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Vacation Activities Highlight |
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With this program, as you can see highlights so much – cultural immersion, wonderful mountain and river scenery, superb hand loomed textiles and great cuisine, provided through comfortable lodges. Clients visiting to Bhutan will be able to explore the cultures and traditions of Bhutan that is still being well preserved. One will also be able to explore the rich cultural history and nature of the country.
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Vacation Activities Information |
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Day 1 – Arrive at the Paro Airport. Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level(1 hour 30 minutes drive).
Later arrive and transfer to hotel.Orientation tour of the major sights of Paro valley. Walk up the Paro main street for some handicrafts. Later visit, Ta Dzong, Rimpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang(Monastery). Overnight in Paro
Day 2 – Paro to Thimphu. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level.(1 hour 30 minutes drive)
Morning Hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s nest): This is Bhutan’s most recognizable cultural icon perched 800m/2640ft up a seemingly sheer cliff. Although it was tragically and mysteriously consumed by fire in April 1998 it has now been restored to its former glory. It is believed that in the 8th century, the great tantric master Guru Rimopche/ Padmasambhava (2nd Buddha) flew on the back of a tigress to the site where the monastery now stands. Three hours hike (to and fro)
Visit Farmhouse: Eating, taking bath and staying for a night at a local farmhouse gives a different variation, and a chance to see the inside of such a home, rather than just the brightly decorated exteriors. Later drive to the capital city Thimphu (1 hours 30 minutes drive). Overnight in Thimphu
Day 3 – In Thimphu
Morning visit the weekend market: Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the people crowd the stalls every day, dressed in full colour and gathered to meet and to barter, much like the street markets in London!
Textile museum, Paper factory, Zorig Chusum Institute, Folk Heritage museum, Memorial Chorten, Mini zoo, Sangaygang View Point: The view point is also the perfect place to take in some truly breathtaking views of the entire city of Thimpu and also later visit Kuenselcholing hilltop where the largest Buddha in the world is being built. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 4 – Thimphu to Punakha. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level.(1hour 30 minutes drive)
Morning driving towards Punakha, we come across a pass known as Dochula (3140m, 10362ft) from where a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range can be seen, especially in clear winter days. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyal Chortens- a 108 stupas built by the eldest Queen, Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
Later visit, Punakha Dzong (fortress), Hike to Chimi Lhakhang(Temple of fertility). Overnight in Punakha
Day 5 – Punakha to Trongsa via Gangtey. Altitude: 2800m/ 9240ft above sea level (3 hours drive)
This morning is an early start and drive to Trongsa via Gangtey. Visit the carpet factory and the sacred Gangtey Monastery. Overnight in Trongsa
Day 6 – Trongsa to Bumthang(Jakar). Altitude: 2600m/ 8580ft above sea level.(3 hours drive)
Morning visit, Trongsa Dzong, Later visit, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Then hike across to Tamzhing Lhakhang, Mebar Tsho(Lake of Burning Fire):Visit the Swiss farm and taste sweet cheese, apple brandy and locally brewed wine and beer.
Visit the Ura valley the highest valley in Bhutan. The cobbled streets of the traditional village of Ura give a medieval feel. The old women of this region still wear sheepskin shawls on their backs which double as a blanket and cushion. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 7 – Bumthang (Jakar) to Mongar. Altitude 1690m/5575ft above sea level(6 hours drive)
The journey from Mongar to Bumthang is one of the most beautiful in the Himalayas crossing the 3,800m high Thrumsingla pass. Overnight in Mongar
Day 8 - Mongar - Khurbazam - Kurtey Khoma
Today trek from Khurbazam to Khoma Village (1½ hours each way), where some of the most famous and expensive textiles are woven in silk and cotton. Khoma village is famous for Kishuthara weaving and it is the main income source of Khoma villagers. Kishuthara is a silk on silk weaving with intricate hand laced patterns. It is the most expensive textile in Bhutan. Spend a full day in Khoma to see weaving and learn how the local people make vegetable dyes. Overnight in Mongar
Day 9 - Mongar to Trashigang. Altitude: 1144m/ 3775ft above sea level.
This is the largest district in Bhutan and it lies in the Far East on the banks of the river Gamri Chu. It was once the center of a busy trade with Tibet. Today it is the junction of the east west highway with road connecting to Samdrupjongkhar and then to the Indian state of Assam. The nomadic people from Merak and Sakten who are remarkable for their exceptional features and costumes use this town as their market place mostly during winter. Overnight in Trashigang
Day 10 – In Trashigang
Trashigang is in the region of the village Rangjung where you can see the raw silk textile weaving, known as "Bura", which is done in private homes of the village. Overnight in Trashigang
Day 11 – Trashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar via Khaling
Drive south to Khaling to visit the government run Textile Weaving Centre studying the entire process of spinning, dyeing and weaving. Continue on to Samdrup Jongkhar in the afternoon. Overnight in Samdrup Jongkhar.
Day 12 - Depart from Samdrup Jongkhar to Guwahati Airport.
Early breakfast at the hotel and your will assist you with exit formalities and bid you farewell.
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Notes for price Information |
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Price Includes:
• Accommodation with breakfast in 3 to 4 star hotels.
• Lunch and Dinner in local restaurants.
• Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan.
• Private transport within Bhutan (Toyota coach / Tucson / Santafe / Land cruiser / Prado) as per itinerary.
• Museum & Monuments entrance fee.
• Mineral water during the tour
• Government Royalty
• Tourism Development Fund
Price Excludes:
• Visa fee USD 20 Per Person.
• Air ticket(flight fare)
• Bank fee of US$30 only
• Travel Insurance.
• Gratuities, bar bills, telephone bills, personal expenses, and laundry.
Notes:
- The cost mentioned is per person per night.
- For 1 pax, additional US$40 per person per night is levied.
- For 2 pax additional US$30 per person per night is levied
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