Eleven Days tour
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Eleven days tour of Bhutan
Day 01: Arrive Paro
The flight to Paro crosses the Himalaya Mountains, affording spectacular views of the awesome peaks,
including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan. Upon arrival in Paro, you will be greeted by
our representative and transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon you can visit the Paro Dzong. It was built in 1646 and now houses government offices and
religious institutions, as do all the dzongs (forts) currently. You can then tour the National Museum, formerly
the watchtower for the dzong. It now houses a collection of fine arts, paintings, thankas, statues, and
antiques. Afterward you will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. In the evening you can
stroll through the Paro town. Overnight in Paro.
Day 02: Paro - Thimphu.
After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery. Guru
Rinpoche is said to have flown on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse to meditate in a cave
where Taktsang Monastery now stands. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above
Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion.
After lunch, drive to Thimphu. In the evening you can explore Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, and absorb the
lifestyle of the people. You can also visit some interesting handicraft shops. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu- Punakha
Drive to Punakha. Visit the Punakha dzong. Afternoon hike to Khamsumyule chorten.. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 04: Punakha
Visit the surrounding villages. Visit Chimmy Lhakhang. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 05: Punakha - Bumthang.
You will begin the day by driving to Gantey. You'll pass through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons
and arrive at Gantey village, where you'll visit Gantey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in western
Bhutan. From there you'll head to Bumthang. The route is along a spectacular winding road, crossing
3,300-meter-high Pele La and 3,500-meter-high Yutong La (pass). Along the way you will stop at a yethra
(textile weaving) factory, where the yethras are designed with patterns unique to Bumthang, and you can even
watch some of the weavers at their looms. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 06: Bumthang sightseeing.
After breakfast, you will tour the beautiful region and visit sights including Jakar Dzong, the administrative
center of the valley; the Udee woodcarving factory in Jakar; Jambey Lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries
in Bhutan, dating from the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan; and Kurjey Lhakhang, one of the most sacred
places, because Guru Rinpoche left his body imprint on the cave when he was meditating. After lunch you will
have a chance to tour Tamshing Lhakhang, which houses interesting religious Buddhist paintings, and you
will make a stop at the Swiss cheese factory. You will also see Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), where some of
Guru Rinpoche's treasures were found in the 15th century by the famous treasure discover Pema Lingpa. It's
a good place to meditate. You can spend the evening strolling through Bumthang town. Overnight in
Bumthang.
Day 07: Bumthang - Wangduephodrang.
You'll begin the day at the Bumthang market, and then head to Wangduephodrang, with a brief stop in
Trongsa to visit the Ta Dzong and Trongsa Dzong. In Wangduephodrang you can stroll through the town and
visit the shops. Overnight in Wangduephodrang.
Day 08: Wangduephodrang - Punakha - Thimphu.
After breakfast you will drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is
noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first
Shabdrung in 1637. You will then visit Khamsum Yulephelma Chorten in Punakha. On the way back from
Punakha, you will stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-30 minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi
Lakhang, which is a fertility temple. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 09: Thimphu sightseeing.
After breakfast you will visit the King's Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who
reigned from 1952-1972), Changgangkha Monastery, the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and
the Thimphu Dzong), and the zoo, which contains the national animal of Bhutan: the takin. From there you will
visit the nunnery temple, the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and
Crafts (also known as the painting school). After a relaxing lunch, you will visit the National Institute of
Traditional Medicine, the Folk Heritage Museum, a traditional paper factory, and the Simtokha Dzong (the
oldest fortress in the kingdom). Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro.
After breakfast, you can hike to Tango Monastery, which was built in the 15th century. It's a center of study for
monks, and it affords a great view of the Thimphu Valley. In the afternoon, you will head to Paro. In the evening
you can visit a traditional farmhouse and, if you wish, enjoy a hot-stone bath and a typical Bhutanese dinner.
Overnight in Paro.
Day 11: Depart Paro
Price
1 person US$240/night halt
2 persons US$230/person per night halt
3 persons and above US$200/person per night halt
Included in Price
* All meals (mineral water included) and lodging,
* All ground transportation within Bhutan which includes pack ponies
and porters during treks,
* Multilingual guide,
* Entrée fee into monuments and temples.
Not Included in Price
* Airfare, visa fee, airport tax,
* Choppers during emergency evacuation,
* Expenses of personal nature like telephones, laundry and hard
drinks (intoxicating beverages).
