Phobjikha - Bumthang Tour

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro

  Paro is the only International Airport in Bhutan. Two Airlines (Druk Air and Tashi Air) fly to Paro from Bangkok, Singapore, Kolkata, Kathmandu and New Delhi. As the plane flies towards north from these cities continuously climbing higher and higher, often flying above the puffy Sea-of-Clouds, the travelers get a majestic views of the Himalayas with snowcapped peaks rising up into the sky. As the aircraft enters the Paro valley, you will see the Paro Dzong (fortress) overlooking Paro Chu (river) and Ta Dzong, the watch tower standing just above it on top of a hillock overseeing the Paro Dzong.
  At the airport representative from Kins Traveler will receive you and after completion of airport formalities drive you through the fascinating valley of Paro to your hotel.
  Afternoon visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watch Tower overseeing the Paro Dzong, it now houses the National Museum of the Kingdom and boasts antique Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & Armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts.
  Then visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning 'Fortress of the Heap of Jewels' which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the courtyard of the Rinpung Dzong are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends of Elephant, Rabbit, Monkey and Parrot, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the lore of Milarepa, Mount Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala.
  Evening visit to Paro market and take a stroll through town's main street.
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

  • Hotspots : Rinpung Dzong, National Museum

• Day 2 : Thimphu Sightseeing

  After breakfast, begin the drive to Thimphu. This route will take you through Chunzom (confluence of Pachu- the river flowing through Paro and Wangchu - the river flowing through Thimphu valley). On the way, stop to visit Tachog Lhakhang. This is the 14th Century old temple located on the base of a mountain across the Pa chu on the Paro-Thimphu highway and is a must visit temple in Paro valley. Built by the great master architect Thangtong Gyalpo, the temple houses some unique statues. To get to the temple one have to actually walk over the 14th Century old iron chains that spans over the Paro river.
  On arrival at Thimphu check-in to your hotel.
  After refreshment, start the Thimphu sightseeing which includes the following:
  King's Memorial Chorten, where hundreds of Bhutanese throng the place with spinning prayer wheels and murmuring mantars.
  National Textile Museum which is a good place to see the art of traditional weaving being kept alive and preserved through exhibition and has a good collection of old textiles which are rich in colors and designs.You will also see people weaving with intricate designs.
  Folk Heritage Museum which provides visitors and tourists with fascinating insights into the Bhutanese material culture and way of life.
  National Institute of Traditional Medicine (outside only), where medicinal herbs are compounded and dispensed, and traditional medical practitioners trained.
  Traditional Painting School where students undertake a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.
  Tashichhodzong, a fortress of the glorious religion. It was built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and was reconstructed into present structure by the late King, His majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the year 1962-1969. It houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the king, and the central monk body.
  Takin Preserve, which houses the national animal the Takin that is only found in Bhutan. This is an extremely rare member of the goat family. Found in herds in the very high altitudes (13,125ft and over). They live on a diet of grass and bamboo. It can weigh as much as 550 pounds.
  Kuenselphodrang where the Bhutan’s largest Buddha statue is perched on the hillock overlooking the entire Thimphu valley below and the view from there is magnificent.
  Craft Bazaar where craftsmen and artisans from across the country display and sell their handicrafts.
  Centenary Farmers’ Market (open from Thu-Sun only): Most of the Thimphu population and many valley dwellers converge on the bustling weekend market, held by the side of Wangchu River. A wide range of foodstuffs and local arts and crafts are sold at the market, which runs from Friday afternoon till Sunday evening. A visit to the market provides great photo opportunities, as well as the chance to mingle with local people and perhaps buy souvenirs.
  Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 3 : Thimphu - Punakha

  The journey from Thimphu to Punakha passes through Dochula Pass (3,088m/10,130ft). In the clear sky one can enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain ranges.
  At Dochula visit the beautiful 108 Chortens and Druk Wangyal Lhakhang built on the hilltop (temple)
  On arrival at Punakha check-in to your hotel.
  Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong which is located on the island of the PhoChu (male river) and the Mochu (female river). The Dzong was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative seat of the region. It was here that the dual system of government was introduced in the 17th century and in 1907, enthroned the first King Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck. Damaged over the centuries by four catastrophic fires and an earthquake, the Dzong has been fully restored in the recent years by the 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. At the Dzong, one can see the highest standards of wood works in Bhutan.
  Then drive through upper Punakha valley passing through farm houses and take a short hike through farmhouses to the beautiful Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Lhakhang (temple built by the Queen Mother of Bhutan for peace and stability in this ever-changing world). This temple is situated on the hilltop overlooking the valley below. The leisurely walk up to the temple would take about 1 hour. Visit the temple and also enjoy the breath-taking view from there.
  Overnight stay at Punakha.

