Bhutan Tour Itinerary 10n/11d (196141),Holiday Packages to Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Bumthang

Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : India-Paro-Thimpu

Board a flight from India to Paro. On arrival you will be transferred to Thimpu by car. After check in day is free at leisure.Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: No Meals.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 2 : Thimpu

After breakfast, sightseeing in Thimphu valley will include a visit to the following the National Library that houses an extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts the Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as the Painting School) where students undergo a 6-year training course in Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts. Later visit Textile and Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions. See the King’s Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of Bhutan’s third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. People are continuously circumambulating the chorten, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels.
Then, visit the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts shops, to browse through examples of Bhutan’s fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, interesting items made from local materials. Go to Trashi Chhoe Dzong, fortress of the glorious religion.This is the centre of government and religion, site of the monarch’s throne room and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Meals: Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 3 : Thimpu-Punakha

After an early breakfast, drive up to the Dochu-la Pass (10,130 feet) to take in the magnificent view and admire the chorten, mani wall and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, major peaks can be seen from this pass, including Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497 m. Later, visit the Punakha Dzong, built strategically at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers in 1637. Punakha Dzong has played an important role in Bhutan’s history. Damaged by four catastrophic fires and an earthquake, the Dzong has been fully restored by the present King. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Meals:Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 4 : Punakha-Bumthang

After breakfast, drive across Pelela Pass (3,100 m). En route, visit Chendbji Chorten, the stupa patterned on Swayambhunath in Kathmandu with eyes painted at four cardinal points. It was built in the 18th century by Lama Shida from Tibet, to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was subdued at this spot. Drive further and visit the striking Trongsa Dzong, ancestral abode of Bhutan’s royal family. Built in 1648 as the seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan, the Dzong is a massive structure with many levels, sloping down the contours of the ridge on which it is built.Then proceed on to Bumthang across Yutong la Pass (3,400m). En route, visit Yathra (woollen fabric) weaving centre and villages. Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang.
Meals:Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 5 : Bumthang

After breakfast, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, consisting of three temples. These temples are surrounded by a 108 chorten wall. Then proceed to Jambay Lhakhang. This monastery was built in the 7th century by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. It is one of the 108 monasteries built by him to subdue evil spirits in the Himalayan region. Jakar Dzong, founded by great grand-father of the first Shabdrung is next in your sightseeing schedule.
This Dzong was initially built as a monastery in 1549. The Dzong is now used as the administrative centre for Bumthang valley and houses the regional monk body. In the afternoon, drive across the river to Tamshing Lhakhang. The monastery has very ancient religious paintings like 1,000 Buddhas and 21 Taras (female form of Bodhisattva). In the evening, visit Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery. The monastery has become part of an extensive effort to preserve and revitalize Tibetan culture. Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang.
Meals:Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 6 : Bumthang (Trip To Ura)

The road to Ura climbs along open countryside, only occasionally going into a forest. Large sheep pastures line the road up to 20 km behind the southern tip of the Tang valley. The route crosses Ura la Pass (3,600 m) with a magnificent view of Mount Gangkhar Puensum. Villages in Ura have clustered houses, which is quite unusual in Bhutan. Above Ura village (3,100 m) is a new temple dedicated to Guru Rinpoche. Inaugurated in 1986, it contains a huge statue of the master and remarkable paintings of the cycle of his teachings. En route, visit Membartsho. It is considered to be one of the greatest pilgrimage sites of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang.
Meals:Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 7 : Bumthang-Punakha

After breakfast, drive to Wangduephodrang. En route, visit Ta Dzong, a cylindrical stone structure of five storeys, was built in 1652. After more than 350 years, it has been resurrected into a classy museum, that represents a tasteful blend of tradition and modernity Wangduephodrang is the last town on the central highway before central Bhutan. The town is not more than an enlarged village with a few well-provided shops. Located in the south of Punakha, the higher reaches of the Wangduephodrang valley provide rich pastureland for cattle.
This district is also famous for its fine bamboo products, slate and stone carvings. Sitting on top of the hill at the confluence of Punakha Chhu and Tang Chhu rivers, Wangduephodrang Dzong is the town’s most visible features. Visit this magnificent Dzong and explore the local market. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Meals:Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 8 : Punakha-Paro

After breakfast, drive to Paro and visit Simtokha Dzong on the way. This dzong, built in 1627, is the oldest in Bhutan. It now houses the Institute for Language and Culture Studies. In the afternoon, visit Ta Dzong in Paro, once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century. Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in 1968. Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong. The Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.
Meals:Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 9 : Paro

After breakfast, go on an excursion to Taktsang Monastery the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery. Hence, it is called the ’Tiger’s Nest’. The round trip to the monastery takes about 5 hours. While returning to Paro town, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the kingdom. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Meals:Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 10 : Paro(Trip To Haa Valley)

Start the day early for your drive to Haa via Chele-la Pass (4200 m). From this point, one can see superb views of Mt. Chomolhari Jichu Drakey. Drive on to Haa, descending all the way for another 22 km (under an hour’s drive). The Haa Dzong is presently occupied by the military, but the view from outside is stunning. After a picnic lunch, visit the famous Monastery of Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) followed by a visit to Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple). The central shrine in Lhakhang Nagpo is said to be no different with that of Lhasa Jowo in Tibet.
The construction of the Lakhang Karpo is believed to have been assisted by the locality. As a result, the place came to be locally known as ’Hay’ meaning ’surprise’ which later became ’Haa’ due to the differences in interpretations and pronunciations of different people over time. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Paro. The drive will be under 3 hours. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Meals:Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure
Day 11 : Paro-India

Breakfast at the hotel, After breakfast check out from the hotel to board a flight to India.
Meals:Breakfast.
- Themes : Adventure

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Inclusions

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Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

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Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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