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Bhutan |
| KINGDOM OF BHUTAN |
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Bhutan
- Border Country of India and China in
the North, Bhutan is situated in
the oriental part of Himalaya. Its capital is
Thimbu, the national
language Dzongkha, the national currency the
'Ngultrum', collectively
was called by the 'Naked' diminutive,
equal to the Indian rupee. The
country counts more than 700 000 inhabitants
whose great majority are
Buddhist, of the branch of Mahayana: although in the
south part we count
a majority of Indians, most of the inhabitants are Buddhist
of the
branch Drukpa of the sect Kagyupa.
It is the country
of Dzongs
(Fortresses) and monasteries, majestic mountains and protected
traditions. The architecture, the costumes and the heat of the
Bhutaneses
continue for several centuries.
The climate in Bhutan
is
variable according to the region: tropical in the South, the winters
are soft
and the warm summers in the central valleys. On the other hand,
in the
Himalayan part, the winters are rigorous and the moderate
summers.
Bhutan is a paradise for the botanists and the nature lovers, a flora
and a rare and exotic fauna can be indeed observed there.
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| Region |
:- Bhutan |
| Season |
:- Jan to June,
Sep to Dec. |
| Duration |
:- 12 days |
| Difficult |
:- Easy |
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Your
journey day by day :
DAY 01: Arrive Delhi,
Transfer to Hotel,
Night in Hotel
DAY 02: Delhi-Paro,
Transfer
to the airport for flight to Paro, Most spectacular flight you may ever
have taken over high mountainous range. Assistance upon arrival and
transfer to the hotel. After noon visit of Drukgyel Dzong
fortress, rest
time at leisure.
DAY 03: Explore Paro,
Morning
sightseeing includes. The Ta Dzong National Museum
considered to be one
of the best natural and historic
artifacts; 2-3 hour hike to Taktsang or
the famous
'Tiger's Nest' is a memorable spiritual journey. It was here
that the great tantric master Guru Padmasanbhava flew in from Tibet on a
Tiger to bring Buddhist teachings to Bhutan, Rest time for
shopping or
simply strolling through town.
DAY 04: Thimphu 50 kms.
Full
day visit including
Changkha Lhakhang, Folk Heritage Museum and the
textile
Museum. Drive to BBS tower to have a glance at the national
animal of Bhutan, Takin. Also visit the panting school. Rest of the time
at leisure to discover the Capital on your own. O/N in hotel.
DAY 05: Thimphu - Gantey (B/L/D) 140
kilometers, 05 hours
Drive
over Dochu La Pass at 3125 mtrs. A large chorten and a forest of prayer
flag greet you. Enroute visit the ancient Wangdi Dzong. Gangtey Gonpa
is perched a top a small hill that rises from the valley floor.
And is
also the winter home for the famous Black Necked
Cranes who migrate here
from
Tibet .Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
DAY 06: Gantey - Bumthang (B/L/D) 193 kilometers, 07
hours.
Road
goes over
Pele La Pass (3300m) to reach Chendebji Chorten, enroute
visit Trongsa Dzong, drive over Yuto La Pass (3400m) to reach the most
beautiful valley in Bhutan, Bumthang. O/N in hotel,
DAY 7/8: Bumthang (B/L/D)
Visit
Jampey Lhakhang is one of the oldest
monastery in Bhutan built in 07th
century. Kuje Lhakhang is
where Guru Rinpoche left the imprint of His
body in
the cave He was meditating. Tamsing Monastery is the private
monastery where we can wash our sin and Jakar Dzong. If time permits we
will take an excursion to Thangbi Village where we will visit a very old
Lhakhang belonging to the Karma kadju Sect. overnight at
the Guest
House
DAY 09: Bumthang - Punakha (B/L/D) 214 kilometers, 07 hours
Same
way back, on the way visit
Chhimi Lhakhang, the temple of the Divine
Monk, Drukpa
Kuenley. The approach to the temple is an easy walk through
the village. O/N in hotel.
DAY 10: Punakha - Paro (B/L/D) 125 kilometers, 04 hours.
Visit
the Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by
Shabdrung, the spiritual and
temporal ruler of Bhutan
prior to the present dynasty. After the visit
depart for
Paro. Upon arrival check in hotel.
DAY 11: Flight to Delhi,
On arrival
transfer to hotel, rest time at leisure.
DAY 12: Departure,
Sight seen
in Delhi, evening transfer to airport, flight to onward destination.
Departure : From two persons
onward
Size of the group: minimum 2 persons,
maximum 14 persons.
For
the prices, please consult us
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