Drukyul Tour

Package Overview

• Paro-rare views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Jhomolhari, Mt. Jichu Drake and Mt. Tsrim Gang towering above the cloud lines. At the Paro Airport, one will be greeted by Bhutans unpolluted fresh air and smile of the experienced guides who will be taking care of you throughout your stay in Bhutan most beautiful valleys in the country with abundant paddy fields and meandering Pachhu river flowing through. It has countrys only Mesuem and the Airport. It is also rich in culture and history - from massive Drukgyel Dzong (now in ruin) to the most beautiful Taktshang Monastery (Tigers Nest, a blessed by glorious Guru Rimpoche in 8th Century) and many others.
• Thimphu (Capital City) takes around 2 hours for 54km through a Mountanious Road. Enroute to Thimphu, there are ample sight seeing opportunities. Thimphu is a young city with a modern development history of just around 3 decades. It was primarily an agricultural valley dotted with many Dzongs and Monateries.
• Punakha from Thimphu is said to be very interesting owing to different landscapes rich in flora and fauna. Journey starts from Thimphu valley and ascends till Dochula pass from where one can witness the Great Bhutanese Himalayan Ranges. Dochula pass is a home to many beautiful stupas from different eras, ancient to modern. Descending to Punakha Valley is most refreshing as one passes through cool and warm broadleaf forest within a short span of time and lots of other sight seeing included.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Bhutan

  Flying to Bhutan is one of the most remarkable experiences one can have. Remarkable because of the enchanting and rare views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Jhomolhari, Mt. Jichu Drake and Mt. Tsrim Gang towering above the cloud lines. At the Paro Airport, one will be greeted by Bhutan's unpolluted fresh air and smile of the experienced guides who will be taking care of you throughout your stay in Bhutan.
• Day 2 : Thimphu - Punakha

  A drive to Punakha from Thimphu is said to be very interesting owing to different landscapes rich in flora and fauna. Journey starts from Thimphu Valley and ascends till Dochula pass from where one can witness the Great Bhutanese Himalayan Ranges. Dochula pass is a home to many beautiful stupas from different eras, ancient to modern. Descending to Punakha Valley is most refreshing as one passes through cool and warm broadleaf forest within a short span of time.
• Day 2 : The Shangrila Cultural Tour- 10 Days

  Day 01 :
  Arrive at Paro Airport (7,000ft) where the representative will receive you and drive to the hotel.
  Day 02 :
  Drive to the ruins of Drugyel Dzong. This Dzong is of historical importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a clear day one can view the sacred Chhomolhari (Mountain of Goddess) - 24,000 ft. Visit Ta Dzong, the National museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangka painting, textiles, weapons and artifacts. See also a traditional wooden bridge.
  Day 03 :
  Drive to Ramthongkha and then hike to viewpoint of Taktshang, the Tiger's Nest (one and a half hours). This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. The monastery unfortunately got burnt in 1998 but it has recently been reconstructed. OR Drive to Chelila Pass where one can see beautiful mountain ranges and rhododendron flowers in bloom. On the way back walk to Chila Nunnery.
  Day 04 :
  Drive through the beautiful valleys of Paro and Thimphu to the capital of Bhutan - Thimphu. Visit the Zangthopelri Lhakhang, the School of Thankha Painting and the Tashi Nincha folk studio where the traditional folk and mask dance are learned and praciticed. Afternoon, visit the Zelukha Nunnery, the Tashichho Dzong and the Handicraft Emporium.
  Day 05 :
  In the morning, visit the Memorial Chorten and see also some gold and silversmiths at work. After lunch drive to Punakha through Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha town and visit the Punakha Dzong if the monastic body has shifted to Thimphu for the summer. Evening drive to Wangdue town.
  Day 06 :
  Visit the Wangdue town. After lunch drive to Trongsa over the Pelela Pass (Alt 11,155 ft / 3,400 m) in the Black Mountain ranges, which separates the western region from the other regions of the country.
  Day 07 :
  Visit to the outside premises of Trongsa Dzong one of the largest Dzongs in the country. Visit also the Ta Dzong (Watch Tower) and stroll through the small Trongsa town. After lunch, drive to Bumthang Valley across the Yutola Pass.
  Day 08 :
  Drive to Ura - one of the four valleys of Bumthang. Visit the village and explore the beautiful valley. Visit Ura Lhakhang and drive through the picturesque valley of Bumthang to see Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Kuenshusum Lhakhang.
  Day 09 :
  Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit the Rukhubji village. Overnight in Thimphu.
  Day 10 :
  Early morning drive to Paro for departure
  

