
Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of
our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks
give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. First gift from Bhutan will
be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. After clearing
customs and visa control you will be brief by our guide and transferred to
Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
Colored flags send prayers to the heavens
and white flags honor the dead. Visit the Motithang Mini Zoo where you can see
the National animal Takin research centre where these odd animals graze
peacefully in a small protected park. Walk to the Zilukha Nunnery. Thimphu
sightseeing continues with the Folk Heritage Museum (a beautifully restored
Bhutanse farmhouse from the last century) and the National Painting School.
Visit the Weekend market where vendors from throughout the region arrive on
Friday afternoon and remain till Sunday. Here you will find indigenous goods,
handicrafts, locally produced goods, etc. In the evening visit the National
Memorial Chorten built in honor of our 3rd king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (a
wonderful opportunity to mix with the local population). All the buildings in
Bhutan conform to national building principals and are beautifully carved and
decorated.
| Trip Code: | VH-B52. | Min. Altitude: | 0m./0ft. |
| Trekking Start: | . | Max. Altitude: | 0m./0ft. |
| Trekking End: | . | Walking Per Day: | 3-5 hrs |
| Groups Size: | . | Route Nature: | Lodge [Tea House Trek] |
| Trekking Days: | 5 | Difficulty: | Easy |
| Total Days: | 10 | Best Season: | Around the year.. |
Day 01 Arriva in
Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu Int\'l Airport,
reception and transfer to hotel. O/n in hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu- Paro fly with Druk Air - Transfer to Thimphu
The flight into Paro on Bhutan’s national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting
introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather,
magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks give way to the lush green Paro
valley as you land. First gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as
you step out of the plane. After clearing customs and visa control you will be
brief by our guide and transferred to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. We
then depart for Thimpu, the modern capital of Bhutan. The drive will take
around 1.5hours. Thimpu has a population of about 100,000. The town is made up
of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world without
traffic lights. In the evening, we will visit the Handicrafts Emporium, where
all types of Bhutanese handicrafts are made and sold, overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Thimphu valley sightseeing
After breakfast drive at Sangaygang, a field of Bhutanese prayer flags, perched
high above the city. Colored flags send prayers to the heavens and white flags
honor the dead. Visit the Motithang Mini Zoo where you can see the National
animal Takin research centre where these odd animals graze peacefully in a
small protected park. Walk to the Zilukha Nunnery. Thimphu sightseeing
continues with the Folk Heritage Museum (a beautifully restored Bhutanse
farmhouse from the last century) and the National Painting School. Visit the
Weekend market where vendors from throughout the region arrive on Friday
afternoon and remain till Sunday. Here you will find indigenous goods,
handicrafts, locally produced goods, etc. In the evening visit the National
Memorial Chorten built in honor of our 3rd king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (a
wonderful opportunity to mix with the local population). All the buildings in
Bhutan conform to national building principals and are beautifully carved and
decorated. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Thimphu - Punakha PM Hike to Khamsum Yueley Chorten
After breakfast depart to Punakha. Leaving Thimphu the road climbs steeply
through a forest of pine and cedar, festooned with hanging lichen high up near
Dochula pass (3,050 m). This pass often offers panoramic views of the
Himalayan mountain ranges. After stopping for tea and the view, then enjoy an
hour’s downhill walk through magnolia, hydrangea, vibernam and evergreen oaks,
and through blankets of the wild orchids before once again reaching the road,
where we board our transport and drive into the Punakha Valley. Lunch served at
your hotel. Then we drive the short distance to Punakha Dzong, the winter seat
of the Je Khenpo and ancient capital of Bhutan, which is located between the
rivers of the Mo (Female) Chu and Pho (Male) Chu. The dzong is open to visitors
only in summer when the Je Khenpo and the Monk Body are in Thimphu. Je Khenpo
is the highest religious office in Bhutan, and the formal head of the Drukpa
sect. The (Central) Monk Body is Bhutan’s main monastic body of Lamas (monks).
The dual system of governmental power in Bhutan is divided between the
religious branch led by the Je Khenpo and the administrative branch headed by
DrukDesi. PM take a hike to Khamsum Yueley Chorten (45 minutes one way) through
the terraced rice fields and over looking the village to kabina. Dinner and
overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Punakha - Wangdue - Paro.
In the morning drive to Wandue and visit Wangdue Dzong. Then drive to Paro via
Dochula Dochula pass (3,050 m), with a lunch stop at Thimphu. Dinner and stay
overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 06: Paro sightseeing and hike to Taktsang.
After breakfast, we drive to the winding road to the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined
fort, which was once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions, and also
visit a Bhutanese farm house of a local family at Drukgyal for a close up view
of everyday Bhutanese life. We then drive beyond Satsam Chorten to hike up (or
horse ride) to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s nest). The horse ride up
to the cafeteria will take around 1.5hrs. At the view point, you will enjoy the
stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of
a tigress in the 8th century. We then walk back to the road point and visit
Kyichu Lhahang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Paro - Departure (By Druk Air)
After breakfast our representatives will help you with exit formalities and bid
you farewell and wish you happy journey onward.
Day 08: Paro – Kathmandu (by Druk Air)
After an early breakfast served at your hotel and drive you a short distance to
the airport where your Bhutanese escort from Bhutan will bid you farewell at
Paro airport. And arrival in Kathmandu Int\'l airport, reception and
transfer to hotel. O/n hotel.
Day 09: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, drive to Durbar Square, swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and
Boudhanath for sightseeing activities. O/n in hotel.
Day 08: Patan, Bhatapur & Nagarkot
After breakfast, set out Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot for sightseeing. Evening
followed by farewell dinner. O/n in hotel.
Day 10: Final departure
Early in the morning, enjoy with the sunrise view and drive back to Kathmandu
int\'l airport for your final departure to your homeland country.