10 Nights / 11 Days
Daily Tour
40 people
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An eleven day Bhutan cultural tour which combines both cultural and natural highlights of this heritage rich country. Travelling with your own English speaking driver guide throughout, this tailor made holiday to Bhutan follows the itinerary below but can be adapted, of course, to suit your interests and time frame. However, our aim is to help you explore the diverse landscapes of Bhutan’s western valleys as well as its many monasteries, museums and temples.
Starting in Paro, you have time to take in the sites here such Rinpung Dzong Fortress and Ta Dzong Museum and then head onto the capital city of Thimpu. Spend a couple of days in and around Thimpu with visits to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom, King’s Memorial Chhorten and Tashichhodzong Monastery.
We then head out of town and over high mountain passes, with views of the Himalayas, into the Phobjikha Valley, also known as Gangtey, a stunning glacial valley with rhododendron covered slopes and pine forests. En route we stop at Wangduephodrang to visit the splendid Wangdue Dzong ruins as well as its traditional market. The Valley itself is famous for its black-necked cranes which come in great numbers between November and March, but is also home to a wide variety of other wildlife.
Our next stop is following another magnificent drive across the 3,300m high Pele La Pass to Trongsa. This is home to the famous Trongsa Dzong, ancestral home of the Royal Family. Equally striking is Bumthang, the name given to the collection of four valleys of Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ur and home to some of Bhutan’s oldest temples and monasteries. These include Kurje Lhakhang and Jambay Lhakhang.
Heading back through Thimpu and then Paro as our final stop, we take a day to explore one of Bhutan’s most spectacular sites: Taktsang Monastery which is considered the birthplace of Bhutan Buddhism. And, we hope, a fitting finale to this Bhutan holiday. As well as these cultural and natural highlights, we will also ensure that you will spend plenty of time with local people, enjoying traditional food, visiting markets, learning about Bhutanese life styles and so on.
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Altitude in Paro: 2,280m
Arrive Paro- Bhutan ,Druk Airways flight to Bhutan is one of the most spectacular in entire Himalayas. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Nepal or over the foothills from India, each flight is a mesmerizing aeronautical feat and offers an exciting descent into the Kingdom.
On arrival at Paro Airport, immigration and custom formalities and then received by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening take a stroll around town's main street. Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Altitude in Paro: 2,280m
After breakfast, visit to Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong which has a long and fascinating history. Afternoon visit to Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. Then visit a traditional farm house which offers good insight into lifestyle of local people. In the evening, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Altitude in Paro: 2,280m
Altitude in Thimphu: 2,320m
Distance: 55km
Estimated travel time: 1.30hr
After breakfast proceed to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Enroute stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Nearby Thimphu, visit to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for Buddhist studies. Afternoon, in Thimphu, visit to King's Memorial Chhorten and Tashichhodzong, beautiful medieval fortress/monastery, later visit Handicrafts Emporium, Textile and Folk Heritage Museum followed by visit to local market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Altitude in Thimphu: 2,320m
Altitude in Punakha: 1,242m
Distance: 75km
Estimated travel time: 2hr
Morning, Thimphu sightseeing, visiting National Library, Painting School and Traditional Medicine Institute. After lunch, drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Stop enroute at Dochula pass (3,050m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. On arrival, check into the hotel. Evening visit Punakha Dzong, the fortress of 17th century and later visit to Khamsm Yulley Namgyal Chhorten. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Altitude in Punakha: 1,242m
Altitude in Gangtey: 2.900m
Distance: 70km
Estimated travel time: 3hr
After breakfast drive to Gangtey via Wangduephodrang. Visit the ruins of Wangdue Dzong and interesting local market. Further ahead pass through dense forests and oak, rhododendron trees, reaching at Gangtey .Evening take a walk around Gangtey village and visit Gangtey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in this region. Overnight at the hotel in Gangtey.
Altitude in Gangtey: 2.900m
Altitude in Trongsa: 1,200m
Distance: 120km
Estimated travel time: 4hr
Morning explore Phobjikha Valley which is famous for Black Necked Cranes. The cranes migrate here from Central Asiatic plateau to escape its harsh winters. After lunch drive to Trongsa crossing 3,300m high Pele La Pass. Evening visit to Trongsa Market. Overnight at the hotel in Trongsa.
Altitude in Trongsa: 1,200m
Altitude in Bumthang: 2.800m
Distance: 68km
Estimated travel time: 3hr
Morning visit to Trongsa Dzong, the master piece of Bhutanese architecture and see Ta Dzong, the watch tower, built to defend the Trongsa Dzong and surrounding region. After lunch, proceed to Bumthang, the religious heartland of the nation. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Bumthang hotel.
Altitude in Bumthang: 2.800m
Bumthang is the general name given to combination of four valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura with altitude varying from 2,600m to 4,000m. It is home to many of prominent Buddhist temples and monasteries. Visit to Tamshing Lhakhang, the treasure house of interesting religious Buddhist paintings. Then visit, Jakar Dzong, the administrative center of the valley.
Afternoon visit Kurje Lhakhang, one of the most sacred place. Later visit Jambay Lhakhang, the ancient monastery dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the country. Evening free to stroll in and around Chamkhar small town.Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Altitude in Bumthang: 2.800m
Altitude in Thimphu: 2,320m
Distance: 268km
Estimated travel time: 7hr
Morning after visiting Chamkhar Market, drive to Thimphu. Lunch would be served en-route at one of the famous restaurant in Trongsa Town. En-route at Wangduephodrang take a short break for tea / coffee and then proceed to Thimphu. Arrive Thimphu and check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Altitude in Thimphu: 2,320m
Altitude in Paro: 2,280m
Distance: 49km
Estimated travel time: 1hr
Taktsang Monastery Hike : 4 Hr Hike.
Taktsang Monastery Hike Distance: 6.4 km
After breakfast drive to Paro. Later take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery. Legends say that Guru Padsambhava came here flying on the back of tigress and meditated at the place where now monastery stands. Takshang or Tiger Nest was severely damaged by fire which took place in April 1998 and now it has been restored in its original splendor. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
In the morning, after breakfast our representative from World Tour Plan,will see you off at the Paro international airport for your onward flight.
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