6 Nights / 7 Days
Wonderfully exotic. Incredibly dramatic. Its magical essence can鈥檛 be articulated. From the rich Buddhist culture to its remote Himalayan setting. Here the people live unimaginably hard but full lives, rooted in age-old tradition yet ready to join the 21st century. Bhutan seems like a place that couldn鈥檛 still exist. Join us on this one-of-a-kind hiking tour and feel the magic. Arrive at Paro from Delhi/Kolkata/Bagdogra/Guwahati-Drive to Thimphu-Visit important places of tourist attractions-Drive to Punakha-Phobjikha-then back to Paro-Hiking to Tiger Nest-Visit to museum then Paro tour of local sight seeing. Then Depart from Paro to the place of origin.
Meet and Greet on arrival at Bagdogra with Indian art of 鈥淎tithi Devo Bhavo鈥 at IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in to the immigration checkpost for immigration formalities.
The town of Phuentsholing in south-west is located approximately 170 km east of the Indian national airport at Bagdogra (Siliguri).
After arriving at Phuntsholing Pedestrian terminal, proceed to immigration and move to Phuntsholing.
After completion of immigration formalities drive to Thimphu.
En-route visits Sangye Migyur Ling Lhakhang, a tower for Milarepa.
After arrival in Thimphu visit , the Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar also known as the handicraft market of Thimphu is a perfect place to get a glimpse inside the art and craft of Bhutan. The shops are made using the eco-friendly bamboo, and you will definitely get mesmerized the vibrant colors on display.
(Phuentsholing to Thimphu Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2335 mts.)
After completing the immigration formalities transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening on reaching Thimphu visit for view of Tashichhoe Dzong Outer view (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay at hotel in Thimphu.
After breakfast visit outer view Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) , Hindu Tempel ,Outer view of National Memorial Chorten (Monument) and Wagdi tse Lhakhanag ( short hike of 40 mins ) Simply Bhutan . Afternoon visit Nunnery , BBS Tower , National Library , Centenary Farmer Market ( Handicraft product and Local product can be Found here . Craft Bazar for shopping can be seen here.
饾悋饾悶饾惈饾悶 饾悮饾惈饾悶 饾惌饾悺饾悶 饾惌饾惃饾惄 饾煆饾煄 饾惌饾悺饾悽饾惂饾悹饾惉 饾惌饾惃 饾悵饾惃 饾惏饾悺饾悽饾惀饾悶 饾惉饾惌饾悮饾惒饾悽饾惂饾悹 饾悽饾惂 饾悡饾悺饾悽饾惁饾惄饾悺饾惍, 饾悂饾悺饾惍饾惌饾悮饾惂, 饾悮饾惂饾悵 饾悶饾惂饾悾饾惃饾惒饾悽饾惂饾悹 饾惒饾惃饾惍饾惈 饾惌饾悽饾惁饾悶 饾悮饾惌 Thimphu
饾檻饾櫈饾櫒饾櫈饾櫓 饾櫓饾櫇饾櫄 饾檹饾櫀饾櫒饾櫇饾櫈饾櫂饾櫇饾櫇饾櫎 饾樋饾櫙饾櫎饾櫍饾櫆: Explore this impressive fortress-monastery, which also houses government offices.
饾樈饾櫔饾櫃饾櫃饾櫇饾櫀 饾樋饾櫎饾櫑饾櫃饾櫄饾櫍饾櫌饾櫀 饾檸饾櫓饾櫀饾櫓饾櫔饾櫄: Admire the massive golden statue of Buddha overlooking the city.
饾樉饾櫇饾櫀饾櫍饾櫆饾櫀饾櫍饾櫆饾櫊饾櫇饾櫀 饾檱饾櫇饾櫀饾櫊饾櫇饾櫀饾櫍饾櫆: Discover this ancient temple offering panoramic views of Thimphu.
饾檲饾櫎饾櫓饾櫈饾櫓饾櫇饾櫀饾櫍饾櫆 饾檹饾櫀饾櫊饾櫈饾櫍 饾檵饾櫑饾櫄饾櫒饾櫄饾櫑饾櫕饾櫄: Witness the Takin, Bhutan's national animal, in this unique reserve.
BBS Tower view point area: Enjoy the bird鈥檚 eye view of Thimphu valley from BBS Tower the town of Thimphu filled with plethora of signs and symbols.
