Himalayan Odyssey Tour

Package Overview

The Himalayan Odyssey tour is an exciting journey for all visitors travelling to Bhutan. Our 10 days Bhutan tour planner includes some of the most significant historical and religious sites in the country. This tour offers a once of a life time opportunity to savor the different cultures of the western and central regions of Bhutan.International & domestic flight fare
Personal insurance
Airport departure tax
Drinks & personal expanses
Laundry & Tipping

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive at Paro (Elevation 2280 m) – Thimphu (Altitude 2320 m, 54 km)

  You will be received by our Representative from Bhutan Mystical Tours at the airport and will be driven to Thimphu city. On the way, you will visit the Tamchog Monastery, built by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as Lama Chazampa, meaning the Iron Bridge Builder in the 1500.A.D. This man Thang Thong Gyalpo (1385 – 1464) was a wonder from Tibet who came to Bhutan in 1433 looking for Iron Ore. He built 108 bridges across Tibet and Bhutan, out of which 8 were built in Bhutan. His only surviving bridge is in Duksum located in Eastern Bhutan.
  
  After lunch at Thimphu, first of all you will be driven up towards a view point known as kuensel Phodrang where sits a massive sized statue of Buddha. From this point you will be able to view the entire scene of the capital city, Thimphu. After the view, you will visit National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  In the evening you will have a time to stroll around the city or maybe a time to shop or relax.
  Dinner and overnight in Hotel Migmar or similar.
• Day 2 : Thimphu Sightseeing: (Altitude 2320 m)

  After the breakfast we move towards the city where you will visit National Postal Museum, which is worth a visit for you can get your own picture on a Bhutanese postal stamp right then and there. You can post a cards or letters to your families and friends back home or anywhere else with your personalized stamps. After the lunch we will visit the national zoo where the Takins, Bhutan’s national animal is been preserved followed by a visit to Tashichhodzong, the capital’s fortress.
  Dinner and overnight in Hotel Migmar or similar.
• Day 3 : Thimphu – Punakha (Elevation 1310 meters, distance 72 Km, 3 hrs drive)

  After the breakfast we will drive to Punakha valley, via Dochula pass which is situated on an altitude of 3100m and if the weather is clear and permitting, which is not at times, we will stop for a while at Dochula pass to view the Himalaya ranges of Bhutan. We then drive further down and visit the Royal Botanical Garden at Lamperi. The Royal Botanical Park, which is also known as the Rhododendron Garden at Lamperi, is about a half a hour drive towards Punakha and Wangdue valleys, a nature reserve rich in flora and fauna and beautiful in itself. At this park, you can indulge yourself amongst these rich biodiversity.
  
  After Lunch, visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal which is situated at the confluence of the Pho Chu (Male River) and the Mo Chu (Female River). The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The war materials captured during the battles with Tibetans are preserved here. Punakha is still the winter residence of the Je-Khenpo (the spiritual head of Bhutan) and this city served as a capital of the nation until 1955. After the visit to Dzong, we have a short excursion to Khamsung Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery.
  Dinner and overnight in Punatsangchhu Cottages or similar.
• Day 4 : Punakha – Trongsa – Bumthang: (Elevation 2800 m) (Distance 195 km, Drive Time 6 hour drives.)

  After breakfast, we drive towards another province called Trongsa. We then visit Trongsa Dzong, the most impressive Dzong in Bhutan, built in its present form in 1644 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 and the first two hereditary kings ruled Bhutan from this Dzong.
  After Lunch, visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower. The chapel inside the Ta Dzong is dedicated to the Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal. Drive further to Bumthang.
  Dinner and overnight in Swiss Guest House or similar.
• Day 5 : Bumthang Sightseeing:  (Elevation 2800 m.)

  After breakfast, we visit the Jakar Dzong, which literally means “The Castle of White Bird”. The current structure was built in 1667. After that we make a visit to Jambay Lhakhang which was built by King Srongsen Gampo of Tibet in the year 659 on the same day as Kichu Lhakhang in Paro. In October one of the most spectacular festival, “Jambay Lhakhang Drup” is staged here. After lunch, Visit Tamshing Lhakhang (Temple of the good message), established in 1501 by Pema Lingpa. After lunch, visit Membar tsho, which literally means, “The Burning Lake”. It was here that the Terton Pema Lingpa discovered the treasures hidden by Guru Rimpoche in the 1400 A.D.
  Dinner and overnight in Swiss Guest House or similar.
• Day 6 : Bumthang – Wangdue (Elevation 1310, 180 km, 6 hrs).

  After early breakfast, drive towards Wangdi via Trongsa.
  Dinner and overnight in Dragon Nest or similar
• Day 7 : Wangdi – Thimphu: (Elevation 2320 m, 85km, 3 ½ hrs).

  After breakfast, drive towards Thimphu. After reaching we will have the excursion to Cheri Monastery built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1620 and established the first monk body here. After lunch, visit Changlimithang to witness the archery match. Visit the Centenary Farmers Market.  
  Dinner and overnight in Hotel Migmar or similar.
• Day 8 : Thimphu – Paro (Elevation 2320 m, Distance 58 km, Drive Time 1 hour)

  After the breakfast, you will visit the Painting School, famous for carving and free hand art and followed by the National Library, which holds a massive collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts followed and the Folk Heritage Museum.
  After the lunch visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong presently houses administrative offices. After that we will visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower for the Paro Dzong, which has been since 1967, converted into the national museum of Bhutan. In the evening, visit to a traditional Bhutanese farm house.
  Dinner and overnight in Metta Resort or similar.
• Day 9 : Paro Sightseeing (Elevation 2280 m)

  After the breakfast, you will have a hike to the Taktsang Monastery which is aroud 15 km from the Paro town and is elevated at around 900m above Paro valley. We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) and then walk a short distance until we clearly see the legendary Taktsang monastery.
  Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche, the tantric mystic who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in 747 AD, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, who is believed to be his favorite consort. You can also request the lamas to pray for you.
  
  In the evening, you will visit the Drugyel Dzong, the fortress of the victorious Drukpa people, which is now now in ruins, that was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders in1644. After that visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 800 A.D.
  At the end of the day we recommend you to have a traditional hot stone bath to get relaxed after a tiring day. It is not only practiced as a comforting leisure but also to treat various diseases.  
  Dinner and overnight in Metta Resort or similar.
• Day 10 : Paro Departure: (Altitude 2280 m) 

  Early morning, drive to Airport and Farewell.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
• All meals (Catered to personal taste & order)
• Excellent transportation services within Bhutan (both A/c & Non A/c cars & coaches)
• All monument entry fees
• Sightseeing & religious festivals (If available)
• Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
• A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay
• All internal taxes and charges
• A sustainable tourism Royalty of US$ 65. (This Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure)

Exclusions

• International & domestic flight fare
• Personal insurance
• Airport departure tax
• Drinks & personal expanses
• Laundry & Tipping

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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