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Bhutan: the Land of the Thunder Dragon

IFID

10000124

Duration

6 Night /7 Days

Experience

  • Adventure
  • Culture
  • Spirituality
  • Family
  • Leisure

Destinations

  • Thimphu
  • Punakha
  • Paro
  • Wangdiphodrang

Description

The happiest country in the world, Bhutan awaits your journey with warm smiles. Explore the cities and monasteries of the vibrant kingdom and discover the magnificent sceneries of the coveted travel destination.

Day 01 (Arrival Paro)

Tour Details

    • On arrival at International airport, Our tour escort will host you from outside the airport
    • Transfer to Hotel at Paro
    •  Afternoon  hike to the viewpoint of Taktsang monastery
    • Horses can be arranged with an extra payment
    • The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2/3 hours through villages and pine forests
    • The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley
    • It is believed that the great Saint Padma Sambhava came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months.
    • The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism.
    • During the end of the 17 century, a monastery was built on the spot where the saint mediated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their lifetime
    • Transfers back to Hotel
    • Overnight stay at Hotel

Destinations to Visit

  1. Paro , Paro District, (BHUTAN)

Day 02 (Paro-Thimphu)

Tour Details

    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • Enjoy Paro Sightseeing visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort
    • Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong
    • It was housed in the National Museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
    •  The seven floors the museum highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century
    •  A short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks
    • Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town
    • Transfers back to Hotel
    •  Overnight stay at Hotel

Destinations to Visit

  1. Thimphu , Thimphu, (BHUTAN)

Day 03 (Thimphu)

Tour Details

    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • Drive to Thimphu
    • Upon arrival check into Hotel River view or similar
    • Later Enjoy sightseeing and visit the Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare “Takin” national animal of Bhutan and drive further up for a good view of the Thimphu valley.
    •  Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market
    • Transfers back to Hotel
    • Overnight stay at Hotel

Destinations to Visit

  1. Thimphu , Thimphu, (BHUTAN)

Day 04 (Thimphu-Wangdiphodrang)

Tour Details

    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • Transfers to Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers
    • And By Afternoon drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters
    • On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt. Gangar Punsum 7520 meters
    • The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa
    • Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong and the market area
    • Transfers back to Hotel
    • Overnight stay at Hotel

Destinations to Visit

  1. Wangdiphodrang , Wangdue Phodrang, (BHUTAN)

Day 05 (Wangdiphodrang (Day Excursion to Gangtey Gompa))

Tour Details

    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • Enjoy Full Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley at an altitude of 2800 meters
    • The only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan is located here
    • This beautiful valley is also home to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrating from the Tibetan plateau to escape the harsh winter.
    • Currently there are 200 to 300 cranes residing in this valley and the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is taking every measures to ensure the safety of the Cranes
    • While the cranes reside in the winter valley for 4/5 months the village folks are not allowed to make loud noises or fish in the river that runs through the valley.
    • Explore the fascinating glacier valley
    • Transfers back to hotel
    • Overnight stay at Hotel

Destinations to Visit

  1. Wangdiphodrang , Wangdue Phodrang, (BHUTAN)

Day 06 (Wangdiphodrang-Punakha-Paro)

Tour Details

    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • Enjoy 45 minutes drive to Punakha
    • Visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan
    • This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire
    • Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans
    • Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university
    • Transfers back to hotel
    • Overnight stay at Hotel

Destinations to Visit

  1. Punakha , Punakha, (BHUTAN)

Day 07 (Paro-Airport Drop)

Tour Details

    • Breakfast at Hotel
    • Transfer to Paro airport for departure for your onward journey

Destinations to Visit

  1. Paro , Paro District, (BHUTAN)