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Day 1: Mar 11(Tue)/Paro Arrival |
The flight to Paro is a befitting introduction to Bhutan - an untouched pristine wilderness. Upon arrival your Indus travels representative will meet you and transfer to your Bhutanese home - a traditional styled hotel. Lunch at hotel. After lunch you will visit the National Museum of Bhutan. You will have time to admire the museum’s collection of rare Bhutanese artifacts and art, traditional weaving and other eclectic pieces including a piece of “moon rock,” a bequest of Niel A. Amstrong and the other astronauts who made the first landing on the moon. After the museum you will visit the Paro Dzong - who now houses the offices of the district administration and the district monk body. You will then hike down to the traditional cantilever bridge. One of the scenes in the film Little Buddha includes this bridge. The hike is about 10 minutes. Your transport will pick you from the other side of the river. Before returning to your traditional styled hotel, you will explore the Paro town. Welcome dinner and overnight at hotel Gangtey Palace or similar. - L/D
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Day 2: Mar 12(Wed)/Paro-Thimphu |
After breakfast you will drive to Thimphu – the capital of Bhutan. Upon arrival visit the Bhutan Post, where you will have time to admire and buy some stamps - Bhutan is well known among the philatelists and stamps constitute one of its delightful exports. Check in and lunch at hotel. After lunch visit the Memorial Choeten, a stupa built in 1974 to honor the memory of the 3rd King, His Late Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who is known in Bhutan’s history as the “Father of Modern Bhutan” since the modern developments be began during his reign. Then you will visit the Changangkha Lhakhang, which is also a focus of daily worship for many Thimphu residents. Then you will drive to Sangaygang - the view point. It is also known as “Lover’s Point” where young couples come to enjoy the bird’s eye view of the Thimphu valley. Next you will visit the Dupthob Lhakhang built by Dupthob Thangthong Gyalpo, also known as “Iron Bridge Builder.” It is now a nunnery and it has more than 70 practicing nuns. You will have time to enjoy the beautiful paintings inside the temple. Evening you will visit the Government Handicrafts Emporium for souvenir. Dinner and overnight at Hotel River View or similar. - B/L/D
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Day 3: Mar 13(Fri)/Thimphu-Punakha |
After breakfast you will drive north of Thimphu to visit the Tango Monastery which is now a college for learning higher Buddhist Philosophy. It was founded by Lama Gyalwa Lhanampa in the 12th century. It takes about an hour and the trail takes you through the gradual ascend. The monastery now has about 200 practicing monks. Lunch in town. After lunch you will drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass (3100m). The pass is marked by a large massive Choeten, 108 smaller choetens (Druk Wangyal Choetens) and prayer flags. The pass offers the most spectacular view over the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas. Evening you will visit our farmhouse located about 10 minutes from your hotel. A visit to the farm house would offer you a closer look at the Kingdom’s unique culture, which dictates simple hospitality extended to any and all guests, even to perfect strangers. Dinner and overnight at hotel Zangdopelri or similar. - B/L/D
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Day 4: Mar 14(Sat)/Punakha |
Morning you will visit the Punakha Dzong which is built at the confluence of Pho Chu and Mochu in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. You will have time to admire the fine Bhutanese architecture. The Dzong were built without even a single iron nails on them. Then you hike the Khamsum Yuelay Namgyal Choeten. The hike will take you through the rice fields and the view of the Punakha valley from the Choeten is stunning. You will return to the hotel for hot lunch. After lunch you will visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong built in 1638 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and it now serves as the administration center for Wangdue district and the district monk body. Evening you will make an excursion to Chimi Lhakhang - a Buddhist temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenlay who is also known as “Divine Madman” in the west. It is an easy hike through the village of Yuwakha and rice fields. Dinner and overnight at hotel Zangdopelri or similar. - B/L/D
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Day 5: Mar 15(Sun)/Punakha-Paro |
After breakfast you will drive to Paro via Thimphu. Upon arrival you will visit the Textile Museum, Fork Heritage Museum and lunch in town. After lunch you will have time for final shopping you may have. Evening you will say good bye to Thimphu with the visit to the Traditional Paper Factory. Dinner and overnight at hotel Gangtey Palace or similar. - B/L/D
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Day 6: Mar 16(Mon)/Paro |
Day Excursion to Taktshang literally known as Tiger’s Nest. This is one of Bhutan’s most sacred places, and an important pilgrimage destination. You will walk along a trail that slowly rises above the valley to a ridge where prayer flags rustle in the wind next to a massive prayer wheel. Just beyond is the Taktshang Cafeteria at 9200 ft., where you will stop to enjoy hot drink and the striking views of the Monastery across the valley. Depending on your energy level, you may relax in the pleasant atmosphere of the cafeteria until lunch or continue on for a mile of steep climbing to another dramatic viewpoint. You return to the cafeteria for a delicious buffet of typical Bhutanese food. You may also want to try Emadatsi (A chili cheese dish), vegetables with cheese sauce and other dishes. Evening you will visit the Drukgyel Dzong which was built in 1649 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory of the Bhutanese armies over the Tibetan intruders. On route you will visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel Gangtey Palace or similar. -B/L/D
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Day 7: Mar 17(Tue)/Paro Tshechu
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After breakfast you will go to the Dzong to witness the Paro Festival. Lunch in restaurant in town. After lunch - you can go back to witness the festival or free time. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel Gangtey Palace or similar. - B/L/D
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Day 8: Mar 18(Wed)/Paro Departure |
After breakfast you will drive to the Paro International Airport for your onward destination. Your Indus Travels representative will assist you with check in formalities and bid you farewell. – B
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End of our Services |
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NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change and are meant as a guideline. This tour is subject revision due to weather, road or trail conditions, government restrictions, unforeseen incidents and other reasons beyond our control. |
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Tour Price |
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| Small Group (Max 10 pax) |
| Per person on Twin sharing basis: |
USD 1638 per person |
The above quote is subject to change with a proviso that incase of hike in price of fuel/tax, the given quote may vary accordingly. |
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