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Bhutan Cultural Tour 8
Days
Trek type :
Hotel/Camping
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
ITINERARY:
Day
01:Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02: City
tour in Kathmandu valley.
Day 03: Arrive Paro
International Airport During the journey to Paro, one
will experience breath taking view of Mount Everest,
Kanchenjungaand other famous Himalayan peaks,
including the sacred Mount Chomolhari and Jichu Drake
in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport,
you will be received by your tour guide will escort
you to the Hotel. Hotel Gangtey Palace. After some
refreshment and rest at the hotel, you can visit the
National Museum (Ta-Dzong). Once the Watch Tower for
the Rinpung Dzong (Dzong means Fortress), it was
converted into theNational Museum in 1968. The museum
stands on a promontory overlooking the Paro valley in
all its glory. Also visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong. A
flagstone path rises gradually from the beautiful
wooden bridge with shingle roofing abutted by two
guard houses, to the Dzong. Today, this massive
fortress is the seat of the district administration as
well as the home for the monastic school. The central
Tower ( Utse) of the dzong, with its superb woodwork,
is one of the most beautiful in the nation. The Dzong
was built in 1645 AD. If time permits also drive to
Drugyal Dzong ( a ruined fortress - 16 kms. away from
Paro town ). Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great
historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese
finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them
back. From here, the peak of Mount Chomolhari "
Mountain of Goddess " can be seen on a clear day (
Alt. 7329m ). On the way back, you can visit a typical
Bhutanese farm house. O/n Hotel Gangtey Palace.
Day 04: Paro to Thimphu and Thimphu
sightseeing.Drive to Thimphu ( Capital ). The drive to
Thimphu through winding road along the Paro and
Thimphu river takes about 2 hrs. and the distance is
65 kms. On recahing Thimphu, checkin at Hotel
Yeedzing.Visit the Memorial Chorten (a huge stupa)
built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who
reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972. Visit the National
Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved.Visit
the Painting School where traditional art is still
kept alive through instructions in the art of painting
Thankas (sacred Buddhist scroll).Visit the National
Textile Museum and the Folk heritage Museum Visit the
Handicrafts Emporium where various Bhutanese arts and
crafts are displayed and can be purchased.Lunch at the
Hotel Afternoon: Visit Tashichho Dzong - the main
Secretariat Building. This massive structure houses
part of the Ministries, the office of the King and the
Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body
and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot. Visit
Pangri Zampa Monastery which is situated just beyond
Dechencholing ( 5 kms. from Thimphu ). This Lhakhang
was the residence of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel when he
arrived in Bhuatn in 1616 A.D. The Monastery was built
during the first quarter of the 16th century by
Ngawang Chogyel, the great-great-grandfather of the
Shabdrung and the 14th heirarch of the Drukpas.
Day -05 Excursion to Dochula pass and drive to
Paro.Early morning drive to Dochula pass which is
about 26 kms drive towards east from Thimphu ( Alt. of
the pass is 3100m). From this pass, you can view one
of the most beautiful view of the entire Eastern
Himalayan Mountain ranges. Breakfast at the Dochula
Cafeteria and drive back to Thimphu. Visit the
Changangkha Monastery, the oldest monastery in Thimphu
and also the Zilukha Nunnery monastery. Lunch at an
exclusive local restaurant. Afternoon, drive back to
Paro. On the way, Visit Simtokha Dzong which is
located about 5 kms from Thimphu. This is one of the
oldest fortresses in Bhutan. it also houses the
largest monastic schools in the country. It was built
in 1629 Ad.Evening, take a leisurely stroll in the
Paro Town and also visit the ancient monastery located
in the centre of the town.
Day 06: Departure
to Kathmandu, Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 07: City tour in Kathmandu valley,( option
Rock climbing )
Day 08: trip concludes in
Kathmandu.( Transfer to airport for the next
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
Cost: Including/Excluding: We
will be pleased to quote you a
price based on your requirements. Please submit the booking/enquiry form or
give us a call. If you can organise
your own party of 15 persons or
more, the organiser goes free of charge (excluding international fares
and some items normally excluded).
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