Bhutan, the last Shangri-la
11 Days
| Best Season | |
| Package Type | |
| Elevation | |
| Group Size | |
| Duration | 11 Days |
Delhi/Kathmandu - Paro – Thimphu – Punakha – Gantey – Gogona – Khotokha – Chumsoza
There’s a place on earth that even the most seasoned travelers consider a privilege to visit. And, although it is voted one of the world’s top travel destinations, very few make it. This is Druk Yul, Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
Small kingdom perched in the Himalayas, will leave you a memorable memory. A real sensation of soothing, sweetness and purity emerges in the atmosphere. The ingredients of this alchemy that surprises travelers on their trip to Bhutan are beautiful mountain scenery, unspoiled nature and charming and hospitable people.
A basic understanding of Bhutan's Buddhism is essential to understand the Bhutanese, as Buddhist teaching and philosophy play an important role in their peaceful lives. Because of deep traditional reverence which the Bhutanese have for nature, the Kingdom is one of the leading countries in environmental preservation.
More than 70% of land and area is still under forest cover. Bhutan is not an ordinary place and has many surprises, a visit to the country is a splendid adventure.
The kingdom of Bhutan, today, may be man’s last un-ventured destination. That is how the
Bhutanese people would like to keep it.
“Take nothing but pictures, Leave nothing but footsteps.”
DETAILED PROGRAM
Per your request this program can be customized
Possibility of departure from Delhi.
ACCOMMODATION Hotels indicated or similar, local standards
Delhi: Monastery guesthouse Karmapa International Buddhist Institute / Hotel Lotus Nikko *** / Hotel Le Seasons *** / Hyatt Hotel *****
Kathmandu: Monastery guesthouse / P.R.K Guest house / Hotel Tibet International****
Paro: Mandala Resort / Olathang*** / Naksel**** / Hotel Khangkhu Resort / Tashi Namgay Resort***
Thimphu: Dorji Elements / City Hotel*** / Druk Hotel **** / Hotel Phuntso Pelri / Ramada Valley***
Punakha: Hotel Tashiling /, Zhingkham Resort *** / Rkpo Green Resort**** / Hotel Y T Hotel / Zhingkham Resort***
Gangtey: Gangtey Hotel Palace /Gangtey Lodge Bhutan***** / Wangchuk Lodge / Yue loki Guest gouse
Gogona and Khotokha: overnight at camp
FLIGHT INFORMATION Per your request we will book international flights
POLICE FORMALITIES
- Passport valid until 6 months after the return date
- Indian Visa tourist: Mandatory - https://action-visas.com/
- Nepal visa: can be done at the airport, http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa
- Bhutanese visa : http://www.visitbhutan.com/visa_requirement_procedure_bhutan.html
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1Delhi or Kathmandu
Arrival to your chosen city. You will be welcomed by our local representative. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Free time.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
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2Delhi or Kathmandu - Paro
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Transfer to the airport, flight to Paro. Welcomed by our correspondent at Paro International Airport, and transfer to the hotel.
Visit of the dzong, built in the 17th century to protect itself from Tibetans. Visit of the national Museum of Bhutan.
Finally, discovering of the oldest bridge of Bhutan built at the foot of the dzong. Lunch in course of visit. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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3Paro - Thimphu
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan and place of residence of the royal family.
If this day falls during a weekend, visit of the big centenary farmers market, famous for its agricultural products.In the morning drive up to Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park, where you can admire the 169 feet
bronze statue of Buddha Dordenma, Vajra Throne Buddha. You will then discover the “takin”, the national animal of Bhutan, situated in the reserve created by the WWF.It is a caprine bovid, a very rare animal which lives only in the high mountains of Bhutan and China. The reserve offers a very beautiful view on the city.
Then, we will head to BBS Tower to catch the beautiful view of Thimphu Valley.
Visit of the Museum of the popular traditions, the mill of traditional paper and the monastery of Changankakar, the oldest temple in Thimphu from the 12th Century. Then, finally, visit of the National Memorial Chorten built in 1974, a stupa built in memory of the 3rd King. It is decorated with magnificent paintings and sculptures.Then, proceed to visit Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king.
Lunch in course of visit. Dinner, and overnight at the hotel. -
4Thimphu - Punakha - Gantey
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure for Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. Along the way, visit of the oldest Dzong of Bhutan, Simtoka Dzong, built in 1627.
From Simtoka, the road winds through forests of pines on 20 km and amounts up to the pass of Dochula (3116 meters) before coming down in the lowest valley of central Bhutan and stop for sights of Druk Wangyal Chortens which was commissioned by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to commemorate the victory over the Indian militants and to liberate the souls of the lives lost.
Then, stop at Sobsokha Village and take a stroll through agricultural fields to Chimi Lhakhang, a pilgrimage site for childless couple or to seek protection for children. Then, visit Punakha Dzong, situated strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. Thereafter walk along the 160 meters Pho Chhu Suspension Bridge, giving you a spectacular view of Punakha Dzong and the Pho Chhu Valley.
