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Historic Central Bhutan Tour |
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Trek type : Hotel
Trek Grade : Moderate (because of
altitudes visited)
Duration : 4 days - ex-Kathmandu
Activities : Culture Tour
Best Time to go : April (last week),
May, June, July, August, September
Departure dates : Every Sunday, Monday &
Thursday round the year |
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About Historic Central
Bhutan-15 Days Itinerary in Detail |
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Itinerary |
Day 01 :
Arrival and transfer to Hotel Royal Singi. |
Day 02 : City
tour in Kathmandu o/n Hotel Royal Singi. |
Day 03 :
Arrive Paro by Druk air, the only national
carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of
mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after
visa formalities you will be received by tour
guide. Afternoon / evening time at leisure.
Overnight Kichu Resort. |
Day 04 :
Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of
Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due
to the strategic location of the fort. The fort
defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan
invasion from the north in the early 17th
century. Proceed through the beautiful valley to
the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong(National
museum). The seven floors museum
highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture
and history dating back to the 7th century. A
short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which
serves as the administrative center and school
for monks. Walk further down crossing the
traditional bridge into Paro Town. Evening drive
2 hours to Thimphu(65ksm). Overnight at Hotel
River view or similar. |
Day 05 : Thimphu
sightseeing - visit the Indigenous hospital
where traditional old art of healing is still
practiced, National library, Royal goldsmith
workshop and Handicraft centers. Also visit the
Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late
King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century
Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see
the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and
drive further down with good view of the Thimphu
valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple
and free time in the market. Overnight same. |
Day 06 :
Drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang via Punakha
crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine
weather you will see the eastern Himalayan
ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan
Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the
pass is all the way downhill dropping to the
lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the
Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of
Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built
between two rivers and has survived many glacial
floods and fire. Every year during the month of
February a procession known as the Punakha Serda
takes place to commemorate the victory over the
Tibetans. Proceed 45 minutes to Wangduephodrang
and view the Dzong from outside and stroll
around the market area. Check into Wangdi Kichu
Resort. |
Day 07 :
Today will be a long drive almost 6 / 7 hours
crossing 3 passes over 3000 meters. The route
offers magnificent views of the Himalayas and
beautiful landscape through scattered hamlets
and forest of rhododendrons and pine. Picnic
lunch will be served at the 18 century Chendebji
chorten. After one and half hour arrive at a
small town known as Trongsa meaning new village.
The town mainly consists of fresh Tibetan
refugees but the most impressive of all is the
Trongsa Dzong. The whole of eastern Bhutan was
con trolled from this fortress during the mid
17th century. Visitors are not allowed inside
the building. Proceed another 2 hours to
Bumthang visiting the Chume weaving center.
Overnight at Karma Tobden Guest House. |
Day 08 :
Bumthang altitude 2600m, has an individuality
that charms its visitors and separates it from
other regions. Comprised of four smaller
valleys, the deeply spiritual region of Bumthang
is shrouded in religious lgend. Here tales of
Guru Padmasambhava and his re-incarnation known
as Tertons still linger in most nooks and
corners. It is also known for its woolen
material (yathra) which can be seen hung outside
of houses for sale. Sightseeing - Visit the
Jakar Dzong, 7th century Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey
monastery, Tamshing and Kunchosum monastery.
This sightseeing is a round trip so it is more
interesting done on foot. Overnight same. |
Day 09 : Observe
Festival. O/N same. |
Day 10 :
Excursion 2 hours to Ura village and visit the
new Ura monastery. On the way visit the Mebartso
meaning burning lake. Stroll around the village
and return back to Guest house. Evening walk to
the swiss farm where apple juice, cider, cheese
etc... are made |
Day 11 :
Back to Wangduephodrang. Overnight at Wangdi
Kichu Resort. |
Day 12 :
Drive 3/4 hours to Paro via Lobesa and a short
walk through farm houses and fields to Chimme
Lhakhang. This monastery was built in the 15
century and dedicated to the famous Lam Drukpa
Kunley or divine mad man. He is one of the most
famous saints in Bhutan and his temple is
visited mostly by childless couples. Lunch at
Thimphu and drive to Paro visiting the visiting
the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha
Dzong. It now serves as
a Buddhist university. Overnight Kichu Resort. |
Day 13 : Transfer
to airport for departure. Arrival in kathmandu
then transfer to hotel. PM city tour
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath o/n
Hotel Royal singi. |
Day 14 :
City tour to Patan, PM sightseeing to Bhaktapur
o/n Hotel Royal Singi. |
Day 15 :
Transfer to Airport for onward destination. |
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Cost :
We will be pleased to quote you a price based on
your requirements. Please submit the
booking/enquiry form or give us a call. Or send
us an
Email
Cost
Includes Nepal Side :
4 night on Royal Singi hotel on MAP ( Dinner
+Breakfast + room ) plan. City tour in Kathmandu
as per itinerary above. All ground
transportation.
Cost Includes Bhutan
Side :
10nts package on fullboard ( Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner) on double room sharing basis as per
itinerary above, airport transfers in Bhutan,
all other transfer & s/seeing with an English
speaking guide as per the program, TDF, entrance
fees, Flight round fare KTM/PARO/KTM, Visa fee
for Bhutan.
Cost Does not Includes
Both Side :
Drinks, airport tax, beverages, tips & expenses
of personal nature. Photographic charge, Rescue
charge if applicable. Festival entrance charge.
Re-entry visa fee to Nepal and which is not
mentioned above. |
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