Rhododendron Flower Tour.

Highlights of the Tour

v Visiting to the prime Rhododendron and other flowering sites in Bhutan.

v Will be seeing Orchids of Bhutan.

v You will see at least 10 species of Rhododendron Flowers of Bhutan (out 47 Species)

v Visit Dzongs (fortress), Lhakhang (temples), Museum, villages and so on.

v City tour of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdiphodrang, Trongsa & Bumthang.

Duration : 09 Nights/10 days in Bhutan.

Place :Paro, Thimphu, Wangdiphodrang, Phobjikha, Trongsa, Bumthang and Sengor.

Season : April & May.

Brief Description of the Tour.

The Rhododendron Tours will visit some of the prime Rhododendron and other flowering sites in Bhutan. Still, Bhutan remains unexplored largely. So far, about 4500 species of flowering plants has been documented. About 46 species and 10 subspecies of Rhododendrons grow largely wild in Bhutan and most of them blossom during the months of April, May and June. You will not only see the Rhododendron flowers but also other flowers too, like wild orchids, magnolia and many more.

Detailed Model Itinerary for Flowering Tour in Bhutan – Rhododendron Flower.

DAY 01: Arrive to Bhutan ( Paro International Airport) – Paro

Arrival to Paro International Airport and received by the representative from Authentic Bhutan Tours. We will do some sightseeing in Paro. Evening at leisure. Welcome dinner and over night stay in hotel, Paro.

DAY 02: Paro Halt.

In the morning we will drive via Chele-la 3800m. Chele-la that connects Haa to Paro valleys has been one of the important routes in old day for any travelers that would visit Bhutan from Northwestern India. Chele-la harbors one of the most exciting sites for Bhutanese flora. Many species of Primulas, Rhododendron and many more. Lunch will be pack lunch and whole day we will explore here at Chele-la. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Paro.

DAY 03: Paro – Thimphu

We will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take about 2hours. On reaching Thimphu, we will do some sight seeing in Thimphu. Lunch in hotel, Thimphu. Afternoon we will continue with the sight seeing. Evening at leisure. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Thimphu.

DAY 04: Thimphu – Wangduephodrang

Drive to Punakha over Dochula pass. Dochula is home to 16 species of Bhutanese Rhododendrons. It also harbors different species of Primula, Lauraceae such as Litsea, Cinnamomum, Neolitsea etc., oaks, Viburnum, Magnolia, Daphne, and many others. Recently, on the pass of Dochula, 108 small chortens were erected which add beauty to the natural setting of the area. On clear days, we can see in the distant, the beautiful eastern Himalayan mountain ranges bordering in the north. From the pass, we will trek downwards, about 1 hour to have better idea of natural forest and other biota.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Wangduephodrang.

DAY 05: Wangdue to Phobjikha.

We will drive to Phobjikha. At first we will drive to Pelela Pass and we will walk around the old road side and to the Telecome tower. Here you will see the Rhododendrons in full bloom We have pack lunch here. On the way to Phobjikha, we will again stop where ever necessary. Evening walk around the Phobjikha valley. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Phobjikha.

DAY 06: Phobjikha – Sengor

We will drive to Sengor. Lunch in Bumthang. Dinner and overnight stay in Camp, sengor.

Day 07. Sengor Halt

Botanization in Sengor and Thrumshingla National Park. A special Botanization will be done in recently declared Royal Rhododendron garden.

Thrumshingla La National Park, established in 1998 covering Bumthang, Lhuentse, Zhemgang, and Mongar districts. In 2001, Royal Government of Bhutan designated one of the areas close to the pass as insitu-Rhododendron garden. Thrumshingla La National Park is home to many endemic species viz. Daphne ludlowii, Lobelia nubigena, Vanda griffithii, Rubus sengorensis, and Pedicularis spp. It is also home to some of the fauna species such as Red Panda, reptiles, amphibians and one can watch different avian fauna.

Night halt in Sengor

DAY 08: Sengor – Trongsa.
We will drive to Trongsa. In olden days, Trongsa is home to Royal family and seat of power. The dzong at Trongsa is the magnificent dzong in Bhutan. On the way will stop where ever necessary. Dinner an over night stay in hotel, Trongsa.

Day 09: Trongsa – Paro

Today we will drive to Paro. We will be stopping in many places to see what have left out, for new blossom, reconfirmation etc. Lunch will be served at Wangdue. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel, Paro

DAY 10: Thimphu – Paro
Transfer to Paro Airport for your departure. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a Safe Journey!

Note: The above itinerary is just a sample itinerary intended to give you a general idea of Flowering Tour in Bhutan – Rhododendron Flower Tour. We can always customized and tailor an itinerary to suit your requirements and interest.

