Bhutan Diwali 2019 Tour

Day 1: ARRIVE PARO – THIMPHU (Approx. 65 kms/ 2 hours)

Arrive at Paro International Airport. After arrival, proceed to the immigration counter. Complete Immigration formalities and you will be met with your chauffeur/ guide at the outside of the airport terminal. You will be transferred to Thimphu.
Thimphu - is the capital and the largest city of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Thimphu is the political and economic hub of Bhutan. The city is located on the bank of River Wang Chuu. Thimphu contains most of the important political buildings in Bhutan, including the National Assembly of the newly formed parliamentary democracy and the residence of the King. Thimphu holds a fascinating four-day festival, held every year during autumn (September/October). Arrive at Thimphu and check-in to your hotel. Later proceed for a short sightseeing of Thimphu.

Day 2: THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here, TashichhoDzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).
Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA / WANGDUE SIGHTSEEING (Distance: 85 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Pu

After breakfast visit Afternoon transfer to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.) to view the higher Himalayas. The pass also has 108 Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chorten which is believed brings multi fold merit to all sentient beings and which make the pass a must visit place. After lunch visit Chime Lhakhang & Punakha Dzong. Check-in at Punakha / Wangdue Hotel or Resort.Overnight Stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 4: PUNAKHA KHAMSUM YULLEY NAMGYAL CHOETEN HIKING OR DAY EXCURSION TO GANGTEY VALLEY

After breakfast, drive from Punakha to Phobjikha valley. Driving through the dense forests of the Phobjikha Valley you arrive at Gantey village where you see the Gangtey Monastery and visit the monastery. Phobjikha valley is part of the beautiful Jigme SingyeWangchuck National Park (formerly known as Black Mountains National Park), one of Bhutan’s most important nature sanctuaries. Each winter it is home to a flock of 300 rare and endangered black-necked cranes. The surrounding hills and mountains are home to nomadic shepherds and yak-herders. This is one of the most remote and untouched regions in Bhutan and is only just opening its doors to the outside world. After lunch at Phobjikha valley and explore the valley and also visit the Black Necked Crane Center.
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After morning breakfast we will drive to a point from where a hike starts to a KhamsumYulleyNamgyalChorten starts. We will have a pleasant walk to a chorten from where you will have a beautiful view of Punakha valley. After returning back if interested will do some adventure like river rafting if not will do some shopping around town.Overnight Stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 5: PUNAKHA - PARO SIGHTSEEING (Distance: 130 kms. / Driving Time: 4 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)

After breakfast check out from hotel with bag &baggage’s and transfer to Paro. On way visit Tachogang Lhakhang. After Lunch sightseeing in Paro covering- Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities, RinpungDzong - the administrative seat of the district of Paro. After lunch, afternoon visit Kyichu Lhakhang - one of the oldest Buddist temples in Bhutan. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 6: PARO SIGHTSEEING

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, proceed to visit one of the famous sites in Paro.
Tiger Nest - From a distance, Bhutan's most iconic building seems to float, weightless, halfway up a sheer cliff-face, 900 meters (3,000 feet) above the floor of the Paro Valley. As you wind your way breathlessly up the long, steep path towards Taktsang Lhakhang, the monastery periodically reveals itself, rising out of the forest, closer and more solid with each re-appearance.Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 7: DAY EXCURSION TO CHELE-LA-PASS

Chele La Pass:the highest point on Bhutan’s Dantakroads, crests at 3988 meters (roughly 13,000 feet) above sea level. The bright yellow sign marking its location stands next to a traditional stone fireplace and stove, a Buddhist prayer wheel marked with a quote advocating kindness, and a small hut and seating area. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 8: PARO - AIRPORT TRANSFER

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport for your onward flight. Back to home with beautiful memories.