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Bhutan |
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Bhutan
- Bhutan is located in the eastern Himalayas, bordered with China at its north and
with India on its south, east and west. Its capital is Thimpu. Area is about
46,500 sq km (17,954 sq miles). Official language is Dzongkha. Currency is known
as the 'Ngultrum', shortly written 'Nu.' It is equable to the
Indian Rupee, Population is around seven hundred thosand. Main religion is
Mahayana Buddhism . Southern part of Bhutan are mainly Hindu but majority of the
people follow the Drukpa school of Kagyupa sect.
It is the land
of Dzongs (Fortress) and monasteries, monk, majestic mountain and the rich
heritage.An architectural land full of warm hearted and friendly people who go to
the unusual length to preserve each element of Bhutanese life, where past is still
the present.
The climate of Bhutan is variable in each region.
it s tropical in the south, in the central valleys winter is cool and summers is
hot. On the other hand, in the Himalayas severe winters and cool summers are
prevalent. Bhutan is a botanists' paradise. Rare and exotic faunas found
here.
The way back from Bhutan, you will explore Delhi the
capital of India.
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| Region |
:- Bhutan |
| Season |
:- Mar to May, Sep to Dec. |
| Duration |
:- 15 days.(12 Days in Bhutan, 6 days trek) |
| Difficult |
:- Sustained |
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DAY 01:
Arrival Delhi,
Transfer to hotel, night
in Hotel
DAY 02: Delhi - Paro
Early morning after breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Paro.
During the journey, you will experience from the left side of the plane a
spectacular view of Mt. Everest, and other famous Himalayan Mountains including
the sacred Mt. Jhomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. Assistance upon arrival
at Paro Airport and transfer to the hotel.
After check in hotel leave for sight seen: visit Drugyal Dzong (a
ruined fortress), 16 kilometers away from Paro town. Although it has been in ruin
but this Dzong has its great historical importance for the people of Bhutan. It
was a place where the Bhutanese finally defeated the Tibetan invasion and drove
them back. On a clear day one can view the sacred Mt. Jhomolhari (7,329m)..
After Lunch visit National
Museum which used to be a watch tower for Paro Rimpong Dzong (Fortress). It was
converted into Museum in 1968. Visit Paro Rimpong Dzong, the Dzong was built in
1646 AD, and walk down to town on the way you can see the traditional wood bridge
of ancient style and sightseeing trip to the Paro town. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03: Paro (An Excursion to Taktshang)
After breakfast drive up to Satsam Chorten (10 km from Paro town) and from
there walk up to Taktsang Monastery. The name Taktsang means "Tiger's
Nest ". The Monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff drop of nearly 4000
ft. and overlooks the Paro valley and the river. It is said that in the second
half of the 8th century, Guru Padma Sambhava known as the second Buddha in Bhutan
meditated on this spot where the Monastery is situated having alighted there on
the back of a flying tigress. Rest time at leisure.Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04: Paro - Jeyla Dzong (3350m 10 Km) (3-4 hrs) Trek
1
The trek is short and begins above the
National Museum, we climb till we reach camp. If the weather is clear the Paro
valley and the snow-capped mountains can be seen. The campsite is near the old
Jeyla Dzong. If time permit visit the Jeyla Dzong. Overnight at camp.
DAY 05: Jeyla Dzong - Jangchulakha (3700m 12Km) (4-5 hrs) Trek
2
The trek starts with a short climb and
then passes through a thick alpine forest of rhododendron and gradually climbs.
The Yaks on winter graze in the pastures around the path you may see yak herders
around your campsite. Overnight at camping.
DAY 06: Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso Trek
(3706m 11km) Trek 3
We follows the ridge of
the mountains, if the day is clear you can have a beautiful view of the mountains.
Our camp is close to Lake Jimilangtso. These lakes are known for their giant sized
trout. Overnight at the camp.
