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Bhutan
 BHUTAN
is also know as "THE DRAGON KINGDOM"
of as Druk Yul "The land of Thunder Dragon", is
perhaps the last Shangri-La. Bhutan a purely Buddhist Himalaya
kingdom, is unsurpassed in its scenic. Majestic and vibrant
culture. The kingdom shares with Nepal, the world's greatest
concentration of mountain and living heritage of Buddhism.
It is one of the few countries in the world still untouched,
a paradise for tourist interested in Buddhist culture and
philosophy, flora and fauna. trekking and mountaineering,
In order to protect and preserve the culture and tradition
from western influence, Bhutan accept only limited numbers
of tourist in a year. It is the only country in the world
where Mahayana sect of Buddhism is the state religion.
Trip
to Bhutan, can be arranged with Nepal-Tibet package tour.
Flights from Kathmandu to Paro (the only airfield of Bhutan)
are twice a week, i.e., Monday and Thursday.
PARO:
This beautiful terraced valley is home to many of Bhutan's
oldest temples and its first airport. The national Museum
is located in an ancient watchtower here and Taktsang Monastery
clings to sheer cliffs 900m above the valley.
THIMPU:
The capital city of Bhutan, center of Government religion
and commerce, has grown alongside monasteries and forts from
the earliest fortress monastery Simkolda Dzong, built in 1627.
PUNAKHA:
Spectacular views of the Himalayas can be seen on the road
from Thump to Punakha Dzong, where the Rho Chu rivers converge
below this winter home of the central monk body.
WANGDIPHODRANG:
Below rich cattle pastures at the junction of the Mo cho and
Tang Chu rivers, a striking Dzong guards this windy valley.
The
Best of Bhutan Tour
ITINERARY
| Day
01 |
Arrival
in Paro. You will be met upon arrival and transferred
to your hotel. Welcome drinks and orientation talk. Overnight
at hotel in Paro. |
| Day
02 |
Guide tour of Drukgal Dzong, to Dzong, the National
Museum and the local market of Paro. Overnight at hotel
in Paro. |
| Day
03 |
Excursion to Taktsang Monastery, drive back. Overnight
at hotel in Paro. |
| Day
04 |
Drive
to Thimphu. Guided tour of Thimphu Valley. Overnight at
hotel in Thimphu. |
| Day
05 |
More
sightseeing of Thimphu. Cultural program in the evening
and overnight at hotel in Thimphu. |
| Day
06 |
Drive
to Punakha Valley, Bhutan's ancient capital and winter
seat of The Central Monastic Body, and visit Wandi Valley
known for its imposing Dzong. Overnight in lodge. |
| Day
07 |
Drive
to Phobjikha, a high glacier valley at 9840 ft. Overnight
in lodge. |
| Day
08 |
Drive
to the beautiful valley of Bumthang popularly known as
the heart of Bhutan. Overnight in lodge. |
| Day
09 |
Sightseeing
of Bhumthang Valley. Cultural program in the evening.
Overnight in lodge. |
| Day
10 |
Drive
to Ura Valley. Visit Membar lake. Drive back to Bhumthang
and overnight in lodge. |
| Day
11 |
Drive
to Thimphu. Visit Tongsa Dzong, one of Bhutan's most impressive
fortresses. Overnight in hotel. |
| Day
12 |
Thimphu,
painting school, leisure time for rest. Overnight at hotel
in Thimphu. |
| Day
13 |
Leisure
time for roaming the streets of Thimphu. Drive to Paro
in the afternoon. Visit a farmhouse for traditional hot
stone bath. Cultural dance in the evening and overnight
at hotel in Paro. |
| Day
14 |
Full
day at leisure in Paro. Overnight at hotel in Paro. |
| Day
15 |
Transfer
to airport in the morning. Fly from Paro to onwards destination.
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Bhutan
Short Trip
ITINERARY
| Day
1 |
Arrive
Paro-Bhutan's only airport. You will be met upon arrival
and transferred to your hotel. Welcome drinks and orientation
talk. Overnight at hotel in Paro. |
| Day
2 |
Guided
tours to the Drukgal Dzong Ruins, Ta Dzong, the National
Museum which is housed in an ancient watchtower, and the
local market of Paro. Drive to Thimpu, the capital city,
in the afternoon. En route visit Simithoka Dzong. Overnight
at hotel in Thimphu. |
| Day
3 |
Guided
tour of Memorial Chorten, Handicrafts Emporium, and Tashi-Chho
Dzong. Drive back to Paro. Overnight at hotel in Paro. |
| Day
4 |
Transfer
to airport in the morning. Fly from Paro to onward destination.
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