7Days Wonderful Bhutan

HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience Nature n Beauty of

• Ancient temples, monasteries & Dzongs

• Museums and Government Institutions

• Meet Local people.

• Scenic landscapes.

• Archery matches.

• Visit to pristine villages and farm house

• Hot stone bath (optional)

ITINERARY

DAY 01 Singapore fly to Paro - Thimphu (Altitude 2320 m) (Distance: 54 km, 1hrs).(Dinner)

Fly from Singapore to Paro. Arrive Paro around 1600hrslocal time. Meet your guide at Airport and 1hrs drive to Thimphu. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02 Thimphu Sightseeing: (Altitude 2320 m (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

The day begins with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honor of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and then visit the Tallest Statue of Buddha, Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan and Changangkha Lhakhang.After lunch, excursion to Cheri monastery. Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built this monastery in 1620 and established the first monk body here. A silver chorten inside the Goemba holds the ashes of the Shabdrung’s father.O ther highlights include a visit to the Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). Next visit Takin Zoo, which is Mini Zoo wild life reserve area for Takin the National animals of Bhutan. After that visit National Textile Museum, where you will find displays various Bhutanese textiles that are extensive and rich in traditional culture. Visit General Post Office in Thimphu, where you can make your own stamps with your own photos and also visit Bhutan Postal Museum. at the end visit the Handicrafts Emporium followed by visit souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

DAY 03: Thimphu -Phobjikha 3050m / 10007feet (Gyangty valley) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast drive to Gyangty 4-5hrs drive via pass by Dochula Pass, Dochula Pass - This Pass offers panoramic views of the Himalayan Mountain ranges. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. After lunch, excursion to Phobjikha Valley, this is a bowl-shaped glacial valley on the western slopes of the Black Mountains, bordering the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. Because of the large flock of black-necked cranes that winters here, it is one of the most important wildlife preserves in the country. In addition to the cranes there are also muntjacs (barking deer), wild boars, Sambars, Serows, Himalayan black bears, leopards and red foxes in the surrounding hills. The Nakey Chhu drains the marshy valley, eventually flowing into the lower reaches of the Punak Tsang Chhu. Gangtey Goemba, one of the oldest and largest Nyingma Buddhist center in Bhutan. Overnight at Gangtey Valley.

DAY 04: Gyangty valley Drive to Punakha (Altitude 1310 m) (3 hrs drive) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Punakha, thru beautiful farm houses and vast plains of rice fields. The monastery is sanctum of fertility and most childless couples usually make a visit to this temple to seek the fertility blessings. Visit the Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. It was the capital of Bhutan until 1955, and still serves as the winter residence of the monks.

DAY 05: Punakha – Paro valley (Altitude: 2280 m). (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, our journey to Paro, on the way visit Kyichu Lhakang, the first and oldest temple of the Bhutan, also famous Hong Kong actor Tony Leong wedding ceremony held here Than drive to Paro valley and visit Paro Dzong also known as Rinpung Dzong, this 15th century massive fortress/monastery, is also the administrative center of the dzonkhag. Ta Dzong - Built as a watch tower was converted into the National Museum in 1968. The museum boasts antique Thangka, textiles, weapons and armor, household objects and rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Enjoy Bhutanese Cultural Show Dinner & trying of Bhutanese traditional Costume Gho & Kira. *Bhutanese Cultural Show Dinner only for group size with minimum of 10 person & above.

DAY 06: Paro -Tiger nest Hike (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, A short drive takes us to Satsam Chorten, from there a 2 hour walk till the viewpoint point of the monastery Taktsang Monastery (tiger nest) the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries, it is believed that Guru Rinpoche flew to this location on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called Tiger’s Nest. Precariously perched on the edge of 1,200-meter cliff, this monastery creates an impressive sight, and is the unofficial symbol of Bhutan. If time permits, we will visit Paro Town Shopping Street. (Horse & pony charges is minimum US$40 paid directly to the Local tour guide) Note: Please wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots. Not recommended for pregnant women and those with health condition visitors.

DAY 07: Departure: (Altitude 2280 m)

After breakfast, free at leisure till transfer to airport and fly home with nice memory of the Bhutan.

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