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7 day(s)
Regular
2-16 people
easy
Our representative from Charisma
Bhutan Tours & Treks will welcome you at Paro airport and drive to
Thimphu.
Ø Tachong Lhakhang (monastery)
located on the bank of Paa Chhu River, built in late 1300s by great Tibetan
saint Drupthob Thangthong Gyalpo.
Ø Chuzom Bridge, where one can get to see three type of
stupas in one place and beautiful location to take pictures.
On reaching Thimphu, check in the
Hotel.
Overnight in Thimphu
Day 2: Explore
tour around Thimphu
After breakfast ride around Thimphu
visiting site:
Ø Buddha Statue, facing Thimphu
valley down below is the worlds’ largest and tallest Buddha statue standing at
the height of 169 feet (52m). From here one can have a 360-degree view of
Thimphu city.
Ø Textile museum, near National
library at Chubachu, it was established in the year 2001. The museum contains
Bhutanese textiles, arts, crafts and the royal collections which includes first
version of the Raven crown worn by first and second King of Bhutan, dresses and
accessories worn by royal family and many more.
Ø Tashichho Dzong, just near bank of the Wangchu River, Tashicho Dzong was built in 1641
by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and enlarged in 1694 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay. Today,
the dzong is the seat of the central government, His Majesty the King’s office,
and the summer residence of the Central Monastic Body.
Ø Simply Bhutan, Get to see Culture and Traditional of Bhutan.
Ø Memorial Chorten, it was built in
1974 by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Phuntsho Choden in memory of her son,
Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Ø
Royal Takin Reserve (Endanger Animal)
Ø
Craft Bazaar
Ø
Changyul Park, Thimphu.
Ø
Bhutan national painting Tour.
Overnight at
Thimphu
After breakfast drive towards Punakha
via Dochula pass.
Ø
Dochula Pass, an hour's drive from Thimphu will take you to this pass
(3140 m) where one can have a superb view of the Eastern Himalayas on a clear
day with a powerful binocular telescope. Visit the beautiful 108 chortens.
Ø
Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility), famously known for its fertility shrine, where couples unable to
concieve come here for blessing.
Ø Punakha Dzong, the dzong is
situated on a stretch of a land where two rivers – Phochu and Mochu – meet. The
dzong was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
in and the first monarch, King Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned there and it served
as the capital of the country until 1955.
Ø Hike To Khamsum
Yulluen Lhakhang (optional)
Ø Suspension Bridge
Overnight at Punakha
Ø After breakfast
drive towards Phojikha valley which
is located east of Punakha is a beautiful and most scenic glacial valley of
Bhutan. This valley serves as roosting spot for Black necked crane, one of the rarest and endangered species of
bird which migrates during winter months (November, December, January,
February) from Tibetan plateaus and northern region of India.
Once reach Phojikha valleys go around
for short trail walk around Gangtey
monastery. Evening drive back to Punakha again.
OR hold night and attend the Black
necked crane Festival at Gangtey Monastery with the unique structure.
Overnight at Phobjikha valley
After breakfast drive towards back to
Paro.
Ø
Visit Botanical
Garden and
Dochula pass, view the Himalayan Ranges in clear day and fresh air.
Ø Ta Dzong (national
museum), the dzong was built in
the mid-17th century as a watchtower overlooking Paro Dzong and the circular
dzong houses the National Museum of Bhutan.
Ø Paro Rinpung
Dzong, at the bank of Pachu River, Paro Dzong,
formally known as Rinchen Pung Dzong was built in 1644 under the command of
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It is one of the most beautiful and historically
important dzongs in the
country.
Ø Paro Airport
Viewpoint
Overnight at Paro.
After breakfast drive towards Taktsang
base from where the hike begins. Horse riding facilities are available till
view point.
Ø Taktsang
monastery, the monastery is located 900 m above Paro valley on the face
of a rocky cliff. Taktshang is perhaps the most famous monastery in the
country. The monastery was named Taktshang after Guru Rinpoche flew there from
Kurtoe Singay Dzong (Eastern Bhutan) riding on a tigress to subdue a demon.
Ø Kichu Lhakhang, the temple is one
of the two among 108 temples built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th
century to subdue a demon that lay supine across Tibet and Bhutan.
Ø Visit Farmhouse and get to see
unique culture and Traditional of Bhutan. (Optional)
Overnight at Paro
After breakfast, your guide and driver
will see you off at Paro International airport for your onward
destinations.
Duration
7 day(s)
Max Group Size
2-16 people
Tour Code
CBTT202503
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
0 - 0
Paro
15:01
Paro
Our representative from Charisma
Bhutan Tours & Treks will welcome you at Paro airport and drive to
Thimphu.
Ø Tachong Lhakhang (monastery)
located on the bank of Paa Chhu River, built in late 1300s by great Tibetan
saint Drupthob Thangthong Gyalpo.
