An introduction to Bhutan. A short, flexible and relatively gentle tour, providing a general impression of the land, the people and the history. One of the most remarkable aspects of the country lies in how completely separated from the outer world it still appears. This brief stay will introduce many of Bhutan’s interesting contrasts and defining characteristics. In a situation that is so completely different from the familiar, tiny spontaneous moments become treasured personal memories. The trip covers the highlights of Bhutan: Paro, Thimphu and Punakha and Wangdue. The overwhelming natural tranquility is emphasized as the road snakes through valleys and over mountain passes. Fortress-monasteries stand as powerful symbols of the nation’s history. You can visit simple village communities and ancient temples, meeting with and taking part in daily lives and traditions. Go to a museum and then watch craftspeople at work – painting, carving and making silver objects. As you travel around you will witness Bhutanese daily life proceeding, undistracted by your being there.
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An introduction to Bhutan. A short, flexible and relatively gentle tour, providing a general impression of the land, the people and the history. One of the most remarkable aspects of the country lies in how completely separated from the outer world it still appears. This brief stay will introduce many of Bhutan’s interesting contrasts and defining characteristics. In a situation that is so completely different from the familiar, tiny spontaneous moments become treasured personal memories. The trip covers the highlights of Bhutan: Paro, Thimphu and Punakha and Wangdue. The overwhelming natural tranquility is emphasized as the road snakes through valleys and over mountain passes. Fortress-monasteries stand as powerful symbols of the nation’s history. You can visit simple village communities and ancient temples, meeting with and taking part in daily lives and traditions. Go to a museum and then watch craftspeople at work – painting, carving and making silver objects. As you travel around you will witness Bhutanese daily life proceeding, undistracted by your being there.
| Package Duration : 7 | ||
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| Day 1 : Day 1 Arrive – Paro- Thimphu (55 Km – 1 hour) | ||
| After all the immigration procedure has been done, your guide and driver outside who will be with you till the end of the tour will receive you. We will drive to the capital city of Bhutan Thimphu, which will take us an hour. After reaching Thimphu we will visit the following places. Memorial Chorten: which was built in memory of our third king and is dedicated to world Peace.Chorten means “seat of Faith” and Buddhist often call such monuments “ Mind of Buddha “ . it was built in 1974. Buddha Dorderma: it was prophesied by Guru 8th century in an ancient terma of Guru Rimpoche.later after 800 years the terma prophesied of making Great Buddha Dorderma was discovered by the Terton Pema Lingpa. Tashi Chhodzong: It has been the seat of the government since 1952 and presently house the throne room and the office of the king. The secretariat and the ministries of the home affairs and Finance. It was built in 1641. | ||
| Day 2 : Day 2 Thimphu (Chari Hike- Day Excursion) | ||
| After breakfast we will drive toward north of Thimphu to hike Chari Monastery. Which is 1st Buddhist monastery established in 1620 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The hike will take us around 45 to 1 hour. We will come back for lunch at the town. In the afternoon we will visit Centenary Farmer’s market: Peoples from all over Bhutan come here with their organic products sell. Painting School: student under go 6 years of training in different forms of arts like tailoring, painting, carving etc and in the evening leisure time to do shopping and walk around the town. | ||
| Day 3 : Day 3 Thimphu – Punakha (77 Km- 3 hours) | ||
| Before heading toward Punakha we will stop at Dochula pass, which is almost 3100 meter, good spot to take sometimes for photo. 108 little stupa which were built in the memory of soldiers who lost their lives during the was in 2003. We will stop at the Lampelri Botanical Park where you will find different kinds of Flora, especially beautiful Rhododendron flowering in the month of March, April and May. Than we will drive towards Punakha and visit the following places Chhimi Lhakhang: we called it Temple of fertility, which was built on the hill in 1499 in the name of famous Yogi Drukpa Kuenley. (Divine Madman). People come here to receive blessing to have child. Punakha Dzong: has been inextricably linked with momentous occasions in Bhutanese history. It serve as the capital of the from 1637 till 1907. Bhutan had its 1st national assembly in 1953. It has been serving the winter residence for the chief of abbot of Bhutan. Khamsum Yuley Chorten: we hike to the temple for 30-45 minutes which was built in 2004 by HM queen mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck intention of bringing peace in the world in general and to clear the obstacles for the country in particular. | ||
| Day 4 : Day 4 Punakha to Gangteng (75 KM 2 – 3 hours) | ||
| You will drive to Gangteng through the tropical vegetation, you will come across the beautiful scenery of the rural Bhutan and the landscape. You will visit the Gangteng Goemba, which is important Nyingmapa school of Buddhism. You will hike till the lunch point through the pine tress, enjoy the valley scene which will take is another 30 to 45 minutes. After lunch you will visit the Black Nacked Crane centre which gives us information about the endangered bird who visit Bhutan in the month of October all the ways from Tibetan Plateau and returns back in the March. In the evening leisure time, you can walk around the village and see the life of Bhutanese people. | ||
| Day 5 : Day 5 Gangteng to Paro (207 KM- 6 Hours) | ||
| After early breakfast you will drive straight to Paro. Stop for photo if you find good spot or scene. Reaching at Paro we will visit the following place. National Museum: Ancient watch tower that now displays hundreds of Bhutanese artifacts and artwork including traditional costumes, armour,weapon and handcrafted implements of daily life. Flora and fauna found in the country etc. Kitchu Monastery: which was built in 659 by Tibetan King Sonsang Gyalpo to subdue demon, which was harming the Himalayan region. He built 108 temples in one night where 2 fall in Bhutan. Kithu and Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang. | ||
| Day 6 : Day 6 Paro (Tiger’s Nest Hike) | ||
| After early breakfast we will start our hike to Taktsang Monastery, which was built in 1694 at a cave where Guru Rinpoche mediated in the 8th century. Guru flew on a tigress and mediated in this cave for 3 years. 3 months, 3 days and 3 hours in order to subdue the evil demon residing within it. The temple is one of the most holy sites in the kingdom. Its lies at a altitude of 3120 meter from the sea level. | ||
| Day 7 : Day 7 Departure | ||
| After breakfast your guide and driver will escort you to the airport for your onward destination. | ||
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6 Night / 7 Days
Package Type: BHUTAN CULTURAL TOUR
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