Glimpses of Magical Bhutan Tour

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This itinerary begins by entering and exiting Bhutan via road from Phuentsholing ( southern bordering town of west bengal, India ). It covers all the important sights in Thimphu and Paro valley. It provides a good introduction to the Bhutanese Culture and lifestyle...Personal insurance
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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Day One: Arrive at Phuentsholing. Drive to Thimphu and sightseeing. (180 Km Approx 5 to 6 hr drive)

  After immigration formalities and baggage collection, you will be met by our representative, and afterwards drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan with en-route stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Thimphu and Paro rivers. Three different style of stupas ; Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese adorn this confluence.The Drive to Thimphu is one of the most spectacular, the journey offers fascinating views of the Kingdom.
  
  On arrival, in Thimphu check-into the hotel. After some rest sightseeing in Thimphu:
  
  Trashicho Dzong ( Fortress) :
  
  The Thimphu fortress Tashichho Dzong known as ‘the fortress of the glorious religion’ was originally built in the 17th century. Today it is the largest Dzong in the country and it houses the throne room, the office of His Majesty the king and a number of important ministries offices and the highest religious authority of the country. It is also the summer residence of the Monastic body.
  
  Evening an exploratory walk around Thimphu city centre. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,330m)

• Day 2 : Day Two: Full day sightseeing in Thimphu. Later drive to Paro. (65 Km Approx 1 to 1 ½ hr drive)

  After breakfast we will be visiting the following sites:
  
  Memorial Chorten :
  
  It is a Tibetan style stupa buit in 1974 for the late third king of Bhutan by his mother. Many important religious ceremonies like teaching blessing often take place at this vibrant place. Throughout the day many locals mostly the elderly Bhutanese in their colorful traditional clothing are always spotted circumambulating the chorten in deep prayers and mediations reciting the special mantras while spinning their prayer wheels.
  
  Buddha point :
  
  The gigantic 51 m tall Buddha made of bronze and gilded with gold is placed at Kunesel Phodrang overlooking the entire Thimphu valley. As per the old prophecy of the yogi master Lama Sonam Zam that building such type of Buddha at this particular place would bring immense peace to the whole world and also dedicating to the coronation of his majesty the 5th King of Bhutan in 2008 the project was initiated. The massive three-storey base houses a large chapel, while the body itself is filled with 125,000 smaller statues of Buddha.
  
  Institute for Zorig Chusum :
  
  The institute of Zorig Chusum showcases the 13th arts and crafts of our country. A visit to the school will enable you to see and interact with the students who study and practice the traditional arts of carving, weaving, painting, embroidery and the art of statue making. They undergo a training of 6 years at the institute.
  
  Folk Heritage Museum:
  
  Folk heritage museum was founded by her majesty the queen mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo in 2001. It is an old three story 19th century house which belonged to an aristocratic family in that era which is know turned into a museum showcasing the rich culture and traditions of a typical Bhutanese family. The museum gives you a glimpse of the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle, in addition to artifacts from rural households; it also displays an impressive collection of typical household objects, tools and equipment.
  
  National Library:
  
  The national library of was established in 1969 to preserve and promote the ancient Bhutanese literature on religion, cultural, history and social traditions. It is also a very crucial institution for research and development of the old traditional Bhutanese Literature. It also houses the world’s largest book.
  
  After lunch we will be visiting the following site:
  
  Takin Preserve:
  
  is the home to the takins, the national animal of Bhutan (with a cow's body and a goat's head). Legend has it that it was a divine creation of the divine mad man Lama Drukpa Kuenly who combined a skull of a goat and skeleton of a cow’s body and performed a special mantra thus creating the takin. We can also see some other animals like the Samba deer, barking deer and the mountain goat at the preserve.
  
  Evening drive back to Paro, follow the way back up the dramatic Wang Chhu and Paro Chhu river valleys, before crossing through Paro town towards the north end of the valley. Later at Paro free time for shopping and exploring the town of Paro.
  
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,230m)

• Day 3 : Hike to Tigers nest and sightseeing in Paro.

  After breakfast hike to tigers nest:
  
  Taktshang Monastery ( Tigers Nest ) : Taktshang Monastery “The Tiger's Lair”, the national symbol of Bhutan. Clinging to a black rock face, 900 meters above the valley floor, nestles Taktshang Lhakhang, one of the holiest and the most beautiful site of Bhutan. Taktshang, the tiger's lair, acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rinpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress. The hike to the Monastery is a gradual climb through lush meadows, oak and rhododendron forest, past quaint hamlets, fluttering prayer flags and rotating prayer wheels. The hike takes you about 4-5 hours from the car park.
  
  Later free time for leisure and shopping in Paro Valley.
  
  Overnight at hotel in Paro. ( Altitude 2,230m)

• Day 4 : Drive to Phuentsholing and depart. (160 Km Approx 5 to 6 hr drive)

  Drive to Phuentsholing. See off by our representatives.

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Inclusions

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Exclusions

• Personal insurance
• Drinks and Beverages
• Tips/ Gratitude
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* 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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