Detailed Program
During this journey, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and other Himalayan Peaks including sacred Jomolhari and Mount Jichu Drakey in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, the representative from Truly Bhutan will receive and help you with the arrival formalities and you will be transferred to the hotel through the enchanting valley of Paro.
Overnight at Hotel.
Places and attractions:
- Rinpung Dzong
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Taktshang
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Kila Gompa
- Dungtse Lhakhang
- Tachog Lhakhang
- Dzongdrakha
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Drive through the winding road northwest up the Pa Chu to Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined Fort (destroyed by fire in 1951.) which once defended this valley from the Tibetan invasion. From here one can have a view of sacred Mt. Jhomolhari on clear days. On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse and stop for a view of Taktsang (tiger’s nest) Monastery where the saint Guru Padmasambhava landed on the flying tiger and meditated there.
After lunch drive to Thimphu, en route visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum. The drive to Thimphu takes around two hours along the winding road, which follows the Paro River downstream and subsequently the Thimphu River upstream till you reach the capital.
Overnight in hotel.
Places and attractions:
- Tashichho Dzong
- Semthoka Dzong
- Dochu La Pass
- Memorial Chorten
- Changangkha Lhakhang
- Zangdopelri
- The Tallest Buddha Image
- Tango And Cheri Monasteries
- The Handicrafts Emporium
- Traditional Medicine
- Zorig Chusum Institute
- National Library
- Weekend Market
- Botanical Garden
- Thadrak Goemba
- Tashigang Goemba
- Chizhing Samtencholing Lhakhang
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After breakfast drive for a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of the Late King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the father of modern Bhutan. Visit the Handicraft Emporium and the National Library. After lunch drive to Wangdiphodrang.
Overnight in lodge/camp.
Places and attractions:
- Dargay Goemba
- Gangtey Gompa
- Temple Of Sha Radap
- Gaselo & Nahee Village
- Adha And Rukha Village
- Shaa Region Of Wangdiphodrang
- Bhey Langdrag Nye
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After breakfast drive to Bumthang which crosses two passes, Pelela and Youtongla, passing Trongsa after Pelela. Pack lunch will be served on the way. Drive passes Trongsa and reaches Bumthang.
Overnight in hotel/camp.
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After breakfast drive around the valley for sightseeing. Visit the courtyard of Kurjey Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, and Kencho Sum Lhakhang and visit the Swiss farm. After lunch, walk around the town.
Overnight in hotel/camp.
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After early breakfast drive to Mongar, which is 192 km. En-route if time permits, visit the Ura Lhakhang. Pack lunch will be served on the way.
Overnight at Guest/camp. Alt. 1,550 m.
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Witness the festival for the full day at the Dzong with a lunch break in between. Photography is prohibited.
Overnight in guest house/camp.
Places and attractions:
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Witness the festival for the whole day. Photography is allowed.
Overnight in guest house/camp.
Places and attractions:
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Morning witness the festival. After lunch drive to Tashigang which is three hours journey.
Overnight Tashigang
Places and attractions:
- Trashigang Dzong
- Chador Lhakhang
- Rangjung Monastery
- Trashigang Radhi
- Merak & Sakteng
- Muenselling Institute
- Khaling National Handloom
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After breakfast drive to Samdrup Jongkhar, the town bordering the Indian State of Assam in the east. On the way visit the Zangdopelri Lhakhang at Kanglung. Pack lunch will be served on the way. On arrival at Samdrup Jongkhar visit the Zangdo Pelri Lhakhang there.
Overnight in Guest house/camp.
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After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport for onward departure.
- Inclusion
- Exclusion
- Insurance
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
- 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars may require an additional premium update).
- Bhutan visa fee – including all necessary processing
- Route Permit
- Three meals per day during your stay in Bhutan
- A licensed Bhutanese tour guide
- All land transportation by private vehicle
- Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Monuments entrance fees where applicable
- Drinking water
- All internal taxes and charges
- A sustainable development fee of $200. (This sustainable development fee goes towards free education, free healthcare, and poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.)
- Airfare & Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature, Tips to guides and drivers
- Expenses occurred due to unavoidable events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.
Package does not include insurance of any kinds, and that you are required to obtain separate coverage from your home country before your trip begins.