饾檳饾櫀饾櫓饾櫈饾櫎饾櫍饾櫀饾櫋 饾檲饾櫄饾櫌饾櫎饾櫑饾櫈饾櫀饾櫋 饾樉饾櫇饾櫎饾櫑饾櫓饾櫄饾櫍: Pay homage to Bhutan's third king at this prominent religious site.
饾檷饾櫎饾櫘饾櫀饾櫋 饾檹饾櫄饾櫗饾櫓饾櫈饾櫋饾櫄 饾樇饾櫂饾櫀饾櫃饾櫄饾櫌饾櫘 饾櫎饾櫅 饾樈饾櫇饾櫔饾櫓饾櫀饾櫍: Immerse yourself in Bhutanese textile arts and history.
饾檸饾櫈饾櫌饾櫏饾櫋饾櫘 饾樈饾櫇饾櫔饾櫓饾櫀饾櫍 饾檲饾櫔饾櫒饾櫄饾櫔饾櫌: Experience Bhutanese cultures, heritage, and traditions here.
饾檧饾櫗饾櫏饾櫋饾櫎饾櫑饾櫄 饾檳饾櫎饾櫑饾櫙饾櫈饾櫍 饾檱饾櫀饾櫌: Stroll along this vibrant street filled with shops, cafes, and local life.
饾檹饾櫑饾櫘 饾樈饾櫇饾櫔饾櫓饾櫀饾櫍饾櫄饾櫒饾櫄 饾樉饾櫔饾櫈饾櫒饾櫈饾櫍饾櫄: Taste local dishes like Ema Datshi, momos, and suja (butter tea).
the town of Thimphu filled with plethora of signs and symbols.
KuenselPhodrang
The KuenselPhodrang or the Buddha point isthe world鈥檚 largest sitting Buddha statue, the statue is 167 feet high. Today after breakfast we will visit Buddha Dordenma, which is one of the largest and tallest Buddha statue in the World at 169 feet. The body of the Buddha is filled with 1,25,000 smaller statues of Buddha. The view of the Thimphu valley is spectacular from this point.
Next visit to the famous landmark of the capital, the Memorial Chorten, consecrated in the memory of the Third kind of Bhutan who is regarded as the father of the modern Bhutan. Just as you enter the Chorten, you will be amazed to witness the local people, young and the old alike, circumambulate the Chorten with the prayer beads or the prayer wheel in hand, murmuring the sacred words of prayers. The tall four storied Chorten contains statues and iconography of deities from the tantric teachings.
After that it is time to witness the National Animal of Bhutan, Takin, at the Takin Reserve. Takin are related to sheep and weigh up 650 kgs. According to the local folktale, the Devine Madman, Drukpa Kuenley, created the Takin by joining the goat鈥檚 head in the body of the Cow. This interesting animal is an endangered species found only in few pockets of the Himalayas.
TashichhoDzong, a Buddhist monastery cum fortress at the northern edge of Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan. The original ThimphuDzong (the Dho-NgyenDzong) is said to have been constructed in 1116 by Lama GyalwaLhanangpa. . (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis)
National Memorial Chorten
The National Memorial was built by Bhutan's third king, H.M. JigmeDorjiWangchuck who is also known as the "father of modern Bhutan." The national Memorial Chorten is located in the center of the capital city, Thimphu and is designed like a Tibetan style Chorten(Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis)
National Textile Museum
The second important Museum that also opened its doors in 2001 is the National Textile Museum of Bhutan. During a trip to this museum you will get an up close and personal experience of the living national art of weaving.
After completing Thimphu tours of today鈥檚 sigh seeing let us go for evening stroll for shopping around and evening walks. (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis).
National Institute of ZorigChusum
The art and crafts currently taught in Bhutan, were introduced to the country in the 15th century by Trenton PemaLingpa. . (Entry Fees Rs 200 on direct payment basis)
National Library
Bhutan's National Library was established in the 1967. Its mission is to preserve the literary treasures of the nation which constitute a significant element of Bhutan's rich and vibrant cultural heritage.
MotithangTakinPreserve
The MotithangTakin Preserve also known as the Thimphu Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin Bhutan鈥檚 national animal. (Entry Fees Rs 300 on direct payment basis)
Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory
The Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory is a small paper factory located in Thimphu that produces paper using traditional Bhutanese methods.
The paper products produced at the factory are made from Daphne or Mulberry plant bark.
