of 4 to 5 hours walking per day. The elevation of the trail will be between 800m/2624ft and 2800m/ 9240ft above sea level.

Grade B: Moderate **

These treks are suitable for any walker looking for something a little more challenging and energetic. They are a combination of some longer and shorter walks and hill-walking experience is desirable. The duration is usually from 10 to 15 days. Following the up and down terrain of Nepal and walking to higher elevations contrasts these treks to those in the easy classification. However, you will be rewarded for your efforts with spectacular close-up views of glaciers and of the high Himalayas. Although the terrain is not difficult, some vigorous hiking experience is useful. There may be up to 6 hours a day on the trail and the elevation rises and falls from 800m/ 2624ft to 4000m/13210ft above sea level.

Grade C: Fairly Strenuous ***

Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for periods of 16 to 21 days. Typically, a gradual ascent through a green river valley will lead you up to a number of high passes, where you will reach the altitude of 5416m. Often times, you will get a close insight into the Tibetan culture. Participants should except to trek above 5416m/17872ft.

Grade D: Strenuous ****

These real adventure treks are both technical and highly strenuous. Excellent physical condition is essential and mountaineering experience is preferable. Following rough terrain, they involve steep ascents to high altitudes with the possibility of some rope climbing. Stamina is needed to complete one of these treks, as it can take from 20 to 28 days to reach the heart of the wildernesses that they transverse. Participants should except to trek above 5600m/18480ft

EQUIPMENTS & GEARS

EQUIPMENTS, GEARS AND GUIDES

Nepal is one of the best places in the world for river rafting. Numerous fine rivers offer excellent opportunities for rafting, canoeing and simply immersing oneself in the magnificent landscape. Nepal’s thundering waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalayan, provide unmatched thrills.

Clothing

Down Or Fiber Filled Waterproof Jacket And Trousers 1
Fleece Jacket Or Pullover 1
Warm Cotton Trousers 2 Pairs
Shirts And T-Shirts 4 Pieces
Lightweight Cotton Long Pants 3 Pairs
Long Under Wear 2 Pieces
Short Under Wear 4 Pieces
Sun Hat Or Scarf 1
Woolen Hat 1
Sunglasses 1
Lightweight Gloves 1
Rain Coat 1
Heavyweight Gloves Or Mittens With A Waterproof 1

Footwear

Trekking Boot 1 Pair
Thick Socks 4 Pairs
Light Socks 3 Pairs
Camp Shoes 1 Pair
Sandals 1 Pair

Other Equipments

Sleeping Bag(4seasons) 1
Down Jacket 1
Daypack 1
Water Bottle 1
Sun Cream, Sunglasses
Flashlight With Spare Bulbs, Batteries, Lip Salve, Gaiters.

Optional

Insect Repellent Toilet Articles Note Book & Pen Toilet Roll
Laundry Soap Pocket Knife Towel Sewing Kit
Plasters Binoculars Camera Film
Cards And Personal Medical Kit

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc.

For your kind information, we would like to give a list of the insurance companies, please go through the links below:

For Canadians And Americans

  1. http://www.travelguard.com
  2. http://www.worldnomads.com
  3. http://www.mondial-assistance.ca
  4. http://www.travelassistnetwork.com
  5. http://www.travelex-insurance.com
  6. http://www.travelite.com
  7. http://www.travelunderwriters.com
  8. http://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance

For Australians And New Zealanders

  1. http://www.covermore.com.au
  2. http://www.allianz.com.au
  3. http://www.worldnomads.com.au
  4. http://www.bupa.com.au
  5. http://www.itrektravelinsurance.com.au
  6. http://www.1cover.com.au

For British

  1. http://www.travel-guard.co.uk
  2. http://www.worldnomads.co.uk
  3. http://www.thebmc.co.uk
  4. http://www.direct-travel.co.uk
  5. http://www.essentialtravel.co.uk

For Europe And Slovenia

  1. http://www.coris.si
  2. http://www.europaeische.at

For South-Africa

  1. http://www.travel-guard.co.za
  2. http://www.tic.co.za

For Indians

  1. http://www.internationalsos.com/en/asia-pacific_india.htm

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is common at high altitudes sickness. In general may occur when people ascend too quickly normally in altitudes of over 3000 m. The symptoms of altitude sickness are due to lower air pressure at high altitudes, which results in lower oxygen levels as you breathe the air in. The air is under less pressure and this makes it harder for your body to get the oxygen out of the air and into the circulation. It’s this extra strain on the body that causes altitude sickness.

Symptoms tend to be worse at night and include headache, dizziness, and lethargy, loss of appetite, nausea, breathlessness and irritability. Difficulty sleeping is another common symptom.

