16 Days West to East Bhutan Overland Journeys
This tour will take you to the best scenic sites from west to east Bhutan in a short time out of your busy schedule. You will visits famous sites like fortresses, monuments, park, and view point while still enjoying visiting famous cultural sites. Some short hikes and famous Taktsang (Tiger Nest’s) hike are included on the visit with this 16-day tour.
DESTINATION :
PARO, THIMPHU, HAA, PUNAKHA, GANGTEY, TRONGSA, BUMTHANG, MONGAR, LHUENTSE, TRASHIGANG, SAMDRUPJONGKHAR
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 16 days hiking
- Taktsang Tiger’s nest hike
- Secluded village hikes
- Tie happiness prayer flags
- Village visits
Map of Tour
INTRODUCTION
Long wonderful spectacular and amazing journeys. From the rich Buddhist culture to its remote Himalayan settings, its magical essence can’t be articulated. Here the people live hard but full lives, rooted in age-old traditions and guided by Gross National Happiness. Bhutan seems like a place that couldn’t exist in today’s world. Join us on this one-of-a-kind-hiking tour and feel the difference
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: Paro
Day 2: Paro
Day 3: Haa
Day 4: Thimphu
Day 5: Thimphu
Day 6: Punakha
Day 7:Gangtey
Day 8: Trongsa
Day 9: Bumthang
Day 10: Bumthang
Day 11:Bumthang
Day 12: Mongar
Day 13: Lhuentse
Day 14: Trashigang
Day 15: Samdrupjongkhar
Day 16: Tour end and depart
- Arrive at Paro International Airport (2300 mtr. a.s.l)
- Visit to Paro Ta Dzong (National Museum) and walking tour to Rinpung Dzong
- Visit and tour of Rinpung Dzong (Fortress) and Traditional Cantilever Bridge
- Visit to Kyichu Lhakhang
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations
Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront
- After breakfast, drive towards Drukgyel Dzong (Fortress)
- Hike to and tour the newly reconstructed Drukgyel Dzong (Fortress)
- Retrace the ride back to Ramthangka and hike and visit to Tiger Nest (Taktsang)
- Lunch, tea and refreshments at Taktsang Cafeteria
- Drive back to hotel for rest and relaxation
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations
Tenzinling Resort
- Drive to Haa valley via the Chelela Pass
- Enroute, halt at Chelela Pass to observe Flora & Fauna and stunning views
- Continue drive down to Haa valley and explore Haa town
- Visit to Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo and an old farmhouse for local snacks and wine
Overnight in Haa.
Accomodations
Hotel Dewachen
- After breakfast, depart to Thimphu (2280 mtr. a.s.l), the capital city of Bhutan
- On arrival, check in a hotel for rest
- Visit the National Library Archives and the Institute of Zorig Chusum (Painting School)
- Visit the National Institute of Traditional Medicine at Kawajangsa
- Visit the Textile Museum and the Handicrafts Emporium
- Take a stroll through Thimphu town to visit shops and craft bazaar
- Evening, rest at hotel or leisure stroll and exploration of Thimphu city
Overnight in Thimphu.
Accomodations
Hotel Capital
- After breakfast, continue with the previous days leftover sightseeing
- Drive to and visit the Indigenous Paper Factory (Deysho)
- Visit to traditional Gold and Silver smith workshop and Buddhist Herbal Incense factory
- Visit to Textile Museum at the Royal Textile Academy in Chubachu
- Afternoon, depart to and visit Tago Monastery at Dodeyna
- Lunch with monks at the monastery kitchen or in a monks residence
- Retrace our ride back to the hotel
Overnight in Thimphu.
Accomodations
Hotel Capital
- After breakfast, depart to Punakha valley (1200 mtr. a.s.l) via Dochula Pass
- Enroute to Punakha, visit Simtokha Dzong (Fortress)
- Enroute Punakha, halt at Dochula Pass (3150 mtr. a.s.l) for sightseeing
- Undertake Hike and visit Fertility Temple (Chimi Lhakhang) at Lobeysa
- On arrival, visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong (Fortress)
- Check in hotel for a relaxed evening and dinner
Overnight in Punakha.
