Introduction: Bhutan Odyssey - 8 Days Cultural Tour
This trip covers Thimpu-the capital city of Bhutan, Paro, Punakha-the old capital of Bhutan, Wangdiphrodang and Phubjika. Phubjika is the winterhome the rare black-necked cranes that fly over from Tibet. Phubjika has one of the only two Ngimgma monasteries of Bhutan.
Day 01: Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimpu o/n in a hotel
Meet our representative at the airport and drive to Thimpu
Day 02: Sightseeing of Thimpu o/n in a hotel
Morning visit to: colorful vegetable market; the Memorial Chorten and the National Library. After lunch visit the Handmade Paper Factory & the School of Thangka Painting; stroll about town.
Day 03: Thimpu to Wangdiphodrang via Punakha o/n in a hotel.
Early morning scenic drive on the mountain route towards the former capital of Bhutan passing through the Dochula pass (alt. 10,000 feet); stunning scenery of Himalayan ranges. Descend to Punakha & tour the town. After picnic lunch by the Wangdi River continue to Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the most picturesque in Bhutan.
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 Paro via Thimpu o/n in a hotel
Retrace the way via the Simtokha Dzong the oldest one in Bhutan, after lunch visit hospital for Traditional Medicine; National Library. Continue to Paro. O/n in hotel.
Day 06: Sightseeing of Paro o/n in a hotel
In the morning visit the fortified tower Ta Dzong, now a natural history museum- one of finest in Asia, the impressive Drukgyel Dzong ruins (monastery fortress) and Kyichu Temple of 7th century, o/n in a hotel.
Day 07: Hiking to Takstang Retreat around in paro, o/n in a hotel
Today you will hike up o Takstang monastery situated in a cliff overlooking the valley. This is the highlight of your trip
Day 08: Departure
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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