Bhutan Tour

Service Details:

Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days

Places Covered : Delhi - Paro - Thimphu - Tongsa - Bumthang - Punakha - Paro 

The tiny Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan nestled in the Himalayas has managed to preserve its unique identity, and maintain a very traditional way of life. 

A tantalizing glimpse of Bhutan's landscape and the mighty Himalayas will be the backdrop to your spectacular flight into the green Paro Valley. Explore the towns of Thimphu and Punakha, and see the Takin, Bhutan's national animal. The drive to Punakha brings you to magical Dochu La Pass, where on a clear day you can view Bhutan's hightest peaks. 

On mountain roads bedecked with prayer flags fluttering in the mist, travel to Bumthang, visiting local weavers and the white Chendebji Chorten en route. Spend a day exploring the many temples in and around Bumchang. Visit the enormous Tongsa Dzong, and the Ta Dzong, a watchtower dramatically set on the mountainside. 

Day 01 : Delhi - Paro - Thimphu 
Assembled at IGI Airport to board Druk Air flight for Paro. The flight into Paro can be truly described as a flight into fantasy. A first hand, close up view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and other famous peaks become a reality. Met upon arrival proceed to Thimphu (approx. 02hrs drive), the Capital of Bhutan which lies at an elevation of 7,500 feet in a fertile valley traversed by the Thimphu-Chhu river. Check in Dinner and overnight at hotel. 

Day 02 : Thimpu 
After breakfast visit the National Library which hosts a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the School of Thangkha Painting and the Traditional Medicine Institute, Lunch. A visit to the Post office where you can a get a beautiful collection of stamps. In the afternoon you could visit the Textile museum and the Zangdopelri monastery. Evening leisure. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 03 : Thimphu 
After breakfast a visit to the weekly local market and experience the ambience of the vegetable bazaar the Memorial Chorten built in memory of his late Majesty, King Jime Dorje Wangchuk by his mother, the royal grandmother, the Tashichho Dzong in the evening when the monks are in Punakha National Assembly, Lunch. A visit to the handicrafts Emporium, to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles. At leisue in town for shopping. Dinner and overnight at hotel. 

Day 04 : Thimphu - Tongsa 
The journey to central Bhutan starts today. After an early breakfast leave for Tongsa as the drive may take about 7 to 8 hours. On the way you will drive over Dochula pass 31 00 m from here you can get beautiful mountain views on a clear day. Packed lunch on the way at Chendebji Chorten Dinner and overnight at lodge. 

Day 05 : Tongsa - Bumthang 
In the morning visit the Ta Dzong or watchtower for the Tonga Dzong in the early days. From Tongsa a 2 hrs drive will get you to Bumthang the holiest valley in Bhutan. In Bumthang you can visit the Wangdichholing Dzong. Peling Sermon Chhorten, Palrithang, New Ura Thankhang (monastery), and the Member Tsho (flaming lake). Also a Swiss farm house and the apple juice factory. Overnight at lodge. 

Day 06 : Bumthang - Punakha 
After an early breakfast leave for Punakha the old capital of Bhutan approximately 7 hours drive. Visit the dzong when the monk body is in Thimphu (winter months) and local town. 

Day 07 : Punakha - Paro 
Leave early for Paro about 3 hours. There visit the National Museum, which houses ancient weapons and artifacts and housed in an ancient watchtower. 

Service Details:

Duration : 04 Nights / 05 Days 

Places Covered : Paro - Thimpu - Punakha - Wangdi - Thimpu - Paro

Bhutan is a Kingdom, which strictly controls the number of visitors so that their way of life can be preserved. Strong in tradition and charm, life is serene and full of spirituality for the people. The rugged scenery, much of it covered by forest, dazzling snow-capped mountains and beautiful rural landscapes, imprint themselves upon the mind forever. This is soon felt by the visitor, who will feel drawn back to the country after returning home. 

Day 01 : Arrive Paro 
Assembled at IGI Airport to board Druk Air flight for Paro. The flight into Paro can be truly described as a flight into fantasy. A first hand, close up view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchejunga and other famous peaks become a reality. On arrival you will be met by our representative and then drive to hotel to freshen up and have lunch. After lunch to see the ruins of Drugyel Dzong, the fort of the victorious drukpas, as it was here that the Tibetans were defeated and driven back, though it is now ruins due to a fire. Drive back to see the local shops, Dinner and overnight at hotel. 

Day 02 : Paro to Thimphu 
In the morning visit the National Museum which houses ancient weapons and artifacts and housed in an ancient watchtower. You can get a good view of the Paro Rimpung Dzong from here. Then drive to Thimpu (approx. 02hrs), the Capital of Bhutan which lies at an elevation of 7,500 feet in a fertile valley traversed by the Thimphu- Chhu river. Check in to hotel. Visit the Great Memorial Chorten built in memory of his late Majesty, King lime Dorje Wangchuk by his mother, the royal grandmother, the Tashichho Dzong in the evening when the monks are in Punakha National Assembly. A visit to the handicrafts Emporium, to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles. At leisure in town for shopping. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Thimphu to Punakha /Wangdi back to Thimphu 
After an early breakfast drive over Dochula pass 3100 m where you can a really beautiful view of the snow capped mountaintops to Punakha valley the old capital of Bhutan. Here you can visit the dzong only when the monks are in Thimphu and see the local town. Then a short drive takes you to the wangdiphodrang valley just local shops. Then drive back to Thimphu. Dinner and overnight at hotel. 

Day 04 : Thimphu 
Morning visit the National Library which hosts a vast collection of ancient Buddhist 

Manuscripts, the School of Thangkha Painting and the Traditional Medicine Institute, Lunch. A visit to the Post office where you can a get a beautiful collection of stamps. In the afternoon you could visit the Textile museum and the Zangdopelri monsatery. Evening leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Thimphu to Paro Exit 
Early morning drive to Paro airport to catch your flight for the next destination.