• Day 4 : Punakha - Gangtey

  Today we continue the tour towards central Bhutan passing by the Wangdue Phodrang.
  En-route visit Chhimi Lhakhang, also known as the Divine Madman’s Monastery. It is famously known for its fertility shrine, where it is believed that one can receive a special fertility blessing.
  In the mountains east of Wangdue Phodrang lies the beautiful valley of Phobjikha which is famous for its scenic beauty, the 17th Century Gangtey Monastery and as the winter home of black necked cranes, which migrate from the arid plains of Tibet in the north, to pass the winter months in a milder climate.
  Afternoon explore the beautiful and quite valleys of Gangtey and Phobjikha.
  Overnight halt at Gangtey Guest House.

• Day 5 : Gangtey - Bumthang

  After breakfast, your tour continues towards central Bhutan which leads you to Bumthang through Trongsa. The journey will take you through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons and through the tropical vegetation through the village of Nobding and Pelela Pass (11,000ft). Throughout your trip you will come across the beautiful sceneries of rural Bhutan, with scattered settlements far from the road which makes for good photographing. You will also pass through open meadows, and valley of yak herders and several other villages via Chendebji Chorten (Stupa).
  Just before reaching Bumthang you will come across "Yathra" Weaving Center at Zugney and spend some time interacting with the local weavers. Yathra is the name for the colorful, hand-woven woollen cloth (often with geometric designs) that is produced in this region and wool used for this type of textile is sheep wool as the sheep is reared in this Bumthang district. Yatra is made into jackets or bags, etc. On arrival at Bumthang, check into your hotel and after refreshments stroll through Bumthang town.
  Overnight at a hotel in Bumthang.

• Day 6 : Bumthang Valley

  Bumthang is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism. The Guru and his lineage of Tertons (treasure finders), have led to the sprouting of many temples in the valley. The full day Bumthang sightseeing includes the following:
  Jambay Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the King Songtsen Goempo of Tibet. In his effort to propagate Buddhism he had a plan to build a total of 108 temples in Tibet and neighbouring kingdoms.
  Kujey Lhakhang (Kujey means, "Body imprint"). The temple to the right is the oldest and was built by Minjur Tempa in 1652. It was built around the cave in which Guru Rimpoche meditated and left his body imprint.
  Afternoon hike to visit the Tamshing Monastery (one of the oldest monastic schools built by Terton Pema Lingpa) and walk through Thangbi valley across the suspensions bridge and visit the Thangbi Lhakhang built in the 14th century.
  Jakar Dzong, "castle of the white bird". According to legend, when the lamas assembled in about 1549 to select a site for a monastery, a big white bird rose suddenly in the air and settled on a spur of a hill. This was interpreted as an important omen, and the hill was chosen as the site for a monastery and for Jakar Dzong. The fortress is now used as an administrative center of the valley and summer residence of Trongsa monks.
  Overnight stay in Bumthang.

• Day 7 : Bumthang - Punakha

  Morning begin the return journey to Punakha. En-route stop at Trongsa and visit Ta Dzong and Trongsa Dzong, which is the most impressive Dzong in Bhutan. Built in 1644 by the Zhabdrung, the Dzong is an architectural masterpiece. After lunch continue the drive crossing the Pelela Pass and Wangdue valley. Halt at Punakha.

• Day 8 : Punakha - Paro

  Today we will return to Paro via Thimphu crossing the Dochula Pass.
  Stop at Thimphu for lunch and afternoon stroll through Thimphu town.
  Late afternoon drive to Paro for halt.

• Day 9 : Hike to Taktsang Goempa

  After breakfast, drive to Taktsang Goempa base at Paro. Hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’. It is said that in the 8th century Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a tigress from eastern Bhutan to this place and meditated in a cave here for 3 months. The principal Lhakhang (monastery) of the present monastic complex dates from 1692. Taktsang was damaged severely by fire in 1998 but has now been fully restored to its former beauty.
  The climb up to the viewpoint will take around 1 ½ hours and from there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. Stop for refreshment at the View Point Cafeteria. Then walk further up to the monastery which will take about 1 hour. After visiting the monastery, walk back down to the View Point Cafeteria for lunch and then walk further down to the road point.
  On the way, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. It is one of the most sacred shrines in the country reflecting the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. The story goes that a giant demon lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of Buddhism. To overcome her, King Songtsen Gampo decided to build 108 temples, which would be placed on all the points of her body. Of these 108 temples, Kichu Lhakhang was built on her left foot to pin her down.
  In the evening relax and overnight at hotel in Paro.

• Day 10 : Departure

  After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.

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