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Fascinating Bhutan |( 9 Nights / 10 Days ) Fascinating Bhutan |( 9 Nights / 10 Days ) HIGHLIGHTS Thimphu : Weekend Market | national library | Bhutan museum. | National Library of Bhutan | Buddha Dordenma statue | Memorial Chorten | Bhutan Textile Museum | Tashichho Dzong | Pangri zampa monastery | Buddha viewpoint | Changangkha Lhakhang | National Institute for Zorig Chusum | Changangkha Lhakhang | National Memorial Chorten | Folk Heritage Museum Paro : Kyichu Lhakhang | Rinpung Dzong | Haa Valley | UgyenPelri Palace | Drukgyel Dzong | Paro Taktsang | Chelela pass | National Museum of Bhutan | Taktshang Monastery Punakha : Punakha Dzong | Dochu La | Dochula pass | Chimi Lhakhang, | Chimi Lhakhang | Simtokha Dzong | Punakha Dzong | Rinpung Dzong | Drukgyel Dzong, Jakar : JakarDzong Phobjikha : Gangtey Gompa Monastery | Gangtey Gompa | Wangmo Hand Woven Carpet Factory, Phobjikha ITINERARY Day 01 Arrival in Paro & transfer to Thimphu (65 km/ 02 hour drive approximately) Once you arrive in Paro, you will be received by our representative and guide who will transfer you to your hotel in Thimphu. Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your hotel. Depending on arrival time, we can proceed for city sightseeing or relax in the hotel. Visit interesting weekend market (Thu-Sun). Vegetable vendors from different pockets of the country come to sell their products. Overnight : Hotel Dorji Elements (Standard) Hotel City (Deluxe) HotelDruk (Premium) or similar in Thimpu Meals : Meals included as per inclusions Day 02 Thimphu Sightseeing Library before lunch. After lunch, drive pass by Memorial Chorten built in memory In the morning we will visit Handmade paper mill, School of Arts and crafts (closed of the 3rd King. Visit Buddha viewpoint, Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple on Sundays, government holidays) where students learn 13 different arts used in the valley, Enclosure where national animal, Takin are kept and Zilukha Nunnery. predominantly in Bhutan. We will also visit nearby folk heritage museum and National Overnight in Thimphu Overnight : Hotel Dorji Elements (Standard) Hotel City (Deluxe) HotelDruk (Premium) or similar in Thimpu Meals : Meals included as per inclusions Day 03 Thimphu to Punakha (2.5 hrs) Today’s drive passes through Dochula pass at 3150 making the most beautiful pass in Bhutan. 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens built over the pass by queen mother in 2003 marks the pass more important than another passes. When the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. After a photo break, we will continue our drive to warm valley of Punakha. On arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon, we will visit the most beautiful Punakha Dzong, which houses the most elaborated temple in the country. The Dzong, showcase the finest example of the arts and crafts of Bhutan. Overnight in Punakha, (altitude 1350m). Overnight : Hotel Tashiling (Standard) / Zhingkham Resort (Deluxe) / Rkpo Green Resort (Premium) or similar in Punakha Meals : Meals included as per inclusions Day 04 Punakha to Trongsa (5 hrs) Check out of the hotel and visit Chimi Lhakhang on foot, the temple of fertility associated with religious art of phallus. En route, stop to see Wangi ruin Dzong. Continue to Trongsa over Pelela Pass at 3300m which forms the part of Black Mountain Range that divides the country into east and west. On arrival in Trongsa, visit Trongsa Dzong which was ancient home of our royals. Evening relax at your hotel. Overnight in Trongsa, (altitude 2200m). Overnight : Hotel Yangkhil Resort or similar in Trongsa Meals : Meals included as per inclusions Day 05 Trongsa – Jakar (3 hrs) Morning visit watch tower which houses a museum now and further drive pass by Yotongla pass at 3425m. En route, stop over the weaving place, beside the road where “Yatha” (wool weaving) is done which the valley of Bumthang is famous for. Later in Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. | 1 the afternoon we will visit white bird fortress, Jakar Dzong. Evening we will relax in the hotel or walk to visit Jakar town by foot. Overnight in Jakar, (altitude 2650m). EXCLUSIONS