Day 2 (22nd April;2015): Paro
Day 3 (23rd April;2015) : Thimphu ( 2320 M)
Day 4 (24th April;2015); Thimphu
Day 5 (25th April;2015) Thimphu
Day 6 ( 26th April;2015) Thimphu to Punakha ( 1250m)
Day 7 ( 27th April;2015) attend Domchen and sightseeing.
Day 8 ( 28th April;2015) Drive to Phobjikha (2900 m)
Day 9 ( 29th April;2015);Sightseeing in Phobjikha and drive to Trongsa ( 2180 m)
Day 10 ( 30th April;2015) Sightseeing in Trongsa and drive to Bumthang ( 2580 m )
Day 11( 1st May;2015); Bumthang
Day 12 ( 2nd May;2015); Ura, Bumthang
Day 13 ( 3rd May;2015); Ura, Bumthang
Day 14 ( 4th May;2015); Bumthang to Mongar (1800 m)
Day 15( 5th May;2015) Mongar to Tashigang (2100 m),
Day 16 ( 6th May;2015)Tashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar :
Day 17 ( 7th May;2015) Samdrup Jongkhar Guwahati flight to Delhi
We will arrive at Paro via Druk Air / Bhutan Airlines.
We will receive you in the airport by offering Trashi Khadhar and drive you to the hotel for the refreshment and for the night.
Day 2 (22nd April;2015): Paro
After early Breakfast, we will drive 15 Km towards the north to reach the base of Taktsang Monastry. We will have to hike 2-3 hours to reach the clinging Monas-tery in the cliff. This Monastery is the Jewel of Bhutan and one must visit this. This is an important place of pilgrimage. According to legend Padmasambhava arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated there. After going down we will visit the ruins of Drugyel Dzong, Kitchu Lhakhang, Paro Rimpung Dzong and The museum.
We will also look around the town and visit the temples in the town. You will en-joy the beauty of the green park village.
Day 3 (23rd April;2015) : Thimphu ( 2320 M)
After breakfast we will drive to the south of Paro. When we reach Bonday we will visit Tshenden Incense factory, Drak Karpo and as we move further we will cross the Paro river over an iron chain bridge to enter Tamchu Lhakhang. You will come to know about Thangtong Gyalpo when you enter the Lhakhang. As we drive further we will come to the confluence of Paro river and Thimphu river at Chhu zomsa which means meeting of the rivers. It is also the junction of the four important Dzongkhags i.e Phuntsholing, Haa, Thimphu and Paro. We will find the three chorten of Bhutan, Nepal and Tibetan to wave away the evil spells of that area. We will be welcomed by the members of Phuntsho Pelri Hotel or similar.
Day 4 (24th April;2015); Thimphu
After breakfast we will visit Memorial chorten which was built in the memory of 3rd King, Kuensel Phodrang where tallest sitting Buddha of the world is. We will drive to visit Changangkha Lhakhang, Motithang Takin Preservation area and hike to Wangdue tse Monastry where we will know the secret of our 4th Kings palace and view Dodedra Monastery from far. Then we will visit Zulukha Nunnery Center where nuns reside to learn Dharme, Dechen Phodrang Monas-try where more then 300 small monks reside to learn buddhism, Trashi Chhodzong which is the summer residence of the central Monastic body and half the fortress was used as the office of the golden throne. We will also visit cen-tenary market, Zangdopelri and witness how the National Game (Archery ) is played in the national stadium. The night will be in a hotel in Thimphu.
Day 5 (25th April;2015) Thimphu
A day starts with a drive to Dodena (19 Km from Thimphu) and climb a hill to visit Chhari Monastry. It has all meditators and we are not suppose to enter the boundary but we can enter the monastery and the lhakhangs and get blessings. After coming back we will visit, Indigenous hospital where we get the herbal medicine, traditional Painting School, Folk Heritage museum,Textile museum and manage time to do some shopping in the town.
