Accommodation

Accommodation in carefully selected, 3 star standard goverment approved hotel.

Optional

Meals

All meals in Bhutan ( Breakfast , lunch ,dinner)

Transport

All private excursions and transfers in superior air-conditioned vehicle

Guide

Local English speaking guide/tour leader

Others

All entrance fees and permits Tourist visa processing Bhutan Tourist Tariff Royalty & Visa fees Hiking to Tiget Nest.

Flights

Flight Kathmandu- Paro-Kathmandu

Not included:

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Others

All personal expenses such as bars, beverages, laundry, telephone and tips

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Day 1 Day 1: Fly To Paro( Bhutan) From Kathmandu And Transfer To Thimphu (55 Km, Approx 2 Hours Drive
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Fly To Paro( Bhutan) From Kathmandu And Transfer To Thimphu (55 Km, Approx 2 Hours Drive

You need to catch an hour-long flight from Kathmandu to Paro. Fly into Himalayas with Druk Air, Bhutan’s National Air Carrier. The green walls of the hills known as doors or gateways, in to Bhutan from the plains of India rise ever higher as the plane flies north towards the Tibetan border. Silvery rivers rush along the valleys, waterfalls plunge down the forested mountainsides, and to the north, the great snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up to the heavens. Farm houses dot the hillsides on either side of the plane.

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. Received by our representative at the airport and transfer to Thimphu, The modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 2 Day 2: Thimphu / Paro (55 Km, Approx 1.1/2 Hour Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Thimphu / Paro (55 Km, Approx 1.1/2 Hour Drive)

After breakfast, sightseeing in Thimphu valley including visit to the following: the National Library, housing an extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts; the Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as the Painting School) where students undergo a 6-year training course in Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts. Later visit Textile and Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions.

After lunch, visit King’s Memorial Chorten continuously circumambulated by people, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutan’s third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk ("the father of modern Bhutan") who has wished to erect monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the Late King and as a monument to peace.

Then, visit the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts shops, to browse through example of Bhutan’s fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, interesting items made from local materials.

Evening drive past Trashichhoedzong, "fortress of the glorious religion". This is the center of government and religion, site of monarch’s throne room and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed in 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. Later, drive to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 3 Day 3: Paro Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast, visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & amour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts.

Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning ("fortress of the heap of jewels"), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner courtyard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount. Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala.

After lunch, drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders centuries ago. The snowy dome of sacred Chomolhari, "mountain of goddess’’ can be seen in all her glory from the approach road to the Dzong.

Along the way, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 4 Day 4: Departure To Onward Destination
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Departure To Onward Destination

After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport to Kathmandu upon arrival Kathmandu we will have guide to pick you up. Upon arrival drive to Hotel afternoon sightseeing Kathmandu city.

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Bhutan Cultural Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Bhutan Cultural Tour

Day 1: Fly To Paro( Bhutan) From Kathmandu And Transfer To Thimphu (55 Km, Approx 2 Hours Drive

Day 2: Thimphu / Paro (55 Km, Approx 1.1/2 Hour Drive)

Day 3: Paro Sightseeing

Day 4: Departure To Onward Destination

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