Bhutan the Himalayan Wonderland
Tour Overview : Bhutan the Himalayan Wonderland
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival to Paro
The flight to Paro is one of the most exciting flights in the entire Himalayas. As the plane flies north towards the Tibetan border, the green wall of the hill known as the Gateway of Bhutan continues to rise from the plain. The white river flows through the valley, waterfalls pour down from the forest slopes, and the huge snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the north rise into the sky. When the plane enters the Paro River Valley, peek through the window and you will see Paro Dzong and the Ta Dzong (watch tower, now converted into a museum) overlooking the Paro River. Representatives of Truly Shangri-La will receive you at the airport and after completing all formalities at the airport you will drive through the beautiful Paro Valley to your hotel.
Day 02 : Travel to Thimphu
The flight to Paro is one of the most exciting flights in the entire Himalayas. As the plane flies north towards the Tibetan border, the green wall of the hill known as the Gateway of Bhutan continues to rise from the plain. The white river flows through the valley, waterfalls pour down from the forest slopes, and the huge snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the north rise into the sky. When the plane enters the Paro River Valley, peek through the window and you will see Paro Dzong and the Ta Dzong (watch tower, now converted into a museum) overlooking the Paro River. Representatives of Truly Shangri-La will receive you at the airport and after completing all formalities at the airport you will drive through the beautiful Paro Valley to your hotel. Truly Shangri-La will make sure you have an amazing Bhutan himalayan tour.
After lunch, go on a tour to Buddha Point, a short drive away from Thimphu city center, visitors can enjoy the beauty of Thimphu Valley. Pay tribute to the largest Buddha statue in the Thimphu and pray. Then take a stroll overlooking the valley. Next, visit the memorial Chorten where people constantly chant mantras and turn the prayer wheel around it. Built in the memory of the third King at the same time serves as a monument for peace. Then, visit the Textile Museum, which provides a new platform for the national textiles and collects valuable ancient textile relics from Bhutan. Next, visit the Folk Heritage Museum, which is dedicated to introducing Bhutan’s rich folk heritage and rural history through exhibitions, demonstrations, educational programs and documentation on rural life in Bhutan.
Day 03 : Tour around Thimphu City
After breakfast, visit the National Library with a large collection of precious Buddhist manuscripts and Zorig Chusum College (commonly known as the School of Painting), where students study 13 traditional arts and crafts courses for 6 years. In the afternoon, you will visit the “fortress of glorious religion” Trashi Chhoe Dzong. It is the center of government and religion, the seat of the throne and the seat of Je Khenpo or the supreme abbot of the monk body.the Dzong was first built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the religious and political unity of Bhutan, and rebuilt in the 1960s in a traditional Bhutanese way, without nails or architectural plans. Then in the evening, stroll around markets in Thimphu and have dinner and spend a night in a hotel.
Day 04 : Excursion to Paro
After breakfast, travel back to Paro and check-in at the hotel. After resting for a few minutes, we will go sightseeing around places in Paro. An interesting fortress where you can see the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, built to commemorate Bhutanese victory over the Tibetan in the war of 1644. Then, proceed to visit Ta Dzong popularly known as ‘WatchTower’ which now serves as a National Museum where antique thangka paintings, textiles, weapons and armors, and historic artifacts are kept. Walking down the trail lies Rinpung Dzong (fortress of the heap of jewels) where in its wooden porch around the courtyards are full of exquisite murals, depicting buddhist traditions such as four friends, an old man with longevity, the wheel of life, the life of Milarepa, Sumera and other cosmic mandalas. Also enroute visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 05 : Departure from Paro Airport
Check-out from the hotel and we will drive to the airport for a flight to your respective destination. We believe we provided a memorable Bhutan himalayan tour for you and hope to see you visit our country next time.
What's Included in Package
- Bhutan visa fee
- Government royalty & taxes
- Dedicated English speaking tour guide
- Dedicated tour vehicle and driver
- 3-star accommodation (twin sharing)
- Daily 3 meals (B/L/D)
- Airport transfers
- Bottled water
What's Not Included in Package
- Flights to and from Bhutan
- Personal expense/shopping
- Alcoholic Beverages
- 4 or 5 star accommodation (extra charges will apply)
- Travel insurance
- Entry fees to parks and monuments
- Tips for guide and driver
VISA
Visas are required for travelling to Bhutan, and applications are processed through Truly Shangri-La Travels Company in Conjunction with tour.
TOUR PAYMENTS
Advance tour payment in full for your entire tour must be sent to Truly Shangri-La travels by bank transfer at least 30 days in advance to conform your reservation. For more detail mail us at info@trulyshangri-La