Detailed Program
flight to Bhutan is one of the most spectacular in the entire Himalayas. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills from Kolkata, each flight is a mesmerizing aeronautical feat and offers an exciting descent into the Kingdom.
On arrival at Paro airport, immigration and customs formalities and then received by our representative and transfer to the hotel.
The evening takes a stroll around the town’s main street.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Places and attractions:
- Rinpung Dzong
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Taktshang
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Kila Gompa
- Dungtse Lhakhang
- Tachog Lhakhang
- Dzongdrakha
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Full-day Paro sightseeing, visit Ta Dzong, built in the 17th century as a watch tower for Paro Dzong. This Dzong was later converted into National Museum in 1968 and is filled with antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons, and armor. Also visit the Rinpung Dzong, built in the 17th century to defend Paro valley against Tibetan invaders. It is now used as the administrative center and home of the monastic community.
Afternoon drive to Drukgyel Dzong, situated at the end of Paro valley and built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders. Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest monastery of the Kingdom is another place of interest.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Places and attractions:
- Rinpung Dzong
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Taktshang
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Kila Gompa
- Dungtse Lhakhang
- Tachog Lhakhang
- Dzongdrakha
Accommodation options:
Morning drive to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan about 7 km before Thimphu, on a breezy hilltop rises Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan’s most ancient fortress. After lunch, visit the Memorial Stupa of the Late King, built in 1974, the Traditional Medicine Institute where centuries-old healing arts are still practiced, the Painting School which is particularly famous for thangkha paintings, and the National Library which houses ancient Buddhist texts, and manuscripts.
Also visit Tashichhodzong, the ‘fortress of the glorious religion.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
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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Drive to Trongsa via Dochula pass (3,050m). From this pass, on a clear day, one can have a superb view of the highest peaks in Bhutan such as Gangkhar Puensum, Masagang, and Gangchenta. Drive further to Wangduephodrang town which is also your lunch stop. Then proceed to Trongsa crossing 3,300m Pele la pass.
Overnight at the lodge in Trongsa.
Places and attractions:
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Morning visit to striking Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral abode of Bhutan’s Royal family. Then visit Ta Dzong, built as a watchtower to guard Trongsa Dzong. Proceed to Bumthang and in the afternoon, visit here; the Jakar Dzong was built in the 17th century during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first religious and temporal ruler of Bhutan.
Then visit the Kurjey monastery where Guru Padmasambhava left his body imprint in the 8th century. The temple was later built in the 17th century. Later visit Jambay Lhakhang.
Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Places and attractions:
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The trek route passes through Chamkhar Chhu, the river famous for touts.
Camp at altitude 3,120m.
Today’s route passes through the dense forests of spruce, hemlock, cypress, juniper, and maples. The trail is more or less muddy and ascends gradually till you reach the campsite at an altitude of 3,160m.
Trek through dense vegetation till you reach Tshochenchen at an altitude of 3,700m. Camp is just above the tree line.
The day’s walk is uphill, passing a small lake until you reach Juli La (4,700m). After crossing the pass the trail descends to a lake, then climbs again to Gokthong La (pass).
The trail then traverses through the jungle to a camp near Dhur hot spring at 3,550m. Musk deer, Blue sheep, and Himalayan bear may be seen on this part of the trek.
Day to relax in the hot spring.
Start early crossing again Juli La passes en route. After this pass, it is a gradual descent to the campsite.
Being a long route, today’s trek should be started early.
From Gorsum walk downhill till you reach the Dhur village. Then follow the new motorable road.
Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Places and attractions:
Accommodation options:
Explore fascinating Bumthang valley. After an early lunch drive to Punakha for an overnight stay.
Places and attractions:
- Punakha Dzong
- Khamsum Yulley
- Talo Goenpa
- Nalanda Buddhist College
- Chorten Nyingpo Lhakhang
- Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup
- Limukha Village
- Ritsha Village
Accommodation options:
Morning visit to Punakha Dzong and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Later drive to Wangduephodrang to visit Dzong and the local market.
After lunch, proceed to Paro.
Places and attractions:
- Rinpung Dzong
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Taktshang
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Kila Gompa
- Dungtse Lhakhang
- Tachog Lhakhang
- Dzongdrakha
Accommodation options:
After early breakfast drive to the airport for the flight to the onward destination.
- 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.