MAJOR SYMPTOMS OF ALTITUDE SICKNESS

INITIAL SYMPTOMS

  1. Periods of sleeplessness
  2. Runny nose.
  3. Extra tiredness
  4. Occasional loss of appetite
  5. Feeling laziness
  6. Wish to vomiting
  7. Periodic breathing

Above are normal symptoms which may occur into your body that you should not be worried. Every trekker will experience some or all of these, no matter how slowly they ascend.

ADVANCE SYMPTOMS

  1. Headache and vomiting
  2. Dizziness
  3. Racing heartbeat
  4. Exhaustion
  5. Nausea
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Loss of apatite
  8. Weakness
  9. Hard to breath
  10. Extra tired
  11. Dry Raspy cough
  12. Sleeplessness

When above symptoms will occur into your body, these symptoms usually resolve by spending one or two extra nights at the same altitude or using medicine. Even you are resting at the same altitude or using medicine, if symptoms are becoming worse, then it is necessary to descend.

SERIOUS SYMPTOMS

  1. Worsening headache and vomiting
  2. Swelling of hands and face
  3. Reduced urine output
  4. Walking with a staggering gait
  5. Confusion
  6. Increased tiredness
  7. Breathing irregularity
  8. Visual hallucinations (seeing things that are not real)
  9. Changes in the ability to think
  10. Changes in normal behavior

If above serious symptoms will occur into your body, these extremely dangerous symptoms are called High Altitude Cerebral Edema (or HACE). They can lead to unconsciousness and death within 12 hours. Increasing shortness of breath, cough and tiredness may also be signs of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE. HAPE can also be rapidly fatal if ignored.

TO PREVENT ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS

  1. If possible, don’t fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) and walk up.
  2. If you do fly or drive, do not overexert yourself or move higher for the first 24 hours.
  3. If you go above 3,000 metres (10,000 feet), only increase your altitude by 350 to 500 metres (1,000 feet) per day
  4. Climb high and sleep low! You can climb more than 300 to 500 metres in a day as long as you come back down and sleep at a lower altitude.
  5. If you begin to show symptoms of moderate altitude sickness, don’t go higher until symptoms decrease.
  6. Drink plenty of water, tea or juice etc (at least three to 4 liters per day). Urine output should be copious and clear to pale yellow.
  7. Eat high-carbohydrate foods (rice, pasta, cereal) for more energy.
  8. Take it easy and don’t overexert yourself when you first get up to altitude. But, light activity during the day is better than sleeping because respiration decreases during sleep, exacerbating the symptoms.
  9. Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of dehydration, and don’t smoke.
  10. Don’t push yourself when climbing up to passes, rather take plenty of breaks.
  11. Avoid taking sleeping pills.
  12. Avoid active movements and try to relax in the first one or two days upon arrival at the high altitude areas.
  13. Bring adequate medicine.
  14. If nothing else works, return to the areas with the lower elevation.
  15. Allow sufficient time for acclimatization (After 3000 meters).
  16. Don’t make rapid Ascent. Don’t go too far too fast.
  17. Do not trek/travel alone, take guide/porter.
  18. Follow the advice from your guide, hotel, local, guide book.
  19. Descent if mild symptoms rapidly getting worse.
  20. Never leave or descent sick person along.
  21. Avoid getting cold.
  22. Take an easy and comfortable trekking route even if its longer

MEDICINE

Following is a list of items you should consider including in your medical kit – consult your pharmacist for brands available in your country.

  1. Aspirin or paracetamol – for pain or fever
  2. Antihistamine – for allergies, eg hay fever; to ease the itch from insect bites or stings; and to prevent motion sickness.
  3. Antibiotics consider including these if you’re traveling well off the beaten track’ see your doctor, as they must be prescribed, and carry the prescription with you.
  4. Loperamides or Diphenoxylate ‘blockers’ for diarrhea’ Prochlorperazine or metaclopramide for nausea and vomiting.
  5. Rehydration mixture to prevent dehydration, eg due to severe diarrhea; particularly important when traveling with children.
  6. Insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops.
  7. Calamine lotion, sting relief spray or aloe vera-to ease irritation from sunburn and insect bites or stings.
  8. Antifungal cream or powder – for fungal skin infections and thrush.
  9. Antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine for cuts and grazes.
  10. Bandages, band-aids or plasters and other would dressings.
  11. Scissors, tweezers and a thermometer (note that mercury thermometers are prohibited by airlines)
  12. Cold and Flu tablets, throat lozenges and nasal decongestant.
  13. Multivitamines – consider for long trips, when dietary vitamin intake may be inadequate.