Overview

Itinerary

Inclusions

₹ 41,500

/ person

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JIGYASA HOLIDAYS

7 Days · 6 Nights

₹ 41,500

/ person

Location

Thimphu+ 2 More

Highlights

Meals

Daily Breakfast

Flights

Cab

Sightseeing

Hotel

Overview

Thimphu :

Changangkha Lhakhang | Buddha viewpoint

Punakha :

Drukgyel Dzong, | Punakha Dzong | Chimi Lhakhang

Paro :

Taktshang Monastery | National Museum of Bhutan | Drukgyel Dzong

Hotel Details

Thimphu Hotel Phuntso Pelri
Punakha Y.T Hotel
Paro Yewong Eco Lodge

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Paro by Air & Transfer to Thimphu
On arrival at Paro Airport, (2200 Mts).
After immigration formalities and baggage collection, you will be met by our representative and afterward drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan with en-route stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Thimphu and Paro rivers.
Three different styles of stupas; Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese adorn this confluence.
On arrival, in Thimphu check-into the hotel.
Evening an exploratory walk around Thimphu main street and market area.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Thimpu

Day 2

In the morning, visit handmade paper mill, School of Arts and crafts (Closed on Saturday, Sundays & Government holidays) where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan.
Later visit National Library & Simply Bhutan museum. Also experience archery at the Museum Itself.
Later drive pass by memorial chorten built in memory of the 3rd King.
Visit Buddha viewpoint, Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley. Enclosure where national animal, Takin are kept and Zilukha Nunnery.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 3

Today’s drive passes through Dochula pass (3100mts) making the most beautiful pass in Bhutan.
108 Druk Wangyel Chortens, built over the pass by queen mother in 2003 marks the pass more important than another passes.
When the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees.
After a photo break, we will continue our drive to warm valley of Punakha.
On arrival, check into the hotel.
Afternoon, we will visit the most beautiful Punakha Dzong, which houses the most elaborated temple in the country.
The Dzong, showcase the finest example of the arts and crafts of Bhutan.
Later in the day excursion to Chimi Lhakhang (from hotel it is about 15 minutes drive till motorable road and then walk starts through paddy fields and villages. This is total about 1.1/2 hour walk, including both way).
The Chimi Lhakhang, situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, also known as the temple of fertility. A walk through the village near the temple will give you rare glimpses into the daily life and lifestyle of the villagers.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

Day 4

After breakfast hike up through fields of chilies, cabbages and rice along the banks of the Mo Chhu to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten (approx. 2 hours round trip walk), a stunning monument recently built by the Queens and consecrated in 1999.
Afternoon visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang nunnery: Perched on a ridge amid pine trees and overlooking valleys of Punakha and Wangduephodrang, gleams the magnificent structures of Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang(Temple).
The temple houses a 14-foot main bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig chanting chentong). Other statues include those of Guru Padmasambhava, Gautama Buddha, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, Tesla Namsum, the 21 Taras and Tsepamay (Buddha of longevity).
Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

Day 5

After breakfast drive back to Paro descending back down from Dochu La, follow the way back up the dramatic Wang Chhu and Paro Chhu river valleys, before crossing through Paro Town towards the north end of the valley.
En route visit Simtokha Dzong, the place of profound tantric teaching, this Dzong now houses a school for the study of the Dzongkha language.
Later in the day after checking into hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum.
Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning (“fortress of the heap of jewels”), which has a long and fascinating history.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 6

It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900 m above the Paro valley floor.
Afternoon drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders centuries ago.
The snowy dome of sacred Chomolhari, "mountain of goddess'' can be seen in all her glory from the approach road to the Dzong.
On the way, visit the 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo.
The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan.
Evening an exploratory walk around Main Street and market area.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 7

After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination.
Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.

Inclusions

Services of english speaking guide
Travel Insurance for guest below 60 years
Cultural evening along with dinner once during the tour (Same can only be arranging when group size is 10 pax and above).
Local sim card per family on arrival will be provided on a returnable basis (Recharge / Top Off will have to be done by the client)

Exclusions

Monument entrances
Tips and Porterage
Camera fees, guide charges
Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list

Terms and Conditions

Tour will be confirmed on the advanced payment.

Hotels are strictly subject to availability at the time of booking

All payments to be made as per our suggestion on time.

All payments should be paid by cash and online

Guest should be clarified the hotel name, date of traveling, travel document and identity proof.

Our offer is subject to force majeure conditions

Event of force majeure" means an event beyond the control of the authority and the operator, which prevents a party from complying with any of its obligations under this contract, including but not limited to:

Act of God (such as, but not limited to, fires, explosions, earthquakes, heavy snow fall, drought, tidal waves and floods);

Participating on adventure activity is your own risk.

Cancellation Policy

On or before 30 days prior to the departure of the Tour - Initial deposit amount

29 -15 Days prior to the departure of the Tour - 50%of the Total Tour Cost OR Initial deposit amount Whichever is higher

14 days or less prior to date of departure or a "No Show " on the tour - 100%of the Total Tour Cost.