
BHUTAN:- Known to its inhabitants as Druk Yul -- "The Land of the Thunder Dragon" -- Bhutan is a small, mysterious country hidden away in the eastern Himalayas. Locked in a time-warp and closed to the outside world until 1970, the country has only recently begun to open up to tourism. This cultural and trekking tour of Bhutan encompasses all of what the country is best known for. We will take leisurely hikes to remote villages, nestled among temples and monasteries and the beautiful countryside. We will stay in local family run lodges and mingle among the natives who are steeped in ancient culture.
| Itinerary : 5 Nights / 6 Days | |
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05 Nights / 06 Days
Destinations Conered: : Paro - Thimphu - Sight Seeing - Punakha - Taksang
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| Days | Tour Program |
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Day 01
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Arrive to Paro
The flight into Paro on the national carrier Druk Air, the only Air line of Bhutan. Upon arrival you will be met by your guide and drive to have refreshment at Paro, Alt: 7364ft. Afternoon visit National Museum and Paro Dzong evening 1 hr drive to capital city of Thimphu, Over night at Hotel. |
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Day 02
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Thimphu – Sight Seeing
This morning you will start the day by visiting the National memorial chorten (shrine) a monument dedicated to the 3rd king. Visit Traditional Painting School, stop at Traditional handmade paper from Daphne plant. It is worth a visit to get to know the living national art of weaving. Afternoon, take a short drive to upper Thimphu valley to see our national animal Takin. You can also go for short hike on the nature trail by the Radio tower. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 03
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Thimphu - Punakha
3hrs / 77 km. Start your drive through a forest of pine and hemlock, festooned with hanging lichens high up Dochula pass /Alt: 10142ft. This pass offers panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain ranges, as we descend along a series of curve road to the fertile valley of Punakha / Alt: 4430ft. Before proceeding further to Punakha town, we will take a short 45 Minutes walk to Chimi Lakhang a temple on a small hill top. This temple is dedicated to the great yogi of 14th century, known as Drukpa Kuenly or popularly called the "Divine Madman". Halt overnight, at Punakha. |
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Day 04
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Punakha - Paro
140/km, 4hrs. Morning visit the impressive Dzong, after your visit, Start drive uphill to the great Dochula Pass offers another chance to view the astonishing Himalayan ranges. En-route stop at Thimphu and spend few hours for last minute shopping and for pictures. In the small shops you can find antique textiles, prayer flags, and great collections of Bhutanese books. Overnight in Paro. |
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Day 05
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Paro: Day Hike to Taksang
Start the day with short drive to Paro's upper valley. On a clear day you'll have an unforgettable view of the "Goddess" Mt.Chomolhari at 23,640 feet. Afterward, it's a short drive to Taksang trail head. Hike to Taksang Monastery, the most famous monastery in Bhutan. Taksang means "Tiger Nest" so named because Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to the site on the back of a flying tiger late in the 7th century. Between blue pines and a blue sky, the monastery perches miraculously on a cliff nearly 2,700feet above Paro's valley floor. In the evening an hour drive winds along a river valley, past small villages and traditional farm houses, through peaceful countryside to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. It's a small charming capital city sheltered in the heart of the Himalayas. Altitude: 7,493ft. Check into hotel in Thimphu. |
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Day 06
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Depart to Airport
Say goodbye to Bhutan and board a flight for onward destinations. We hope you'll carry this gentle kingdom in your heart: May it brings peace to you and others. Have a safe journey home. |