Green Valleys of Bhutan

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro

  On your journey to Paro, the panoramic views of the Himalayas are sensational, including the Everest and other famous Himalayan Peaks. The approach through the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including a few steep turns to land at the tiny airstrip of Paro becomes more exciting as you enter Bhutan.
  
  On arrival received by Bhutanese guide from Ideal Travel Creations.
  
  After lunch, visit
  
  Ta Dzong; an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum of Bhutan.
  
  Paro Rinpung Dzong: Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro district and residence for around 200 monks of Paro and was built at the same time of Drukgyel Dzong.The famous Paro tshechhu ( festival) is held here in spring.
  
  Overnight in Hotel.

  • Hotspots : National Museum

• Day 2 : Paro

  After breakfast, excursion to Taktshang Monastery.
  
  Taktshang Monastery; The primary lhakhang was built surrounding Guru Rimpoche’s Meditation cave in the 1684 by Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay. his incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer Rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava flew here on the back of a tigress. It is a two to three hours excursion uphill; however, one feels truly blessed reaching the monastery.
  
  After lunch sightseeing includes;
  
  Ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. Peak of Jumolhari 'Mountain of the Goddess' can be seen on a clear day from here (Alt. 7,329 m /24,029 ft.).
  
  Kyichu Lhakhang: This temple is one of the oldest buddhist temple in Bhutan. The Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo, to consecrate the entire region of Himalaya, in the 7th century miraculously built 108 temples. Kyichu Lhakhang is considered to be one of them.
  
  Over night in Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 3 : Paro - Thimphu (65 Kms, 1.5-2 Hrs Drive)

  After breakfast, drive to thimphu, sightseeing in Thimphu includes;
  
  Sangaygang view point: (2685 meters) to have view of whole Thimphu valley and walk through hundreds of colorful prayer flags that dot the hill overlooking the Thimphu valley.
  
  Takin Reserve Centre. The takin, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here. This particular animal is found only in the Himalayan region.
  
  Changangkha Monastery: This monastery is built on a hill over looking the Thimphu valley. It was built in 15th Century by Lama Phajo Drugom Zhipo. Many parents of Thimphu take their their new born babies to this monastery to be blessed by a high lama.
  
  The Folk Heritage Museum: Founded by Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck the museum is one of a kind that portrays the lifestyle of a family in the Thimphu valley in the olden days.
  
  After lunch, sightseeing includes;
  
  Kuenselphodrang: A place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuenselphodrang. The area also gives a very good view of the Thimphu valley from the west.
  
  National Memorial Chorten: Built in 1974 in the honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  
  Textile Museum: The museum showcases the living national art of Bhutanese weaving. Operated by the National Commission for Cultural Affairs in Bhutan, the Museum was established in 2001. Since it's establishment the museum has a substantial collection of antique textile artifacts, exclusive to Bhutan and has generated national and international attention.
  
  Tashichho Dzong: Seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo, The Chief Abbot of Bhutan.
  
  Over Night in Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 4 : Thimphu- Punakha (76 Kms, 2- 2.5 Hrs Drive)

  After breakfast, drive to Punakha, On the way, visit
  
  Dochula pass: The most known pass in Bhutan, about 30 km drive from the Capital City Thimphu on the way to Wangduephodrang. It is at around 3150 mt height. On a clear day, spectacular view of the mighty Himalayas mountain ranges can be seen. The pass also has 108 Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chhortens which is believed brings multi fold merit to all sentient beings and which make the pass a must visit place.
  
  Chhimi Lhakhang: This temple is located on the way to Punakha. This temple is also known as the temple of fertility and was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley in the 15 century. Lama drukpa Kuenley is also known as the Devine Madman.
  
  After Lunch, visit
  
  Punakha Dzong: This Dzong was built by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637. It is built at the junction the Pho Chu and Mo Chu Rivers. The annual Punakha Tsechhu( Festival ) is held here. The monk body resides in this dzong in winter.
  
  In the evening free time to walk around Punakha town and valley.
  
  Dinner and over night in Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 5 : Punakha - Gangtey (78 Kms, 2.5- 3 Hrs Drive)

  After breakfast, drive to Wangdue. While in Wangdue view the ruins of the Wangduephodrang dzong from the base and then visit the Rinchengang Village A small clusterd village in Wangduephodrang, on a hill opposite to where Wangduephodrang Dzong was built before. It is about 20 minutes hike uphill from the nearest road.
  
