Overview
6 Nights 7 Days Bhutan Tour
Day 01 : Arrive Paro-Thimphu (65 km, 1 hr drive)
During the flight, you will experience breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks like the sacred Mt. Jhumolhari & Jichu Drake in Bhutan. You can check early in the morning from Delhi airport and request ticket counter to issue the flight tickets at the left side at the window side of the flight.
On arrival at Paro International Airport our driver from 7 Brothers Tours and Travels will be happily waiting for you at exit point to welcome you and transfer to Thimphu.
Visit Weekend market in Thimphu- 1 hour
Visit Trashichoedzong the administrative seat of King and head of monk and see flag ceremony by Royal Body guard and must to reach 4.45 PM at the ground – 2 hours sightseeing
Later see night view of Trashichoedzong – 10 minutes
Overnight: Thimphu | Altitude: 2300m. Driver will drop you at 6 PM to hotel.
Day 02 Thimphu sightseeing
Driver will pick you up at 8 AM and then start sightseeing
Buddha Point – 2 hours
Takin Zoo – 1 hour
Memorable stupa – 1hour
Visit Sangaygang – 1 hour
Stroll around the Thimphu City
Overnight: Thimphu | Altitude: 2300m.
Day 03: Thimphu -Punakha Sightseeing
Distance: 71 km-Estimated driving time: 2 1/2 hrs
After breakfast and driver will pick you at 8AM and travel to Punakha & Wangdue through Dochula Pass (3140 m). In the clear sky; enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain ranges. Then pass by the beautiful 108 chortens built on the hill by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck (Queen Mother of Bhutan) for the security and well being of His Majesty, the King of Bhutan.
Also visit Dochula pass with 108 stupa and if weather is clear you will see beautiful snow cape mountain in the eastern Himalyas – 2hours .
Then drive onto Punakha. Punakha sightseeing as follows:
Chimi Lhakhang Visit – 1 hour
Punakha Dzong Visit – 3 hours
Visit Longest suspension bridge – 1 hour
On the way, stop at Metsina village and take a 20 minute walk through the paddy fields to visit the Devine Madman’s Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing.
After lunch visit the Punakha Dzong which is most spectacular Fortress in the world located on the island of the Pho – Chu (Male River) and the Mochu (Female River). The dzong was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (the person who unified Bhutan) to serve as the religious and administrative seat of the region. It was here that the dual system of government was introduced in the 17th century and in 1907, enthroned the first King Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck. Damaged over the centuries by four catastrophic fires and an earthquake, the dzong has been fully restored in the recent years by the 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. At the dzong, you can see the highest standards in woodwork.
Overnight: Punakha | Altitude: 1360m.
Day 4: Punakha- Gamgtay : 3 hours by drive
At 8 AM start sightseeing as follows:
After reaching Gangtay visit Gangtay monastery. Hike 1 hour to beautiful Gangtay Valley then visit Crane center.
Over night at Gangtay valley.
Day 5: Phobjikha to Paro Sightseeing
Start driving to Paro between 9 to 10 AM.
Sightseeing as follows:
• 1 hour – Visit Kichu temple,one of the 108 temples built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. The story goes that a giant demon lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of Buddhism. To overcome her, King Songtsen Gampo decided to build 108 temples, which would be placed on all the points of her body. Of these 108 temples, 12 were built in accordance with precise plans. Thus, it happened that in about the year AD 638 the temple of Jokhang in Lhasa was built over the very heart of the demoness.
• 1 hour – Stroll around bank of Paro River for views
• 1 hour – Visit Dungsey lhakhang where you will see 12 Giant pillars erected by strongest men in Paro.
• 2 hours- Visit Museum and views of Paro Valley
• 1 hour – Visit View point of dangerous airport in the world
Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (3 star)
Day 6: A Day Hike to Taksang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
Sightseeing: Tiger nest takes 5 hours round trip
After breakfast, drive for about 20 minutes to the base camp of Taktsang Monastery and hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’. The climb up to the viewpoint will take around 2 ½ hours and from there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. Stop for refreshment at the View Point Cafeteria.Then walk further up to the monastery which will take about 1 hour. It is said that in the 8th century Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a tigress from eastern Bhutan to this place and meditated in a cave here for 3 months. The principal Lhakhang (monastery) of the present monastic complex dates from 1692. Taktsang was damaged severely by fire in 1998 but has now been fully restored to its former glory. After visiting the monastery, walk back down to the road on the way stop for lunch at the view point cafeteria and then walk further down to the road point. Then drive back to hotel.
Overnight at a hotel in Paro. (3 star)
Day 7: Departure from Paro. Morning transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Our tour staff will bid you farewell at the airport.
Places to visit
Day 1: Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu
Day 3: Punakha
Day 4: Phobjikha
Day 5: Paro
Day 6: Paro
Day 7 Departure
Details
- Duration: 7 days
- Category: Culture
- Tour operator: 7 Brothers Tours and Travels
- Contact: 17942733
- Email: contactsevenbrothers@gmail.com
- Website: http://www.bhutanbrotherstours.com
Additional details
| Provider | 7 Brothers Tours and Travels |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Brothers Tours and Travels |
| Phone | 17942733 |
| Provider email | contactsevenbrothers@gmail.com |
| Provider website | http://www.bhutanbrotherstours.com |