Itinerary in Details |
Days 01 : |
Arrival - Paro (L, D) Arrive in
Bhutan and transfer to Hotel in Paro. The
flight to Bhutan is spectacular with the
great Himalayan peak appearing on and after
the others on the life side. Visit the Ta-Dzong
built in the 17th century, as watchtower to
defend Rinpung Dzong below. This Dzong was
later converted into the National Museum in
1967, and is filled with antique Tanka
paintings, textiles, weapons and amour.
Drive to the Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th
century to defend the valley against the
Tibetan invaders. The Dzong is now used as
an administrative center and school for
monks. Overnight in Paro.
Meal: Lunch-dinner |
Days 02 : |
Paro Sightseeing (B,
L, D) We drive to the north of Paro Valley
to Ramthankha, from where we start our hike
to the Taktsang Monastry (Tiger’s Nest).
Visitors are permitted to hike up to the
viewpoint from where you can see the
monastery hanging on a cliff and we will
obtain a special permit to allow you to
visit the monastery. Legend has it that Guru
Rimpoche flew from Eastern Bhutan on a
tigress, bringing Buddhist teachings and
meditated here in this cliff. This is one of
the most venerated and sacred of all
Buddhist sights around the world. Lunch will
be served at Taktsang cafeteria. Walk
downhill to the road and enroute home visit
Drukgyel Dzong this is the start point for
the famous Jhomolhari trek and then to the
Paro national Museum. Over night in Paro.
Meal: breakfast-Lunch-dinner |
Days 03 : |
Thimphu (B, L, D) a short drive to
Satsam Chorten. From there a 2 hour horse
ride to Taktsang till the view point of the
Monastery, where light refreshments and
lunch will be served at the Cafeteria,
followed by a short walk to Satsam Chorten
and a 2 hour drive to Thimphu and visit to
the Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national
government and the Central Monastic body,
includes the summer residence.
Overnight in Thimphu.
Meal: breakfast-Lunch-dinner |
Days 04 : |
Thimphu - Punakha (B, L, D) Drive to
Punakha via Duchula pass (altitude 3050
meters). From here on a clear day one can
see superb view of the highest peaks in
Bhutan, such as Gangkar Puensum, Table
Mountain, Jeje Khang, Masakhang and Gangchey
Ta. After lunch drive on to Punakha which
the old capital of Bhutan and the present
winter capital for Central Monks. Visit the
Punakha Dzong (opened when the monks are in
Thimphu).
Meal: breakfast-Lunch-dinner |
Days 05 : |
Punakha - Tongsa (B, L, D) Drive to
Tongsa around 6 hours through a forest of
pine and cedar. The road climbs to Pelela
Pass, traditionally considered the boundary
between west and east of Bhutan. Arrive in
Tongsa. View the impressive Tongsa Dzong,
built in 1648, the ancestral home of the
ruling dynasty. The Dzong is a massive
structure with many levels which slope down
the contours of a hill which it perches and
visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watch-tower.
Above the main Dzong, there is an
interesting display of Mongol armour.
Meal: breakfast-Lunch-dinner |
Days 06 : |
Tongsa - Wangdiphodrang - Thimphu (B,
L, D) Drive to Thimphu via the valley of
Wangdiphodrang. Visit Wangdi Dzong. After
lunch drive to Thimphu.
Meal: breakfast-Lunch-dinner |
Days 07 : |
Thimphu - Paro (B, L, D) Visit the
National Memorial Chorten built in honor of
the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the
Dupthop Lokhang one of the few surviving
nunneries are prepares according to the
ancient practices. After lunch drive to Paro.
Free at leisure in Paro.
Meal: breakfast-Lunch-dinner |
Days 08 : |
Paro - Departure (B) After early breakfast,
drive to airport for departure flight to
your onward destination.
NOTE : Designed itinerary is a sample
itinerary intended to give you a general
idea
of trip to Bhutan. There is lots of thins to
see. If you don't find the kind of trip you
have in mind just inform us we can further
customize the itinerary according your
requirement. |
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