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Bhutan, the land of the peaceful
thunder dragon is known to the
world by several names such as
the ‘the Last Shangri-La’ or
‘the Last Place on the Roof of
the World.’ Though the original
name from the time of Marco Polo
was ‘Bootan,’ the natives prefer
to call their country ‘Druk Yul,’
or the Land of the Peaceful
Thunder Dragon. Nestled in the
lap of the Himalayas, Bhutan
offers spectacular mountain
views, immense scenic beauty and
a unique culture and lifestyle.
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Paro
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Thimphu
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This
beautiful
valley,
where nature
and man
conjured to
create their
dearest
image, is
home to some
of Bhutan's
oldest
temples &
monasteries
- as well as
its only
airport.
Paro is one
of the most
fertile
valleys in
the Kingdom,
producing a
bulk of the
famous red
rice from
its terraced
fields.
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Thimphu, the
modern
capital of
Bhutan, lies
at an
elevation of
2,300 meters
in a valley
traversed by
the Wang -
chu, also
called as
Thimphu
River.
Taschichho
dzong, the
main
secretariat
building,
houses the
throne rooms
of the King
and is the
summer
residence of
central monk
body.
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7 Nights - 8 Days
Itinerary:
Across the
Kingdom:
itinerary.
Day
1
Fly to Paro from Kathmandu./ Drive to
Thimpu / tour briefing / overnight
hotel.
Day 2
a.m.-Drive to Drukgyel Dzong, 18 kms.
On your return visit a typical Bhutanese
farm and local temples. After lunch
visit Ta-Dzong which houses the National
Museum of Bhutan followed by a short
walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong / evening at
leisure / overnight hotel.
Day 3
a.m..Drive to Satsam Chorten / Two hour
pony trek to Taksang cafeteria for lunch
a short walk back to Satsam Chorten for
the 2 hour drive to Thimphu / overnight
hotel.
Day 4
Sightseeing to view the Memorial Chorten,
National Library, Nuns Monastery,
Changlimithang Monastery, Indigenous
Hospital. lunch there / after lunch, at
leisure / evening a visit to the
Tashichdzong (Thimphu Dzong) / overnight
hotel.
Day 5
3-hour drive to Punkha across the
Dochula Pass for lunch / after lunch
visit the Punkha Dzong. overnight hotel.
Day 6
In the morning, drive 3 hours to Gantay
Gompa. a packed lunch will be served /
after lunch drive back to Thimphu /
overnight hotel.
Day 7
In the morning, a performance of the
famous folk and mask dance performed by
the Royal Dance Academy / lunch at
hotel / after lunch at leisure /
overnight hotel.
Day 8
Early morning dive to Paro for your
flight to Kathmandu / transfer hotel.
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6 Nights 7 Days Itinerary:
Day
01: Bangkok – Paro: After
breakfast, transfer to airport
and fly to Paro. Upon arrival
meet assistance at the airport
and drive to Thimphu (55
kilometers). In the evening
visit walk around Thimphu city
overnight at the hotel in
Thimphu.
Day
02: Thimphu - Punakha (72 Kms, 3
hours drive). After the
breakfast drive to
Punakha2.3hours, The route takes
you past Simtokha dzong but you
turn left at the crossroads and
as you ascend there is a good
overview of the dzong. The pass
lies at 1050ft/3100m, there are
a hundred and eight chortens.
These were constructed as
recently as 2004 and this is
known as the Druk Wangyel
chortens or chortens of the
victory of the Druk Gyalpo,
built by Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo
Wangchuck. If the weather is
clear you can seen the great
Himalayan Speaks, afternoon
short hike to Chime Lhakhang
atop a small hillock. It is s a
pleasant 3-40minute walk from
the road head. Through
cultivated fields and up a
gentle slope. This lhakhang
dates back to 1499 and was built
by Lama Drukpa Kinley. O/N
Hotel
Day03: Punakha- Sightseeing:
Full day Punakha/Wangdue
sightseeing, visit the Punakha
Dzong, the former winter capital
and present administrative scat
of the district. It is also the
winter residence of the central
monastic body. The Dzong
(fortress) lies between two
rivers, the Pochu and Mochu,
uncaring male and female rivers.
It was built in 1637 AD. Visit
Wangdiphodrang Dzong, perched on
a promontory 13 km away from
Punakha. The Dzong was built in
1638 A.D. O/N. at Punakha.
Day04-Punakha- Thimphu. Drive
back to Thimphu for 3hrs.
Afternoon sightseeing at Thimphu
visit National Memorial Chorten,
Changankha lhakhang (oldest
monastery from Thimphu Valley)
visit National Memorial Chorten,
Mini Zoo (National animal taken)
The Institute for Zorig Chusum(
The institute of 13 traditional
arts and crafts. Evening free
for shoping. O.N at Thimphu.
Day
05 Thimphu day Hike: Drive to
end of Thimphu Valley, Hike to
Cheri Monastery, and The
monastery was built on this
mountain in 1619. The covered
bridge leading to monastery is
new, but it is built in
traditional style with
cantilevers and shingles.
Evening drive to Paro. O/N at
Paro.
