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Fixed Tour
Package - Bhutan
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Bhutan this
Buddhist Kingdom is often revered as the "Land
of the Dragon" regarded as one of the last
Shangri-La in the Himalayan region because of
its remoteness, beautiful alpine valleys, its
spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and
fauna and its unique ancient Buddhist
monasteries. It is one of the reactively
unspoilt pockets of Asia which allow only
limited number of discerning travelers to enter
the country with a special visa permits.
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Code: abound/tour01bt-10days/9nights.
Tour Destination:
Paro/Thimpu/Trongsa/Bhumtang/Punakha. |
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Day 01. Arrival Paro and drive to Thimpu: Receive at
Paro Airport. Visit National Museum, Paro Dzong. After
lunch, driv(1 hour 20 minutes) to Thimphu, the capital
city of Bhutan. A short hike to Wangditse and
Dechenphodrang. |
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02. Thimpu: Sightseein in Thimphu. Visit to Memorial
Chhorten, Changangkha Lhakhang, Mothithang minizoo to
see the National Animal of Bhutan (Takin), Zulikha
Nunnery, Folk Heritage Museum and National Library.
Lunch in Thimphu town. Afternoon, Paper Factory, Weaving
Center and then Handicraft Emporium. Evening at Leisure. |
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03. Thimphu to Trongsa: Drive to Trongsa over dochula
pass, Phobjikha valley. After lunch, continue the
journey to Trongsa crossing Pelela pass. At Trongsa,
visit most impressive dzong in Bhutan. It shows one of
the most artistic and magnificent works of traditional
Bhutanese architecture. |
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04. Trongsa to Bumthang: Drive to Kuenga Rabten Palace.
It is 1 hour drive from Trongsa to the south. It was the
winter palace of the King Jigme Wangchuck. Drive back to
Trongsa. At Trongsa, visit the impressive Trongsa
Dzongtake. Afternoon, drive to Bumthang. Evening stroll
around the Bumthang Town. |
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05. Bumthang: Sightseeing in Bumthang. Visit to Jambay
Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, then walk over the Chamkhar
chhu till Tamshing Monastery. Afternoon, visit to Jakar
dzong, Cheese and honey factory. Evening, visit the farm
house for dinner and local drinks like suja (butter tea)
and Ara. |
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06. Bumthang to Punakha: Early in the morning drive to
Punakha. Afternoon, hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, which is
located at a hill top. The temple is also known as 'the
temple of fertility. The hike will take about 30minutes
from the road end then continue the journey to Punakha.
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07. Punakha to Thimphu: Hike to Khamsum Yule Namgyel
Chhorten. The hike will take about 45 minutes.Then we
will visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong. Lunch at
Punakha. Afternoon, drive to Thimphu. Evening stroll
around the Thimphu town. |
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08. Thimphu to Haa: Drive to Haa. The drive will take
about 5hours. Visit Haa Lhakhang Karpo. Aftrnoon, stroll
around the Haa (small town). |
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09. Haa to Paro: Drive to Paro over Chelela pass. The
pass is about 3800m. Just below the Pass towards Paro,
we can see the Mounatin Jhomolhari. On reaching Paro, we
will make a hike to Taktshang, Tiger's Nest. Walk about
2hours 30 minutes upsteep. On way back, it will just
take about 1hour 30 minutes. Lunch will serve at
Taktshang cafteria. Afternoon, return to Paro visiting
Kyichu Lhakhang and stroll around the Paro town. |
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10. Departure from Paro: Drive to Paro International
Airport and fly out from Bhutan. |
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Cost: Starting at US$1770 per person as per the
itinerary. |
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