Folk Heritage Museum or 鈥淧helchey Toenkhyim鈥 was established on July 28th, 2001. It was established by the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. The building structure is more than 150 years old. It was set in the core area of Thimphu city with a rural way of life including paddy, wheat, and millet fields. (Entry Fees Rs 250 on direct payment basis)
The folk heritage museum was open to the general public in 2001 upon completion. It treasures troves of culture and rich Bhutanese heritage provide rich insights into the Bhutanese ethos.
Simply Bhutan is an interactive 'living' museum that gives a good guided introduction to various aspects of Bhutanese traditional life. Visitors get to learn how to distil ara, dress up in traditional clothes, try out archery and hear songs sung by Bhutanese women as they build houses out of rammed earth. It's a good family experience. There are also souvenir shops and a snack bar. (Entry Fees Rs 1000 on direct payment basis)
After completing the visit of all places of interest spend the enjoyable times at Simply Bhutan and enjoy the Bhutanese cultural dances and leisures.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight Stay at The BD Hotel in Thimphu
(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1200 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.), during clear days you will get a chance to see Himalayan mountain ranges of Bhutan. After noon visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named PungthangDechenPhodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of monastic body. After that take a short hike to visit the Chimi Lhakang its also known as temple of fertility and on way back vist Suspension bridge , Evening free for leisure.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight Stay at The BD Hotel in Punakha
Punakha to Paro Distance:114.8 km.|Driving Time: 3hr.3 mins | Elevation of Dochula : 3100m. | Elevation of Paro : 2200m.
After breakfast drive to Paro and on the way stop over for view of Chuzom鈥檚 Chorten that augur good fortunes to visitors,few distances ahead visit river side place of interest called Tachog Lhakhang. It was built by Tangtong Gyelpo in the fifteenth century. The temple was likely constructed in 1420. While the Tibetan master was meditating here, he had a vision of an emanation of Avalokiteshvara and decided to build a temple as well as an iron suspension bridge at this location.
After that enjoy Airport View , RinpungDzong Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels , Visit Muesume of Lights ( To display the country鈥檚 journey before the arrival of electricity and the present) " then next Ta Dzong 鈥 National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangka. Evening Leisure
Namgay Artisanal Brewery (Entry Fees Rs 300 on direct payment basis); An ultimate place to take a sip of your favourite styles of beer, Namgay Artisanal Brewery is among the most coveted places to visit in Paro. Brewing a wide range and some of the best quality beers in the world, this brewery is known for its unique flavour and aroma produced from indigenous Bhutanese ingredients.
Dungtse Lhakhang (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis), built in the early 15th century, Dumtse Lhakhang provides with an in-depth knowledge of Buddhism to its visitors. It is located between the valleys of Dopshari and Paro and is in the form of a Chorten which is quite rare and exceptional in Bhutan. The monastery contains a few beautiful Buddhist iconographies and paintings.
Initially constructed by Thangton Gyelpo in 1421, to subdue an evil spirit, it is a three-storey temple, with each storey representing hell, earth and heaven respectively.
In the evening stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores and Kaja Throm to see the lifestyle of the Bhutanese people.
After that we will visit to Paro Rinpong Dzong (Fortress on a Heap of Jewels), followed by the Ta Dzong (Entry Fees Rs 300 on direct payment basis), which was formerly a watch tower and now the country鈥檚 national museum and begin our journey to southern town of Phuntsholing from Paro district (4hrs)
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Paro
After breakfast early in the morning at 5:00-06 AM let us take a day walk to the 鈥楾iger's Nest鈥, the sacred Taktshang monastery which clings to the rock face 900 metres above the valley floor. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan鈥檚 most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighbouring Buddhist countries.You can have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery. Nearby you can also visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, a temple of historical significance and one of the most sacred shrines in Bhutan. (Entry Fees Rs 1000 on direct payment basis).
The next stop will be at Kyichu Lhakhang/Monastery one of Bhutan鈥檚 oldest, built in 659 A.D. by the Tibetan King Songsten Goembo. (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis).
Stop over at any center of Hot Stone Bath arranged by the guide. You can also experience hot stone bath. A traditional hot stone bath (Extra Cost between 1500-2000) uses river rocks that therapists place in water where they crack and steam, releasing key minerals and relieving deep-set aches. In the past, families soaked after their seasonal farm work in winter. The long, healing bath relaxed their tired bodies and always worked to rid them of any ailment they had picked up during the long months of hard work. It is also believed to cure stomach disorders, arthritis, joint pains and many other minor diseases 鈥 though there is no scientific evidence of this.
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Excursion to Chelela pass and Haa.
After breakfast early in the morning at 06.00-7.00 AM we will drive for excursion to Chelela and Haa Tour.
Chelela pass to Kelela Geoenpa
After early morning breakfast, we will take you for a morning drive to Chelela Pass. Seeing the view of Kelela Geoenpa is a beautiful and magnificent forest. You will find the forest worthy, where you will see great beautiful clouds, yaks, hemlock trees, wildflowers, tall firs, Paro valley, Haa valley and natural beauty of the forest. You can also see the beautiful mountains of Bhutan such as Mt. Jomolhari (7314 meters/24000 feet), Mt. Jichu Drake (6794 meters/22290 feet) and the world鈥檚 third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga (8586 meters/28169 feet) in a clear weather from the spot.
In Kila Goemba, there are about 40 nuns whose age ranges from 15 to 80. These nuns reside in Kila Goemba as some were orphans and some left their homes and wealth for spiritual happiness. Nuns live here by dedicating their entire life for religion, meditation, studies, prayers and spiritual peace.
The main temple of Kila Goemba has ancient statues such as of Chenrizig (Avalokiteswara) and Guru Rinpoche. Nuns here live a simple lifestyle where their day begins and ends with prayers. The nuns have their breakfast at 10 am where their meal includes rice, vegetables and tea. After the breakfast, they continue with their studies until 9 pm. After the study, they have their simple meal for the night. The nuns are off to bed after their final session of prayers. Older nuns have entered into meditation by retiring while the younger nuns still undergo their dharma studies and even perform religious ceremonies. The courses take about five to six years and after that they start meditation which can take four months to five years.
When you visit this beautiful place, you will witness the atmosphere of peace and discover the undisturbed lives of nuns. One of the interesting things about the nuns here is that they also get lesson in carpentry. You will witness the nuns learning carpentry when you reach the temple.
Visitors usually hike to Kila Gyemba from the Chelela pass which is 25 kilometers from Paro. Chelela pass is located at 3822 meters and is located between Paro and Haa. The hike takes about 1.30 hours through the spectacular views of valleys, pine trees, rhododendron tress and exotic highland flowers such as orchids and blue poppy which is the national flower of Bhutan.
The Chelela pass is the highest road point in Bhutan and people usually come here for picnic. Visitors usually start their hike on early morning around 8 am for fresh view and atmosphere. The pass is beautifully decorated with prayer flags and looks colorful and peaceful as well. Sometimes fogs make the scenes look very breathtaking and beautiful in pictures while captured
It defies natural principles to the core and amazes tourists from around the world. It is a sight to behold.
The Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. The temple was built by the Tibetan King SongstenGampo in the 7th Century AD.
The next stop will be at Kyichu Lhakhang/Monastery one of Bhutan鈥檚 oldest, built in 659 A.D. by the Tibetan King Songsten Goembo. (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis).
Stop over at any center of Hot Stone Bath arranged by the guide. You can also experience hot stone bath. A traditional hot stone bath (Extra Cost between 1500-2000) uses river rocks that therapists place in water where they crack and steam, releasing key minerals and relieving deep-set aches. In the past, families soaked after their seasonal farm work in winter. The long, healing bath relaxed their tired bodies and always worked to rid them of any ailment they had picked up during the long months of hard work. It is also believed to cure stomach disorders, arthritis, joint pains and many other minor diseases 鈥 though there is no scientific evidence of this.
Sangchen Chokor Monastery for Paro valley view and temple . Back to Paro. And Evening After completing the hotstone bath. Try Bhutanese Traditional Dress and if the time permit we will go for the local sight seeing and go for strolling around the town.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Paro
(Distance: 172.3 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs.35 mins / Altitude of Paro: 2200 mts./Altitude of Phuentsholing 263 Mtrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel or before checking into the hotel re-visit Sangay Migyur Lhakhang, Kharbandi viewpoint, Crocodile zoo, Toorsa bridge. In the evening stroll around Phuentsholing town,enjoy evening walk.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Paro
(Distance: 153.3 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs.45 mins / Altitude of Bagdogra IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to NJP Train Station / IXBAirport for departure with the best goodbye and memory cherished ever in the heart.
No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
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Adult | Above 12 years | $ 650 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
City | Hotel Name | Star Rating |
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Thimphu | The BD Hotel | |
Punakha | Damchen Resort | |
Paro | Nirvana Inn | |
Phuentsholing | Central Hotel, Phuentsholing |
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