Bhutan Package

Price : On Demand

Duration : 3Nights/4Days

Day 01 : Arrive Paro and transfer to Thimphu (55 km, approx 1.1/2 hours drive)

Meals : No Meals
Fly into Himalayas with Druk Air, Bhutan's National Air Carrier. The green walls of the hills known as dooars or gateways, in to Bhutan from the plains of India rise ever higher as the plane flies north towards the Tibetan border. Silvery rivers rush along the valleys, waterfalls plunge down the forested mountainsides, and to the north, the great snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up to the heavens. Farm houses dot the hillsides on either side of the plane.

As the aircraft enters the Paro valley, look down and you will see the Paro Dzong on the hillside overlooking Paro Chu (river) with Ta Dzong, formerly a watchtower and now the National Museum, above it. Received by our representative at the airport and transfer to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 02 : Thimphu

Meals : Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, sightseeing in Thimphu valley including visit to the following: the National Library, housing an extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts; the Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as the Painting School) where students undergo a 6-year training course in Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts. Later visit Textile and Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions.

After lunch, also visit King's Memorial Chorten continuously circumambulated by people, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutan’s third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (“the father of modern Bhutan”) who has wished to erect monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the Late King and as a monument to peace.

Then, visit the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts shops, to browse through example of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, interesting items made from local materials. Evening visit Trashichhoedzong, “fortress of the glorious religion”. This is the center of government and religion, site of monarch’s throne room and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed in 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 03 : Thimphu - Excursion to Paro (55 km, approx 1.1/2 hours drive)

Meals : Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, drive to Paro. Later sightseeing in fascinating Paro valley. Visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning ("fortress of the heap of jewels"), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner courtyard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount. Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala.

After lunch, drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders centuries ago. The snowy dome of sacred Chomolhari, "mountain of goddess'' can be seen in all her glory from the approach road to the Dzong. Along the way, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Drive back to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 04 : Thimphu – Paro (55 km, approx 1.1/2 hours drive) Depart

Meals : Breakfast
After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the Paro airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.

Tour & Services Ends

Note : In case of Non-availability of rooms in the above hotels we will provide similar category of Hotels

International Package are based on current tariff & subject to change with¬out prior notification; the revised rates will be charged extra.

Inclusions

• Assistance upon arrival at Paro airport.
• 03 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the itinerary (03 nights in Thimphu).
• Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
• Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by non A/C Vehicle.
• Services of accompanying English Speaking Guide in Bhutan (Guide)

Exclusions

• Any kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
• Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
• The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Package Fare.