Ø Chuzom Bridge, where one can get to see three type of
stupas in one place and beautiful location to take pictures.
On reaching Thimphu, check in the
Hotel.
Overnight in Thimphu
After breakfast ride around Thimphu
visiting site:
Ø Buddha Statue, facing Thimphu
valley down below is the worlds’ largest and tallest Buddha statue standing at
the height of 169 feet (52m). From here one can have a 360-degree view of
Thimphu city.
Ø Textile museum, near National
library at Chubachu, it was established in the year 2001. The museum contains
Bhutanese textiles, arts, crafts and the royal collections which includes first
version of the Raven crown worn by first and second King of Bhutan, dresses and
accessories worn by royal family and many more.
Ø Tashichho Dzong, just near bank of the Wangchu River, Tashicho Dzong was built in 1641
by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and enlarged in 1694 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay. Today,
the dzong is the seat of the central government, His Majesty the King’s office,
and the summer residence of the Central Monastic Body.
Ø Simply Bhutan, Get to see Culture and Traditional of Bhutan.
Ø Memorial Chorten, it was built in 1974 by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Phuntsho Choden in memory of her son, Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Ø
Royal Takin Reserve (Endanger Animal)
Ø
Craft Bazaar
Ø
Changyul Park, Thimphu.
Ø
Bhutan national painting Tour.
Overnight at
Thimphu
After breakfast drive towards Punakha
via Dochula pass.
Ø
Dochula Pass, an hour's drive from Thimphu will take you to this pass
(3140 m) where one can have a superb view of the Eastern Himalayas on a clear
day with a powerful binocular telescope. Visit the beautiful 108 chortens.
Ø
Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility), famously known for its fertility shrine, where couples unable to
concieve come here for blessing.
Ø Punakha Dzong, the dzong is
situated on a stretch of a land where two rivers – Phochu and Mochu – meet. The
dzong was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
in and the first monarch, King Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned there and it served
as the capital of the country until 1955.
Ø Hike To Khamsum
Yulluen Lhakhang (optional)
Ø Suspension Bridge
Overnight at Punakha
Ø After breakfast
drive towards Phojikha valley which
is located east of Punakha is a beautiful and most scenic glacial valley of
Bhutan. This valley serves as roosting spot for Black necked crane, one of the rarest and endangered species of
bird which migrates during winter months (November, December, January,
February) from Tibetan plateaus and northern region of India.
Once reach Phojikha valleys go around
for short trail walk around Gangtey
monastery. Evening drive back to Punakha again.
OR hold night and attend the Black
necked crane Festival at Gangtey Monastery with the unique structure.
Overnight at Phobjikha valley
After breakfast drive towards back to
Paro.
Ø
Visit Botanical
Garden and
Dochula pass, view the Himalayan Ranges in clear day and fresh air.
Ø Ta Dzong (national
museum), the dzong was built in
the mid-17th century as a watchtower overlooking Paro Dzong and the circular
dzong houses the National Museum of Bhutan.
Ø Paro Rinpung
Dzong, at the bank of Pachu River, Paro Dzong,
formally known as Rinchen Pung Dzong was built in 1644 under the command of
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It is one of the most beautiful and historically
important dzongs in the
country.
Ø Paro Airport
Viewpoint
Overnight at Paro.
After breakfast drive towards Taktsang
base from where the hike begins. Horse riding facilities are available till
view point.
Ø Taktsang
monastery, the monastery is located 900 m above Paro valley on the face
of a rocky cliff. Taktshang is perhaps the most famous monastery in the
country. The monastery was named Taktshang after Guru Rinpoche flew there from
Kurtoe Singay Dzong (Eastern Bhutan) riding on a tigress to subdue a demon.
Ø Kichu Lhakhang, the temple is one
of the two among 108 temples built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th
century to subdue a demon that lay supine across Tibet and Bhutan.
Ø Visit Farmhouse and get to see
unique culture and Traditional of Bhutan. (Optional)
Overnight at Paro
After breakfast, your guide and driver will see you off at Paro International airport for your onward destinations
Cost includes the following:
1. Gov’t Rated Premium 3 *
Accommodation in twin sharing (Can upgrade to 4* and 5* with
additional payment)
2. Transportation comfortable SUV car,
Toyota Coaster, H1 bus or Hiace bus.
3. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
included.
4. All tourists taxes.
5. Tea and snack during Tour time.
6. Pick and drop till Airport.
7. All sightseeing tour as per itinerary.
8. Experience English speaking Tour
guide.
9. Bhutan E-visa fee once time of $40.
10. Govts SDF fee $100 per
night per person included.
11. Daily mineral water during
tour.
12. Travel Insurance for during
your stay in Bhutan.
13. Last night Bhutanese Cultural
show in Group Tour.
14. All monuments fee included.