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Bhutan Cultural Tour

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    7 Nights / 8 Days
    Availability : Jan 17’ - Dec 17’
    Bangkok, Kathmandu, Kolkata & Delhi
    Paro International Airport, Bhutan

    Bhutan Cultural Tour

    7 Nights 8 Days Western Bhutan Cultural Tour will take you to all places in Western Bhutan. Bhutan Tour explores the diverse environment of Bhutan’s western valleys as well as their culture & heritage.

    From Paro to Phubjikha Valley is covered with high mountain passes and through rapidly changing vegetation from pine forests to hills covered in rhododendrons, magnolias, and dwarf bamboo. You will be passing through abundant birds and wildlife.

    7 Nights 8 Days Bhutan tour will catch hold of the beautiful fortress, nature hikes, fluttering Buddhist prayer flags, clean and fresh air to breathe. Don’t forget Bhutan is the only country in the world with carbon negatives. Paro Tiger’s Nest is a famous Buddhist sacred monument and it is on the granite rock above 900m above Paro Valley. Thimphu got a gigantic Buddha Statue measuring 169 feet tall facing Thimphu Valley.

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    Passing towards Punakha and Wangdue you can see the change of vegetation with an elevation of 1300m. Punakha fortress is beautiful between two rivers. Punakha fortress structure and got history. You can see beautiful paintings of the life of Buddha inside the fortress. Wangdue is around 30 minutes car drive from Punakha. You can walk and visit Chimi Lhakhang(Fertility Temple). From Wangdue to Wangdue it takes nearly 3-4 hours car drive to reach Phobjikha Valley. It is the winter home to the rare Black-Necked Crane migrating from Tibet and Siberia.

    Day One: Arrival Paro-Thimphu

    The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular mountain flights in the world, with a constantly changing panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth. Our representative will meet you at Paro airport exit doors following customs formalities.

    After lunch enjoys afternoon sightseeing around Paro, including a visit to the Ta Dzong Museum housing many religious relics, works of art, and handicrafts offering a great orientation into Bhutan’s historical, cultural, and religious past. Next, visit the Rimpung Dzong to see the painting of the great saint Milarepa, considered as the master of meditation by the Bhutanese and believed to have attained enlightenment in a lifetime. Dzong’s are large monasteries and district administrative centers, which were once strategic forts. Afterward, drive to the capital, Thimphu (1.5 hours) following the Pachu River. Before dinner at the hotel, there will be an orientation on Bhutanese etiquette by your guide. Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

    Day Two-Thimphu

    Once a rustic village sitting in a broad, fertile river valley, Thimphu is today the nation’s bustling capital. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to the National Memorial Chorten depicting the Buddhist faith in the form of paintings and statues. This temple was first initiated by the Third King as a protection from the negative elements of modernization, and as a monument to world peace. The Royal Queen Mother completed it as a memorial stupa for the Third King who passed away in 1972. Continue on to 12th-century Changangkha Temple and Drubthob monastery housing the Zilukha Nunnery. Visit

    Other sites to visit include: the School for Arts and Crafts where students are taught the 13 types of Bhutanese art, The National Library housing the collection of Bhutanese scriptures dating back to the 8th century, the Traditional Paper Factory displaying the Bhutanese paper making process, and a fascinating replica of a medieval farmhouse at the Folk Heritage Museum.

    If there is time, you may visit the nursing pen for the Takin, the national animal of Bhutan, and Tashichhodzong, ‘the fortress of the glorious religion. Initially erected in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was rebuilt in the 1960s during the reign of Bhutan’s third king in the traditional style, without plans or nails. Tashichhodzong houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body.

    If your visit to Thimphu coincides with the weekend, you can walk through the Thimphu Market to see the variety of food of Bhutan, including basket upon basket of fiery chilies, fresh cheese, and a variety of fresh greens. In addition, many stalls contain Bhutanese handicrafts and household items. (This market is open only from Friday until mid-Sunday). Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

    Day Three:

    Transfer to Phobjikha Valley (5.5-6 hrs). Drive over the Dochu-La pass (3,100 meters) which on a clear day offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks before descending into balmy Punakha valley (about 3 hrs total driving time). The drive through the countryside affords a glimpse of everyday life in this most remote of Himalayan kingdoms. In the Dochu-La area, there are vast Rhododendron forests that grow to tree size and bloom in late April/early May covering the mountains in a riot of glorious spring color.

    Continue on through the bustling market town of Wangduephodrang, driving up a winding mountain road through oak and rhododendron forests, and over a high pass down into the wide and picturesque Phobjikha Valley. Phobjikha is one of Bhutan’s few glacial valleys and chosen winter home of black-necked cranes (November – March) migrating from the Tibetan plateau. The valley is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan. Overnight at your hotel in Phobjikha.

