Trip Facts

Duration 17 Days
Grade Easy

Overview

Complete Bhutan Tour

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country in South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalayas. Bhutan borders China to the north and India to the south, east, and west. To the west, it is separated from Nepal by the Indian state of Sikkim; farther south it is separated from Bangladesh by the Indian states of Assam and West Bengal. Bhutan’s capital and largest city are Thimpu. 17 days Complete Bhutan Tour includes visiting highlights of Bhutan  The Land of the Thunder Dragon then breathtaking visit to central Bhutan, Paro Valley:The beautiful valley is home to many of BhBhutan’sld monasteries and temples, then to eastern places like Bumthang Valley: This is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism in Bhutan, Punakha: the old winter capital, Tashigang , Tashiyangtse , Trongsa & Mongar. Towering cliffs, Pristine forest, great variations in latitude &altitude & climate conditions are the eastern character. There is animistic Bonpo tradition in this area which is a practice earlier than Buddhism came into existence. Explore Phobjikha valley and also visit Gangtey Monastery, the most important Nyingma Gomba in the country. Enjoy Dangmechu River which is the largest river that flows in the eastern district. Trashigang town was a trading point with Tibet in the past.

Visit Trashigang Dzong (1659), also termed as Sky Dzong overlooking Dangmechu river. Trashiyangtse has Chorten Kora, a Boudhanath Stupa of Nepal Modeled Chorten. Mongar Town is a settlement on top of the hill, main business place in eastern Bhutan, visit Mongar Dzong , newly built Dzong , Zhongar Dzong, Dramitse Lhakhang , AjaNey, sacred site of a Rock. Visit some of the other villages in the area including Jambay, Kurjey and Thangbi Lhakhangs and the castle of the White Bird. In Trongsa visit Ta Dzong which is now a temple dedicated to the legendary Ling Gesar and stroll around the small town.

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Outline Itinerary

Day 01 :Arrive Paro from Kathmandu

Day 02 : Drive to Thimphu, Sightseeing

Day 03 : Thimphu Sightseeing

Day 04 : Drive to Punakha, Sightseeing

Day 05 : Hike to Pumikot, Pokhara

Day 06 : Gangtey Tongsa

Day 07 : Tongsa – Mongar

Day 08 : Visit Mongar Dzong, drive to Tashigang (3 hrs).

Day 09 : Day Excursion to Tashiyangtse.

Day 10 : Drive to Bumthang (10 hrs)

Day 11 : Bumthang sightseeing.

Day 12 :Bumthang Trongsa

Day 13 : Trongsa Punakha

Day 14 : Punakha Thimphu

Day 15 : Drive to Paro, Hike to Taktsang monastery.

Day 16 : Paro sightseeing.

Day 17 : Paro – Kathmandu

Cost

  • 2 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 )
  • Travel and medical insurance coverage
  • Table drink/beverage
  • Communication charges, laundry, tips
  • Other expenses of personal nature

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