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WALKING IN BHUTAN

Paro – Thimphu – Punakha – Gangtey – Wangdue– Paro

Package id	EI02412310
Travel time	6 Nights / 7 Days
Package price ($)	5599.00/ ~~6500.00~~
Package price (₹)	464549.03/ ~~539305~~

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Bhutan is still regarded as one of the last "Shangri-La's" in the Himalayan region because of its remoteness, its spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and its unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. As they say, Bhutan is the closest some of us will get to heaven. This tour takes you to Bhutan’s strategic fortresses known as Dzongs, numerous ancient temples, monasteries and stupas which dot the countryside, prayer flags which flutter along the high ridges, wild animals which abound in dense forests, foamy white waterfalls which are the ethereal showers, and the warm smile of its friendly people. Of course how can the fact be missed that Bhutan rates its progress by Gross National Happiness or GNH, a measure of how happy its citizens are!

Paro-Thimphu : On arrival at Paro International airport you will be welcomed and driven to Thimpu (less than 2 hours) your hotel for check-in. Later explore the city visiting Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) from where one can get a good overview of the Thimphu; walk around Thimphu main street and market area to get an understanding of the city.

Thimphu: After breakfast, short drive to Pangri Zampa, the 16th century monastery, located just north of Thimphu. It has a monastic school where Buddhist monks learn Lamaism and astrology based on Buddhist philosophy. Explore the other city highlights during the days tour.

Thimphu – Punakha & Wangdue: This morning driven up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, Mani Wall, and Prayer Flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear numerous Himalayan peaks could be seen. Driven to Punakha and its highlights.

Punakha & Wangdue: Day for visiting monastery, nunnery, rural Bhutan & Buddhist Institute.

Paro : Driven to Paro; en-route visiting one of the oldest fortress of Bhutan, watchtower which houses museum and evening explore the Paro market.

Paro : Visit the word famous Taktshang Monastery or Tiger’s Nest (approx 5 hours round trip walk); Zong and Bhutanese farm house.

Paro-departure: Transfer to the airport for flight back home.

DAY 3-4
Location	PARO
Hotel	NAKSEL BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA
DAY 5-6
Location	THIMPHU
Hotel	DRUK HOTEL
DAY 7-8
Location	PUNAKHA
Hotel	DHENSA
DAY 9-10
Location	GANGTEY
Hotel	DEWACHEN
DAY 11-12
Location	BUMTHANG
Hotel	VILLAGE LODGE BUMTHANG
day 13-16
Location	PARO
Hotel	UMA PARO
day 17
Location	FLY HOME
Hotel	FLY HOME

Visit to Buddhist school teaching Lamaism and Astrology to Buddhist monks.
Overview of Thimphu from a vantage point.
On a clear day, view of the most famous peaks of the Himalayas.
Rural Bhutan experience.
Explore the oldest fortress of Bhutan.
The world famous Taktshang Monastery or Tiger’s Nest.

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- 12 - 6 weeks 25%
- 6 - 2 weeks 50%
- 2 weeks to date of departure or later 100%
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DAY 3-4

PARO

NAKSEL BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA

Make your first day hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery, but instead of returning directly to Paro, proceed higher up to Ugyen Tshemo and north along the ridge, dropping to Drukgyel Dzong. This provides significantly superior views of the valley. It takes roughly two hours to get to Tiger's Nest, and then another 2-3 hours to get to Drukgyel Dzong. Today, go on an all-day hike through forests, farmlands, and mountains. The Sagala Hike leads you to the isolated Haa Valley and across Bhutan's highest pass, the Chele Pass. You'll hike through woodlands to reach the pass, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Paro. You'll then descend into the Haa Valley before arriving in Makha Zampa. You will be met by a car to explore the valley before returning across the Chele Pass.

DAY 5-6

THIMPHU

DRUK HOTEL

Head to Thimphu, you will spend the afternoon walking around the city with your guide. On the second day, embark on a wonderful journey from around Thimphu to Dodedrak, a hermit village with a 12th-century temple at its site. You will have lunch and dinner in the courtyard outside the temple and the opportunity to meet the monks. The journey takes about 4-5 hours in total.

DAY 7-8

PUNAKHA

DHENSA

Head to Thimphu, you will spend the afternoon walking around the city with your guide. On the second day, embark on a wonderful journey from around Thimphu to Dodedrak, a hermit village with a 12th-century temple at its site. You will have lunch in the courtyard outside the temple and have the opportunity to meet the monks. The journey takes about 4-5 hours in total.

DAY 9-10

GANGTEY

DEWACHEN

Head to Gangtey, stop at Lawola Pass and walk to the village for about an hour. The next day's hike takes about 3-5 hours and passes through a small village of yak herders and an old rhododendron forest. Walk as you would through the Lord of the Rings forest before arriving at Khumbu village where we will pick you up and drive you back to your hotel.

DAY 11-12

BUMTHANG

VILLAGE LODGE BUMTHANG

Drive to Bumthang, with a quick stop in Trongsa en route (where you can do a two-hour trek if you want)..

day 13-16

PARO

UMA PARO

Fly back to Paro and spend two nights at Uma Paro where you can properly take off your trekking boots and put your feet up. There is an excellent spa, and delightful pool. The cuisine here is amazing, and no doubt you can reward yourself with a feast of epic proportions!

day 17

FLY HOME

Fly back to Kathmandu and drive up to Dhulikhel on the ridge of the valley. Again, put your feet up, admire the views and possibly dip into their spa.