Day
06: Paro Sightseeing: After
breakfast a short drive takes us
to Satsam Chorten, the trail
climbs through beautiful pine
forest, many of the trees
festooned with Spanish moss, and
an occasional grove of
fluttering prayer flags. We stop
for a rest and light
refreshments at the Taktsang
Jakhang (cafeteria) and then
walk a short distance until we
see, clearly and seemingly
within reach, Taktsang
monastery. The primary Lhakhang
was built around Guru Rimpoche's
meditation cave in 1684 by the
Penlop of Paro, Gyaltse Tenzin
Rabgay, this 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, the tantric
mystic who brought Buddhism to
Bhutan in 747 AD, flew here on
the back of a flying tiger,
Dorji Drolo, said to be his
favourite consort.
After lunch, visit the Ta dzong,
an ancient watchtower, which has
been, since 1967, the national
museum of Bhutan then visit
Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built
in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal. The Dzong presently
houses administrative offices.
In the evening, visit the
Drukgyel dzong, now in ruins was
built by Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal to commemorate the
victory over the Tibetan
invaders in1644; the dzong
name's means indeed "victorious
Druk". The Dzong was used as an
administrative center until 1951
when a fire caused by butter
lamp
destroyed it. Then visit Kyichu
Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest
and most sacred monasteries
dating from the introduction of
Buddhism in the 8th century and
Dinner and overnight at the
hotel in Paro
Day
07: Paro International Air port.
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Standard of Hotel
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PARO |
THIMPU |
Punakha/Wangdue |
Meal Plan
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"A/B" CLASS
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Sonam Trophel Hotel/Lhaki
Yangchak |
Dragon Roots/ Yeedzin
G/House |
Hotel Zangto Pelri /Dragon
Nest.
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Full Board basis |
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7 Nights 8 Days Itinerary:
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Central Bhutan Tour
Fact about this
trip 7 Nights
in hotels
Highlights on this tour
Visit of Paro, Gangtey, Bumthang
& Thimpu, Sightseeing, superb
mountain views, spectacular
scenery, abundant wildlife,
picturesque village, friendly
people and many more…
Season March
till November
Tour grade Easy (A)
Group size From 2 persons
Central Bhutan Tour
Bhutan often revered as the
'Land of the Peaceful Dragon' is
still regarded as one of the
last 'Shangrilas" in the
Himalayan region because of its
remoteness, it's spectacular
mountain terrain, varied flora
and fauna and its unique ancient
Buddhist monasteries. It is in
the relatively unexplored
pockets of Asia which allows
only limited number of
discerning travellers to enter
the country in order to protect
its fragile environment and
culture. This tour is an
introductory of Bhutan and we
have tried to cover as much as
possible.
Itinerary
Day
01 Arrival in Paro/ Drive to
Thimphu/Transfer to your hotel.
Day
02 Sightseeing tours all over
Thimphu. Chorten, Library, so
on.
Day
03 Drive to Gangtey through
Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha
Dzong.
Day
04 Visit Gangtey monastery.
Drive to Bumthang.
Day
05 Sightseeing in Bumthang. 5
Lhakhangs, Swiss Cheese factory.
Day
06 Drive to Thimphu. Picnic
lunch at Chendebji Chorten.
Hotel.
Day
07 Morning transfer to Paro.
Visit Drugyel Dzong and Museum.
Day
08 Early morning transfer to
Paro Airport.
Trip cost
USD
250 per nights
Include
Airport pickup and drop,
Accommodation as mentioned,
Guide and driver, Sightseeing as
mentioned, All entry fees, All
meals (3 times), All transport
in private coach
Not included
Bhutan visa (30 USD), Drinks and
bar bill, Tipping, Personal
insurance, Any other things not
mentioned, International flight,
Departure date, Any day during
season
Please check Druk flight
schedule
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The Dragon Kingdom Tour:
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Fact about this trip 4 Nights in
hotels
Highlights on this tour
Visit of Paro & Thimpu,
Sightseeing of many monasteries,
superb mountain views,
spectacular scenery, picturesque
village, friendly people and
many more…
Season March till
November
Tour grade Easy (A)
Group size From 2 persons
This trip alternates between bus
rides and sightseeing tours and
brings you close to the holiest
places in Bhutan. It also gives
you a chance to come into close
contact with the local people
and their traditional living
art. It also gives you a chance
to participate on their
festivals celebration.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Paro. Drive to
Thimphu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 02 Sightseeing in Thimphu.
Museum, painting & trad. med.
school.
Day 03 Thimphu to Paro. Enroute
visit Simtokha Dzong. Nat.
Museum.
Day 04 At Paro. Visit Drugyel
Dzong, famous Taksang Monastery.
Day 05 Transfer to airport for
departure journey.
Note: This trip can be further
extended to Nepal’s tours/trek.
Trip cost USD 240 per
nights
Include
Airport pickup and drop,
Accommodation as mentioned,
Guide and driver, Sightseeing as
mentioned, All entry fees, All
meals (3 times), All transport
in private coach
Not included
Bhutan visa (30 USD), Drinks and
bar bill , Tipping, Personal
insurance Any other things not
mentioned , International
flight
Departure date
Any day during season
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