Booking Deadline
The last booking date of above tour is 45 days prior to the departure
date of tour for Tibet and Bhutan and 15 days prior for Nepal.
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 01 ARRIVAL PARO/THIMPHU
Upon arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by our representative
and drive one and half hours through the terraced fields along the
banks of the Paro Chu (Chu means river) down stream to its confluence
with Wangchu, then up-valley to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 02 THIMPHU - SIGHTSEEING
Full day sightseeing of National Library, Arts and Crafts School,
Nunnery Monastery, Jungshi paper factory, Tashichho Dzong, handicraft
shops and towards evening stroll in the town. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 03 THIMPHU - GANGTEY
Early breakfast and drive to Gangtey with a pause at Dochula pass
(10,000ft) and continue drive through the forest of magnolia and rhododendrons
to Punakha for lunch. After lunch visit Punakha Dzong and continue
drive to Gangtey. Overnight in lodge.
DAY 04 GANGTEY - BUMTHANG
Morning visit Gangtey Monastery, and drive to Bumthang with a pause
at Tongsa for lunch. During this journey one can have a good view
of high Himalayan ranges from Pelela pass (3300m) with a drive through
the dense forest of Magnolia & rhododendron trees. Overnight in lodge.
DAY 05 BUMTHANG - SIGHTSEEING
Today you will be sightseeing in and around Bumthang. Morning visit
Jampa Lhakhang built in the 7th century, by Tibetan King Songtsen
Gampo. One of the 108 temples built by him throughout Tibet and the
Himalayas to overcome a demon giantess. Further up visit Kurje Lhakhang
(Ku means "body", Je means"imprint"). It is one of the most sacred
in Bhutan as Guru Rinpoche meditated here and left the imprint of
his body on a rock. Afternoon visit Tamshing Lhakhang, which is famous
for its old paintings inside and then Kencho Sum Lhakhang, famous
for its broken bell. Back to hotel and take rest. A full day sightseeing
in Bumthang valley with a visit to Jampa Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang,
Tamshing Monastery, Konchosum Lhakhang and Lamae Gompa. Late afternoon
stroll around Bumthang town and visit Swiss cheese factory. Overnight
in tourist lodge.
DAY 06 BUMTHANG - THIMPHU
Today the drive to Thimphu takes about 7-8hrs with the certain stops
on the way for photographs. Stop at Chendibji Chorten to have picnic
lunch. Continue drive to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 07 THIMPHU - PARO
In the morning drive to Paro to visit to Drugyel Dzong the ruined
fortress which was once defended the valley from Tibetan invasion.
One can get a view of Mount Jhomolhari on the clear day (24,000ft)
from here. On the way back visit Satsam Chorten monastery. Afternoon
drive to visit National Museum and Rinpung Dzong. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 08 PARO - DEPARTURE
Early morning transfer to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight.
THE COST INCLUDES
Twin Sharing accommodation mode in full board, overland transportation
within Bhutan, sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking
guide, necessary airport/hotel airport transfer, culture shows, arrival-departure
in Kathmandu and tour start and ending point.
THE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE
Airfare KTM-PARO-KTM (US$ 380 + 10 tax p/p), airport taxes, Bhutan
Visa fee [US$ 20+ US$ 10 Bhutan Tourism Development fee payable at
airport upon arrival], Nepal re-entry visa fee (US$ 50 p/p), drinks
at hotels/lodges and expenses of personal nature such as laundry,
tips, insurance etc. |
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