13 Days “A Journey through the Happiness Kingdom”
This journey will take you to west and central Bhutan. An exciting overland journey that allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture and tradition and off the beaten tracks experiences as you visit the festival, wealth of striking Dzongs/fortress, ancient monasteries, and village homes. Meet up with villagers and weavers in their own homes, and farms and try to see some of the traditional farming practices. Some short hikes and famous Taktsang (Tiger Nest’s) hike are included on the visit with this 13-day tour.
DESTINATION : PARO, THIMPHU, PUNAKHA, GANGTEY, BUMTHANG
TRAVELING
Style: Easy car travel, any day departure, regular small group or private tour
Theme: Culture, history, scenery, monuments, village visits, and relax
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
- Fully escorted 13 days hiking
- Taktsang Tiger’s nest hike
- Secluded village hikes
- Tie happiness prayer flags
- Village visits
Map of Tour
INTRODUCTION
Excitingly designed to get you deeply “under the surface” of Bhutanese culture, and make you experience adventure in wilderness and village surroundings. Find peace in meditating or spending few moments inside ancient Buddhist monasteries, walk anywhere and talk to local people. Whatever you do, or where ever you are, we make sure, you get what you have strived for
PLACES TO BE SEEN
All the pictures of the places we will see with name on the pictures of the places
Itinerary
OVERVIEW
Day 1: Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu
Day 3: Punakha
Day 4:Punakha
Day 5:Gangtey
Day 6:Bumthang
Day 7: Bumthang
Day 8: Bumthang
Day 9: Haa
Day 10: Haa
Day 11: Paro
Day 12: Paro
Day 13: Tour end and depart
- Arrive at Paro International Airport (2300 mtr. a.s.l)
- Drive to Thimphu city (2280 mtr. a.s.l), enroute visit Tachog Lhakhang and iron bridge
- Check in hotel upon arrival for rest and acclimatization
- Visit to National Memorial Stupa in Thimphu
- Visit to Takin Zoo Enclosure at Motithang, Thimphu
- Visit to Buddha Dordenma Statue at Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu
Overnight in Thimphu.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, visit to Dechenphodrang Monastic School and the Trashichhoe dzong (Fortress)
- Visit to Weekend farmers Centennial Market (Kaja Throm)
- Typical Bhutanese Lunch at a local town restaurant
- Stroll Thimphu city to visit local handicraft shops, souvenir and textile shops
- Enroute to hotel, view the illuminated Trashichhoe dzong for photography.
Overnight in Thimphu.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, depart to Punakha valley (1200 mtr. a.s.l)
- Enroute to Punakha, halt at Dochula Pass (3150 mtr. a.s.l) for sightseeing
- Visit and Hike to Fertility Temple (Chimi Lhakhang)
- Lunch near Chimi Lhakhang enroute to Punakha
- Explore nearby villages for village life photography
- On arrival, visit Punakha Dzong (Fortress)
- Check in hotel for a relaxed evening and dinner
Overnight in Punakha.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, drive to Yebesa village for hike and visit to Khamsum Yulley Stupa
- Return to hotel for lunch
- After lunch, visit the villages of Talo and Talo Sangachhoeling Monastery (2800 mtr. a.s.l)
- Enroute to hotel, visit Nalanda Buddhist College
Overnight in Punakha.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, drive up to Punakha valley for a stunning rural landscape view of Bhutan
- Drive to Gangtey, Phobjikha valley via Wangdiphodrang and halt for lunch there
- On arrival, visit and tour Gangtey Monastery (3000 mtr. a.s.l) and its surrounding villages
- Drive back and check into your hotel at Gangtey
Overnight in Gangtey.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, stroll in the surrounding area to glimpse village life scenery and take photographs
- Depart to Bumthang valley via the Pelela Pass (3300 mtr a.s.l) and Yutongla Pass (3400 mtr. a.s.l)
- Halt at Chendebji Stupa for either picnic lunch or lunch at tourist restaurant
- Enroute Bumthang halt at Trongsa viewpoint for scenic view and sightseeing
- On arrival at Bumthang (2580 mtr. a.s.l), check in hotel
Overnight in Bumthang.
Accommodation
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, drive and visit to Tamshing Monastery and Kurjey Lhakhang
- Visit and tour Jambey Lhakhang and the Jakar Dzong (Fortress)
- Afternoon, after lunch, hike to and visit the Thangbi Lhakhang
- Return to hotel for rest and relaxation and dinner
Overnight in Bumthang.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, drive towards Ura valley (48 kms.)
- Enroute to Ura halt at Sheytangla Pass (3600 mtr. a.s.l) for sightseeing and scenic views
- Descend by foot to Ura village from Sheytangla pass and glimpse Ura villages
- Drive to Shingkhar village (3400 m) from Ura by car (30 mins.)
- Lunch at Dechencholing Gompa and visit Shingkhar village houses and people at home
- Retrace our ride back to the hotel at Jakar, Bumthang
Overnight in Bumthang.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, board a domestic flight from Bumthang to Paro (30 mins. flight)
- Drive to Haa valley via Chelela Pass (3988 mtr.a.s.l)
- Upon arrival, check in a homestay and have lunch there
- Sightseeing to Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo in Haa
- Stroll in Haa town
Overnight in Haa.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, visit local areas of interest and nearby villages homes
- Undertake some short pleasant hikes on walking trails in Haa
- Explore and do sightseeing in villages around Yumthang valley
Overnight in Haa.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, depart to Paro valley via Chelela Pass (3990 mtr.a.s.l)
- Enroute to Paro, hike to Kila Nunnery
- Upon arrival, check in a hotel for rest and relaxation
- Evening, free leisure time at Paro town for your personal activity or in hotel spa
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, drive to Ramthangkha for hike to Tiger Nest (Taksthang)
- Have a picnic lunch in pine forests on the way back
- Visit to the newly reconstructed Drulgyel Dzong (Fortress)
- Early evening, visit to a farmhouse for traditional hot stone water bath and dinner
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- Early Breakfast at Hotel
- Drive to Paro International Airport for departure to your onward destination
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