Cultural Tour of West & Central Bhutan

Package Overview

The itinerary will take you to west and center of Bhutan, crossing high passes, driving through winding highways with countryside views of agricultural fields, villages, religious monuments etc.. The programe will include all the visit to Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, including with visit to Wangduephodrang of Sha province, Trongsa the main seat of Trongsa Penlop, the govenor, who was elected as the hereditary monarch of Bhutan where the crown prince had to take the position before his asension to the golden Throne, and the magnificent and historically considered religious valley of Bumthang where you could visit very old religious monuments and monasteries. The Bumthang valley is one of the beautiful place in the country to be visited.All kinds of beverage,alcohol and laundry services.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : BKK/DEL/CCU/KTM/DAC TO PARO, BHUTAN

  Take the flight from above sectors of Druk-Air and Bhutan Airline and transfer to Paro, International Airport in Bhutan and during on air enjoy the view of snow capped mountain and valleys of Himalayas. On arrival the representative of Lhomen Tours & Trekking will receive you and transfer to Thimphu the capital of Bhutan and check into hotels. If time prevail, make visit to the places of interest or stroll around the city. Ovrnight
  Hotel.

• Day 2 : THIMPHU - SIGHTSEEING

  Morning visit the places of interest like Memorial Chorten of third King of Bhutan, Huge Statue of Buddha with view of Thimphu valley, Changangkha monastery of 13 century, perversion of Takin the national animal of Bhutan, Zelukha nunnery, Art & Craft School, Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum, and Tashichho-Dzong the main secretariat building (Fortress) which houses the King’s Throne building and the summer residential place for the Chief Abbot and state monks of Thimphu & Punaha. Overnight Hotel.

• Day 3 : THIMPHU - PUNAKHA

  To-day, after breakfast drive to Punakha valley the old capital of Bhutan and yet the winter presidential palace for the Chief Abbot and his monks in winter. The drive is of three hours with gradual ascent to cross the Dochu-la pass where on the clear day one could enjoy the view of Himalayas and stop for short break for tea or coffee to enjoy the view. Continue the drive all the way down through the green forest and by passing the farm villages and farm lands to Punakha and check into hotel. After lunch drive to visit the famous Punakha Dzong of 1637 built at the confluence of Pho-chu and Mo-chu (male &female river), visit the Chimi Lhakhang of 15th century founded by the divine mad lama and walk around the Khuru town. Overnight Hotel.

• Day 4 : PUNAKHA - TRONGSA

  Start your jouney to Trongsa, center Bhutan, the seat of the famous Trongsa Penlop, the Governor of Trongsa who controlled the eastern region of Bhutan and later became the hereditary monarch of Bhutan. The drive is of 6 hours with winding road, passing the villages and farmlands and through the green forest to cross Peli-
  la pass Alt. 3380M and enjoying the view of country site to Trongsa, real rug mountainous valley. Overnight Hotel.

• Day 5 : TRONGSA - BUMTHANG

  Morning visit the Trongsa Ta-dzong Museum, Trongsa Dzong (fortress), dates back to 1648 which now houses the main administrative center and the state monastery of Trongsa region. After lunch, drive to Bumthang with winding road uphill to cross Yongtong-la pass Alt. 3460M and way down through the conifer green forest and passing the villages and farmlands to Chokhor valley, main valley of Bumthang of religion with its fortress overlooking the valley blow. Overnight Hotel.

• Day 6 : BUMTHSNG - SIGHTSEEING

  To-day visit the place of interest like Khurji Lhakang (temple) of 8th century where Guru Rimpoche left his body print on the rock when in mediation, Jambey Lhakhang of 7th century founded by the first Buddhist king of Tibet, Tamshing Lhakhang of 15th century of Pema Lingpa, Jakar Dzong (fortress) of 17 century, the main administrative center and state monastery of Bumthang region and walk around the bumthang town built in small huts. Overnight Hotel.

• Day 7 : BUMTHANG - PHOBJEKHA

  Start the journey to Phobjekha valley, the winter migration place for Black Necked Crane and holy Gangtey Gompa, monastery of 16th century. The drive is of 6 hours across Yotong-la pass, by passing Trongsa town, crossing Peli-la pass and across Lawa-la to Phobjekha. Visit Gangtey monastery and take short hike around the valley and settle in hotel. Overnight Hotel

• Day 8 : PHOBJEKHA - PARO

  Start the journey to Paro with short visit to Black Necked Crane center to get the idea of the crane and the preservation of national park in Bhutan. The drive is of 8 hours across lawa-la, through conifer green forest, passing the villages, farm lands, across Dochu-la pass, by passing Thimphu City to Paro. The lunch will be arranged on the way and you will directly check in hotel ar arrival in Paro.

• Day 9 : PARO - SIGHTSEEING

  To-day, visit the places of interest like the National Museum of Bhutan, Rimpung Dzong (fortress) the main administrative center and the state monastery of Paro region, Dungtsi Lhakhang of 15th century, Kyichu Lhakhang of 7th century, Drugyel Dzong the victorious fortress of 17th century and stroll in Paro town. Overnight in Hotel.

• Day 10 : PARO - TAKSANG (TIGER NEST) MONASTERY

  To-day the hiking trip to Tiger Nest (Taksang) monastery. You will drive for half an hour to the starting point for the hike. The hike is of three hours and altitude on the top is 10,000 ft. high above the sea level. The hike is gradual ascent with zig zag trial and after an hour make short stop at cafeteria to relax with hot up of tea or coffee and continue the hike for another hour till the sheer drop with steps opposite to the monastery and cling on the railing decent down on the steps to cross the stream from waterfall and ascent to the monastery. Visit the monastery and enjoy the view down in the valley. Now hike back on the same trail and make short stop for lunch in the cafeteria and continue the hike to catch the transport to drive you hotel. Overnight Hotel.

• Day 11 : PARO - BAKK/DEL/CCU/KTM/DAC

  To-day you will be transferred to Paro International Airport to catch the flight for your next destination. Your guide and driver will see you to the airport and bid farewell.

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Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Breakfast Lunch and dinner

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Exclusions

• All kinds of beverage,alcohol and laundry services.

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Package Start From

• Trongsa, Bhutan, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* 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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