Day 6 ( 26th April;2015) Thimphu to Punakha ( 1250m)
A day starts with a drive to the south of Thimphu where we will be visiting Simtokha Dzong which is the first Dzong built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in the 16th century. Then we will drive via Hongtsho to reach Dochula Pass ( 3140 m ). We will make circumambulation to108 chorten and visit Druk Wangyel Lhakhang. Your Guide will narrate an history of this lhakhang and chortens. We will drive via narrow Thinleygang valley, Mitsena valley and Lobesa valley. We will stop at Lobesa to visit Chhimi Lhakhang on a hill lock in the centre of the valley. The Lhakhang has a memories of a Devine mad man Lama Drukpa Kuenley which your guide will narrate to you. You will be blessed with children if you pray for it. Then we will continue our drive to reach Puna-kha where we will be welcomed in a hotel in Punakha.
Day 7 ( 27th April;2015) attend Domchen and sightseeing.
After breakfast we will drive towards Punakha Dzong. We will walk over a tradi-tional bhutanese bridge to enter the Dzong. It is the winter residence of the mo-nastic body and it has been a capital of Bhutan till 1964. The main relic of Bhu-tan is stored in this Dzong and you will find many buddhist Lhakhangs inside the Dzong. The Dzong lies in-between the two big rivers ( Pochu river and Mo-chu river ). We will enjoy the art and the architecture of the Bhutanese.
After Lunch we will drive along side the Mochu river to visit Do jaga lam Lhakhang and hike to visit Khamsum Yuellay Namgyel Lhakhang which was built dedicated to our 5th King to serve the nation and protect the country. Then we will visit the town and the lhakhang in the town.
Day 8 ( 28th April;2015) Drive to Phobjikha (2900 m)
After breakfast we will drive towards Wangdue along the river bank of Puna Tsang Chu to reach the Bajo Thang Town. Then we will visit the ruins of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong and pass by the Teki Zampa and the Chhuzomsa to reach Phobjikha valley. We will be welcomed by the members of a hotel in Phobjikha.
Day 9 ( 29th April;2015);Sightseeing in Phobjikha and drive to Trongsa ( 2180 m)
A day starts with visit in the Gangtay Gompa Lhakhang. Then we will visit Wangmo Hand woven carpet factory, black backed crane information centre and we will enjoy the beauty of the village.We will drive to Trongsa via chele la pass ( 3420 m ). We can view Jhomolhari Mountain, Jichu Drakey and Kang-bum mountains. We will drive via Chendeji Chortens to reach Trongsa. We will be welcomed by the members of Tashi Ninjay Hotel or similar.
Day 10 ( 30th April;2015) Sightseeing in Trongsa and drive to Bumthang ( 2580 m ).
Our day starts with the visit to the Trongsa Dzong, The tower of Trongsa Muse-um, Karma Drubdey Nunnery, Thruepang Palace, Kuenga Rabten Palace. Then we will drive to Bumthang via Yotongla Pass and Chhumey village. We will be welcomed by the members of River Lodge.
Day 11( 1st May;2015); Bumthang
We will have a pilgrimage Tour here. We will drive to visit Jakar Dzong, Sey (gold) Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Tamshing Monas-try,,Thangbi Lhakhang and some historical places where we will find the body prints of Guru Rimpoche and other great saints who were in these places to sub-due the demons and bring religion to these places.
Day 12 ( 2nd May;2015); Ura, Bumthang
Drive to Ura Village where we will enjoy the meadows and the beautiful land-scapes, the buck wheat and barley fields. We will drive to the Monastery where we will attend the festival. We will be mixing along with the people of Bumthangs. The festival is very unique and one must watch it. The dances has a story behind.
Day 13 ( 3rd May;2015); Ura, Bumthang
After breakfast we will drive to Ura Monastry where we will have a good sight-seeing of the village. We will be attend the Yakchoe festival. We will be mixing along with the people of bumthangs. The festival is very unique and one must watch it. The dances has a story behind.