  Then drive to Gangtey. While in Gangtey, sightseeing includes;
  
  Gangtey Gompa : Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and mind reincarnation of Pema Lingpa founded the Temple in 1613, and Tenzin Legpai Dhendup, the second re-incarnation, built the temple. The present Abbot, Kunzang Pema Namgyal is the ninth re-incarnation.
  
  Phobjikha Valley: Explore the Phobjikha Valley, one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the Himalayas and the winter place for the endangered Black Necked Cranes. Travelling in February shall give you the opportunity to see the black necked cranes.
  
  While in Phobjikha you shall also have the opportunity to meet local villagers and interact with them to get an insight into the Bhutanese way of life. You shall also visit villages.
  
  Over Night in Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 6 : Gangtey - Trongsa - Bumthang (188 Kms, 6 - 7 Hrs Drive)

  After breakfast, drive to trongsa, while in Trongsa, visit
  
  Trongsa Dzong; The most impressive Dzong in Bhutan. The Dzong was built by Chogyal Minjur Tempa, the official who was sent by Zhabdrung to unify Eastern Bhutan and enlarged at the end of the 17th century by Desi Tenzin Rabgay. Trongsa Dzong is the ancestral home of the present Royal Family. The first two hereditary kings ruled Bhutan from this Dzong.
  
  Ta Dzong ;An ancient watch tower. The chapel inside the is said to be dedicated to the Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal.
  
  After lunch, drive to Bumthang.
  
  Overnight in Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 7 : Bumthang

  After breakfast, sightseeing includes;
  
  Jakar Dzong : Literally meaning the Castle of White Bird. The current structure was built in 1667.
  
  Lamey Goemba: A large palace and monastery built in 18th century by Dasho Phuntsho Wangdi.
  
  Jambay Lhakhang : built by King Srongsen Gampo of Tibet. In October one of the most spectacular festival, "Jambay Lhakhang Drup" is staged here.
  
  Chakhar Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Iron Castle, the original palace was made of Iron and hence the name "Chakhar".
  
  Kurjey Lhakhang: Named after body print of Guru Rimpoche.
  
  After lunch, signtseeing includes:
  
  Tamshing Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Temple of the good message, established in 1501 by Pema Lingpa.
  
  Membarstho : Literally meaning, "The burning Lake".
  
  The evening ends with a walk around the Bumthang town and valley.
  
  Over Night in Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 8 : Bumthang - Wangdue (197 Kms, 7 - 8 Hrs Drive)

  After breakfast, drive to Wangdue.
  In the evening take a leisure walk around the Wangdue valley.
  Over night in hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 9 : Wangdue - Thimphu. (70 Kms, 2-3 Hrs Drive)

  After breakfast, drive to Thimphu.
  After lunch, sightseeing includes;
  The Institude for Zorig Chusum: Students are taught the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan in this institute.
  
  The Institute of Traditional medicine: Medicines are prepared according to the Tradition practices here.
  
  The evening ends walking around the Thimphu town shopping for souvenirs
  
  Over night in Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 10 : Thimphu - Paro. (65 Kms, 1.5 - 2 hrs drive)

  After breakfast, drive to paro, On the way visit;
  
  Tamchog lhakhang; built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo. He is also known as the Iron bridge builder. Situated on a hill top, we have to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple. It is owned by the descendants of Thangthong Gyalpo While in Paro, visit,
  
  Dungtse Lhakhang: This is a little three storied chorten-shaped temple. Built in 1421 by Thangtong Gyelpo on the top of head an ogress. The temple restored in 1841 by the 25th Head Abbot of Bhutan, Sherab Gyeltshen. This temple is unique in Bhutan and shows the progressive stages of tantric Buddhism.
  
  Ugyen Pelri palace: Built by the then Paro penlop, Tshering Penjor, this palace is in a scheluded wooded compound on the west side of the Paro Rinpung Dzong. The palace is designed after the Guru Rinpoche's Celestial paradise, known as Zangtopelri.
  
  Druk Choeding Lhakhang: This is the town temple built in 1525 by Ngwang Chhogyel, one of the prince abbots of Tibet. This temple is also known as the Tshongdue Naktshang.
  
  The evening ends leisurely walking around the Paro town and valley.
  
  Over Night in Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Rinpung Dzong
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 11 : Departure

  After breakfast, drive to Paro Airport and farewell.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast