08/09/2022
Refreshing Bhutan 5 N/6 D Tour
Tour Cost –
INR 38000 Per Person x 4 Adult
INR 36000 Per Person x 1 Adult (Fifth Adult)
Day 01: Arrival Paro- Thimphu
The most spectacular mountain flights you will ever experience in a life time. Flying in from the heat of the plains of India one can witness from the left side of the aircrafts window a series of the world's highest peaks. Your pilot will announce the names of the peaks if the weather is clear. You will descend into the high mountains and as the plane lowers you will not find any airstrip or any city but instead you will enjoy the view of the approaching valley of Paro, the alpine forests, little monasteries, temples and farm houses. Before the plane touches the runaway you will get a glimpse of the fertile valley of Paro, the Paro Dzong (Fortress) and Paro chu (river). Our representative will be at
the airport to assist you and meet. And transfer to Thimphu. Evening visit Tashichoe Dzong (Fortress of Glorious Religion). Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing.
Thimphu sightseeing includes the following:
After breakfast you will be transfer to the following places. And lunch will be served.
• Visit King's Memorial Chorten (Stupa). This Stupa was built in the memory of our Third King of Bhutan.
• Buddha Point (There is a statue of Buddha which is 169 feet).
• National Library - There are lots of Bhutanese scripts and also we have the biggest book in the world.
• Handmade Paper Factory - The Jungshi handmade paper factory uses traditional methods to produce the authentic Bhutanese paper known as Deh-sho. It is located approximately 1 km from Thimphu City. The factory uses the bark of two tree species, the Daphne tree and Dhekap tree in the manufacture of traditional paper. Visitors can observe the entire process of producing handmade paper using ancient traditional methods that have been practiced for generations. You can even try your hand at this ancient craft and make some paper of your very own as a souvenir.
• Takin Preservation Centre (contains national animal takin).
Evening at leisure or take a walk to the main city from Clock tower square for shopping. It provides excellent opportunity to mingle with local people. Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu-Punakha
Morning drive to low lands of Punakha valley touching Dochula pass 3,100 m and on the stop at Hongtsho village. Stop at the immigration check point to stamp in your permit. Next to the check point you will find small local stalls selling fresh juicy local apples available for sale in plastic bags you could try some. You will be driving through the first mountain pass in the western part of Bhutan. You will find the 108 Druk Wangyal chortens on the top of the pass where the ridges are draped in colourful prayer flags greet you. You could take three rounds and offer prayers, take some best photo shots.. If the weather is clear you will be able to see the highest peaks towards the north, Gangar Punsum among others is the highest unclimbed peak (24,000 ft) in the world.. If you are lucky you could see red pandas, different species of birds, you can take some photo shot close to the natural lake. Proceed down towards Punakha through Thinleygang village and upon reaching Lobesa turn left and enter Punakha valley.On the way have Lunch at Lobesa and take a hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple). This monastery is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley" Divine Madman" known for his outrageous behavior. It was built in 1499 by Ngawng Chogyal the, 14th Drukpa Hierarch. Many childless women visit this lhakhang (Temple) and seek blessings for a child.The existing footpath to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple) passes through beautiful terraces of paddy filed after crossing paddy field. You will come across a Lobesa Village with lots of traditional house. Lobesa Village is situated in valley, surrounded by paddy fields on the way to important Buddhist Shrine "Chimi Lhakhang" in Punakha. You can very well interact with local people and here also, you can visit some village houses to understand about their life style and proceed towards Chimi Lhakhang (Temple). Drive to Punakha. Overnight at a Hotel in Punakha.
Day 4: Punakha - Paro
After breakfast drive to Paro. Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
Day 5: On Day 4 you have two Option
Option 1
Hike to Tiger's Nest
The hike to Taktsang would take us around 2 ½ hrs to reach a cafeteria, a point from where one can enjoy great view of the monastery. Those interested can walk further 45 minutes uphill to get a closer view of the monastery. walk down back to road. The journey downward to the road would take us less 1 ½ hrs. Have lunch at a restraint in town. After lunch take in Paro Bazar. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Option 2
Chelela pass
Drive to Chele la-la pass (3988 m), Drive to Chele pass a favourite place for many visitors and is one of highest motor able passes in the country. For the Buddhists, it is also a sacred place to festoon the pass with prayer flags. For naturalists, the Chele la ridge offers gardens of Himalayan flowers, plants and of special pheasant species. Water is scarce on these ridges and it is recommended to have enough water supplies with you. Evening drive back to paro. Overnight at a hotel in Paro.
Day 6: Departure
After Breakfast drive back to Paro International Airport. Bhutan Buddha es**rt will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.
Hotel Names:
Thimphu: Ramada Valley / Similar
Paro: Metta Resort/Similar
Punakha: Khuru Resort/ Similar
The above tour costs include:
1. Accommodation in 4 Star hotels in Double Occupancy/ Twinsharing
2. Tour Guide for entire tour
3. Breakfast & Dinner Only
4. Transportation in Luxury Toyota hiace Bus
5. Processing and approve permit
6. Sightseeing
7. Room are based of Twin sharing basis/Double
8. STF INR 1200 per per person per day
The above tour package doesn't include:
1. Travel Insurance
2. Personal Expenses ( Laundry services, Telephone call, Alcoholic and Non alcoholic drinks,
3. Single supplementary room
4. Flight Fare