Day 14 ( 4th May;2015); Bumthang to Mongar (1800 m)
After breakfast we will again visit the Ura Monastry to get blessings of the Thanka and the relic which was displayed to the public. Then we will drive to Mongar (1800 m) which is (198 kms). We leave the valleys of Bumthang and cross the Thumsing La (3900 m), highest on our way through Bhutan road. Then we plunge again in a climate zone subtropical, with a mixed forest of hardwoods and conifers. Visit Mongar Dzong.
Day 15( 5th May;2015) Mongar to Tashigang (2100 m),
Morning we will drive (91 kms) eastward to join Tashigang. We cross the road in the Kori (2450 m) and go through the villages of Yadi and Dramist. We make visits to villages and weaving centers in the region of Rangjung, with a little hiking. District Tashigang is the most populous of all Bhutan. Visit Tash-igang dzong.
Overnight at hotel Tashigang.
Day 16 ( 6th May;2015)Tashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar : End visits Tashi-gang. It is to the south we then ride today (180 kms), the first step in our exit from Bhutan to Assam. Road to Samdrup Jongkhar still in Bhutan, but close to the border with India, through a thick jungle. Way visit a weaving center in Khaling. Overnight in a hotel in Samdrup Jongkhar.
Day 17 ( 7th May;2015) Samdrup Jongkhar Guwahati flight to Delhi Exit for-malities of Bhutan, then drive to the city of Guwahati, the capital of Assam, formerly called Pragjyotishpura (eastern city of light) on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. Some visits to Guwahati if time permits, including Kamakshya temple built on a hill, which is a hotbed of Tantric Hinduism. Goats are regu-larly offered in sacrifice. Flight to Delhi in the early afternoon and arrive in Delhi in the late afternoon. Then flights on Emirates to return to Nice via Du-bai. Off from Delhi at 21 h 50 and arrived in Dubai at 23 h 50.
According to legend an old woman sitting outside her house was visited by a lama asking for a drink of water. When she came outside with the water,the lama had vanished leaving behind only a sack.Out of curiosity,she checked the bag and found the statue that is now displayed annually.This relic has been passed on from generation to generation and is still owned by the de-scendants of the woman.
| SlNo. | No of person | Cost of the Tour | No. of Nights | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Person | $ 8000/- | 16 nights and 17 days | Visa Free |
| 2 | 4 Person | $ 16000/- | 16 nights and 17 days | Visa Free |
| 3 | 5 Person | $20000/- | 16 nights and 17 days | Visa Free |
| 4 | 10 Person | $40000 | 16 nights and 17 days | Visa Free / Tour leader free trip in Bhutan |
| 5 | 15 Person | $60000 | 16 nights and 17 days | Visa Free Tour leader free trip in Bhutan Free Airfare from Delhi to Paro. |
INCLUSION:
Applicable Airport Taxes.
Accommodation with all meals in 3 star hotels and on trek.
Transportation during the Tour as well as on trek.
Professional guide, driver chauffeur, cooks, waiters.
Mineral water throughout the Trip.
Royalty and taxes
EXCLUSIONS:
Travel Insurance charges and other emergencies fee.
Cost of foreign exchange for personal expenses;
Expenses of personal nature, personal trekking aids, mini bar in the room,
Laundry, telephone bills, tips, gratuities etc.
First Aids Kids (personal)
Surcharges applicable during Conventions, Special Events and Trade fairs.
From our guests
Annie Harriz
It was very satisfying trip to Bhutan. We were welcomed by the guide Gasay Lhendup in the airport and provided a royal service throughout the trip. Both the driver and the guide were very helpful, efficient, attentive, expert, courteous ++++ Both of them were with a big smile throughout the trip. The food is different and spicy. May be we were too french.Guibert Nicolle Dominique Henriette
It was perfect: Sangay is a careful driver, always in a good mood. Gasay gave us all the explanation we needed and made sure everything is ok for us.