Bhutan Tour

Land of the Thunder Dragon

Summary of Bhutan Tour

  • Duration: 07 Nights/ 08 Days
  • Major Attractions: Beautiful Views of Himalayas, Buddhist Monasteries, Pristine Valleys, Serene Rivers, Stunning Landscapes
  • Destination Covered: Thimphu, Paro, Mendegang, Gangtey

Itinerary Details

  1. White Buddhist stupa with gold ornaments and prayer wheels against mountain backdrop under blue sky
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    Day 01 – Paro-Thimphu

    Welcome at Paro Airport Drive to Thimphu (01½ HR Drive)

    Paro-Thimphu

    Arrive at Paro airport, you will be received by the representative of HTOI and would be further assisted & transferred to Thimphu.

    Rest of the time is kept free to recover from jetlag.

  2. Large white memorial stupa surrounded by crowds in traditional dress with mountains in background
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    Day 02 – Thimphu

    Sightseeing Tour of Thimphu

    Thimphu

    After having breakfast take a tour of the National Library that houses a huge collection of the ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the Traditional Medicine Institute and the School of Thangkha Painting.

    Also visit Dechenchholing valley and experience the silver and gold smiths at work.

  3. Buddhist monks in red robes walking through monastery courtyard with colorful prayer wheels and decorative buildings
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    Day 03 – Thimphu

    Sightseeing Tour of Thimphu

    Thimphu

    Today visit the weekly local market and experience the atmosphere of the vegetable bazaar, the Memorial Chorten of his late Majesty King Jime Dorje Wangchuk, the Tashichho Dzong & National Assembly.

    After lunch visit a handicrafts Emporium to view the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles.

    Rest of the time is kept free for shopping & other optional activities.

  4. Whitewashed dzong fortress perched on forested hillside with snow-capped peaks in distance
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    Day 04 – Thimphu-Mendegang

    Drive to Mendegang (02 HRS Road Trip)

    Thimphu-Mendegang

    Today take a 02 hr’s drive to Mendegang passing through the Dochula Pass.
    Take a short halt at Cochula for tea and snacks.

    Arrive in Mendegang and check in to the hotel.

    Later take an excursion to Punakha Dzong – the Punakha High School.

  5. Traditional Bhutanese temple with golden roof and monk walking past whitewashed walls in mountain setting
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    Day 05 – Mendegang-Gangtey Gompa-Mendegang

    Excursion to Gangtey Gompa (02 HRS One way)

    Mendegang-Gangtey Gompa-Mendegang

    Have leisurely breakfast and drive further to Gangtey Gompa and appreciate the beautiful interiors of Bhutan.

    Later enjoy your lunch and experience in the valley of Gompa.

    Return back to Mendegang to spend the night.

  6. Hilltop dzong fortress among pine forests with terraced fields and dramatic cloudy mountains beyond
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    Day 06 – Mendegang-Paro

    Drive to Paro (02½ HRS Drive)

    Mendegang-Paro

    Today, drive to Paro via Thimphu.

    Have lunch at Thimphu.

    On the way visit the Simtokha Dzong – the oldest castle of its kind in Bhutan which is now a religious university.

    Arrive at Paro, check in to the hotel.

  7. Taktsang monastery dramatically built into sheer cliff face surrounded by pine forest in Paro valley
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    Day 07 – Paro

    Sightseeing Tour of Paro

    Paro

    Take a daylong sightseeing tour of the Drukgley Dzong. If the day is clear, you may see the 24,000 feet white domed peak of sacred Chomolhari (Mt. of Goddess).

    Visit National Museum situated in an ancient watch tower- it houses the rich collection of weapons, Thangkha, textiles and artefacts.

    Later take a small walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong.

  8. Massive white fortress dzong with traditional windows under stormy skies with flower gardens in foreground
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    Day 08 – Paro-Departure

    International Departure

    Paro-Departure

    At appropriate time, you will be transferred to Paro international airport to embark the flight back to the onward destination. The tour will culminate here.

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