Charm of Central Bhutan
Central Bhutan is an exciting destination. Plan Holidays offers the Charm of Central Bhutan Tour for those travelers who wish to explore its beauty an array of excitement. The most ancient historical sites& places of religious importance are found in this area. Visit Kurje Lhakhang (1652), Guru Rimpoche meditated in this Temple, Tamshing Lhakhang (1501), most religious treasures, Mebar Tsho A sacred Lake, The watch Tower of Trongsa Museum. The highlight of this trip is Bumthang- the wide Central Valley, which is the ancestral home of Buddhism in Bhutan and is a place of pilgrimage for Bhutanese people.
Central Bhutan covers Bumthang and Trongsa in the North and Zhemgang, Sarpang, and Gelephu in the South. Its many important monasteries and temples contain a wealth of valuable religious artifacts. The visit of Punakha Dzong at Punakha, Wangdiphordang is the central district of Trongsa, is one of them, historically and ecologically extremely important and fragile Dzongkhag in the Kingdom , it is the ancestral home of Bhutan’s royal family and Gangtey Gompa at Phubjika are all worthy of the visit. Of course, Thimpu-the capital of Bhutan and Paro valley will fascinate you with their cultural heritage and natural beauty.
You will be able to explore an array of ancient fortresses (dzongs), monasteries and temples, including the dramatic Tigers Nest or Taktshang monastery in Paro. Paro and the capital, Thimphu, are home to an impressive number of fascinating museums and other places of interest, such as the Institute of Traditional Medicine in the west. Trongsa is the capital of Trongsa District, Trongsa means new village Dzongkha. It is a picturesque village. In this region, the landscape is separated by lovely forested scenes, which are considered to be the cultural heartland of this wonderful country and look like beautiful watercolor paintings that have come alive. This 8 days central Bhutan tour will give a lifelong memory.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01 : Fly Kathmandu – Paro Drive to Thimphu (LD)
- Day 02 : Thimphu Sightseeing (BLD)
- Day 03 : Thimphu – Trongsa (BLD)
- Day 04 : Trongsa Sightseeing and Drive to Bumthang (BLD)
- Day 05 :Drive to Punakha (BLD)
- Day 06 : Punakha Sightseeing and Evening Drive to Paro (BLD)
- Day 07 : Paro Tigers Nest hike and Sightseeing (BLD)
- Day 08 : Departure (B)
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01 : Fly Kathmandu – Paro Drive to Thimphu (LD)
- Day 02 : Thimphu Sightseeing (BLD)
- Day 03 : Thimphu – Trongsa (BLD)
- Day 04 : Trongsa Sightseeing and Drive to Bumthang (BLD)
- Day 05 :Drive to Punakha (BLD)
- Day 06 : Punakha Sightseeing and Evening Drive to Paro (BLD)
- Day 07 : Paro Tigers Nest hike and Sightseeing (BLD)
- Day 08 : Departure (B)
Package Includes:
- 1 Nights superior hotels in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast.
- Standard Room at A Grade hotels/resorts/guest houses/lodges (twin share basis)
- All meals (incl. evening tea/snacks) in Bhutan
- All Hotel Tax & Service Charges
- Visa Processing
- All inland travel permits
- Govt Royalty & Taxes
- Transportation & Transfers
- Local Sightseeing with entrance fees where applicable
- Services of an English speaking local guide
- Complimentary bottled water in car
- Bhutan Visa fee
- Druk Air flights ( Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu )
Does not includes:
- Travel and medical insurance coverage
- Table drink/beverage
- Communication charges, laundry, tips
- Other expenses of personal nature