Bhutan

1 Night Thimpu 1 Night Punakha 1 Night Paro

Day 1

Taking our flight from Dhaka, we will arrive at the Paro airport within just about an hour. Throughout our journey we will enjoy the breathtaking views of the Himalaya Mountains, including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan. On arrival we will be greeted by our representatives and transferred to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Thimphu is a small, charming capital city, probably the smallest capital in the world, resting in the heart of the Himalayas. It sits in its own valley fanning out from the river. The skyline hardly changes as new buildings are all constructed in traditional Bhutanese style. Though a small town, Thimphu is a charming place. Every shop is stacked with multiple products -from grocery to textiles to shoes and handicraft products. Increasing number of shops sell imported goods brought in from Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore because of Druk Air's connection to Bangkok. The town is also filled with bars selling all kinds of alcoholic drinks.

After check in, we will have lunch at the hotel. After lunch, we will visit the King's Memorial Chorten - a historical monument, Chang Gangkha Monastery which is one of the oldest monasteries in the valley, National Library to observe the collections of holy scripts. 

On our way back, we will pay a visit to Buddha Point, another place from where you can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley. It is again a short drive from the town. You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the largest statue in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley.

In the afternoon, we will have time to stroll down to the local market. Where we will find CLOCK TOWER and Weekend Market if open.  We will spend the overnight at Thimphu.

Day 2

After having breakfast, drive to Punakha (three hours’ drive). Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955. It is still the winter residence of Jekhenpo (Chief Abbot) and the monks of Thimphu. The low altitude and temperate climate makes the valley one of the most fertile in Bhutan and allows two rice crops a year. On a clear day, there are splendid views of the distant Himalayas at Dochula Pass ( 3100m) on the way to Punakha from Thimphu. Check-in the hotel and have lunch.

Dochula Pass

Enjoy the drive and the scenic vistas from Dochula Pass, among the highest motor able roads in Bhutan. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake.

Dochula  is marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. While taking a walk above the pass and one might come across signs of ‘sky burials’. 

After lunch,we will visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang.Punakha Dzong was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to serve as the religious and administrative centre of the region. It is located strategically between the confluence of Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). The Dzong was damaged by an earthquake, fire, flood a number of times, and destroyed many historic documents. However, the Dzong has been fully restored to its original splendor by the present king.

If the time permits, we will visit Chimi Lhakhang,a revered temple popularly recognized as a pilgrimage site for childless couples to receive blessings. Situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, it is about 20 minutes pleasant walk across the rice fields from the road to the temple. The temple was built in the 15th century by Ngawang Chogyel after the “Divine Madman” Lam Drukpa Kuenley built a small stupa on the site.Overnight at Thimpu. Punakha

Day 3 : Paro Sightseeing | City Tour

After breakfast, check out at drive to Paro , The beautiful Paro valley provides a visitor with all the essential elements of Bhutan in general. Ancient temples, massive forts, monasteries, picturesque villages, scenic hikes, and drives. There are many attractions the Paro valley has to offer:

Paro Rinpung Dzong

The massive three hundred and fifty year old fort is the center of governance for the Province of Paro. The governor, the chief judge and other government official keep office within the walls of this fort following old traditions. Half the fort is permanently occupied two hundred resident monks. Every year in the spring, the fort is host to one of Bhutan’s biggest religious festival.

Kyichu Temple

Kyichu temple, is one of the oldest temples in the country dating as far back as the 7th century. History has it that the temple was a part of an ambitious plan of the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo who wanted to build 108 temples in the region, supposedly to subdue an ogress that traumatized the people in the region.

The ruins of Drukgyel Dzong

Set on a knoll with a spectacular view of the surrounding valley the ruins of this fort, which once protected against Tibetan invasions, provides a wonderful architectural insight to the structure of forts in Bhutan. Drukgyel is also the starting point to many of Bhutan’s most famous trekking routes.

National Museum in Paro.

Tigers Nest Monetary

Taktshang (Tiger Nest) and start gradual ascent towards Taktshang about two hours of hike to Temple. Tiger nest is one of the most sacred temples for Buddhist, which was founded by a Great Indian Buddhist master known under the name of Guru Padmashambhava. The legend says he was born as an eight year old boy from the blue lotus in a lake at Danakosha. During eight century, this great master arrived here in Takshang riding on the flying tigress in the form of Drojidroley(fierce thunderbolt) subsequently meditated here for about three month and subdued many evil spirits.This temple hangs on the face of sheer cliff about 900 m above the Paro valley. The view from the temple courtyard is spectacular.

Evening stroll in the Paro town. Overnightat Paro.

Day 4 | Departure | Paro - Dhaka

Considering the weather and climate and due to any unwanted situation, Tour itinerary may be  changed.

Full board Bhutan Tour package as follows: (NET) For 3 nights 4 days

SILVER category: BDT 39,000/ (Per Adult)
GOLD category : BDT 41,700/ (Per Adult)

GOLD+ category: BDT 44,700/ (Per Adult)

Child Ticket Fare: 17,500/-( below 5 years)

Child Package Fare: Infant & below 5 years child is FREE.

Hotel (Thimpu)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Package Inclusion	Package Exclusion
Dhaka-Paro-Dhaka Air Ticket (Including Tax)	Any Personal Cost
Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfer	Additional bed would charge extra
Twin/Triple Sharing Hotel Accommodation	Additional room would charge extra
Child accommodation is with adult	Additional food
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ( Indian continental food) daily	Extra transportation
Transportation by car/jeep/Bus for sightseeing (8am-7pm)	Entry fee of sightseeing places
Full Time Sightseeing in Paro and Thimpu and ( Punakha for 4N)
Licensed Tour guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food Chart
Category	Food	Time
Breakfast	Puri/Bread/Toast Mixed Veg or Jam+Butter Tea or Coffee Fruit Juice Egg Bottled Water	07AM-08AM
Lunch	Plain Rice/Fried Rice (Veg/Egg) Chicken and  Fish or beef Mixed Veg Daal-Yellow Aloo paste Green Salad Pickle Bottle water	1PM-2PM
Dinner	Plain Rice or Fried Rice (Veg/Egg) Chicken and Beef or fish Aloo Gobi or  Mixed Veg Daal Aloo paste Green Salad Pickle Bottle water	07PM-08PM