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Amazing Bhutan Tour

Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days

Cover:- Phuentsholing – Thimpu – Punakha – Gangtey Valley – Paro – Phuentsholing

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Tour Description

Overview

The duration of this tour is 09 days. The best time to do this tour is round the year. The journey begins at Phuentsholing where we drive through Thimpu. This tour gives you an opportunity to experience the beauty of the Indian tea plantations through endless turns, hair pin bends and daring stretches carved into the mountain rock via Chukka to Thimphu. with astonishing Nature in Thimpu, Punakha and Paro. One can see the vivid culture of Bhutan and is a full fun and adventure package. This tour is being crafted in such a way that a traveler should experience the legacy of cultural richness and the scenic beauty of the Nature in Bhutan so that his travelling to Bhutan should not only be a journey for him but an experience in itself.  

Tour Highlights

  • National Library, Folk Heritage Museum, Handicraft Bazaar
  • Dochula pass, Druk Wangyal, Punakha Dzong
  • Gangtey valley, Paro Dzong, Paro Penlop, Kyichu Lhakhang, Drukgyel Dzong
  • “Tigers Nest “or popularly known as “Taktsang”

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Phuentsholing from Bagdogra / NJP

Arrive Phuentsholing and transfer to the hotel. Process for route permit and rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 2 Phuentsholing - Thimphu – Capital City 179 km 5 -6 hrs drive

Morning transfer to the capital city Thimphu through the mountains, this journey is of almost unbelievable beauty. The road leads from the northern Indian tea plantations through endless turns, hair pin bends and daring stretches carved into the mountain rock via Chukka to Thimphu. Check in the hotel. Afternoon you can relax and, in the evening, spend some time in clock tower square.

Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 Thimphu Sightseeing

When in Thimphu you got to prepare for surprises where this unique capital has no traffic lights but adopted its own version of the British – Indian colonial times traffic policemen who can startle you and memorize others with his elaborate hand gestures, sometimes he may be signaling stop when it looks like go but don’t worry you can observe the flow and notice his smile as you stare at him. Sightseeing includes visit to the National Library, Folk Heritage Museum and take a short walk to Handicraft Bazaar to view the traditional arts. Afternoon relax at the hotel and evening spend some time at the clock tower square and take a walk at Norzin Lam for shopping or leisure.

Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 4 Thimphu - Punakha via Dochula pass 77 km 3 hours drive

Morning drive to low lands of Punakha valley touching Dochula pass 10,000 ft and on the stop at Hongtsho village. Stop at the immigration check point to stamp in your permit. Next to the check point you will find small local stalls selling fresh juicy local apples available for sale in plastic bags you could try some. You will be driving through the first mountain pass in the western part of Bhutan. You will find the 108 Druk Wangyal chortens on the top of the pass where the ridges are draped in colorful prayer flags greet you. You could take three rounds and offer prayers, take some best photo shots. If the weather is clear you will be able to see the highest peaks towards the north, Gangar Punsum among others is the highest unclimbed peak (24,000 ft) in the world. Proceed further and stop at Lamperi. Visit the Royal Botanical Park for 30 minutes. If you are lucky you could see red pandas, different species of birds, you can take some photo shot close to the natural lake. You could watch a short documentary about the park. Pass by Thinleygang village and upon reaching Lobesa turn left and enter Punakha valley. Check in the hotel. Afternoon visit majestic Punakha Dzong placed strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, the dzong was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative seat of the region. It was here that the dual system of government was introduced in the 17th century and in 1907, enthroned the first King Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk. Evening at leisure.

Overnight stay at Punakha.

