Bhutan Tour Testing Tour

Accommodation: - 6 nights in 3-star premium hotels on double or triple sharing basis. - 1 night in Phuentsholing, 2 nights in Thimphu, 2 nights in Paro, and 1 night in Siliguri.

Other inclusions - Airport Pickup and Drop - One complimentary SIM card will be provided per group. - Visa cost or Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for Bhutan included: INR 1200 per person per day - Licensed trip guide English/Hindi-speaking guide to assist throughout .

Meals - Total 12 meals - Complimentary breakfast (6) at the hotels. - Complimentary dinner (6) at the hotels.

Visa and Fees: - Immigration services and Bhutan visa/permit assistance. - Assistance with obtaining tourist permits for travel to Thimphu, Paro, and Punakha

Driver and Vehicle Services: - Driver allowances, toll taxes, parking charges, and state taxes are included. - Exclusive private vehicle for the Bhutan trip, based on the group size. - Exclusive private vehicle for Bagdogra airport pickup and drop-off, based on the group size.

Do’s

Respect Local Customs & Monasteries Always walk clockwise around stupas & prayer wheels. Remove shoes & hats before entering monasteries and dzongs. * Maintain silence inside religious sites.

Follow Bhutan’s Dress Code in Dzongs & Monasteries Wear full-sleeved shirts, long pants, and closed shoes. Avoid shorts, sleeveless tops, and hats inside religious places.

Carry Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) or Indian Rupees (₹) * Indian ₹500 and ₹2000 notes are not accepted; carry ₹100 denominations.

Respect Local Laws on Photography Ask before taking pictures of locals, monks, or military zones. Photography inside temples is strictly prohibited.

Pack for Changing Weather * Layered clothing is best since temperatures vary across locations.

Comfortable trekking shoes for Tiger’s Nest hike.

Try Local Bhutanese Cuisine - Must-try: Ema Datshi (spicy cheese & chili dish), Suja (butter tea), Red Rice.

Keep Your Entry Permit & Passport Handy * You will need your permit for check-posts when traveling between cities.

• GST (5%) is applicable extra

• Air fare / Train fare / Bus fare.

• Entry tickets to any Monuments are not included.

• Any other meals not mentioned in the inclusions.

• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral / soft / hard drinks, Paragliding, River rafting, joy ride, Pony Ride, Cable Car.

• Room Heater, Local Cab fare & Entrance Fees.

• Bhutanese Cultural Program, Traditional Dance or Campfire.

• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.

• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).

• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.

• Anything which is not include in the inclusions

Don’ts: No Public Displays of Affection (PDA) * Holding hands is okay, but kissing or hugging in public is considered disrespectful.

Do Not Point at Religious Objects or People - Use an open palm instead of pointing fingers.

Avoid Disrespecting the Royal Family - Criticizing Bhutan’s King or Government is strictly discouraged.

Don’t Smoke in Public Places - Bhutan has strict anti-smoking laws. Carry import permits if bringing cigarettes.

Do Not Litter - Bhutan takes cleanliness seriously. Use designated bins.

Avoid Buying Antique Religious Artifacts - Taking antique religious items out of Bhutan is illegal.

No Outside Drones Allowed - Flying drones requires special permits from the Bhutanese government.