BHUTAN TOURS
One can observe during Bhutan tours that the nation
sports an interesting form of traditional architecture,
and all buildings conform to this design pattern. This
makes Bhutan uniformly beautiful and also a great place
for photography with no buildings or establishments that
act as eyesores. Thimphu is the capital and largest city
of Bhutan. Its major tourist attractions are National
Folk Heritage Museum, Trashi Chhoe Dzong, National
Memorial Stupa, Textile Museum, and the Changangkha
Temple. This is truly a city not to be missed.
Journey To The Land Of Peaceful Dragon
Duration : 04 Nights/05 Days Tour
Destinations : Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Paro
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Day 01 : Arrival Paro
Arrive at Paro airport by Druk Air. Reception at the
airport on arrival. Transfer to Thimphu, and check
in at the hotel.
The flight is an exciting feat in itself and
provides a mesmerizing landing into the Kingdom.
Embark then to Thimphu, the lovely capital city of
Bhutan.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 02 : Thimphu -
Punakha
Today after breakfast set out for sightseeing. While
heading back to hotel while visit Dochula Pass.
Sightseeing hotspots to visit in Thimphu include
Trashichhodzong, National Library, Painting School,
Traditional Medicine Institute, Textile & Folk
Heritage Museum, Handicrafts Emporium and Memorial
Chorten.
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Day 03 : Punakha -
Wangduephodrang - Paro
Explore Punakha. Later drive to Wangdiphodrang.
After lunch proceed to Paro and have a brief halt at
the picturesque Dochula Pass. En route visit
Simtokha Dzong.
Punakha Dzong is a hallmark of modern Bhutan. Also
visit the local market of Punakha and Khamsum Yu
Namgyal Chorten. Wangdiphodrang is famous for its
bamboo products as well as slate and stone carvings.
Dochula pass is situated at the altitude of 3050 m
and offers a picturesque view of the valley.
Stay overnight in a Paro hotel.
Day 04 :
Enjoy full-day sightseeing in Paro.
Visit Ta Dzong serving as the National Museum of the
country since 1967. Also visit the remnants of
Drukgyel Dzong and a traditional Bhutanese Farm
House for an insight into the culture and life of
local Bhutanese.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 05 : Departure from
Paro
After breakfast drive to the airport to catch onward
or return flight.
Bhutan - The Himalayan Splendor
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days Tour
Places Covered :Paro – Thimphu – Trongsa – Bumthang –
Punakha - Paro
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Day 1
: Arrival Paro
Arrive at Paro by flight.
The flight over world's highest glacial peaks is one
of the most scintillating experiences. On entering
Paro valley, you will see the spectacular Pa Chu (Paro
river) meandering down the valley, the Paro Dzong
and Ta Dzong.
On arrival, warm reception at airport and transfer
to the capital city of Thimphu. Stay overnight at a
hotel in Thimphu.
Day 2
: Thimphu
Full-day sightseeing in Thimphu valley.
The sights include National Library, Painting
School, Traditional Medicine Institute, Textile and
Folk Heritage Museum, Memorial Chorten,
Trashichhodzong and Handicrafts Emporium that
displays wide collection of beautifully hand-crafted
products.
Stay overnight at Thimphu.
Day 3 : Thimphu –
Trongsa
After breakfast, drive to Dochula pass (altitude
3050 m). Later drive to Wangduephodrang and then
Tongsa across Pelela pass.
At Dochula Pass, if weather permits, you will see a
range of picturesque Himalayan peaks like Masagang
(7158 m), Tsendagang (6960 m), and Gangkar Puensum,
the highest peak in Bhutan at an altitude of 7497 m.
Wangduephodrang valley is quite a long valley.
Pelela pass is the traditional boundary between the
east and the west.
Arrive at Trongsa and check into the lodge.
Day 4 : Trongsa –
Bumthang
After breakfast visit Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong.
Then drive to Bumthang (3 hours). On arrival, check
into the lodge.
Visit the Jambey Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery, Jakar
Dzong and Swiss Farm House. Kurje Lhakhang is a
temple where saint Padmasambhava subdued a local
demon and left his body imprint on a rock.
Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Day 5 : Bumthang –
Punakha
Explore the amazing valley of Bumthang. Later
proceed to Punakha.
Have a traditional lunch at Trongsa. Before arriving
at Punakha visit Wangduephodrang Dzong and the town
en route. Relax and unwind after a tiresome day.
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Day 6 : Punakha – Paro
Morning drive to Punakha Dzong. Post lunch, head
towards Paro and visit en route traditional
Bhutanese farm house.
Punakha Dzong is a massive structure built at the
confluence of two rivers. It was the capital of
Bhutan until 1955, and still serves as the winter
residence of the monk body. This Dzong has withstood
several damages from fire, earthquake and flood.
On arrival in Paro, check into the hotel for an
overnight stay.
Day 7 : Paro
Enjoy sightseeing in Paro valley. After lunch drive
to Drukgyel Dzong and see en route Kyichu Lhakhang.
During the sightseeing tour visit the National
Museum that served in the past as a watch tower,
Paro Dzong - a five hundred year old fortress,
Drukgyel Dzong that commemorates Bhutanese victory
over the Tibetans in war of 1644, and Kyichu
Lhakhang - one of the oldest and most sacred shrines
of the Kingdom.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 8 : Departure from
Paro
After breakfast drive to the airport for a flight to
your onward destination.
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