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DAY 1: Our Bhutanese guide will welcome you at the Paro international airport and escort you to your hotel in Thimphu. It will be a leisurely drive and you can relax for the day, before starting an exciting tour the next day.

DAY 2: Have a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel, before proceeding to see the festivities. Thimphu Tshechu is one of the biggest festivals of Bhutan, held for three days and this is indeed the best time to visit Bhutan and witness it in all its glory. Watch the masked folk dances performed by trained monks and artists dressed in colorful costumes and dragon masks. Each dance performance is a re-enactment of visions seen by the great Buddhists saints of Bhutan. People from across the country and around the world, travel to Thimphu to witness the celebrations during these festivals of Bhutan. You will see devotees in their finest Gho’s and Kira’s flocking to Tendral Thang which is the festive ground opposite to Tashichho Dzong. End your day relishing festive delicacies.

DAY 3: Explore the city's important attractions today. Begin with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, a memorial built for Bhutan's third king. Enjoy a short hike to visit one of the World's largest statues of Buddha - The Buddha Dordenma and also the famous Bhutan monastery built below the statue. See the famous heritage site of Changangkha Lhakhang, a 12th century temple, followed by a visit to the Takin Preserve to see the national animal of Bhutan. Visit the craft bazaar where craftsmen and artisans from across the country display their arts and handicrafts.

DAY 4: Travel to Punakha through Dochula Pass and enjoy the spectacular view of the Himalayan mountain ranges. In the afternoon, visit the fortress of Punakha, which is the second oldest and also the second largest Bhutan monastery. Cross the longest suspension bridge perched above the Pho Chu River.

DAY 5: Enjoy the breathtaking view of the valleys of Punakha while visiting a Buddhist College for nuns - Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Drive to Gangtey and check-in at the hotel.

DAY 6: Witness one of the most vibrant festivals of Bhutan - the Gangtey Tshechu festival at the Gangtey Gompa Monastery. It is a 17th century Bhutan monastery. You will find people celebrating the festival with great zeal. Later, you may opt to explore the beautiful Phobjikha valley with its scenic landscape. The best time to visit Bhutan and catch glimpse of the lush green valley is during the months of August to October, just after the monsoon season.

DAY 7: Start your drive to Paro and explore the city's famous sites and museums. The Ta Dzong Museum houses a collection of many religious relics, giving a deep insight into Bhutan’s historical, cultural & religious past. See the painting of the great saint Milarepa at Rimpong Dzong, who is considered as the master of meditation by the Bhutanese.

DAY 8: As your journey comes to an end, proceed for Paro Airport with wonderful memories of the festivals of Bhutan.

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• Double/twin Room Accommodation with breakfasts in Standard hotels

• Transfers by Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle

• English speaking guide for sightseeing & trek

• All monument entrances

• Bhutan Visa

• Sustainable Tourism Fund

• Royal Government of Bhutan's royalty & taxes

• Bottled Water in the vehicle at all times

• All hotel & all Govt. Taxes

• International flights

• Travel Insurance

• Lunches & Dinners

• Alcohol or Beverages

• Tips & porterage, tele-calls & laundry

• Still Camera charges & Video camera fee (if any)

• Any other item not mentioned in our inclusions

. Quote is usually based on 2 persons sharing 1 room, unless quote is requested for a single person. Single room supplements are available on request.

. A completed booking form, deposit payment, scanned copy of valid passport, international return flight ticket, visa/visa approval, vaccination certificate & travel insurance will be required to confirm the booking.

· Quote will not be applicable during Christmas/New Year period or any other festivals in the country. It can change depending upon the hotels’ policies & new season rates, festive supplements, changes in taxation norms, transportation rates, government regulations, guide charges, monument entrances & currency exchange rate fluctuations.

· All reservations must be made atleast 120 days in advance depending on the destinations involved and are subject to availability at the time of booking (including experiences which might be altered on different days), once the advance payment is received at our end.

· All rooms are provided as twin sharing and non-smoking unless requested otherwise.

· Reservations can be made with 50% advance and balance is payable 90 days before departure from home country. In case of bookings made within 90 days before date of arrival, 100% advance is required.

· We prefer payments through bank/wire transfers. Payment can be transferred into Alluring Tour’s business account as per the details shared while booking. Amount quoted does not include any bank charges payable to your bank or any intermediary bank that your bank might use. For payments by credit cards, a surcharge of upto 5% is applicable, depending on the norms of the third-party channel processing the payment.

· As per the standard norms followed in most countries, the reserved vehicle is booked and paid for 8 hrs. & 80 kms. in a day. ’At Leisure’ means vehicle will not be available for use.

· Protocols related to COVID-19 (or similar disease or a contagious health condition), need to be followed as per the destination & regulations. While we always keep each guests’ comfort & safety at priority, we also have a moral and social obligation to keep everyone around them safe and hence all impacted guest/s must agree to isolate until tested negative for condition/s. They will be required to make separate arrangements at their own expense for quarantine for a minimum of seven days or more as per doctor’s advice. We may have to cancel their remaining tour and unfortunately it would not be feasible to refund any amount for their tour. In case the guest/s choose to act on their own accord & refuse to follow the quarantine/isolation protocol, they accept responsibility for all associated risks.

· Please note that the booked hotel may or may not have arrangements for quarantine and hence we are bound to follow their policies if they are unable to accommodate reservation in case of a guest/s testing positive for Covid-19(or similar disease or a contagious health condition), considering safety of their guests and staff. They may recommend hospitalization or moving to another hotel that offers quarantine facilities and it would be subject to availability at that time.

· Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to refuse services or refunds in case any false information is provided, or important information is withheld by guests/tour leader or if either of these parties refuse to co-operate considering safety and well-being of all parties involved in providing the booked services.

· Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary at any point in time considering the guest/s’ comfort, safety, unforeseen/emergency circumstances, closure of monuments, security restrictions & government orders.

· Any cancellations are to be sent by email. Penalties largely depend on the hotel policies being followed in the country. A cancellation charge of USD 200 is applicable per person. Cancellations made upto 75 days before arrival will attract a penalty of 50% of the tour price & Alluring Tours reserves the right to decide upon the mode of refund or issue a credit note as feasible under the specific circumstances. Cancellations made within 74 days before the date of arrival will result in forfeiture of full tour price. All reservations are non-transferrable. Bookings made under special offers/discounts are non-refundable and non-amendable. Accommodation in peak season, guide services, transport, meals, government taxes etc. are mostly prepaid and thus non-refundable (including non-utilized services). Tickets for most flights, train, safaris, ferry, events etc. are non-refundable and hence refund is not feasible in case of cancellations for whatsoever reason. For any re-bookings or alterations, additional charges may apply.

· By booking the tour with Alluring Tours Limited, one acknowledges the risk and hazards of travel that they/tour leader/associate/representative may encounter. All travelers accept the responsibility for themselves & thus they/all successors/all associates/representatives/legal representatives and related parties waive any & all claims for acts or omissions against Alluring Tours Limited, its owners/directors, successors, all associates, representatives & third parties involved in providing the services, for any liability, costs, damages, expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from or attributable to any claims or actions arising on account of your travel with Alluring Tours Limited & associated parties. All travelers and their successors/associates/representatives/legal representatives agree that this Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability statement shall be legally binding upon them/all successors/representatives/all associates/legal representatives & all minors under the age of 18 traveling with them. All disputes & settlements shall be subject to a Jurisdiction as selected by Alluring Tours Limited.

· Acceptance of the above-mentioned terms is to be signed at the end of Guest Reservation Form.