BHUTAN SO CALLED AS LAND OF THUNDER DRAGON was Isolated from the outside influence for many centuries, Bhutan opened its doors to modern socio-economic development in the early 1960’s. Today, Bhutan has entered the 21st century as a unique nation known and has become a model for sustainable development by blending its unique traditions and culture with the forces of modernization. This incentive program includes activities feasible within a span of a week. It offers an opportunity to bond with each other in adventure activities such as short-day hikes as well as visit cultural and spiritual monasteries and museums. Various meetings and conferences can be organized here amidst nature.
Highlights
- ⦁ Hotel rooms in double-sharing deluxe rooms.
- ⦁ SDF (Sustainable development fees of 1200 per person per night)
- ⦁ All meals (Breakfast, and dinner)
- ⦁ Guide
- ⦁ All guide and vehicle expenses.
- ⦁ All vehicle fuel/Parking/Toll is any
- ⦁ Transportation.
- ⦁ Bottled water
BHUTAN TOUR
The flight to Paro is an experience in itself. On a clear day, you can see the majestic Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks. As you fly close to the Himalayan range, you can feel the awe-inspiring beauty of the Himalayas. Once you land in Paro, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
On arrival at Hashimara our representative will meet and greet at the station and then assist you to reach till Phuentsholing,the most friendly boarder. Arriving at Phuentsholing our guide will escort you to complete the immigration formalities and then we will drive to Thimphu.
Phuentsholing Thimphu highway was built in 1961further stimulating economic activities between India & Bhutan. Drive further stopping en route at Gedu University for photos. Later after a short tea break nearby Chukha, resume your journey through a small town of Chimakothi and afterwards stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Paro & Thimphu rivers.
On arrival, in Thimphu check-into the hotel. The capital town of Bhutan and the centre of Government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Situated in western Bhutan, with the population of about 1,00,000, it is perhaps still the world’s only capital city without a traffic light.
Evening an exploratory walk around Farmer's Centenary Market and Kaja Throm. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m)
After breakfast, drive to visit the following places Memorial Chorten. Also known as Thimphu Chorten. Afterwards visit to Buddha Point or Buddha Dordennma (Kuensel Phodrang).
Later drive to upper Motithang in Thimphu to visit Takin Preserve. The Takin is the national animal of Bhutan.
Also visit SIMPLY BHUTAN, you can try your hand at Archery, sip traditional Butter Tea "SUJA", taste locally brewed Hooch "ARA" or even try a sumptuous Traditional Bhutanese Lunch and enjoy the Cultural Dance and song performance.
Post lunch, sightseeing in Thimphu valley including visit to the following : The Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as the Painting School)
Folk Heritage Museum. Sangaygang View point Zilukha Nunnery
Conclude the day’s sightseeing with visit of Trashichhoedzong, or ‘the fortress of the glorious religion’.
Evening at leisure in Thimphu city centre. Also explore the Local Crafts Bazaar, to browse through example of Bhutan's fine traditional arts.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m)
After Breakfast drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft). Thwn drive towards Punakha. On arrival check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong or ‘Palace of Great Happiness or Bliss.
After exploring Punakha city centre, embark on a short walking excursion to Chimi Lhakhang. Also known as Fertility temple.
Also visit the popular Suspension Bridge which provides a stunning sight for beautiful selfies and pictures. You can also go for a WHITE RIVER Rafting.
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha & Wangdue. (Altitude 1,300m)
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 oldest fortress of the country .
Then visit is the Tachog Lhakhang, a temple located across the famous iron bridge built over the meandering Pa Chhu (Paro River).
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.
Evening take a stroll around interesting city centre of Paro . Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)
After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery (approx. 5 hours round trip walk): It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’.
The hike to the monastery makes a splendid half day excursion.
Later in the afternoon visit the Tashi Namgay Artisanal Brewery and Paro Valley View Point.
While return to the hotel, along the way, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang. You can also go for a traditional Hot Stone Bath.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)
After breakfast drive back to Phuentsholing. Upon reaching Phuentsholing our guide will assist you for the exit formalities and depart for your further destination.
- ⦁ Hotel rooms in double-sharing deluxe rooms.
- ⦁ SDF (Sustainable development fees of 1200 per person per night)
- ⦁ All meals (Breakfast, and dinner)
- ⦁ Guide
- ⦁ All guide and vehicle expenses.
- ⦁ All vehicle fuel/Parking/Toll is any
- ⦁ Transportation.
- ⦁ Bottled water
- ⦁ All your Lunch
- ⦁ Entrance fees to the monuments
- ⦁ All airfare
- ⦁ All your personal Expenses.
- ⦁ All that are not included in includes
