Glimpse of Bhutan Tour

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Items of personal nature like Porterage, Tips, Laundry and Mineral Water.
International or Domestic flight.
Travel & Medical insurance coverage.
Drinks/ beverages during sightseeing / drives.
Communication charges, laundry, tips, porters at hotels.
All other items and services not mentioned above.
Company will not be responsible for any loss / Damage of Baggage, Train / Flight Delay or Cancellations due to technical fault or Natural disasters, Road blockage, Strike, land slide, etc.
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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro & Drive to Thimphu

  Arrive at Paro airport, the flight into Paro takes you over the great Himalayas, offering the scintillating scenery of the world's highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will see the silvery Pa Chu (Paro River) meandering down the valley, the Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watch tower).
  
  On arrival in Paro you will be received by our representative and drive directly to Thimphu (approx 55Kms/ 01 hour) en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies.
  
  There are a good many things to see in the capital which has a very relaxed, laid-back feel about it. Thimphu is relatively small having a population of approximately 90,000 people and the streets are wide and tree lined.
  
  Evening is at your leisure. Walking along the street you will see many interesting places. Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 2 : Thimphu

  In the morning you will visit the Late King’s Memorial Chorten, The building of this landmark was envisaged by the third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, as a monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it is both a memorial to the Late King (“the Father of modern Bhutan”) and a monument to world peace. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy. Later visit the National Library, the indigenous hospital specializing in herbal medicine, handmade paper factory, and the nunnery at Zilukha.
  
  In the afternoon, tour of the school of fine arts where young students learn the traditional arts and crafts (Zo Rig Chusum – the thirteen crafts); Zangtopelri Lhakhang, the Handicraft Emporium and the local handicraft centers to see the varieties of textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, jewellery etc. on display. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 3 : Thimphu - Punakha

  After an early breakfast drive to Punakha (approx. 70Kms/ 03 hours). On the way, halt at the Dochula pass- 26kms away from Thimphu (3120m) for tea and snacks. From this pass, if the weather is clear, you will get the most spectacular view of the Entire Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges. You will also find 108 beautiful Stupas known as the "Druk Wangyel Chortens' in the middle of the pass which reflects Bhutan's spiritual as well as artistic traditions.
  
  Upon arrival at Punakha, check into the hotel followed by lunch at the hotel.
  
  Later visit the Punakha Dzong which is strategically built between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu which means "Male River and Female River", then visit the beautiful Khamsum Yule Namgyel temple (30 minutes round trip from the road).
  Afternoon visit Lhawang Tshering’s small incense making factory, the most successful and leading incense exporter in Bhutan. Incense, (poi) is one of the most essential elements in religious offerings. Its aroma, it is said, can help to soothe and calm a restless mind. After visiting the incense factory we will visit the small town of Wangduephodrang. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 4 : Punakha - Paro

  After breakfast, drive back to Paro (approx. 140Kms/ 04-05 hours). Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
  
  Later visit Ta Dzong (Sunday, Monday and Government holiday closed): 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. It holds fascinating collection of art, relics, religious thangkha paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. The museum circular shape augments its varied collection displayed over several floors.
  
  Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, which has a long and fascinating history. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, 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. A walk through the bridge, over a stone inlaid path, offers a good view of the architectural wonder of the Dzong as well as life around it. It is also the venue of Paro Tshechu, held once a year in the spring,
  
  Return back to the hotel for overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Rinpung Dzong, National Museum

• Day 5 : Paro

  Morning after breakfast, a day excursion to Tiger's Nest.
  
  Taktshang or 'Tiger's Nest' as it is often referred to for Taktshang Pelphung monastery, is one of the most venerated and famous of Bhutan's monasteries. It is located on the face of a 900m sheer cliff. It is an impressive and unmissable site, but accessible only by walk or to ride mules/pony.
  
  According to the legend, Guru Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche, who spread the Buddhism across the entire Himalayas is said to have flown here in the 8th century on the back of a Tigress, in order to subdue negative spiritual forces that were hostile to spread of Buddhism. In 853, one of his students, Pelgyi Senge mediated here in the main cave. The stupa inside one of the temples contains his mortal remains and therefore the cave is known as 'Pelphung or Pelgi's cave'. Subsequently many great spiritual masters such as Milarepa, Thangthong Gyalpo, Phajo Dugom Zhigpo, Shadrung and many others, passed periods here in profound meditation. In 1692, Tenzin Rabgye built a two storey temple around what little may have existed previously. This was expanded and refurbished many times over the period of time. Taktshang and several temples in the area were burnt down in 1951 by fire accident but much of them remained intact and most of the relics were saved. Soon after, the, Taktshang was rebuilt by population of Tsento village. Again in April of 1998, a major fire destroyed the main structure of the building and its contents (some believe it to be arson). Reconstruction began in 2000 and was completed and consecrated after extensive efforts and financial support of Governments as well as donors.
  
  Return back to the hotel for relaxation & overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 6 : Depart Paro

  Today after breakfast you will be transfer to Paro airport to connect your flight for onward destination.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• Items of personal nature like Porterage, Tips, Laundry and Mineral Water.
• International or Domestic flight.
• Travel & Medical insurance coverage.
• Drinks/ beverages during sightseeing / drives.
• Communication charges, laundry, tips, porters at hotels.
• All other items and services not mentioned above.
• Company will not be responsible for any loss / Damage of Baggage, Train / Flight Delay or Cancellations due to technical fault or Natural disasters, Road blockage, Strike, land slide, etc.

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• Thimphu, 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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