Bhutan - Tour Information

A glimpse from bhutan

COST INCLUDES:

Twin sharing room in the best available accommodation mode (hotel or tourist cottage),all meals, overland transportation within BHUTAN (Japanese vehicle) , sight seeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide, necessary airport/hotel/airport transfers, cultural shows , complimentary beer and mineral water outside the hotels & lodges during the trips. In TREKS, accommodation in the best available tents, kitchen tents(MOSS) with all meals, thermal rest mattresses ,hot water bottles, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, pony riding horse (on request) backed by skillful and experienced crew.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Airfare, airport taxes, Bhutan taxes, BHUTAN VISA fee (US $ 20 payable at upon arrival ), re –entry visa fee, drinks at hotels/lodges and expenses of personal nature such as laundry, tips, Insurance, etc.

	GETTING THERE
	Druk Air flies every Monday between Kathmandu & Paro. Cost for one way trip is US$ 175 per person & US$ 350 for round trip. The national airlines of Bhutan, Druk Air operates with connection from Calcutta, Delhi, Dacca and Bangkok. It is also possible to enter/exit Bhutan by overland transportation, stopping en route at Sikkim &Darjeeling (India). (Air fare schedule & price are subject to change without prior notice) Diplomats (holding passport) accredited to Bhutan shall be given a 25% discount in tour cost if they come in a group of 2pax and above.
	BOOKING CONDITIONS
	It would help to book at least 90days in advance, as the infrastructure in Bhutan can handle only a limited number of tourists. The months of April, May, October and November normally have many festivals being celebrated at that time, and tourism is at its height during this period. However, at least two weeks prior to your tour, a booking with passport details and payment of tour should reach us.There will be a cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed booking until 7 days prior to departures whereas, no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals of the clients whatsoever reason.
	ACCOMODATION:
	Best hotels in PARO & THIMPU and in other places Guest House/Lodges in modest heated rooms with attached bath.
	TRAVELS TIPS:
	OCTOBER-MARCH Warm clothings APRIL-SEPTEMBER Light cotton clothings However, a warm sweater and a jacket are always advised.
	CLIMATE
	Best season: March, April, May, September, October &November Monsoon: June, July & August Winter: December, January & February.
	PHOTOGRAPHY
	16mm film camera are prohibited in Bhutan. Also Photography in some of the Monasteries & Djongs are not allowed.
	RISK & LIABILITIES:
	Himalayan Odyssey will put every effort to make your journey very smooth & pleasant, however, all the program in Bhutan are conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of Bhutan Tourism Authority. Therefore, Himalayan Odyssey or its Bhutanese counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alterations in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as land-slides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots. It is most advisable all clients to have full insurance against medical and person accidents. A cancellation insurance is also highly recommended.