Essence Of Bhutan-10 Nights/ 11 Days
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Staying in local guesthouses and making day hikes to remote villages and hidden valleys, we immerse ourselves in this unique island of sanity and peace. We attend one of the country’s festivals, joining hundreds of villagers to soak up their reverential yet rollicking celebrations with mesmerizing dancing and drumming. Our journey begins in the Paro Valley, where dzong stand watch and politics and religion intermingle. Next we head up over an alpine pass and down into the semitropical surroundings of Punakha. Then it’s on to the spectacular Bumthang region (its beauty rivals that of any Swiss vista), famous for woodcarving and weaving. En route back to Paro, we stroll near wetlands that black-necked cranes call home and alight in Thimphu, Bhutan’s largest city. Here, where Himalayan and Western sensibilities mix, it’s appropriate to rejoice in the essence of a country that seems to have gotten it right, and is determined to keep it that way.
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Arrive at Paro International Airport where your guide will meet you and take you to Thimphu. On the way you will stopover Tamchog Lhakhang, the hereditary place of worship to Bhutan’s bride builder Thangthong Gyelpo. Overnight at Thimphu
Day 2:Thimphu(Sightseeing)
Sightseeing in Thimphu where you can visit the National Memorial Chorten, the National Library, the National Painting School and Changangkha Temple. Browse the striking collection of intricate textiles at the National Textile Museum and visit the Folk Museum. You may also be able to visit the weekly market. Overnight in Thimphu
Day 3:Thimphu-Punakha
In the morning drive to Punakha via the Dochu La Pass, where we will stop for a hot drink and to enjoy views of the Eastern Himalaya ranges. In the afternoon visit Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility), built in the 15th century by the ‘Divine Mad Man’ (Lama Drukpa Kuenley). Overnight in Punakha
Day 4:Punakha-Bumthang
Drive from Punakha to Bumthang via Trongsa, the gateway to central Bhutan. You can stop to visit the impressive Trongsa Dzong which commands the eye from miles away. Visit the new museum in the watchtower dedicated to the Wangchuk dynastry, which tells the stories of the Dzong and features personal belongings of the Kings and Queens of Bhutan. Continue your journey through some of Bhutan’s most beautiful landscapes to Bumthang. Overnight in Bumthang
Day 5 :Bumthang (sightseeing)
Sightseeing in the Bumthang valleys, your guide will lead you to the fascinating scared sites in Bumthang including Jamba Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang and Tamshing Lhakhang. Visit Jakar Dzong and Swiss cheese factory. Overnight in Bumthang
Day 6 : Excursion to Ura valley
Today we take an excursion to the Ura. Stop to visit Membar Tsho (the burning lake), which is one of Bhutan’s most important pilgrimage sites. Then on to Drangchel, Pema Lingpa’s birth place. You will also see some picturesque villages and temples. Night at Bumthang
Day 7 :Bumthang - Gantey
Start journey back to Gangtey, a home of Black Necked Crane. Visit Gangtey monastery, one of the oldest monasteries and recently renovated. Explore the valley where the villagers continue to live a traditional Bhutanese rural lifestyle. Overnight in Gangtey
Day 8 :Gangtey- Paro
You will return to Paro via Wangdiphodrang but Dzong is rebuilding as dzong was burnt to ground in 2012. Upon reaching at paro you can have a leisure time and visit local handicraft shops for souvenir for your trip. Overnight in Paro
Day 9: Paro sightseeing
Sightseeing in paro such as Paro Rinpung Dzong, national museum and Drukgyel Dzong, after lunch you will visit Kyichu Lhakhang (temple). Overnight in Paro
Day 10 :Hike to Tiger Nest
Hike to the Tiger’s Nest and have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria. On the way back you can visit Dumtse Lhakhang, a temple built by Thangthong Gyalpo, the iron bridge builder. Overnight in Paro
Day 11 :Depart from Paro International Airport.
After breakfast, drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination.