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7 Days
Leisure & Sightseeing
32 persons
Bhutan
Upon arrival at Paro International Airport (2,200m), complete immigration formalities and receive a traditional Bhutanese welcome. Afterward, embark on a scenic drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, following the beautiful Paro Chu and Wang Chu rivers. En route, stop at Tamchoe Monastery (Iron Chain Bridge), an ancient bridge built by Tibetan saint Thangtong Gyalpo. Upon reaching Thimphu, check in to your hotel and relax. In the evening, explore Norzin Lam Street and the Thimphu Handicrafts Market, where you can find traditional Bhutanese textiles, paintings, and souvenirs. Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese dinner.
Overnight Stay in Thimphu
Start your day with a visit to the magnificent Buddha Dordenma, a 51-meter-tall golden statue that offers breathtaking views of Thimphu Valley. Next, visit the Motithang Takin Preserve, where you can see Bhutan’s unique national animal, the Takin, a rare Himalayan species. Continue to the National Institute for Zorig Chusum, also known as the Painting School, where students learn Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts. Then, explore the National Library, which houses ancient religious manuscripts. In the afternoon, visit the Buddha Standing Statue and Memorial Chorten, where locals gather for prayers and meditation. Later, head to Tashichho Dzong, the seat of Bhutan’s government and religious administration, and witness its impressive Bhutanese architecture. In the evening, spend time shopping at the Thimphu Handicrafts Market before returning to the hotel.
Overnight Stay in Thimphu
After Breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head for Punakha
THINGS TO DO & PLACE TO SEE :
Visit Lamperi Botnical Park, where we will see different species of rhododendron flowers.
Photo Stop at the Dochula Pass at 3100 m amidst pines and junipers. This mesmerizing mountain pass with 108 stupas and bright-coloured prayer flags is indeed a visitor’s delight.
Visit 17th-century Punakha Dzong, a majestic structure inextricably associated with the momentous historical events of unforgettable Bhutan, such as the crowning of all the Kings of Bhutan. Punakha Dzong is also the central monastic body’s winter residence.
We will finish our day by seeing one of the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, spanning 350m and perched high above the very swift river of Po Chhu. Draped with prayer flags, the bridge connects the town of Punakha and the
Punakha Dzong. After this drive to hotel
Overnight Stay in Punakha
After breakfast, proceed on a scenic excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley), located at an altitude of around 3,000 meters. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Black Mountain ranges and the wide, glacial Phobjikha Valley known for its rolling hills and green meadows. Visit the Gangtey Gonpa, beautifully perched on a hilltop overlooking the valley and surrounded by a village inhabited by families of lay monks (Gomchens). Also visit the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre to learn about this rare migratory bird. In the evening, drive back to Punakha.
Overnight Stay in Punakha
This morning, we start our journey towards Paro via the picturesque Dochula Pass
THINGS TO DO & PLACE TO SEE :
Photo stop at Chuzom and visit Thamchok Lhakhang, a private temple dedicated to the ancient saint Thangthong Gyelpo. He is famous for having built countless iron chain bridges to ease Himalayan travels and pilgrimages
In Paro visit, Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower-converted- museum, also known as the National Museum.
Visit Paro Dzong, a 17th-century, impressive fortress with a complex of preserved buildings. Also known as Rinpung Dzong, this square fortress is Paro’s administrative centre and houses temples, courtyards, and offices with intricate Bhutanese motif works.
We will end the day by visiting Paro town, enjoy local cuisine like steamy momos. Else, visit one of the finest restaurants that serve sophisticated Bhutanese foods, such as Ema Datshi (Bhutan’s national dish). Shop for souvenirs at the Paro Craft Market. Finally, we return to the hotel for a delicious dinner and a peaceful sleep
Overnight Stay in Paro
After breakfast we will go for a hike to Taktsang Monastery, more popularly called “The Tiger’s Nest”. This iconic monastery is so-called owing to the myth that the medieval Buddhist saint Padmasambhava visited it, riding a flying tiger. The legend also says that he meditated in a cave that is now the Nest’s lower storey. The monastery houses a wrathful emanation of Padmasambhava on top of a tiger.
You can reach this sacred place only through an uphill hike as it’s perched on a precipitous rock face. It’s a 5-hour trek through scenic pine forests, with the eluding view of the Nest beckoning you the whole time.
After the hike visit a local farm house and have a relaxing hot ston bath. Retrace back to hotel
Overnight Stay in Paro
Transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey, carrying unforgettable memories of Bhutan’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
End Of Tour
BHUTAN PART
| 1 - 3 Pax | SUV Hyundai Santafe / Creta / Kia Seltos |
| 4 - 7 Pax | Toyota Hiace bus / Hyundai H1 |
| 8 Pax | Toyota Hiace Hi Roof |
| 9 - 16 Pax | Toyota Coaster Bus |
Indian Nationals travelling to Bhutan need a VALID PASSPORT or ORIGINAL VOTER/ELECTION CARD. The passport must be valid for six months from the intended date of departure from the Kingdom.
Children below 18 years without the Passport need an ORIGINAL birth certificate [in English, computerized format] issued by the office of the Government of India. Adhaar Card/Pancard/Driving License is not a valid
document to travel to Bhutan.
