Bhutan Cultural Tour

Package Overview

The following are included in the tour packages:
Government Royalty: USD 65 per Person per Night.
2% Government Tax per Person per Night.
All Meals.
Airfares.
Daily Mineral Water.
English Language Speaking Guide.
Comfortable and Luxurious Imported Cars for Internal Transportation with Skilled Driver.
Entrance fees for Museums.
The Government set package rates are valid for accommodation on twin sharing basis.
A minimum of 3 star accommodations.The following are included in the tour packages:
Government Royalty: USD 65 per Person per Night.
2% Government Tax per Person per Night.
All Meals.
Airfares.
Daily Mineral Water.
English Language Speaking Guide.
Comfortable and Luxurious Imported Cars for Internal Transportation with Skilled Driver.
Entrance fees for Museums.
The Government set package rates are valid for accommodation on twin sharing basis.
A minimum of 3 star accommodations.01-0104-01

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Paro & Thimphu

  The flight into Bhutan takes you over the great Himalayas, offering the scintillating scenery of the world’s highest glacial peaks Mt Everest. As you enter Paro valley, you will see the silvery Pa Chu (Paro River) meandering down the valley, the Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watch tower). On arrival, received by our representative and transfer to Thimphu
  Today’s full day of sightseeing In Thimphu valley includes, visit to;
  After Breakfast drive to Memorial Chorten; the beautiful stupa built in the memory of Bhutan’s third King. Then proceed to Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue. The statue can house over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Buddha Dordenma itself, the Buddha Dordenma is sited amidst the ruins of Kuensel Phodrang.
  After lunch visit paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy. Painting School; famous for traditional Thangkha paintings, Textile and Folk Heritage Museum; the fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions.
  In evening continue to Trashichhodzong; the beautiful fortress/monastery which houses Secretariat building, King’s Throne room and other government’s offices. It is also the summer residence of Chief Abbot. As well as witness the ceremony of national flag.

  • Meals & Drinks Three meals
• Day 2 : Thimphu & Punakha

  After early breakfast, drive to Dochula pass (3,050m). If the weather permits, you can see a range of high Himalayan peaks towards the north east. Following peaks can be seen from this pass, on a clear day ; Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana – finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
  
  You will start hiking (4-5hours) to Lungchuzekha Goenpa (windytemple) through a forest of hemlock, birch and rhododendrons and large meadow, where yak herders camp in winter. On arrive – if clear days the view from the goenpa is fantastic.
  It can be done as a loop starting from Dochula and finishing at Hongtsho village with Lungchutse gomba and Trashigang gomba visit. At Lungchutse one can enjoy 360° view of the Himalayan mountain range. You will start your hike from the large chorten in the middle of Dochula, the pass between Thimphu and Punakha at 3140 meters (10300 feet) above sea level.
  The descent from Dochula into Punakha/Wangduephodrang valley follows winding road as the altitude difference is 1700 meters.
  On the way visit Chimi Lhakhang, situated on a hillock in the center of the Lobesa valley, is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, who in the late 15th century used humor, songs and outrageous behavior to dramatize his teachings and due to this also known as ‘Divine Madman’. This temple is also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and wanting one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child very soon. It is about 30 minute walk across field from the road to the temple or you can drive directly to temple. Overnight at the Zhingkham Resort in Punakha:

  • Meals & Drinks Three meals
• Day 3 : Punakha -Paro

  After breakfast, slowly drive to Paro town after lunch drive to Paro sightseeing in Paro valley includes, visit to Ta Dzong, the National Museum which in the past served as watch tower for the Paro Dzong, the Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
  
  Overnight at the BHUTAN METTA RESORT & SPA

  • Meals & Drinks Three meals
• Day 4 : Tigers Nest Hike

  After Breakfast proceeds to Taktsang Palphug Monastery more famous as Paro Taktsang is a Buddhist temple complex which clings to a cliff, 3120 meters above the sea level on the side of the upper Paro valley, Bhutan.
  The Taktsang Monastery is one of the most famous touristic destinations of the country and the cultural icon of Bhutan.
  It takes around 1 hour, 45 minutes to get to Taktshang walking or riding a horse. If the full hike is too tough, you can rest at the wooden teahouse restaurant or cafeteria after the first hour. The trail takes you through blue-pines to a series of three water-powered wheels.
  It was first built in 1692 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye, where Guru Rimpoche meditated in the 7th century A.D. Legend states that Guru Rimpoche flew to the site atop the back of a tigress and meditated in the cave for 3 years, 3 months, 3 days and 3 hours in order to subdue evil demons residing within it. The cave has been considered a sacred site ever since and many famous saints have travelled to meditate in it.
  In 1998, the Paro Taktsang was almost completely burned down - and was restored to its original form by 2005.
  
  Overnight at the BHUTAN METTA RESORT & SPA

  • Meals & Drinks Three Meals

Inclusions

• Hotel

Exclusions

• The following are included in the tour packages:
• Government Royalty: USD 65 per Person per Night.
• 2% Government Tax per Person per Night.
• All Meals.
• Airfares.
• Daily Mineral Water.
• English Language Speaking Guide.
• Comfortable and Luxurious Imported Cars for Internal Transportation with Skilled Driver.
• Entrance fees for Museums.
• The Government set package rates are valid for accommodation on twin sharing basis.
• A minimum of 3 star accommodations.

Price & Rates

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