Bhutan Tour

Package Overview

All air ticket to/from Bhutan
Personal expenses
Travel Insurance
Beverages during meals
Tipping to Guide and driver

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Drive to Thimphu

  After you arrive at Paro international airport which is situated in a beautiful valley which gives a introduction to our beautiful kingdom. Our guide will meet receive you and then will visit Ta dzong (watch tower) built in 1951 to use as a watch tower to defend Ringpung dzong and Paro valley during the time of war and converted into national museum in 1967 which recorded in UNESCO world heritage. Unfortunately original museum was destroyed by the earthquake in September 2011 but one can still see a magnificent collection of Bhutanese artifacts like costumes, religious Thangka paintings, arm weapons, and a fascinating collection of Bhutan stamps. The museum will reopen by the end of 2015.and also visit Paro Ringpung Dzong which is one of the finest example of Bhutanese architecture. If still feel energetic you can take a short walk down to the cantilever bridge.
  After that will drive to Bhutan's capital city,Thimphu.On the way will stop to pictures of magnificent 15 century temple called Taachog lhakhang which was built by great iron builder Drupthop Thangthong Gyalpo.And take a short walk down to the river to see a 15 century old iron chain bridge built by the same builder of temple. After you arrive at Thimphu you can take a leisurely walk around the town to feel the atmosphere of capital.
  Night stay in Thimphu

  • Hotspots : National Museum
  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 2 : Thimphu sightseeing

  Today we will start our sightseeing by visiting beautiful memorial chorten,built in 1974 by her majesty Azhi Phuntsho Choden Wangchuk. Bhuddha point where you will see 169 feet big seating Buddha which one of the largest Buddha statue in the world as well to see the bird's eye view of thimphu city. Changangkha Temple which was built in 12 century. Inside the temple one can see the original old wall paintings and the unique statue of god of compassion in the form of 11 faces in seating poster. Takin reservation centre to see our Bhutan's unique national animal, the takin.to see the art work of Zorigchusum(13 traditional arts and crafts) you can visit painting school. Then will visit Folk Heritage Museum to see typical example of traditional farmhouse and Textile Weaving center at changzamtok were one can see traditional weaving style of fabric. An optional visit of Tashichoe dzong or oldest fortress Simtokha dzong which was built in 1629.
  Night stay in Thimphu

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3 : Thimphu to Punakha

  Today after breakfast will drive to Punakha which is approximately 2 and half hour vai Dochula pass (3100 meters). There we can stop for the view of eastern Himalayas if the weather is fine. Then will continue to drive down to low lying valley. After lunch take a pleasant walk through terraced fields Chimelhakhang ( temple of fertility)which was built in 15 century by the first cousin brother of divine madman lama Ngawang Chogyal. Then will visit visit Punakha Dzong which one of the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan. Built in 1636, it stands beautifully at the confluence of two rivers, mo chu and pho chu.
  Night stay in Punakha

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4 : Punakha to Bumthang

  After breakfast will drive to Bumthang which is a central Bhutan. We will Stop for lunch at Trongsa and after lunch will visit Taa dzong which has been used as a watch tower for the Trongsa dzong during war time in past century and later in 2008 it has been converted in museum dedicated to the Wangchuk Danasty, which tells the stories of the dzong and the Trongsa village. You can also see personal belongings of the kings and queens of Bhutan. Then continue your drive for another 2.5 hours via Yontongla pass(3200 meters) and Bhutan's most beautiful landscapes to Bumtahng, an area of high valleys at 2570 to 3150 meters.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 : Bumthang Sightseeing

  The day's visit with Jambay Lhakhang, which is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century, Kurjey Lhakhang, is named after the body print of Guru Rinpoche, Tamshing Lhakhang which was established by Terton Pema Lingpa in 1501 and is the most important Nyingma Goenba in the country. After lunch we will visit Jakar Dzong, castle of the white bird, Mebertsho (Burning Lake) - This is a very scared lake for Bhutanese people. Terton Pema Lingpa discovered several of Guru Rinpoche's hidden treasures from this lake.
  Night stay in Bumthang.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 : Bumthang to Phobjekha

  Today after breakfast will drive to charming Phobjekha valley situated at 2700 meters above the sea level. Is here where the Black Neck Crane which is a rare species bird in the world visit in winter every year from Tibet in the month of November to end of March. On the way visit Trongsa Dzong which holds 25 temples inside.
  After you reach Phobjekha will do a short Gangtey Natural Trail hike is 1 hour and 30 minutes walk from gangtey valley through beautiful bluer pine forest with lovely view of roosting ground of black neck crane.
  Night stay in Phubjikha

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7 : Gangtey to paro

  After breakfast will visit one and only beautiful Nyingma monastery in western Bhutan Gangtey sangacholing monastery which was built in 1613 by Gyalse Pema Thinley grandson of Terton Pema Lingpa.
  After that will drive back to Paro approximately 6 hours drive. In the evening will visit the 15 century old Dungtse lhakhang which one of old unique temple. Evening stroll in Paro town.
  Night stay in Paro

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8 : Hike to Taktshang Monastery

  Today take a day hike to the sacred Taktsang Goenpa (tiger nest monastery) which was built on the rock face at 900 meters above the valley floor. The history says guru Rinphoche during his second visit to Bhutan in 8th century have flew to the place riding on a tigress to subdue demon Singye Samdrup and meditated here for three months. Later temporary ruler of Bhutan GyalsheTenzin Rabgay has built monastery in 16 century. It one of the most highlighted holy site of the tourist as well it is a place where Bhutanese people belive they must visit once in their life time. After hike from Taktsang you can visit Drukgyal dzong(victory fortress)which was built in 1644 to celebrate the victory over Tibetan invaders and destroyed by the fire in 1951.And way back you can visit one of the oldest temple in Bhutan kyichu lhakhang built in 7th century. And you will have time to walk around paro town if you would like to buy souvenir gifts.
  Night stay in Paro

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9 : Drive to Paro Airport and departure

  Depending on your flight departure time early in the morning your guide will take you to airport to see you off onto your flight and wish you good journey and Tashidelek(goodbye/good luck).

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Private Guide

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Exclusions

• All air ticket to/from Bhutan
• Personal expenses
• Travel Insurance
• Beverages during meals
• Tipping to Guide and driver

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Package Start From

• Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

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• 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

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