Bhutan in Style Tour

Package Overview

Unknown to most visitors, Bhutan’s Phobjika Valley, a less visited place, dazzles with its vast tranquil scenery, lively little hamlets, and houses decorated with traditional motifs. On this inspired, beautiful leisurely journey, there are excursion options for all levels.

Driving into the Phobjika Valley and Bumthang, we discover its serene open lands and see both native and migratory birds and stay at some of the best hotels in Bhutan, where you can spend your mornings and evenings in careless abandon.

Dress Code -

Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.International Telephone Calls
Laundry Bills
Bar Bills
International Flights
Basic Trekking Equipments
All Ground Transportation
5 Star Accommodation
All Meal While Trek

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVE PARO - THIMPHU

  The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular mountain flights in the world, with a constantly changing panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth. Our representative from Bhutan Mystery Tours will meet you at Paro airport exit doors following customs formalities.
  After lunch enjoy afternoon sightseeing around Paro, including a visit to the Ta Dzong Museum housing many religious relics, works of art and handicrafts offering a great orientation into Bhutan's historical, cultural, and religious past.
  Next, visit the Rimpong Dzong to see the painting of the great saint Milarepa, considered as the master of meditation by the Bhutanese and believed to have attained enlightenment in a lifetime. Dzong's are large monasteries and district administrative centres, which were once strategic forts.
  Afterwards, drive to the capital, Thimphu (1.5 hours) following the Pachu River. Before dinner at the hotel there will be an orientation on Bhutanese etiquette by your guide. Overnight at Le Meridien Hotel or Hotel Taj Tashi.
• Day 2 : THIMPHU

  Once a rustic village sitting in a broad, fertile river valley, Thimphu is today the nation's bustling capital. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, completed by the Royal Queen Mother as a memorial stupa for the Third King who passed away in 1972. Continue on to 12th century Changangkha Temple and the Zilukha Nunnery.
  If your visit to Thimphu coincides with the weekend, you can walk through the Thimphu Market (Open only from Friday until mid Sunday). Overnight at Le Meridien Hotel or Hotel Taj Tashi.
• Day 3 : PUNAKHA

  Drive over the Dochu-La pass (3,100 meters), which on a clear day offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks before descending into balmy Punakha valley (about 3 hrs total driving time). The drive through the countryside affords a glimpse of everyday life in this most remote of Himalayan kingdoms. In the Dochu-La area there are vast Rhododendron forests that grow to tree size and bloom in late April/early May covering the mountains in a riot of glorious spring colour. Punakha was the ancient capital of Bhutan.
  On arrival, visit Punakha Dzong, the "Palace of Great Happiness" built in 1637 by the Shabdrung, the 'Unifier of Bhutan'. It is the winter headquarters of the Je Khenpo and hundreds of monks who move en masse from Thimphu to this warmer location. The three story main temple of the Punakha Dzong is a breathtaking example of traditional architecture with four intricately embossed entrance pillars crafted from cypress and decorated in gold and silver. It was here in 1907 that Bhutan's first king was crowned. We spend the night at Uma by Como.
• Day 4 : PUNAKHA

  Today, visit Chimi Lhakhang, temple of Drukpa Kuenly. He inherited the Divine Madman title since he revolted against the orthodox Buddhism in his time. He taught the people that religion is an inner feeling and it's not necessary that one should be an ordained monk. He is also considered a symbol of fertility. Overnight at Uma by Como.
• Day 5 : PHOBJIKHA VALLEY

  We will spend an entire day walking around the valley and enjoying the scenary. Or just relax in the stunning hotel located with a wonderful view of the valley. Overnight Gangtey Goenpa Lodge
• Day 6 : PHOBJIKHA VALLEY

  We will spend an entire day walking around the valley and enjoying the scenary. Or just relax in the stunning hotel located with a wonderful view of the valley. Overnight Gangtey Goenpa Lodge
• Day 7 : BUMTHANG

  After breakfast proceed towards Bumthang (7 hrs), the spiritual heart of the kingdom. Enroute, we will visit the Trongsa Dzong. Bumthang is home to some of Bhutan's oldest Palaces, Buddhist temples and monasteries. On arrival, visit Jakar Dzong (Dzong of the White Bird) and 16th century Tamshing Lhakhang containing ancient Buddhist wall paintings.
  After lunch visit Kurje Lhakhang, one of the most sacred places in the kingdom and 7th Century Jambay Lhakhang. Overnight at Amankora Bumthang.
• Day 8 : BUMTHANG

  Enjoy a day exploring some of the many sites around Bumthang, including the 16th century Tang Ugyen Chholing Palace museum containing an overview of traditional rural life in Bhutan and the pool of Mebartso (The Lake of Fire) where Pemalingpa (founder of the Nyingmapa sect) is said to have found treasure hidden by Guru Rinpoche. Overnight at Amankora Bumthang.
• Day 9 : PARO

  Take a 45 minute flight to Paro from Bumthang. Overnight stay at Zhiwa Ling Hotel, Paro.
• Day 10 : PARO

  After breakfast make day hike to Famous Tiger's Nest "TAKTSANG" Monastery and hike up which would take Two Hours up and approximately One Hour down. Stop at Taktsang Tea House "Cafeteria" for refreshment of Tea & Coffee and on your return back from monastery.
  Taktsang is at 2900mts. Hike for another half an hour and you reach the Great and Magnificent Taktsang where you will be greets by the monks who live there and Special Bhutanese Butter Visit the most important monastery were the Guru Rimpoche was flying on a Flaming Tigress from Singye Dzong in Eastern Bhutan to here and meditated for Three Months and flourishment of Buddhism in Paro started from 8th Century. Walk down to the Tea House for Vegetarian Lunch.
  After Lunch walk down hill and drive to Drukgyel Dzong and on the way enjoys the view of the Taktsang Monastery, also known as "Tiger's Nest temple". Near the Drukgyel Dzong, if the sky is clear we can see the Mt. Chomolhari on the background. Overnight at Zhiwa Ling.
• Day 11 : DEPART PARO

  Breakfast in the hotel, then drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Tashi Delek!

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• 3 Star Hotel Accommodation
• One time visa fees US$40
• Tips Travel Insurance
• All taxes and fees Entrance fees to all the monument and museum
• Royalty US$ 65/person/night(Child under 12 year is exempt from Royalty US$65)
• Mineral drinking water
• Personal Guide

Exclusions

• International Telephone Calls
• Laundry Bills
• Bar Bills
• International Flights
• Basic Trekking Equipments
• All Ground Transportation
• 5 Star Accommodation
• All Meal While Trek

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