Guide

A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay

Others

•Bhutan Visa •The Government SDF of USD 100/person/night •Entry fees to the monuments included in the itinerary •Bottled water while traveling •Complimentary traditional hot stone bath

Meals

All meals ( Breakfast- Lunch & Dinner)

Accommodation

A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium). Homestays

Transport

Private vehicle for the entire trip For 1-2 Pax , Creata/Santa Fee/ Similar 2-5 Pax: H1 Bus 6-7: High Roof Bus 8 Pax and above: Coaster Bus

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Insurance

Travel insurance not included

Flights

International and Domestic Flights not included in the cost

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive At Paro, Paro – Thimphu (55Km/1 Hour)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive At Paro, Paro – Thimphu (55Km/1 Hour)

The flight into Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas, offering dazzling scenic views of some of the world’s highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will sweep past forested hills with the silvery Pa Chu (Paro river) meandering down the valley below. Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watchtower) on the hills above the town will be a fine sight.

Our representative will receive you and will drive to Thimphu with sightseeing along the way.

● Drive towards the capital city, Thimphu.

● Stop at Tachog Lhakhang and visit the temple and the bridge built by hand made iron chain.

● Evening visit Tashichho Dzong the impressive fortress which houses these secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty the King and various government offices. It is also the summer residence of the Chief Abbot and central monk body. Witness the Flag lowering ceremony before you enter the Dzong.

● Explore Thimphu City the city without any traffic lights.

Overnight in Thimphu
Day 2 Day 2: Thimphu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Thimphu

● Visit National Memorial Chorten:

The building of this landmark was envisaged by the third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, as a monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it is both a memorial to the Late King (” the father of modern Bhutan“) and a monument to world peace. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.

● Buddha Dordenma Statue

Drive to Kuenselphodrangling where world’s tallest Buddha Statue (169feet) sits overlooking the Thimphu Valley. Enjoy the spectacular view of Thimphu city.

If interested you can try a short hike from Buddha Point to Changangkha Lhakhang through pristine forest.

● Visit Royal Textile Academy

Weaving is an integral component of the culture and tradition of Bhutan. With the aim to preserve and promote this living art, the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan was instituted in May 2005 under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck as a non-government, non-profit organization.

● Visit Archery in the stadium

● General Post Office where you can make a postage stamp with your own picture which can be posted within Bhutan.

● Evening free forshopping or exploring Thimphu City.

Overnight inThimphu.
Day 3 Day 3: Thimphu-Punakha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Thimphu-Punakha

Following breakfast at the hotel, drive up to Dochula Pass(3,088m/ 10,130 ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen form this pass ( left to right) : Masagang(7,158m), Tsendagang(6,960m), Terigang(7,060m), Jejegangphugang(7,158m), Kangphugang(7,170m), Zongphugang(7,060m), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana - finally Gangkar Puensum,the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.

Later proceed for sightseeing, It includes the hike to the famous " Chimi Lhankhang "called as “TEMPLE OF FERTILITY”. The hike is mild and it takes you through the valley of Sopsokha and its beautiful terraced paddy fields before reaching the spot.

Later on your way back have lunch at the cafeteria . Spend about an hour before proceeding to Punakha. On arrival at Punakha check in at the hotel.Later visit to Punakha Dzong, the 17th century fortress which has played important role in building up of modern Bhutan followed by visit to local market

We can also visit suspension bridge

Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten: Drive further to take a small hike to Nyzergang to visit the Khamsum Yulleey Namgyal Chorten. We can begin the day with hike up through fields of rice along the banks of the Mo Chhu to the upper end of the valley to the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.The scene from the stupa is spectacular. The Stupa stand majestically on the high hill top of the Punakha Valley. This structure is a classic example of gorgeous traditions and architecture and was built by the Queen Mother for dispelling negative forces and to maintain peace and harmony in the country and for all the living beings.It is a moderate strenuous hike situated at an elevation of 1,800 meters above the sea level built by Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangden Wangchuck, mother of the current King of Bhutan.

Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel in Punakha.
Day 4 Day 4: Punakha – Gangtey :
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Punakha – Gangtey :

On arrival visit the Gangtey monastery which was founded by Pema Thinley, the grandson of Pema Lingpa It was established in the year 1613 and the same year he became the First Gangtey Trulku(Re-incarnation).

Later have lunch at the restaurant designated by Bhutan Inbound.

After a good lunch begin your hike down the Gangtey Monastery through the pine forests. It offers you beautiful landscape of the Phobjikha Valley.Phobjikha valley is without doubt one of the beautiful valley. The hike will take you about 2 hours to 2 and half hour. Meet your driver waiting for you at the other end of the road. You will drive from here to The Black Necked Crane Information Center. The center is well equipped with the Powerful Telescope and it has the best view for spotting birds if you are in the right time.

Dinner anad Overnight at the Hotel
Day 5 Day 5: Gangtey – Bumthang Via Trongsa :-
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Gangtey – Bumthang Via Trongsa :-

After a good breakfast begin your journey towards Bumthang. 30 minutes drive from Gangtey will reach you at the Pele La Pass ( 3,420m/11,220ft) where you will get good views of the snow capped mountains and you will also have a chance of seeing the Mt. Jumolhari during fine weather condition. Drive for another one hour and make a short stop at the Chendebji resort for a tea break. You will come across a monument resembling to the Swayambhunath in Kathmandu , Nepal called as Chendebji Chorten. Again drive for another one and half hour and it will reach you at Trongsa (2.200m/7,215ft). On arrival in Trongsa visit the fort of Trongsa. It is the largest fort in Bhutan. It is from here that the present royal family emerged as the most powerful force at the beginning of this century.

