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LOCATIONS COVERED : Thimphu Paro Punakha Bumthang Gangteng
| Package Duration : 8 | ||
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| Day 1 : Arrive Paro-Thimphu | ||
| After completion of your immigration processes you will be received by the guide and driver and then proceed towards Thimphu. Visit the memorial Chorten which is built in the name of our late 3rd King of Bhutan. Visit TashiChoedzong has been the seat of the government since 1952 and presently houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance. Other government departments are housed in buildings nearby. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu | ||
| Day 2 : Thimphu to Punakha | ||
| After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la 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. Drive to Punakha and visit the Dzong which was Built strategically at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative centre of the region and then hike to Khamsum Yelley Chorten which was dedicated to the 5th King, and well being of all the living creature and the people of Bhutan | ||
| Day 3 : Punakha – Bumthang (212 kms 8 hours drive) | ||
| After an early breakfast, drive to Trongsa. The journey takes about 6 hrs. With lunch stop en-route. Visit Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of the royal family and its watch tower. Built in 1648 A.D, it is presently the administrative seat of the district and the home of the monastic school. Built at split-levels on a narrow spur, the dzong is an architectural wonder and head to Bumthang. | ||
| Day 4 : Bumthang | ||
| Visit the historical Jakar Dzong, built in 1646 AD by Minjur Tenpa, the third Druk Desi (Temporal ruler). In 1683 AD it was extended by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay, the fourth Desi. Visit several ancient and sacred Monasteries such as the Jambay lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Kencho Sum Lhakhang, visit Membar Tso “The flaming Lake.” This is considered one of the most important pilgrimage spots. | ||
| Day 5 : Punakha to Gangteng | ||
| Today early morning we depart for central Bhutan through the tropical vegetation to Nobding. Throughout your trip you will come across the beautiful sceneries of rural Bhutan, with scattered settlements far from the road. We drive about an hour towards Pelela pass (11,000ft) and retrace our Steps and take a road that heads to Gangtey Gompa over Tashi La pass. Descend about an hour to Phobjikha Valley. It is a wide open valley, where Gangtey Gompa is ideally located on a hill overlooking the valley. It is the winter habitat for the Black necked cranes migrating from Tibet early November till mid March. Gangtey Gompa is institute for monks following the Nyingmapa sect in the country. Overnight at Gangtey | ||
| Day 6 : Gangteng to Paro | ||
| After early breakfast we will drive towards Thimphu on the way we will hike to Chimi Lhakhang, situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley. It is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, also known as ‘Divine Madman’. This temple is also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and wanting one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child. Then we will drive to Thimphu visit the Royal Botanical Garden where we can see different types of Flora of Bhutan. Overnight at Paro | ||
| Day 7 : Paro (Haa Day Excursion ) | ||
| Paro (Haa Day Excursion ) Start the day early for drive to Haa via Chele-la pass. 4 Km away at Bondey village the road to Haa diverts towards the right hand side and ascends towards the chele-la pass starts. After driving through blue pine & rhododendron forest for 45 km, reach Chele-la pass ( 4200 meters). From this point one can have a superb views of Mt. Chomolhari & Jichu Drakey. This is a very good place to walk around for few minutes enjoying the view. Drive on to Haa, descending all the way for another 22 km (under an hours drive), finally reaching Haa. The Haa Dzong is presently occupied by military, but the view from outside is stunning. After picnic lunch visit to the famous Monastery of Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) followed by visit to Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple). Over night at Paro | ||
| Day 8 : Departure | ||
| After breakfast your guide and driver will reach you to airport for your onward destination | ||
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7 Night / 8 Days
Package Type: BHUTAN CULTURAL TOUR
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