    Day Four

    Spend the day exploring the Phobjikha Valley, including a visit to the Phobjikha Sanctuary with an opportunity to view the majestic black necked cranes (Nov-Mar only) and Gangtey Gompa (Monastery), dating back to the 16th century and the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan. In the afternoon enjoy one of the many walks available traversing the stunning surrounds of this spacious valley. Overnight at your hotel in Phobjikha.

    Tour Details

    Price Includes

    • English Speaking local guide
    • Accommodations -3-4 Star category of Bhutan Standard: twin sharing.
    • All meals included(American Plan)
    • Entrance Fees
    • Government taxes i.e US$65 per person per night included.
    • Land transportation, airport transfers for passengers as noted not in Bangkok.
    • Driver

    Price Excludes

    • International airfare, Hotels in Bangkok(expenses in Bangkok).
    • Tipping or gratuities to guides and drivers/supporting staff
    • Medical & Personal Insurances.
    • Communications charges.
    • Travel Insurance/Personal Insurance
    • Alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.
    • Hotel nights that may be necessitated by airline schedule changes or other factors.
    • Visa fee US$45 per person for Bhutan
    HIGHLIGHTS OF THE KINGDOM IN THE CLOUDS TOUR- 7 Nights 8 Days

    The ‘Kingdom in the clouds’ cultural tour focuses on exploring the wonderfully diverse environment of Bhutan’s western valleys as well as their cultural heritage. Experience rapidly changing vegetation from pine forests to hills covered in rhododendrons, magnolias and dwarf bamboo – abundant with birds and wildlife.

    Itinerary

    Day 1 Arrive Paro - Thimphu

    Day 2Thimphu

    Day 3Thimphu - Phobjikha Valley

    Day 4Phobjikha Valley

    Day 5Phobjikha - Punakha

    After breakfast drive to Punakha. On arrival, visit Punakha Dzong, the “Palace of Great Happiness” built in 1637 by the Shabdrung, the ‘Unifier of Bhutan’ as predicted by the great Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava). It is situated at the confluence of the Mo Chu and Pho Chu (Mother and Father Rivers) and is the winter headquarters of the Je Khenpo and hundreds of monks who move en masse from Thimphu to this warmer location. The three story main temple of the Punakha Dzong is a breathtaking example of traditional architecture with four intricately embossed entrance pillars crafted from cypress and decorated in gold and silver. It was here in 1907 that Bhutan’s first king was crowned. Overnight at your hotel in Punakha/ Wangduephodrang.

    Day 6Punakha - Paro

    Enjoy a walk to Chimi Lhakhang, temple of the Drukpa Kuenly who is also known as the Divine Madman. He inherited the Divine Madman title since he revolted against the orthodox Buddhism in his time. He taught the people that religion is an inner feeling and it’s not necessary that one should be an ordained monk. He is also considered a symbol of fertility and most childless couples go to his temple for blessing.

    Afterwards drive back to Thimphu where you will have an opportunity to visit handicraft and souvenir stores. Afterwards proceed to Paro. Overnight at your hotel in Paro.

    Day 7Paro - Hike to Taktsang Monastery

    After breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery. The trail is broad and the walk of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours uphill takes you almost a kilometre above the Paro valley floor (for those who cannot hike we will arrange a horse for transfer up to cafeteria). The view of Taktsang Monastery built on a sheer cliff face 900 metres above the valley floor is a spectacular sight. The Monastery is also an important pilgrim site for the Buddhists. The great Guru Rimpoche is said to have flown here on the back of a tigress when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century. He then mediated in a cave there for three months where the monastery was later built. The cave is said to be the origin of Buddhism in Bhutan. Nearby there is a teahouse where you can stop for refreshments before returning to Paro for lunch.

    In the afternoon drive to the ruins of the 17th Century Drukgyel Dzong, an historic monument built by the Shabdrung to commemorate his victory against invading Tibetans in 1644. In fine weather the towering peak of the sacred Mount Jomolhari (7314m) appears as a stunning backdrop. On the return drive to Paro, visit 7th Century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples constructed by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo. Kyichu is built in a manner similar to the Jokhang in Lhasa. Inside there is a great golden image of Buddha Shakyamuni.

    Alternatively, day 7 could be spent on a day trip to the Haa Valley, one of the most picturesque districts in Bhutan. Reached via the beautiful Chelila Pass, Haa Valley is characterised by its surrounding rugged and mountainous terrain. Overnight at your hotel in Paro.

    Day 8Depart Bhutan

    Breakfast in the hotel, then drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination.
    Tashi Delek!

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