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DAY 01: 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 Tachoggang and visit the temple and the bridge built by handmade iron chain.
• Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
OR IF EVERYTHING FAVOURS WE CAN WITNESS THIMPHU GRAND, TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL FULL OF COLORFUL MASK DANCE
DAY 02: THIMPHU-DOCHULA-PARO(75Km/3 HOURS)
• Drive to Kuenselphodrang where world’s tallest Buddha Statue (169 feet) sits overlooking the Thimphu Valley. Enjoy the spectacular view of Thimphu city.
• 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.
• Drive To Paro via Dochula Pass. Drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the 108 chortens, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road.
• Visit to Ta Dzong, which in the past served as watchtower for Paro Dzong and now houses the National Museum.(If time permits)
• Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.(If time permits)
• Overnight at your hotel in Paro
DAY 03: PARO TAKTSHANG HIKE (4-6 HOURS)
• Hike to Taktshang Monastery, one of the holiest and the most beautiful sites of Bhutan. Taktshang, the tiger’s lair, acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rimpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress.
• Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo.
• Evening free or can visit the Paro town with a street of typical Bhutanese traditional buildings.
• Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
DAY 04: DEPART
• End of your travel to Bhutan. Our team will drive you to the Airport and bid farewell
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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 Tachoggang and visit the temple and the bridge built by handmade iron chain.
• Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
OR IF EVERYTHING FAVOURS WE CAN WITNESS THIMPHU GRAND, TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL FULL OF COLORFUL MASK DANCE
DAY 02: THIMPHU-DOCHULA-PARO(75Km/3 HOURS)
• Drive to Kuenselphodrang where world’s tallest Buddha Statue (169 feet) sits overlooking the Thimphu Valley. Enjoy the spectacular view of Thimphu city.
• 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.
• Drive To Paro via Dochula Pass. Drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the 108 chortens, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road.
• Visit to Ta Dzong, which in the past served as watchtower for Paro Dzong and now houses the National Museum.(If time permits)
• Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.(If time permits)
• Overnight at your hotel in Paro
DAY 03: PARO TAKTSHANG HIKE (4-6 HOURS)
• Hike to Taktshang Monastery, one of the holiest and the most beautiful sites of Bhutan. Taktshang, the tiger’s lair, acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rimpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress.
• Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo.
• Evening free or can visit the Paro town with a street of typical Bhutanese traditional buildings.
• Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
DAY 04: DEPART
• End of your travel to Bhutan. Our team will drive you to the Airport and bid farewell
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Bottled water
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Driver/guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Royalty to the Government of USD 65 per person per night.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The minimum daily package for tourists travelling in a group of 3 persons or more is as follows: USD $200 per person per night for the months of ( January, February, June, July, August, and December). USD $250 per person per night for the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November. Surcharge Tourists travelling in a group of two (2) persons or less shall be subject to a surcharge, in addition to the minimum daily package rates. These are as follows: Single individual – US$ 40 per night Group of 2 persons only – US$ 30 per person per night VISA FEE (one time) US $ 40 per person Note: The rates are regulated by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
- Hotel Pickup Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. ‘Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements’
- Cancellation If we receive written notice of your cancellation 90 days or more before departure, the cancellation fee is 25% of the land cost. If we receive notice 89 to 60 days before departure, the cancellation fee is 50% of base Land Cost. If we receive notice of cancellation 59 days or less before departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of the total Land Cost.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
55%
Original
45%
Adrenaline
40%
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