Have a good lunch at one of the restaurant designated by Bhutan Inbound .

After your lunch and a short rest drive towards Bumthang for three hours across the Yotong La Pass which lies at 11,269ft. , then descend into Chumey valley, the first of the four Bumthang valleys. Bumthang valley is considered as one of the most sacred and holiest in the kingdom . It is here that the past kings were cremated.

Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel
Day 6 Day 6: Bumthang:Witness Jambay Lhakhang Drup
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Bumthang:Witness Jambay Lhakhang Drup

After breakfast drive to the Jambay Lhakhang ,the venue for the festival. You will witness the full second day for the Jambay Lhakhang Drub which commences around 10:30 am. Many ritual dances will be performed in the courtyard ,divided into three categories: 1. Intended to give moral instruction; 2. Designed to chase away the evil spirits and 3. To celebrate the Buddhist faith. This is also an opportunity for the local businessmen to bring their goods and sell. There will be stalls selling craftswork , jewellery, religious artifacts and thangkas.

HIGHLIGHTS :

Enjoy the different sacred dances and rituals displayed by the monks and laymen in their colourful costumes.

Join the locals on this special occasion of celebration and blessings.

Overnight in Bumthang
Day 7 Day 7: Bumthang To Wangduephodrang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Bumthang To Wangduephodrang

After your morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive back towards Wangdue. On arriving at Trongsa Visit the Tower of Trongsa a watch tower before which is now converted to a Museum . Have lunch at the Cafeteria at The Museum. Get some rest after your lunch and continue with your journey towards Wangdue. Make a short stop at Chendebji Resort for a tea break. Again after your tea break drive to Wangdue.

Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Wangdue - Paro :
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Wangdue - Paro :

After a good breakfast begin your journey towards Paro. The journey will take you about four hours to five hours. Make a stop at the Dochu La Pass (3140m) for your lunch while you can enjoy the magnificient view of the eastern Himalayan ranges. After your lunch break resume your journey to Paro. On your arrival drive to the National Museum of Paro, once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in 1968. It holds fasinating collection of Arts,relics,religious thangka paintings and Bhutan’s expuisite postage stamps and later visit the Paro Rimpung Dzong meaning the fortress on the heap of jewels or the fort of Paro. Drive back to the town to have lunch at the restaurant designated by Bhutan Inbound. After lunch drive to the Drugyel Dzong (the victory fort) . The fort is ruined. It has been destroyed by the fire and renovation is still going on but you can have the closer view of the Jumolhari ( 7140m) form here. On your way back visit the Kichu monastery . It is the one of the oldest and the first ever Buddhist monastery to be built in Bhutan. It was built in the 8th century.

Overnight in Paro
Day 9 Day 9: The Famous Tiger’S Nest Hike
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: The Famous Tiger’S Nest Hike

Today you will be hiking to one of the famous site called as the Tiger’s Nest ( Taktshang ) perched at 900m above the Paro valley.

It is a pilgrimage site which the Bhutanese try to visit at least once in a lifetime. It is believed that Guru Rinpochhoe flew on the back of a tigress from eastern Bhutan to this site and meditated in a cave here for 3 months, hence its name, ‘Tiger’s Nest’ . The iste , which has long been regarded as the sacred place, was visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in the 17th century approximately in 1646. The lhakhang of the present monastic complex dates from 1692. The main structure was severely damaged by fire in 1998, but with the help of the local people and the government it has been put back to its glory.

The hike can be broken down into various stages.

The first stage is the trek to the cafeteria ( where lunch will be served later today) which is situated on a rocky outcrop across a ravine from the monastery. This leg of the trek takes approximately 45 minutes to 60 minutes , depending on your level of fitness. At the Cafeteria we can stop for some tea or coffee and biscuits whilst pondering the journey ahead and looking at the monastery I the distance above us.

The 2nd stage of the walk is from the cafeteria to the lookout opposite of the monastery. This leg takes close to one hour. At this point some may be content to snap photos and return to cafeteria.

The next stage is the trek/climb down the 475 steps in the cliff face to the bottom of the ravine which crosses over a stream and a waterfall before the path again ascends another 300 odd steps to the entrance of the monastery. Once here we should be able to enter into the monastery and view the cave where Guru Ribpochhe meditated. ( cameras are not allowed inside the monastery).

Try a traditional hot stone bath after a long hike, it could be relaxing

Overnight in Paro
Day 10 Day 10: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Departure

The Bhutan Inbound Team will drop you till airport and bid you farewell

10 days tour

The Crazy Festival Of Bhutan : Jambay Lhakhang Drub

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Itinerary of your trip The Crazy Festival Of Bhutan : Jambay Lhakhang Drub

Day 1: Arrive At Paro, Paro – Thimphu (55Km/1 Hour)

Day 2: Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu-Punakha

Day 4: Punakha – Gangtey :

Day 5: Gangtey – Bumthang Via Trongsa :-

Day 6: Bumthang:Witness Jambay Lhakhang Drup

Day 7: Bumthang To Wangduephodrang

Day 8: Wangdue - Paro :

Day 9: The Famous Tiger’S Nest Hike

Day 10: Departure

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