Accomodations
Dhumra Resort
- Early morning after breakfast, depart to Gangtey valley via Wangdiphodrang
- On arrival, visit and tour Gangtey Monastery, Phobjikha valley (3000 mtr. a.s.l
- Visit the Black Necked Crane Information Centre managed by RSPN
- Check in hotel for rest and relaxation
Overnight in Gangtey.
Accomodations
Pemaling Resort
- After breakfast, depart to Trongsa district via the Pelela Pass
- Halt at Chendebji Stupa for lunch at tourist restaurant
- After lunch, drive towards Trongsa Dzong (Fortress)
- On arrival, start with hike towards Trongsa Dzong for visit and tour of temples
- Hike back upto the imposing Trongsa Ta Dzong (Watch Tower)
Overnight in Trongsa.
Accomodations
Lingkhar Lodge
- After breakfast, drive towards Bumthang valley via Yutogla Pass
- Enroute, halt at places for scenic views and photography
- Visit the textile and handicraft shops and weavers place at Chumey valley
- On arrival, check in a hotel at Bumthang
Overnight in Bumthang.
Accomodations
Hotel Jakar View
- After breakfast, drive and visit to Jakar Dzong (Fortress) and Kurjey Lhakhang
- Visit to Jambey Lhakhang and explore Chamkhar town
- Refreshment at Swiss Farm House and visit to Cheese & Beer Factory, handicraft shops
- Visit to Tang Ugyenchhoeling Museum and local small monasteries
- After lunch, undertake short hike around the Tang Valley
- Visit to Tang Mebartsho (Burning Lake) and do some sightseeing
- Retrace our ride back to the hotel
Overnight in Bumthang.
Accomodations
Hotel Jakar View
- After breakfast, undertake a wonderful hike around the village of Thangbimani
- Visit a temple in Thangbimani village and meet with a local family
- Retrace our hike back towards Tamshing Monastery
- Early evening, visit Bumthang town to do shopping
Overnight in Bumthang.
Accomodations
Hotel Jakar View
- Morning, depart to Mongar district via the Thrumshingla Pass (3600 mtr. a.s.l)
- Enroute, visit Ura Lhakhang and stop for a tea at a family home in Ura Valley
- Drive further and visit Sengor Village and temple
- Continue drive and visit Lingmithang and Tsamanag areas for sightseeing
- On arrival visit Mongar Dzong (Fortress) in Mongar and check in a hotel
Overnight in Mongar.
Accomodations
Hotel Druk Zhongar
- After early breakfast, depart to Lhuentse district (77 kms.) with packed lunch
- After lunch, undertake a walk to Khoma weaving village to observe textile weaving
- Retrace our walk back to car parking and visit Lhuentse Dzong (Fortress)
- Check in a homestay or hotel for rest and relaxation
Overnight in Lhuentse.
Accomodations
Karma Hotel
- After breakfast, depart towards Trashigang district via Mongar town
- Enroute, halt at several places for scenic views and photography
- Visit Dramitse Monastery on the way to Trashigang
- On arrival, visit Trashigang Dzong (Fortress) in Trashigang and check in a hotel
Overnight in Trashigang.
Accomodations
Hotel Druk Doethjung
- After breakfast, depart to Samdrupjongkhar border town in southern Bhutan
- Halt for picnic lunch at Khaling village
- Visit the weaving centre at Khaling to observe textile weaving
- Enroute, halt at Wamrong town for sightseeing and rest
- Continue drive to Samdrupjongkhar town and on arrival check in a hotel
Overnight in Samdrupjongkhar.
Accomodations
Hotel Dewa Khangzang
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Drive to the airport in Guwahati city for final departure to your onward destination
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