River Lodge (Standard and Deluxe) / Yugharling (Premium) Or Similar Overnight : • Any other meal not mentioned in price includes. in Jakar • Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary. Meals included as per inclusions Meals : • Any expenses of personal nature. Day 06 Supplements Standard Deluxe Premium Jakar sightseeing Visit Jampay Lhakhang, the one of the first 2 Buddhist temples built in the country. Dinner Supplement per 6,299 7,499 13,199 This is the home of the naked dance that is still performed annually. Visit Kurjey temple, person the site where the royals are cremated. One can either walk cross the suspension bridge and visit the village of Parar and Tamshing on foot or drive there. End your day with a walk passing by the Swiss farm. Evening stroll in Jakar town and try some local pancake and noodles. Overnight in Jakar HOTELS ENVISAGED Overnight : River Lodge (Standard and Deluxe) / Yugharling (Premium) Or Similar in Jakar DESTINATION STANDARD DELUXE PREMIUM Meals : Meals included as per inclusions Thimphu Dorji Elements/ City Hotel / Hotel Druk/ Day 07 ( 2 Nights ) Similar Similar Similar Jakar to Phobjikha (6-7 hrs) Punakha Hotel Tashiling / Zhingkham RKPO Green After breakfast enjoy the drive to the valley of Black-necked crane. Black-necked ( 1 Nights ) Similar Resort / Similar Resort / Similar crane is one of the rare specials of the birds in the world, which migrates from Tibetan plateau to Bhutan in winters. On arrival in Phobjikha, visit Gangtey Gompa, the largest Trongsa Yangkhil Resort / Yangkhil Resort / Yangkhil Resort / and the only monastery of the Nyingmapa sect in western Bhutan and take 2 hours ( 1 Nights ) Similar Similar Similar natural tail walk before checking into the hotel. Evening relax in your hotel. Overnight in Phobjikha, (altitude 2900m). Jakar River Lodge / River Lodge / Yu-Gharling Overnight : Hotel Yue-loki (Standard) / Hotel Dewachen (Deluxe & Premium) or ( 2 Nights ) Similar Similar Resort & Spa / similar in Phobjikha Similar Meals : Meals included as per inclusions Phobjikha Yue Loki / Similar Dewachen / Dewachen/ Day 08 ( 1 Nights ) Similar Similar Phobjikha to Paro (6 hrs) Paro Mandala Resort / Hotel Olathang / Naksel Boutique After early breakfast drive to Paro. Afternoon we will visit National Museum, the first ( 2 Nights ) Similar Similar Hotel & Spa / of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious paintings. Visit 17 Similar century Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Visit Kichu Lhakhang, one from the two oldest temples built in 7th century. Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. Overnight in Paro, altitude 2200m Overnight : Mandala Resort (Standard) / Hotel Olathang (Deluxe) / Hotel Naksel (Premium) or similar in Paro Meals : Meals included as per inclusions Day 09 Paro Sightseeing In the morning, we will hike to Tiger’s Nest Temple, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley at 900m above the valley floor. The temple is associated with Guru Rimpoche who visited in 8th century and believed to have meditated three months in this cave and converted entire valley into Buddhism. It is 2 hours walk up hill for an average hiker, however it can take our almost entire day too. Evening back to the hotel and relax. Overnight in Paro Overnight : Mandala Resort (Standard) / Hotel Olathang (Deluxe) / Hotel Naksel (Premium) or similar in Paro Meals : Meals included as per inclusions Day 10 Departure Take away the sweet memories of Bhutan .Transfer to airport for your departure flight. Meals : Meals included as per inclusions INCLUSIONS • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in below mentioned hotels • Round trip transportation (SUV/Hiace/Coaster) depending on group size, including airport pick up/drop (vehicle not at disposal, AC not used on hills) • Daily Breakfast in the hotel • Sightseeing as per the itinerary • Round Trip Transportation (SUV/Hiace/Coaster) Depending On Group Size, Including Airport Pick Up/Drop (Vehicle Not At Disposal, AC Not Used On Hills) • Services of a professional Escort / English speaking guide • Internal permits for visiting municipal areas 2 | Thomas Cook (India) Ltd..
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