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Day 01: Arrive Paro
The flight to Paro crosses the Himalaya Mountains, affording spectacular views of the awesome peaks,
including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan. Upon arrival in Paro, you will be greeted by
our representative and transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon you can visit the Paro Dzong. It was built in 1646 and now houses government offices and
religious institutions, as do all the dzongs (forts) currently. You can then tour the National Museum, formerly
the watchtower for the dzong. It now houses a collection of fine arts, paintings, thankas, statues, and
antiques. Afterward you will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. In the evening you can
stroll through the Paro town. Overnight in Paro.
Day 02: Paro - Thimphu.
After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery. Guru
Rinpoche is said to have flown on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse to meditate in a cave
where Taktsang Monastery now stands. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above
Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion.
After lunch, drive to Thimphu. In the evening you can explore Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, and absorb the
lifestyle of the people. You can also visit some interesting handicraft shops. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu- Punakha
Drive to Punakha. Visit the Punakha dzong. Afternoon hike to Khamsumyule chorten.. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 04: Punakha
Visit the surrounding villages. Visit Chimmy Lhakhang. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 05: Punakha - Bumthang.
You will begin the day by driving to Gantey. You'll pass through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons
and arrive at Gantey village, where you'll visit Gantey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in western
Bhutan. From there you'll head to Bumthang. The route is along a spectacular winding road, crossing
3,300-meter-high Pele La and 3,500-meter-high Yutong La (pass). Along the way you will stop at a yethra
(textile weaving) factory, where the yethras are designed with patterns unique to Bumthang, and you can even
watch some of the weavers at their looms. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 06: Bumthang sightseeing.
After breakfast, you will tour the beautiful region and visit sights including Jakar Dzong, the administrative
center of the valley; the Udee woodcarving factory in Jakar; Jambey Lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries
in Bhutan, dating from the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan; and Kurjey Lhakhang, one of the most sacred
places, because Guru Rinpoche left his body imprint on the cave when he was meditating. After lunch you will
have a chance to tour Tamshing Lhakhang, which houses interesting religious Buddhist paintings, and you
will make a stop at the Swiss cheese factory. You will also see Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), where some of
Guru Rinpoche's treasures were found in the 15th century by the famous treasure discover Pema Lingpa. It's
a good place to meditate. You can spend the evening strolling through Bumthang town. Overnight in
Bumthang.
Day 07: Bumthang - Wangduephodrang.
You'll begin the day at the Bumthang market, and then head to Wangduephodrang, with a brief stop in
Trongsa to visit the Ta Dzong and Trongsa Dzong. In Wangduephodrang you can stroll through the town and
visit the shops. Overnight in Wangduephodrang.
Day 08: Wangduephodrang - Punakha - Thimphu.
After breakfast you will drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is
noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first
Shabdrung in 1637. You will then visit Khamsum Yulephelma Chorten in Punakha. On the way back from
Punakha, you will stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-30 minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi
Lakhang, which is a fertility temple. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 09: Thimphu sightseeing.
After breakfast you will visit the King's Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who
reigned from 1952-1972), Changgangkha Monastery, the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and
the Thimphu Dzong), and the zoo, which contains the national animal of Bhutan: the takin. From there you will
visit the nunnery temple, the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and
Crafts (also known as the painting school). After a relaxing lunch, you will visit the National Institute of
Traditional Medicine, the Folk Heritage Museum, a traditional paper factory, and the Simtokha Dzong (the
oldest fortress in the kingdom). Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro.
After breakfast, you can hike to Tango Monastery, which was built in the 15th century. It's a center of study for
monks, and it affords a great view of the Thimphu Valley. In the afternoon, you will head to Paro. In the evening
you can visit a traditional farmhouse and, if you wish, enjoy a hot-stone bath and a typical Bhutanese dinner.
Overnight in Paro.
Day 11: Depart Paro
Price
1 person US$240/night halt
2 persons US$230/person per night halt
3 persons and above US$200/person per night halt
Included in Price
* All meals (mineral water included) and lodging,
* All ground transportation within Bhutan which includes pack ponies
and porters during treks,
* Multilingual guide,
* Entrée fee into monuments and temples.
Not Included in Price
* Airfare, visa fee, airport tax,
* Choppers during emergency evacuation,
* Expenses of personal nature like telephones, laundry and hard
drinks (intoxicating beverages).
CONTACT US
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