Shahara Bhutan

License No: 1037444. Registered tour operator under Tourism Council of Bhutan.

SHAHARA Bhutan Tours & Travels is a registered government licensed Tour Operator which has been functioning since few years ago . The Department of Trade under the Ministry of Economic Affairs under Royal Government of Bhutan has issued the Trade Licence No.1037444 and affiliated to Tourism Council of Bhutan. Shahara Bhutan Tours & Travels is also the member of Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO). The company has the capacity to Host international tourist and local tourist. Shahara Bhutan will provide all the comfort and homely feeling during your stay in our beautiful Gross National Happiness(GNH) Country. The company will provide experienced Guide and luxurious vehicle to travel and hotels as per the choice of the customer. The company will arrange homely stay in 3,4and 5 star hotels, Guest House, Farm stay, Home stay and accommodation as per the choice with different rate. We have the capacity to handle all types of tourist from any part of the world.
We welcome all of you to visit Bhutan and enjoy the beauty of pristine environment. Bhutan is a unique country both culturally and environmentally. Perched high in the Himalayas, it is the worlds last remaining Buddhist Kingdom. It has developed the philosophy of Gross National Happiness; where development is measured using a holistic approach of well-being, not just based on gross domestic product. It is still termed as a third world country with subsistence farming practised in much of Bhutan.

In broad terms the land is fertile and the population small. In addition, the current generation receives free education, and all citizens have access to free, although rudimentary, medical care. The sale of tobacco products is banned and smoking in public areas is an offence punished with fines. Major sources of income for the kingdom are tourism, hydroelectric power and agriculture. While traditional culture has been very well preserved, the opening of the country to TV and internet in 1999 has had a major effect, and modern-day culture is mostly centered on bars and snooker halls. With the present . As part of entertainment for the people , we have very few theatre or music.

Culturally, Bhutan is predominantly Buddhist with Dzongkha as a national language (although there are regional variations - such as Sharchopkha, the predominant language in Eastern Bhutan), and a common dress code and architectural style. Bhutanese people primarily consist of the Ngalops and Sharchops, called the Western Bhutanese and Eastern Bhutanese, and Lhotshamphas (Southern Bhutanese), .

The concept of GNH receives much international praise and is a major draw for tourists, potential visitors should be aware that the idea is very much in its incubation stage, and there is very little evidence of GNH in the country itself.

On 19 July 2011, 68 countries joined the Kingdom of Bhutan in co-sponsoring a resolution titled Happiness: Towards a holistic approach to development, which was adopted by consensus by the 193-member UN General Assembly. In follow up to the resolution, the Royal Government of Bhutan convened a High Level Meeting on Happiness and Well Being: Defining a New Economic Paradigm on 2nd April 2012 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

One of the main attractions for tourists the country's culture and traditions.You will also see the varieties of flora and fauna with the meandering road in the hill top.

Managing Director : Rudra Chhetri
Manager : SITARA CHHETRI
Phone :- 00975-2-350610
Mobile :- 00975- 77670577 / 77220349
Head Office :- Babaesa Thimphu
Branch Office :- Deki line, Lower Market, Phuentsholing

The Royal Government of Bhutan sets minimum selling prices for tour packages to Bhutan. These must be paid in US dollars prior to arrival in Bhutan. :

The minimum daily package for tourists travelling in a group of 3 persons or   more is as follows:
USD $200 :- per person per night for the months of Jan, Feb, June, July, Aug, and December.

USD $250 :- per person per night for the months of March, April, May, Sept, Oct, and November.

 Visa Fee (one time )  USD $40

Packages

These rates are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan.
MINIMUM DAILY PACKAGE

The minimum daily package covers the following services.

Meet and greet at Paro, Bhutan's only international airport

A free gift of a cap or a scarf upon arrival

Free airport transfers

A free detailed topographical map of Bhutan

All accommodation and porterage in three star hotels throughout Bhutan (4 & 5 star hotel may

require an additional premium)

All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Refreshments daily (bottled mountain spring water and juice)

A licensed bilingual or multilingual guide to accompany you on all treks and tours

All travel by private car, 4wd or bus as appropriate

All internal taxes and charges

Extra charges will be levied on camping,

Trekking ,mountain biking ,rafting and  safari.

A sustainable tourism Royalty of US$ 65 per person per day. This Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.

 

Surcharges and Discounts

SURCHARGES

Tourists travelling in a group of two (2) persons or less shall be subject to a surcharge, in addition to the minimum daily package rates.

                     These are as follows:

Single individual - US$ 40 per night

Group of 2 persons only - US$ 30 per person per night

The 10% agency commission payable to agents abroad shall not be deductible from the surcharge. The surcharge will not be applicable to representatives of foreign travel agents on business study or promotional visit duly approved and cleared by Tourism Council of Bhutan.

DISCOUNTS

A) There shall be no charge for CHILDREN below the age of 5 years. However, those between the ages of 5-12 years accompanied by elders/ guardians shall be given 50% discount on daily rates.  This Royalty is currently set at $65 per day. 

B.. Full time STUDENTS below the age of 25 years, holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions, shall be given 25% discount.

C. A discount of 50% on minimum daily package shall be given to one person in a group of 11 people. 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.

 D. A 50% discount on Royalty shall be provided after the 8th night and 100% discount on Royalty shall be provided after the 14th night.

 E. Visitors availing discounts under Sections A & B shall not be eligible for discount under D.

 

Delay And Cancellations

DELAYED ARRIVALS

There is no charge for delays in arrival and departure because of weather conditions disrupting flights or road blocks. The tourist must however bear the cost of food, accommodation, transportation, and other services required. It is highly recommended that you purchase travel insurance prior to your visit.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellation  is possible following the cancellation policy .

of own service provider (tour operator) .

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

All tourists (excluding Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian passport holders) who wish to travel to Bhutan require a visa and must book their holiday through a Bhutanese tour operator or one of their international partners. The tour operator will take care of Visa arrangements for visitors.

Your can choose your Purpose to visit  Bhutan

Cultural  Tours

Festival Tours

Safari Tours

Honeymoon Tours

Bird Watching

Expedition Tours

Adventures Tours

Trekking Tours

      Historical Tours

    Mountain Biking

Enjoy staying in Hotels

 

A Journey of thousand miles begins with a step.

Lets start a journey.

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