DAY 07: Jimilangtso - Semkotha (3834m 11km) Trek
4
Today trail is through dwarf rhododendron
trees and passes by the lake of Janetsho. Also come across some yak herders'
camps and also see how they live. Overnight at the camping.
DAY 08: Semkotha -
Phajoding (3536m 10km) Trek 5
The trek begins
with a gradual climb and if the weather permits one will get a beautiful view of
Mt. Gangkhar Punsum, the highest mountain in Bhutan and other Himalayan mountains
from Doupchula Pass. The path gradually descends till Phajoding, where the
monastery and the retreat centers for meditation are located. Overnight at the
camp.
DAY 9: Phajoding - Thimphu (2454m & 8km) (3-4 hrs) * Trek
6
The trail to Thimphu goes down hill
through the blue pine forests. Upon arrival at Thimphu check in at the hotel. Rest
of the time at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10: Thimphu - Gantey
(B/L/D) 140 kms., 05 hours
The drive is via
the Dochu La Pass (3050m). If the weather permits you can see a range of high
peaks toward the north east. The recently built 108 chortens gives the ridge a
very beautiful and charming presence.
Enroute we
will visit the ancient Wangdi Dzong.
Gangtey is a beautiful place of rolling hills and green meadows surrounded
by snowcapped mountains. It is at an altitude of 3000m. From Gangtey, one can
closely view the picturesque Black Mountain ranges as well as the beautiful
Phobjikha valley. Gangtey Gonpa is perched atop a small hill that rises from the
valley floor. The Monastery is surrounded by a large village inhabited mainly by
the families of the 140 Gomchens (Lay Monks). The Gangtey Gonpa is the only
Nyingmapa Monastery on the western side of the Black mountains and is also the
biggest of its kind. Gangtey is also the winter home for the famous Black Necked
Cranes who migrate here from Tibet during the winter months. At Gangtey, you can
visit the Gangtey Monastery and the Black Necked Crane center. Explore the Gantey
village. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
Day 11: Gantey to Punakha Via Wangdi 64
kms., 2.30 hours.
Same way back till Wangdy,
Visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong, Wangdiphodrang Dzong and its small town are perched on
a hill between two rivers. This is another District Administration Office housed
in a fortress. The Dzong was built in 1638 AD. Further 13 kms drive to punakha,
Check in hotel and visit the Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan..
Punakha Dzong is
built in 1637 by Shabdrung, the spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan prior to
the present dynasty. It is an old capital which still serves as the winter
residence of the monk body. The first King, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in
1907. It has withstood several damages from fire, earthquake and flood. The latest
flood of Oct' 94 caused great damage to the fortress but miraculously spread
the statue of the Buddha Jojampa.
DAY 12: Punakha to Thimpu. 77 km, 3
hours.
After breakfast leave to the capital of
Bhutan , visit the Memorial Chorten (a great stupa) built in memory of the Third
King of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972, this stupa was built in
1974. Visit the mini Zoo where the national animals were kept and drive to
Sangeygang where you can have a spectacular view of Thimphu valley. Visit nunnery
in Zulikha the Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
Visit the Wood Craft and Painting school where traditional arts and crafts are
still kept alive through the instructions of painting and curving.
DAY 13, Thimpu to
Paro: 48 kms, 1.30 hours.
Visit the
Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are
displayed and can be purchased. Visit the National Library where ancient Buddhist
manuscripts are preserved. Check out at 12 noon, After lunch leave to Paro for O/N
stay.
DAY 14: PARO - Delhi flight
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi, On arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel,
half day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi to include India's largest Mosque the
Jama Masjid and Red Fort, afternoon free, night in hotel.
Day 15: Departure
Full day
sight seen in Delhi to Kutumb Minar, Humaium Tomb, Bhai Temple, after Lunch,
stroll in Cannaught place, Lakshmi narayan temple, Evening transfer to airport for
onward flight.
Cost per person: Departure from 2 person onward
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