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Bhutan Trekking Tours

Trekking in Bhutan is very adventurous and it provides the best opportunity to explore the life of the people in the remote villages and high-up Mountains and also enjoy the pristine environment with most exotic and endangered species of flora and fauna. Contact with people in remote villages provides an excellent opportunity to get insight into the rural indigenous culture of the Kingdom. It also provides an outstanding experience of the spectacular views of the Bhutanese landscapes and breath-taking views of the Himalayas. There are trekking routes which suite both summer and winter seasons. We, at the Authentic Bhutan Tours, organize treks of varying duration and location. We have what is called the Samtengang Trek which is as short as 4 days and the Snowman Trek that last about 24 days. We specialize the trek to Merak and Sakten trek. Depending on the duration of your stay and your personal convenience, we will make specific recommendations suiting your needs and requirement.

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You will see and experience Bhutan’s unique cultural wealth, as soon as you enter Bhutan. The country’s rich cultural heritage has remained remarkably unblemished. The colorful and vibrant living culture co-exists with a rich biodiversity in an unpolluted habitat. Those who have had the rare chance to come to this wonderful kingdom will agree that this is truly an exclusive place with a truly indigenous experience to offer. One can experience the unique aspects of Bhutanese culture through the visits to the impressive dzongs and monasteries, sacred festivals & pilgrimage sites, excursions to remote Bhutanese villages and close interaction with the Bhutanese people.

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Authentic Bhutan Tours – For Your Bhutan Experience, provides the leading tour services for Bhutan. If you are interested in touring our beautiful country, simply contact us and we will begin creating your dream tour of Bhutan, our paradise. Bhutan's unspoiled beauty provides a unique glimpse into a lifestyle that chose to pursue the simple life. Come! Meet our people. See our culture. Experience a country whose happiness is measured not by income but by our experiences and personal connections. And also whose philosophy of development is ‘Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Products’. All of us at Authentic Bhutan Tours are excited to meet you!

Whether you want to see our countryside, meet our people; see our fabrics, experience an adventurous trek, or seek spiritual goals, Authentic Bhutan Tours works with you to help you craft your Bhutan tour experience for your thrilling and memorable visit to this magical kingdom hidden in the Himalayas.

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Plan Your Bhutan Trip

Plan Your Trips provides very important information to plan your Bhutan Trips.

1. How do I get the Visa?
Visitors visiting Bhutan can book their tours through Authentic Bhutan Tours. We at the Authentic Bhutan Tours will take care of all the arrangements from your visas, Druk Air reservations and hotel bookings, to planning tours that are tailored to your interests.

Visa is compulsory for all visitors entering Bhutan except for Indian Travelers. You have to send the visa fee of US$ 20/per person along with your other payments. At entry port the visa is stamped on your passport. All visa applications must reach Bhutan least 14 days prior to the intended arrival date. Visas are issued only when a confirmed booking through a Bhutanese Licensed Tour Operator is made. Bhutanese Embassies and missions aboard do not issue visa for entry to Bhutan.

In order to board Druk Air you need visa clearance. Your visa clearance will be forwarded to Druk Air office and also we will forward the copy to our respective guests.
We will send you the Visa Application form to our guest once the booking is confirmed.

Visa will not be accepted without total payment (land tariff, visa fee and etc). Authentic Bhutan Tours will provide the clients its bank details/account number, payment invoices and necessary information for depositing the payments once the tour booking is confirmed.

2. Which is the most suitable season for me to visit Bhutan?
Bhutan has four seasons. Every season has its own beauty and adventure. The best season that we can recommend you are the spring season - March, April and May. Other suitable season is autumn in months of September, October and November where most of the festivals (Tshechus) take place. For sightseeing purpose of the great Himalayan mountains ranges, autumn season is recommended as during that time the skies are very clear and you can catch the rare glimpse of the great Himalayan mountain ranges.
During the summer season (months of June, July & August), the monsoons would be already in and it is likely that one may encounter rain. Winter Season (December, January and February) are extremely cold. Some of the upper trek routes may remain closed due to heavy snow fall.

3. When and how to visit Bhutan?
Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.

By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a nonrestricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.
Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.

By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the south west has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 179 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 7 hours drive distance.

4. What are your itineraries?
All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some idea of the likely trip scheduled.

5. Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the Druk Air reservation status via email.

6. After confirming your reservation we will send you the VISA APPLICATION FORM & INVOICES FOR YOUR PAYMENT. Please remit us all your payments. Please send us the Visa Application form after filling it and also send us the copy of remittance paper via email or fax, for follow up with Bhutan National Bank.

Visa will not be accepted without full payment.

7. We will send you the Druk Air Ticket either to your home country or to the Druk Air counter and Visa Clearance Copy.

8. Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the Land
Thunder Dragon, Druk Yul.

NOTE: For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and the Druk Air seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

For more information visit us at www.authenticbhutantours.com or write us at info@authenticbhutantours.com