Departure for Gangtey, a small village situated at 3000 meters with a beautiful view on distant snowy mountains and meadows.
Lunch in course of visit. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. -
5Gangtey- Gogona
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure for the hike through the meadow by going up towards the pass of Tselela, (3320 meters) approximately 5 to 6 hours of walk.
You will cross forests of bamboo, rhododendrons and magnolias. Have lunch in the course of hike. Dinner. Installation to the camp and overnight under tent.
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6Gogona -Khotokha
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Departure for 6 to 7 hours of walk to reach the pass of Shobjula, (3390 meters) the highest of your hike, then descent towards the camp.
Have lunch in the course of hike. Dinner. Installation to the camp and overnight under tent.
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7Khotokha – Chuzomsa – Paro
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Ascending towards the pass of Tashila, (2780 meters).
Descent towards the river Dangchu, that is approximately 5 to 6 hours of walk. At the end of your trek.
Departure by car for Paro.
Have lunch in the course of hike. Dinner. Installation and overnight at the hotel.
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8Paro – Taktshang – Paro
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure early in the morning, by descending the valley, for Taktshang “The nest of the tiger “, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley at 900m above the valley floor.
Built in the 15th century, the temple is associated with Guru Rinpoche 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.
Possibility of renting a horse to make the ascent.
Lunch in the course of visit. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
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9Paro - Delhi or Kathmandu
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Today we will bid farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country and take an early flight back to Delhi or Kathmandu.
Rest of the day free time.
Lunch and dinner by yourself. Overnight at the hotel.
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10Delhi or Kathmandu
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide.
Free time so you can enjoy the city (no car). Lunch and dinner by yourself. Overnight at the hotel.
-
11Delhi or Kathmandu - Paris
Transfer to the airport.
Inclusion
- All sightseeing with local English-speaking guide
Exclusion
- All visa fee (Indian or Nepalis visa and Bhutanese
- Beverage and expenses of personal nature.
- Any Optional Sightseeing Tours and extension of tours, hotel accommodation etc.
- Tips to guide, porters, drivers etc.
- Personal Insurance.
- Excess baggage
- Meals not indicated in the program
- Anything not mentioned in “This price includes”
- Welcome Drink on arrival (non- alcoholic)
- 2 international flights Delhi/Kathmandu-Paro / Paro-Delhi/Katmandu
- Transfers with private vehicle
- Local transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel accommodation at respective hotels
- All meals indicated in the program
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Bhutan, the last Shangri-la
12 Days
Description
| Best Season | |
| Package Type | |
| Elevation | |
| Group Size | |
| Duration | 12 Days |
Delhi/Kathmandu - Paro – Thimphu – Punakha – Gantey – Gogona – Khotokha – Chumsoza
There’s a place on earth that even the most seasoned travelers consider a privilege to visit. And, although it is voted one of the world’s top travel destinations, very few make it. This is Druk Yul, Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
Small kingdom perched in the Himalayas, will leave you a memorable memory. A real sensation of soothing, sweetness and purity emerges in the atmosphere. The ingredients of this alchemy that surprises travelers on their trip to Bhutan are beautiful mountain scenery, unspoiled nature and charming and hospitable people.
A basic understanding of Bhutan's Buddhism is essential to understand the Bhutanese, as Buddhist teaching and philosophy play an important role in their peaceful lives. Because of deep traditional reverence which the Bhutanese have for nature, the Kingdom is one of the leading countries in environmental preservation.
More than 70% of land and area is still under forest cover. Bhutan is not an ordinary place and has many surprises, a visit to the country is a splendid adventure.
The kingdom of Bhutan, today, may be man’s last un-ventured destination. That is how the
Bhutanese people would like to keep it.
“Take nothing but pictures, Leave nothing but footsteps.”
DETAILED PROGRAM
Per your request this program can be customized
Possibility of departure from Delhi.
ACCOMMODATION Hotels indicated or similar, local standards
Delhi: Monastery guesthouse Karmapa International Buddhist Institute / Hotel Lotus Nikko *** / Hotel Le Seasons *** / Hyatt Hotel *****
Kathmandu: Monastery guesthouse / P.R.K Guest house / Hotel Tibet International****
Paro: Mandala Resort / Olathang*** / Naksel**** / Hotel Khangkhu Resort / Tashi Namgay Resort***
Thimphu: Dorji Elements / City Hotel*** / Druk Hotel **** / Hotel Phuntso Pelri / Ramada Valley***
Punakha: Hotel Tashiling /, Zhingkham Resort *** / Rkpo Green Resort**** / Hotel Y T Hotel / Zhingkham Resort***
Gangtey: Gangtey Hotel Palace /Gangtey Lodge Bhutan***** / Wangchuk Lodge / Yue loki Guest gouse
Gogona and Khotokha: overnight at camp
FLIGHT INFORMATION Per your request we will book international flights
POLICE FORMALITIES
- Passport valid until 6 months after the return date
- Indian Visa tourist: Mandatory - https://action-visas.com/
- Nepal visa: can be done at the airport, http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa
- Bhutanese visa : http://www.visitbhutan.com/visa_requirement_procedure_bhutan.html
Location Map
Tour Timeline
-
1Delhi or Kathmandu
Arrival to your chosen city. You will be welcomed by our local representative. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Free time.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
-
2Delhi or Kathmandu - Paro
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Transfer to the airport, flight to Paro. Welcomed by our correspondent at Paro International Airport, and transfer to the hotel.
