Bhutan Tour Package 06 Nights 07 Days || Holiday Planner

HOTELS IN USE

PLACES HOTELS

THIMPHU Druk Noryang/ Pemaling Villa/ Hotel Central/ Similar

PARO River front/ Center point/ Ratna Vara/ Similar

PUNAKHA White Dragon/ Similar

INCLUSIONS:

MAPAI (Breakfast&Dinner Only)
Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide licensed by the Tourism Council of
Bhutan.
Transportation: All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Personal Care and Attention
Vehicle Creta/Sentafee/Hiace / Coaster Bus (As Per no of pax)

EXCLUSIONS:

Air ticket (flight fare) both International and Domestic,
Travel Insurance.
Gratuities, bar bills, telephone bills, personal expenses, and laundry.
Horse charge for Tiger’s Nest hike
Bhutanese traditional hot stone bath
GST
Monument fee
SDF

TRAVEL ITINERARY-

Day 1: Arrival: Paro, transfer to Thimphu

On arrival, guests will be received at the airport by representative who will be your tour guide and companion for the whole duration of your tour in Bhutan.

Drive to your hotel in Thimphu. After refreshing yourselves and having lunch, visit the following

Kuensel phodrang The Kuensel Phodrang or the Buddha point is the world‟s largest sitting Buddha statue, the statue is 167 feet high. The statue is situated on top of a hill overlooking the city of Timphu, it can be accessed by road and is about 15 minutes away from the city‟s center. The word Kuensel means everything is clear and from this place you will sure enjoy a great view of the Thimphu Valley on both sides.

Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing

Motithang Takin preserve: The Motithang Takin Preserve also known as the Thimphu Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin Bhutan‟s national animal. It was originally a mini zoo, but it was converted in a preserve later on as the Takin.

Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory: This is a private factory and they manufacture a special watermark paper as well as products such as lampshades, envelopes and other objects made of traditional Bhutanese paper.

Folk Heritage Museum: The folk heritage museum was open to the general public in 2001 upon completion. It treasures troves of culture and rich Bhutanese heritage provide rich insights into the Bhu tanese ethos.

Thangthong Dewachen Nunnery is a Buddhist monastery in the small Himalayan country of Bhutan. The nunnery is located in Zilukha overlooking Tashichodzong and is a few minutes’ drive from the town. It is popularly known as the Zilukha Anim Dratshang. It was built in 1976 by the 16th emanation of Thangtong Gyalpo, Drubthob Rikey Jadrel.

The Bhutan Textile Museum or the National Textile Museum is a national textiles museum in Thimphu, Bhutan, The objective of setting up the museum is to promote Bhutan’s achievements in the field of textile arts and to sustain and promote interest of the weavers to continue the traditional textile patterns. The museum also envisions to become the centre for textile studies and research. The purpose is also to promote the history and culture of Bhutan.

Coronation Park, also known as the Centenary Park is located at the entrance of Thimphu on the banks of Wangchu (River). It is a popular picnic spot adorned by a

statue of Buddha which is placed at the centre of the park. With beautiful varieties of flowers, sixty species of plants and trees, the park is also lined with a number of benches around it. The view of the river and the magnificent Buddha statue is picturesque and sublime.

Have you ever been to a farmers market? It is a market where the farmers display their vegetables and other produce straight from the farm. Apart from the lure of fresh vegetables, these kinds of markets attract people because of the vibe surrounding them. There are many reasons behind visiting farmers markets, from supporting the local community to the variety in choices that you are offered. The Centenary Farmers Market is one of the places to visit in Bhutan where you can get this wonderful experience. It is located below the main town, in close proximity to River Wang Chhu. It is the largest farmers market in Bhutan which attracts farmers from all over the country, all of whom gather to sell their fresh farm produce directly to the customers. Its popularity has increased over time, and today, it is a big hit among visitors.

Over night stay at Thimphu.

Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha

Post breakfast, drive toward Punakha, stop at Dochula Pass (3,100 m), where on a sunny day, you can get stunning views of the Himalayan ranges. The Dochu La Pass is probably the best known mountain pass in Bhutan. Located at an altitude of 3150 meter above sea level, the Dochu La Pass is about 30 kilometer away from the capital city Thimphu and the road to Punakha. On a clear day the pass offers visitors a spectacular view of the majestic eastern Himalayan Ranges.

Then drive to Punakha Dzong: The Punakha Dzong or the Pungtang Dechen Phortang Dzong is located at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and the Po Chhu River, combine to form the Puna Tsang Chu which in turn is a tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra River. The Dzong was constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1638 on the exact spot as prophesized by the Guru Rinpoche some 800 years ago

Overnight stay at Punakha.

Day 4: Punakha – Punakha

Post breakfast, drive north to KHAMSUM YUELLEY NAMGYAL CHORTEN: Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, a temple that stands majestically on a strategic ridge above Punakha valley. The temple was built by the Queen Mothers to ward off negative energies, promote peace, stability and harmony in a changing world after it was prophesied in the scriptures by Thragthung Dudjom Lingpa.. Have lunch in town and then visit the following

Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery: Perched on a ridge amid pine trees and overlooking valleys of Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang is the magnificent stupa like temple built by the 5th King’s Maternal Grandfather to encourage females to pursue

Buddhist studies. After lunch you all can do white river rafting (cost not included in the package)

Overnight stay at Punakha.

Day 5: Punakha – Paro

After breakfast, trace the road back up to Dochula and then to Thimphu where you can have lunch.

Post lunch drive to Paro, on the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang: Tachog lhakhang is temple that is dedicated to the 13th century saint Thangthong Gyalpo, the iron bridge builder. This temple is located across the river about 15kms from the Paro towards Thimphu

Ta Dzong (National Museum): The name Ta Dzong translates to ‘watch tower’ and it served the function of watch tower for the Paro Rinpung Dzong. Back in the day, similar look-out points were built for other dzongs (fortresses) to counter any approaching hostilities, for those were the days of frequent strife.

Overnight stay at Paro

Day 6: Paro, Tiger’s Nest hike

Have early breakfast and drive up to the base of Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest).The most famous and sacred site among all the places in Bhutan. Guru Padmasambhava is said to have come riding on a flying tigress to this place and meditated in a cave for 3 months. Overnight stay at Punakha.

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast check out and transfer to airport to connect flight for your onward destination.

RATE SHEET in BDT (PER PERSON):

NO OF PAX Price starting from

02 Pax 56,900/-

04 Pax 48,500/-

06 Pax 43,500/-

12 Pax 38,800/-