Serene Bhutan - Rukha Tour

Package Overview

Thimphu : Buddha Point/ Kuensel Phodrang, Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong,
Changangkha Lhakhang, Motithang Takin Preserve, Traditional Medicine Institute,
Folk Heritage Museum, National Institute for Zorig Chusum, Dochula pass.
Paro : Kyichu Lhakhang, Ta Dzong, National Museum, Rinpung Dzong, Taktsang
(Tiger’s Lair), Drugyel Dzong
Punakha :Chhimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong, Khuruthang town.
Trongsa : Chendebji Chöten, Trongsa Dzong.
Wangduephodrang : Phobjikha, Gantey Goenpa, Rukha

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Paro-Thimphu

  Paro-Thimphu: On a clear day, the flight to Paro
  is breathtaking, with views of major Himalayan
  peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu,
  and on the final approach Bhutan’s own snowy
  peaks, the sacred Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and
  Tserimgang. On arrival at Paro airport and after
  completion of airport formalities, you will
  be received by Atlas Tour and Travel’s representative
  and drive to Thimphu. Thimphu, perhaps
  the most unusual capital city in the world, is the
  seat of government. This bustling town is home to
  Bhutan’s royal family, the civil service, and foreign
  missions with representation in Bhutan. It is also
  the headquarters for a number of internationally
  funded development projects. After Lunch Visit
  following places
  -Memorial Chorten- built in the year 1974 in the
  memory of our third king of Bhutan, His Majesty
  Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  -Buddha Point/ KuenselPhodang - Is the largest Buddha statue in the country, from there you can
  get a good view of the Thimphu valley.

• Day 2 : Thimphu

  Thimphu - Whole day sightseeing: After breakfast
  visit the following places. .
  -Changangkha Lhakhang - it is right above Thimphu
  Valley, this temple and a monastic school was
  established in the 12th century on a site chosen by
  Lama Phajo Drugom Shigpo.
  -Motithang Takin Preserve – houses the rare national
  animal of Bhutan. Takin is listed by international
  conservation agencies as a vulnerable species
  and it is a rare animal found only in Bhutan,
  Nepal and Burma.
  -Traditional Medicine Institute - In Bhutan, equal
  emphasis is given to both allopathic and traditional
  medicines. The rich herbal medicines made up
  from medicinal plants are prepared and dispensed
  here.
  -National Institute for Zorig Chusum – or the
  school of Arts and crafts is an institute where student
  undertake a six year course on the 13 tradi-
  Monks making incense at Phajoding in tional arts and crafts of Bhutan

• Day 3 : Thimphu-Wangdue Phodrang

  Thimphu-Wangdue Phodrang: After breakfast
  drive through picturesque valleys and mountain
  slopes dotted with typical Bhutanese villages.
  From the Dochula pass, at over 10,000ft, vast
  panoramic views of the high snowcapped peaks
  of the Bhutanese Himalayas can be enjoyed on
  a clear day. Continue drive down into the Punakha
  valley. On the way visit Chhimi Lhakhang –
  This was founded in 15 Century by Lama Dukpa
  Kinley also known as divine mad man. It is half
  hour walk across a local village and rice field. After
  lunch visit Punakha Dzong- built in 1637 by
  Zhabdrung. It is one of the most beautiful Dzong
  in the country. Later walk around Punakha and
  Khuruthang town. Drive to Wangdue. Overnight
  at hotel.

• Day 4 : Wangdu Phodrang - Rukha

  Wangdue Phodrang– Rukha: After breakfast
  drive toward south to Taksha. The trek starts after
  crossing suspension bridge. There our trekking
  staff will be waiting. Start hike uphill about half
  hour. Ride on power tiller about 3 km and again
  start to walk until lunch stop at Samthang(altitude
  860m) with 5 household. Lunch at farm house.
  After lunch continue trek for 1 hour to reach
  Mithana community school (altitude 986m) and
  is about 1 hour to reach Rukha and there are 22
  household (altitude 1391m) . The people are
  known as Olep and they are the original settlers
  of center Bhutan. They have their own unique dialect
  but is it unfortunately dying out as they are
  now being absorbed into the main stream Bhutanese
  society. At Rukha the farmers will happily
  welcome you into their homes. Overnight at farm
  house.

• Day 5 : Rukha

  Rukha-Halt: After breakfast you can take part in
  game like archery, dart and javelin throw. After
  lunch explore the local farm houses and visit Penden
  Lhamo temple. In the evening witness the folk
  dances with bon fire. Overnight at farm house.

• Day 6 : Rukha-Wangdue Phodrang

  After breakfast hike back to Taksha. Our vehicle
  will be waiting to drive you to Wangdue. Overnight
  at hotel.

• Day 7 : Wangdue Phodrang - Phobjikha

  After breakfast, drive to Phobjikha- is a bowlshape
  valley on the western slopes of Black Mountain.
  After lunch visit Gantey Goenpa as it is a major
  attraction with an old monastery dating back
  to the 16 century. Later walk around the valley
  which is also the winter home to the rare blacknecked
  cranes, which migrate, from remote parts
  of Tibet, China and Siberia during winter to this
  valley. Overnight will be at hotel.

• Day 8 : Phobjikha - Paro

  After breakfast, drive to Paro. Overnight at hotel.

• Day 9 : Paro - Excursion to Taktsang

  After breakfast, drive for 20 minutes and start
  the hike, which is about 5 to 6 hours (round trip)
  The trail is along an ancient path marked by river
  powered prayer wheels.
  As you reach Taktshang you will be struck by the
  architectural wonder of this most pious Buddhist
  shrine in Bhutan. Perched some 1000m, 3000ft
  on a cliff overlooking the valley, it would justifiably
  qualify as one of Bhutan’s wonders. Tragically
  wrecked in a fire early in 1998, it has been rebuilt
  to its original glory. It is said that the legendary
  Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from
  Tibet on the back of a tigress to tame five demons,
  who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in
  Bhutan in 746 A.D. Hence the name, Taktshang,
  or the “Tiger’s Lair.” Walk back down. Overnight
  at hotel.

• Day 10 : Paro

  After breakfast visit another symbolic structure,
  which is now in ruins, the Drugyel Dzong, or
  “”Castle of the Victorious Drukpa,” which was
  also built by the Shabdrung to commemorate
  Bhutan’s victory over the Tibetans in the 16th and
  17th centuries.
  From here, the Jomolhari Peak (“Mountain of
  the Goddess”) can be seen on a clear day (Alt.
  7,329m/24,029ft.). Drive back and visit Kichu
  Lhakhang-one of the oldest and most sacred temple
  in the kingdom, dating back to the 7th century
  than visit Rinpung Dzong which houses the monastic
  school and the office of the civil administration
  and walk down passing close by crossing the
  Bhutanese typical wooden roofed bridge to Paro
  town. Strool around the town. Overnight at hotel

• Day 11 : Departure

  After breakfast, drive to Paro international airport
  for your onward flight. The representative of Atlas
  Tour and Travel will see off and bid farewell

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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Package Start From

• 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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