Bhutan, Asia
Location
8 Days
Duration
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ROUTE: Paro – Thimpu – Punakha – Paro
DURATION: 8 Days
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit the Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin Sanctuary
- Visit the Sangaygang View Point (Telecom Tower)
- Drive to Punakha, old winter capital of Bhutan
- Stop at Dochu La Pass, 10,000ft/3,048m to view the Eastern Himalayas
- Hike to Chimi Lhakhang – The Temple of Divine Madman
- Village walks covering Rinchengang Village
- Kichu Lhakhang: The oldest temples in Bhutan
- Visit to Taktshang Pelphung Monastery
- Hike to a Dzondrakha monastery
- Visit to Bhutanese village Home
- Cooking Demonstration of Bhutanese Delicacies
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| ACCOMMODATIONS: | Hotels used (or similar) | |
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Included:
Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
Local guides where applicable
Meals per itinerary
Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
Applicable transportation
Not Included:
Airfare and air taxes
Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
Visa and visa fees
Optional sightseeing and activities
Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
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1
Day 1 Arrival Paro-Thimpu
Upon arrival at airport in Bhutan, you will be warmly received by our representative at the airport to assist and transfer you to Thimphu. As the aircraft enters the Paro valley, look down and you will see the Paro Dzong on the hillside overlooking Paro Chu (river) with Ta Dzong, formerly a watchtower and now the National Museum, above it.
Activities:
- Depart for a city sightseeing.
- Visit the Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin Sanctuary.
- Visit to the Paper Factory.
- Visit the Sangaygang View Point (Telecom Tower).
Overnight: Thimpu
2
Day 2 Thimpu - Cheri Hike - Thimpu
Activities:
- After Breakfast trek to Cheri Gompa Monastery.
- Drive to Colourful weekend market.
Overnight: Thimpu – (B)
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Day 3 Thimpu - Punakha
Activities:
- Drive to Punakha, old winter capital of Bhutan.
- Stop at Dochu La Pass, 10,000ft/3,048m to view the eastern Himalayas.
- Visit the Punakha Dzong.
- Hike to Chimi Lhakhang – The temple of Divine Madman.
Overnight: Punakha – (B)
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Day 4 Punakha
Activities:
- Village walks covering Rinchengang Village.
Optional Activities:
- Visit to Talo Nunnery and Nalanda Insititute or River rafting (Weather permitting).
Overnight: Punakha – (B)
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Day 5 Punakha - Paro
Activities:
- Drive to Paro via Dochula pass.
- Kichu Lhakhang: The oldest temples in Bhutan.
- Visit Dungtshe Lhakhang.
- Visit to Paro Rinpung Dzong.
Overnight: Paro – (B)
6
Day 6 Paro
Activities:
- After breakfast hike to Tigers Nest.
- Visit to Taktshang Pelphung Monastery.
- Visit Drukgyel Dzong.
Overnight: Paro – (B)
7
Day 7 Paro
Activities:
- Village walks covering Rinchengang Village.
Optional Activities:
- Hike to Chele La pass.
- Hike to a Dzondrakha monastery.
- Visit to Bhutanese village Home.
- Cooking Demonstration of Bhutanese Delicacies.
Overnight: Paro – (B)
8
Day 8 Depart Paro
Activities:
- After Breakfast day is at leisure until check out.
Departure: Later you will be transferred to the airport, harbour or railway station for your onward journey. – (B)
Note:
- Check in time at all hotels is 1400 hrs. and check out 1200 noon.
- Air schedule are subject to change.
- Check in time at airport is: Domestic flight-1.30 hrs. and International flight-3 hrs. prior to departure.
- Driving distance/timings are subject to road conditions/traffic/time taken for sightseeing/freshen up.
Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