Visit of the dzong, built in the 17th century to protect itself from Tibetans. Visit of the national Museum of Bhutan.
Finally, discovering of the oldest bridge of Bhutan built at the foot of the dzong. Lunch in course of visit. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
-
3Paro - Thimphu
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan and place of residence of the royal family.
If this day falls during a weekend, visit of the big centenary farmers market, famous for its agricultural products.In the morning drive up to Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park, where you can admire the 169 feet
bronze statue of Buddha Dordenma, Vajra Throne Buddha. You will then discover the “takin”, the national animal of Bhutan, situated in the reserve created by the WWF.It is a caprine bovid, a very rare animal which lives only in the high mountains of Bhutan and China. The reserve offers a very beautiful view on the city.
Then, we will head to BBS Tower to catch the beautiful view of Thimphu Valley.
Visit of the Museum of the popular traditions, the mill of traditional paper and the monastery of Changankakar, the oldest temple in Thimphu from the 12th Century. Then, finally, visit of the National Memorial Chorten built in 1974, a stupa built in memory of the 3rd King. It is decorated with magnificent paintings and sculptures.Then, proceed to visit Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king.
Lunch in course of visit. Dinner, and overnight at the hotel. -
4Thimphu - Punakha - Gantey
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure for Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. Along the way, visit of the oldest Dzong of Bhutan, Simtoka Dzong, built in 1627.
From Simtoka, the road winds through forests of pines on 20 km and amounts up to the pass of Dochula (3116 meters) before coming down in the lowest valley of central Bhutan and stop for sights of Druk Wangyal Chortens which was commissioned by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to commemorate the victory over the Indian militants and to liberate the souls of the lives lost.
Then, stop at Sobsokha Village and take a stroll through agricultural fields to Chimi Lhakhang, a pilgrimage site for childless couple or to seek protection for children. Then, visit Punakha Dzong, situated strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. Thereafter walk along the 160 meters Pho Chhu Suspension Bridge, giving you a spectacular view of Punakha Dzong and the Pho Chhu Valley.
Departure for Gangtey, a small village situated at 3000 meters with a beautiful view on distant snowy mountains and meadows.
Lunch in course of visit. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. -
5Gangtey- Gogona
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure for the hike through the meadow by going up towards the pass of Tselela, (3320 meters) approximately 5 to 6 hours of walk.
You will cross forests of bamboo, rhododendrons and magnolias. Have lunch in the course of hike. Dinner. Installation to the camp and overnight under tent.
-
6Gogona -Khotokha
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Departure for 6 to 7 hours of walk to reach the pass of Shobjula, (3390 meters) the highest of your hike, then descent towards the camp.
Have lunch in the course of hike. Dinner. Installation to the camp and overnight under tent.
-
7Khotokha – Chuzomsa – Paro
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Ascending towards the pass of Tashila, (2780 meters).
Descent towards the river Dangchu, that is approximately 5 to 6 hours of walk. At the end of your trek.
Departure by car for Paro.
Have lunch in the course of hike. Dinner. Installation and overnight at the hotel.
-
8Paro – Taktshang – Paro
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure early in the morning, by descending the valley, for Taktshang “The nest of the tiger “, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley at 900m above the valley floor.
Built in the 15th century, the temple is associated with Guru Rinpoche 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.
Possibility of renting a horse to make the ascent.
Lunch in the course of visit. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
-
9Paro - Delhi or Kathmandu
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Today we will bid farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country and take an early flight back to Delhi or Kathmandu.
Rest of the day free time.
Lunch and dinner by yourself. Overnight at the hotel.
-
10Delhi or Kathmandu
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide.
Free time so you can enjoy the city (no car). Lunch and dinner by yourself. Overnight at the hotel.
-
11Delhi or Kathmandu - Paris
Transfer to the airport.
Inclusion and Exclusion
Inclusion
- All sightseeing with local English-speaking guide
Exclusion
- All visa fee (Indian or Nepalis visa and Bhutanese
- Beverage and expenses of personal nature.
- Any Optional Sightseeing Tours and extension of tours, hotel accommodation etc.
- Tips to guide, porters, drivers etc.
- Personal Insurance.
- Excess baggage
- Meals not indicated in the program
- Anything not mentioned in “This price includes”
- Welcome Drink on arrival (non- alcoholic)
- 2 international flights Delhi/Kathmandu-Paro / Paro-Delhi/Katmandu
- Transfers with private vehicle
- Local transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel accommodation at respective hotels
- All meals indicated in the program
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