Bhutan Farmstay Tour Package

Package Overview

Air tickets, airport taxes and Visa fee for foreign nationals (Bhutan visa processing & VISA Fee - US$40 P.P.)
Pony for hike to Tiger's Nest @ US$30 P.P. till midway cafeteria & US$55 P.P. till Summit
Airfare and Airport taxes
Visas
Overseas Travel Insurance
Tips to Guides
Porter Fee at Airport & Hotels
Hotel Room Service (Laundry, Minibar, Telephone etc.)
Additional Tours & meals
Personal Expenses
High Season Surcharge ( If any )
All optional tours
Any other item not mentioned in the inclusions section

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : PARO TO THIMPHU

  Pickup from the airport (2200m altitude) after completing the airport formalities, and drive to hotel in Thimphu (2300m altitude), which is 65 km from the airport. On the way have a view of houses that are build and painted in traditional Bhutanese style. After lunch visit Semtokha Dzong, which is the oldest Dzong built in Bhutan by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629. In the early evening visit memorial chorten (stupa), built in honor of our late third King, Jigme DorjiWangchuk.
  Overnight at - Thimphu
• Day 2 : THIMPHU TO TALO

  Start at 8:00am towards Talo, guest(s) will be welcomed by host from Talo village. Talo is not only a beautiful clustered village but also a very important historical Place under Punakha Dzongkhang.
  This village was a summer residence of the founder, Zhabdrung Ngwang Namgyal of Bhutan. The Magnificent fortress, looking like temple has most unique architecture by the founder himself. Overnight at - farm house in Talo.
• Day 3 : TALO TO LOBESA

  After breakfast at 7:30am, guest(s) will be invited by the host(s) to participate in farm related works depending upon the season. After the farm activity, hike on the ancient trail towards Punakha Dzong. Punakha Dzong is the most beautiful dzong in the Country located between two rivers, male (Pho) and female (Mou). After lunch drive towards the Temple of Devine Mad Man for a short hike.
  Overnight at –farmhouse of Tshokonga, which is in the middle of the rice Fields
• Day 4 : LOBESA TO GANGTEY

  Start at 8:00am towards Gangtey, one of the most beautiful open valleys and home to the endangered blacknecked cranes (Grus nigricollis), which migrate from the Tibetan plateau to spend their winter at Gangtey from end of October to the end of March. After a long drive from Lobesa, guest will be rewarded by a traditional hot stone bath. Overnight at - farm house at Gangtey
• Day 5 : GANGTEY

  Spending another day at Gangtey by taking short hikes to watch heron, and enjoy the village tour by visiting their farms and daily observing their daily livelihood activities. After lunch visit Gangtey Monastery, known for its best wood works in the country. Overnight at - farm house at Gangtey
• Day 6 : GANGTEY TO TRONGSA

  After breakfast at 8:00am drive to Trongsa by passing Pele-la pass (3,351m altitude). Further down the road, stopover at 18th century Chendebji Chorten, constructed by a Tibetan lama to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was subdued at this spot. It is built in the Nepalese style, with painted eyes at the four cardinal points. Check into the hotel, and after lunch visit Trongsa Dzong, and Ta Dzong museum. Overnight at - Trongsa
• Day 7 : TRONGSA TO BUMTHANG

  AAfter breakfast at 8:30am drive towards the stunningly beautiful valley of Bumthang, the religious heartland of Bhutan, and home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. After crossing Yutong la Pass (3351m altitude), enjoy continue descends till Chumey Valley. Check into the Homestay, and after lunch visit Jambey Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang and Tamshing Lhakhang. Evening enjoy leisure time at Chamkhar Town. Overnight at – farmhouse in Dorjibi
• Day 8 : BUMTHANG

  Start at 8:00am towards Ura, 60 km from main town of Bhumthan called Chamkhar. On the way enjoy the view of sheep pastures land, which is 10 km from the town at the tip of southern Tang valley. Later, climb Ura-la pass (3,600m altitude), and move on to view a magnificent Mt. Gangkar Puensum (7570m). Enjoy continuous descends till Ura valley, and walk through beautiful Ura village. After picnic lunch at Ura valley, drive towards Shingkhar another Beautiful village in the middle of a ridge. In the evening drive back to Chamkhar. Overnight at – farmhouse in Dorjibi
• Day 9 : BUMTHANG TO PARO

  After breakfast at 9:00am drive to Bumthang airport to fly back to Paro. It takes 30minutes to reach at Paro. Upon arrival at Paro airport, drive to Paro town for lunch. Later on visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and Paro Dzong. Overnight at - farm house in Paro
• Day 10 : PARO

  After breakfast at 7:30am, drive to the base of Taktsang Monastery. From here hike upwards to the monastery which climbs through a beautiful pine forest. The hike leads to the imposing Taktsang monastery, built in 1600s. It is believed that in the 8th century, Guru Rimpoche, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, landed here on the back of a flying tigress to subdue a demon. Guru Rimpoche is supposed to have meditated here for three months in a cave where monastery stands at present. Upon return to the base, drive to Drugyel Dzong which is built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan invaders. From here, on a clear day, get a magnificent view of the Mount Jumolhari (7,314m). Overnight at - farm house in Paro

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• 10 night’s accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent
• Assistance at the airport
• All inland travel permits.
• Local sightseeing with entrance fees where applicable.
• Services of an English speaking local guide cum escort
• Inland transfers by deluxe vehicle

Exclusions

• Air tickets, airport taxes and Visa fee for foreign nationals (Bhutan visa processing & VISA Fee - US$40 P.P.)
• Pony for hike to Tiger's Nest @ US$30 P.P. till midway cafeteria & US$55 P.P. till Summit
• Airfare and Airport taxes
• Visas
• Overseas Travel Insurance
• Tips to Guides
• Porter Fee at Airport & Hotels
• Hotel Room Service (Laundry, Minibar, Telephone etc.)
• Additional Tours & meals
• Personal Expenses
• High Season Surcharge ( If any )
• All optional tours
• Any other item not mentioned in the inclusions section

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