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Historic Central
Bhutan Tour- 15 days
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
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Hotel Royal
Singi.
Day 2: City tour in Kathmandu o/n Hotel
Royal Singi.
Day 3: 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 4: 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
5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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.
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
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.
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.
Excludes 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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