Introduction:
The highlight of this trip is Bumthang-the wide Central Valley, which is ancestral home of Buddhism in Bhutan and is a place of pilgrimage for Bhutanese people. It's many important monasteries and temples contain a wealth of valuable religious artifacts. The visit of Punakha Dzong at Punkha, Wangdiphordang and Gangtey Gompa at Phubjika are all worth of visit. Of course Thimpu-the capital of Bhutan and Paro valley will fascinate you with their cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Paro and drive further to Thimphu, o/n in a hotel
Reception by our representative and drive to Thimphu. Overnight hotel.
Day 02:Sightseeing of Thimphu, o/n in a hotel
Visit the King's memorial Chorten; the handmade paper Factory and the Archery Grounds where Bhutan's National Sport of Archery can be witnessed. In the afternoon, visit the traditional medicine hospital, school of Thangka painting and Mask Making and Traditional crafts. Stroll in the capital town of Thimphu.
Day 03:Drive to Punakha, o/n in a hotel
Drive over the 10,000ft pass of Dochula to view the stunning scenery of the Himalayan ranges; descend to the old winter capital of Punakha; visit Wangdiphodrang valley.
Day 04:Drive to Phubjika ( Gangtey)o/n in a hotel
Excursion to serene Gangtey valley, home of the rare black-necked cranes that fly over Tibet in the winter; visit the Gangtey monastery.
Day 05:Drive to Bunthang via Tongsa o/n in a hotel
Drive to Bumthang. Visit Tongsa - the biggest Dzong in Bhutan and the seat of power in 19th century Bhutan; walk to the "Watch Tower", Ta Dzong that once guarded the Dzong below.
Day 06:Sightseeing of Bumthang o/n in a hotel
Considered the most sacred and religious of all the valleys in Bhutan. In Bhumthang view the White Bird Dzong, drive to the Flaming Lake - Membartsho - where Terton Pemalingpa, the Treasure Finder and reincarnation of the eminent Buddhist saint Guru Padmasambhava found the sacred religious treasures in the 15th century.
Day 07: Drive to Punakha o/n in a hotel
Drive back to Punakha with a picnic lunch en route.
Day 08: Drive to Paro via Thimphu, o/n in a hotel
Drive back to Thimpu; visit Simtokha Dzong; and continue to Paro. Overnight hotel in Paro.
Day 09:Sightseeing around in Paro o/n in a hotel
In Paro, visit the northern part of the valley to Drukgyel Dzong ruins (Monastery Fortress) that once was a strategic post to withhold invading Tibetan forces from the north; visit the famous Kyichu Lhakhang- one of 108 sacred Lhakhang built by the Buddhist King Srongtsen Gampo of Tibet. Visit the Rinpung Dzong-fortress of a mountain of jewels; the Nature History Museum at Ta Dzong is one of the finest in Asia.
Day 10: Visit around in paro, o/n in a hotel
Hike up to the Tiger's Nest known as Taktsang one of the most spectacular and most sacred pilgrim sites to all Buddism - Guru Padmasambhava is known to have flown on a Tigers to meditate on the cliffs- the Tigress being his consort the diving Yeshe Tsogyel.
Day 11: Departure
Drive to Paro Airport for onward destination.
Note: B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner
Included- Arrival and transfer transport from to the international airport in Paro
- Accommodations in standard hotels on full board (B.L.D)
- Private transport, in city English - speaking guide, airfare Kathmandu- Bhutan – Kathmandu
- All monument entrance fees, Royalty and visa fee of Bhutan
- Staff insurance, staff equipment & pension fund
Not included
- Personal insurance for helicopter rescue in case of emergency
- Personal expenses like soft and hard drink, laundry, telephone, tips etc
- Airport tax and tips for local staff
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