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14 Days Bhutan TourDuration : 13 Nights / 14 Days Destination Covered : Thimphu, Paro, Punakha Tour Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys, Hill Stations & Valleys Price : On Request Book Your Tour |
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Day 1:
Paro – ThimpuDrive from Paro to Thimphu: The distance of about 65kms from Paro town takes little less more than 1 hour. Drive south following Pachu River to the river confluence at Chuzom, which is also the hub of road network going to Paro, Ha, Thimphu and Phuntsholing. From Chuzom, the drive takes about 1 hour, staying close to the Wangchu River in the valley floor, as you pass through villages and suburbs to the capital, Thimphu. En-route, you can stop to view Tachogang temple and the nunnery at Sitsina. |
Day 2:
Explore Thimpu CityAfter breakfast drive north through the suburbs for about 40min to Dodena and walk up to Cheri Gompa Monastery (2850m) Cheri Gompa was first built in 1620 by shabdrung and it was here that the central monastic body (Dratsang) was first established. Many of the important priests of Drukpa Kagyul lineage passed periods here, and so it is an important pilgrim site for Bhutanese. During the weekends, many Bhutanese are seen climbing up the hill from Dodena (2,600m), where the road ends. Cross a wooden cantilever bridge and climb up the hill with moss-laden pine, fir and rhododendron trees, that takes little over 1 hour. Return to the road. Picnic lunch will be serving. After lunch drive back to Thimphu city go to hotel relax for some time.In the evening visit Thimphu Tashi chhe Dzong. Thimphu Dzong is very important. This Dzong is summer resident for 100 monks and in winter 1000 monks go to Punakha valley for winter resident. This tradition is practice from long time ago. Inside the Dzong there is very important temple where king of Bhutan crown.4th and 5th king was crown in Thimphu Dzong.1st and 2nd king was crown in punakha Dzong and 3rd king was crown in Paro Dzong.Overnight in hotel. |
Day 3:
Thimpu – Punakha - WangdiDrive from Thimphu to Punakha: The drive from Thimphu (75Kms) takes about 3 hours. The road climbs from Thimphu to Dochula Pass (3050m) and descends through ever changing forests into semi-tropical valley of Punakha at around 1250m, En-route stop at dochula Pass(3050m) where you can view the estern Himalayas, including Bhutan’s higest mountain, Gangkhar Punsum(7550m). |
Day 4:
Wangdi - TrongsaDrive to Trongsa via Wangdue valley. From Wangdue, the road gradually winds up about 2 hours, almost till Pele La Pass (which divides central from western Bhutan) crosses the Black Mountain. Before reaching to pass the road diverges and we take the road least traveled by. This eventually leads into the beautiful hidden Phobjikha Valley. Phobjikha is part of conservation area with in Black Mountain National Park. It is the winter home of migratory Black Necked Crane. |
Day 5:
Trongsa – BhumthangAfter breakfast drive to Bumthang. The distance of about 68 kms .It will take3 hour drive across Yotong La pass (3400m) and descend into Chhume valley, the first of the four valleys in Bumthang District. Visit the Yathra(wool textile with deep vegetable dyes) weavers at the village of Zungney. After lunch, explore the valley; visit Swiss farm area and town center. Overnight at hotel. |
Day 6:
Explore BhumthanThis valley Bumthang is often referred to as the cultural center of the Kingdom and countless legends surround the area. This is the place where Guru Rimpoche first visited in 746AD. The present Royal family traces their ancestry back to the famous saint, Pemalingpa, which was from this region. Sight seeing includes visit to Kurje Lhakhang (where the saint Padmasambhava subdued a local demon and left his body imprint on a rock), then Jakardzong (the fortress of white bird) built in 17th century by Tenzin Rabgay (the fourth Desi or the temporal ruler), Tam shinglhakhang built in 1501 by Terton PemaLingpa (the religious treasure discoverer). Then visit kunchosumlhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, one of oldest monasteries of Bhutan, dating from the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan, Wangdicholing Palace was the first Palace for the royal family where our 1st and 2nd king was brought up there. In the evening stroll around in the town of Chamkhar.Overnight at hotel. |
Day 7:
Jakar – Nagang LhakhangThe Bumthang Cultural trek begins and the first day will be an easy and relaxing one. This 5 to 6 hour trek along the Chamkhar River brings us through many villages and settlements and also some temples. At the end of the day, camp at a village which is at an altitude of about 2900m. |
Day 8:
Naganglhakang - UgyenchilingThe second day of our trek leads us to the Phephela pass (3340m). Then descend to Tang valley, finally arriving at Ugyencholing village, our camp site. Altitude: 2850m, walking time 7-8 hours. |
Day 9:
Ugyencholing – BhumthangTake a refreshing morning walk up to the Ugyen Choling Dzong. After visiting the dzong and the surrounding village, drive back towards Jakar. En-route visit the legendary "burning lake" (Mebartsho), which is generally regarded a very holy and sacred place for the Bhutanese. Trek ends here. Drive to Bumthang. Overenight in hotel. |
Day 10:
Bhumthang – Wangdi – PunakhaThe drive from Bumthang to Punakha will take approximately 8 hours.Ovenight in Hotel. |
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