Day 5 Punakha – Gangtey valley day excursion 97 km 2 hrs 45 min drive

Morning drive to beautiful Gangtey valley via Wangdiphodrang Dzong strategically located on a ridge 4,430 ft that overlooks the highway that fork to the east and south of the country. This is an old town with Narrow Street with single storied shops and also the gateway to central and eastern Bhutan. The legend Mahakala, the protective deity of Bhutan appeared to tell Shabdrung of prediction, saying “at top of rocky spur where two rivers meet, at the place where a flock of raven will fly off in four directions, you will build the Dzong”. The Shabdrung built the dzong in 1638 and Punakha/Wangdi valleys are also the winter home for many of the high altitude farmers who migrate with their cattle to the warm climate. The Gangtey valley is one of the most beautiful open valleys in Bhutan and is the winter home to the endangered black necked cranes (Grus Nigricllis) which migrate to this valley around mid November from Tibet. These cranes have for centuries captured the human imagination with their intelligence, poise, sociality, beauty and freedom which have given rise to several myths, legends, folktales and songs. The birds fly back across the Himalayas to their summer home towards Tibet and China. The Gangtey village is small dominated by the yellow roofed Gangtey monastery. Late noon return to Punakha.

Overnight stay at Punakha.

Day 6 Punakha – Paro 145 km 4 hours drive

Morning drive to Paro via same road and visit Paro Dzong, the National Museum housed in a round fortress called as the Ta Dzong considered to be one of the best natural history museums in Asia where it has a fine collection of natural and historic artifacts. Paro Penlop Heritage Farm house, Kyichu Lhakhang the monastery dates back to 7th century and is one of the oldest and most sacred. Afternoon visit ruins of Drukgyel Dzong and drive till the base of Tigers Nest. Evening at leisure.

Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 7 Paro – hike to Tigers Nest or half day excursion to Chele la pass (optional)

Morning - if you are adventurous and physically fit you could hike or take a horse ride till (one-way) the world famous “Tigers Nest “or popularly known as “Taktsang” one of the popular spiritual heritage sites. It was here that the great tantric master Guru Padma Sambhava flew in from Tibet on a tiger to bring Buddhist teachings to Bhutan. (Round hike takes 6 - 7 hours). Afternoon visit the town for shopping or leisure.
 
Overnight stay at Paro
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Chele la pass - half day excursion 36 km 
Morning drive till Chele la-la pass (3800m), a favorite place for many visitors and is one of highest motor able passes in the country. For the Buddhists, it is also a sacred place to festoon the pass with prayer flags. For naturalists, the Chele la ridge offers gardens of Himalayan flowers, plants and of special pheasant species. Water is scarce on these ridges and it is recommended to have enough water supplies with you. Late noon return to Paro and visit the town for shopping or leisure.
 
Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 8 Paro – Phuentsholing 172 km 5 – 6 hrs drive

Morning transfer to Phuentsholing and before reaching Phuentsholing stop and visit Kharbandi Gompa. Check in the hotel and evening at leisure.
 
Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 9 Departure

Morning transfer to depart for your next destination.
 
Journey Ends.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged :-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destination Luxury Deluxe Premium
Phuentsholing Peling Resort / Similar Hotel Phuentsholing / Similar Tashi Namgay Grand Resort / Similar
Thimphu Hotel Norbuling / Similar Hotel Druk / Similar Le Meridien Thimphu / Similar
Punakha Himalayan Dragon's Nest Hotel / Similar Khuru Resort / Similar RKPO Green Resort / Similar
Paro Himalayan Tashi Phuntshok Hotel / Similar Rema Resort / Similar Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront / Similar
Phuentsholing Peling Resort / Similar Hotel Phuentsholing / Similar Tashi Namgay Grand Resort / Similar
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Also includes

Inclusions
  1. Accommodation in twin sharing
  2. Daily breakfast
  3. All Airport Transfers
  4. Sightseeing & Transportation within Bhutan
  5. All internal Permits & Internal Taxes.
 
Exclusions
  1. Air fare
  2. Personal Travel Insurance
  3. English Speaking guide
  4. Lunch & dinners
  5. Entry fee to museums
  6. Laundry, tipping, personal shopping, telephone calls
  7. Anything not specified in the “cost includes”.
 
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