  • Hotspots National Museum
• Day 3 : Punakha

  Punakha was the seat of ancient Bhutan when Dharma Rajas ruled the country from 17th century to early 20th Century. It is here the first hereditary Monarch of Bhutan was unanimously elected and Crowned. The Punakha Dzong represents the finest Bhutanese architecture which was nearly damaged during massive flooding caused by the Himalayan Glacial Lake Outbrust in 1994.
• Day 4 : Paro Sight Seeing

  Paro is one of the most beautiful valleys in the country with abundant paddy fields and meandering Pachhu River flowing through. It has country's only Museum and the Airport. It is also rich in culture and history - from massive Drukgyel Dzong (now in ruin) to the most beautiful Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest, a blessed by glorious Guru Rimpoche in 8th Century) and many others.
• Day 5 : Paro - Thimphu

  Driving from Paro - Thimphu (Capital City) takes around 2 hours for 54km through a Mountainous Road. Enroute to Thimphu, there are ample sight seeing opportunities. Thimphu is a young city with a modern development history of just around 3 decades. It was primarily an agricultural valley dotted with many Dzongs and Monateries.
• Day 6 : The Shangrila Cultural Tour- 10 Days

  Arrive at Paro Airport (7,000ft) where the representative will receive you and drive to the hotel.
  Drive to the ruins of Drugyel Dzong. This Dzong is of historical importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a clear day one can view the sacred Chhomolhari (Mountain of Goddess) - 24,000 ft. Visit Ta Dzong, the National museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangka painting, textiles, weapons and artifacts. See also a traditional wooden bridge.
  Drive to Ramthongkha and then hike to viewpoint of Taktshang, the Tiger's Nest (one and a half hours). This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. The monastery unfortunately got burnt in 1998 but it has recently been reconstructed. OR Drive to Chelila Pass where one can see beautiful mountain ranges and rhododendron flowers in bloom. On the way back walk to Chila Nunnery.
  Drive through the beautiful valleys of Paro and Thimphu to the capital of Bhutan - Thimphu. Visit the Zangthopelri Lhakhang, the School of Thankha Painting and the Tashi Nincha folk studio where the traditional folk and mask dance are learned and praciticed. Afternoon, visit the Zelukha Nunnery, the Tashichho Dzong and the Handicraft Emporium.
  In the morning, visit the Memorial Chorten and see also some gold and silversmiths at work. After lunch drive to Punakha through Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha town and visit the Punakha Dzong if the monastic body has shifted to Thimphu for the summer. Evening drive to Wangdue town.
  Visit the Wangdue town. After lunch drive to Trongsa over the Pelela Pass (Alt 11,155 ft / 3,400 m) in the Black Mountain ranges, which separates the western region from the other regions of the country.
  Visit to the outside premises of Trongsa Dzong one of the largest Dzongs in the country. Visit also the Ta Dzong (Watch Tower) and stroll through the small Trongsa town. After lunch, drive to Bumthang Valley across the Yutola Pass.
  Drive to Ura - one of the four valleys of Bumthang. Visit the village and explore the beautiful valley. Visit Ura Lhakhang and drive through the picturesque valley of Bumthang to see Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Kuenshusum Lhakhang.
  Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit the Rukhubji village. Overnight in Thimphu.
  Early morning drive to Paro for departure
• Day 7 : The Shangrila Cultural Tour- 10 Days

  Visit the Wangdue town. After lunch drive to Trongsa over the Pelela Pass (Alt 11,155 ft / 3,400 m) in the Black Mountain ranges, which separates the western region from the other regions of the country.
• Day 8 : Trongsa Dzong

  Visit to the outside premises of Trongsa Dzong one of the largest Dzongs in the country. Visit also the Ta Dzong (Watch Tower) and stroll through the small Trongsa town. After lunch, drive to Bumthang Valley across the Yutola Pass.

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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• Thori Lam, Lower Motithang, Thimphu, Bhutan - 918
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