10 Days Best of Bhutan
Price from NZD 6547 / AUD 5892 per person on twin sharing basis
Paro – Punakha – Bumthang – Trongsa – Thimphu - Paro
With amazing photographic opportunities at the Red Panda Habitat, colourful weekend market and tea stop in a Tibetan Village high in the Himalaya’s, savour the best Bhutan has to offer in this trip capturing the essence of the “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” Absorb the fascinating culture and heritage as you enjoy City Tours, Museums, and Temples with ancient symbols and paintings certain to make you blush and a Monastery perched high on a Cliffside.
Tour Highlights: Dochula Pass, Durkgyel Dzong Fortress, Taksang Monastery, Prakar Monastery, Visit to Local Village.
Day 1: Paro (L/D)
Arrive at Paro airport and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit to Paro Valley showcasing a rich culture, scenic beauty and hundreds of myths and legends. Visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum and RinpungDzong which has a long, fascinating history. Durkgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress and Taktsang Monastery.
Day 2: Paro (B/L/D)
This morning you will go to the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) which clings to seemingly impossible sheer, vertical cliff. You will walk 2 hours each way to reach the Tiger’s Nest.
Day 3: Paro - Punakha (B/L/D)
This morning you will drive to Punakha en route stopping in Thimphu to visit the Tamchoe Lhakhang temple. Continue journey to Punakha across Dochula Pass, a scenic drive through changing vegetation and altitude.
Day 4: Punakha (B/L/D)
Morning tour into the idyllic countryside for a short trek to Crown Prince's stupa and Sonagasa, King’s winter residence and Punakha Dzong. From here, proceed to Chimi Lhakhang temple to see bold Phallus symbols and paintings on the houses and temple.
Day 5: Punakha - Bumthang (B/L/D)
Today drive from Punakha to Mt Chomolhari, Bhutan’s sacred peak before stopping at ChedebjiChorten for a picnic lunch. Continue to Trongsa and visit the inner courtyard of historical TrongsaDzong before driving on to Bumthang. Visit Chumey Palace, Prakar Monastery and Yathra weaving centre in Bumthang Valley.
Day 6: Bumthang Valley (B/L/D)
This morning you will do a walking tour which takes you to JambayLhakhang, KurjeyLhakhang and TamshingLhakhang. Later Drive to Jakar.
Day 7: Bumthang - Trongsa (B/L/D)
Today morning drive to Yotong La, a habitat for Red Panda. Later drive to Trongsa. Afternoon you will visit historical TrongsaDzong and watchtower, containing original Mongol Armour and a large prayer wheel. Evening visit to the local market.
Day 8: Trongsa – Thimphu (B/L/D)
Start your journey towards Thimphu passing through Wangdue and a tea stop at Dochu La Pass to view the peaks of the eastern Himalayas. Proceed to the Tibetan village of Hongtsho before arriving in Thimphu.
Day 9: Thimphu (B/L/D)
Today you do the full day tour of Thimphu and visit Trashichho Dzong, the ‘fortress of the glorious religion’, Memorial Chorten, National Library, Art School, the Textile and Folk Heritage Museum and Government Handicrafts Emporium.
Day 10: Thimphu – Paro (B)
Transfer to Paro airport for your onward flight or extend your stay in India by choosing from various add on tours we offer.
Included: Accommodation for 9 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfers, sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides, entrances and the Bhutan Visa fee
Departs: Daily
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