BHUTAN SPLENDOR TOUR 8 Days 7 Nights
Bhutan is also known as the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. This place is located in middle of India and Tibet. Besides Buddhist monasteries, in Bhutan one can also witness astonishing natural treasures and various species of flora and fauna. The itinerary of 7 Nights 8 Days Bhutan Tour is covering the destination of Paro, Thimphu, Trongsa, Bhumthang and Punakha to explore the beautifull valleys and monasteries etc.
ITINERARY DETAILS
Day 01 :Arrival at Paro
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Once you arrive Paro airport, Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan.
Relax for the day and overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 02 :Thimphu
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Start your journey planning a complete day sightseeing tour of Thimphu valley. Some of the places you will visit National Library which is well known for its collection of Buddhist texts and manuscripts, Painting school which is considered for its tango paintings, The Textiles, Folk Heritage Museum and the Traditional Medicine institute.
You can also visit the Memorial Chorten which is built in the memory of third king of Bhutan and Handicraft Emporium.
Night halt in hotel.
Day 03 :Thimphu – Trongsa
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Once you are done with your early morning breakfast drive towards Dochula Pass. En-route you can visit Gangkar puensum which is the highest peak of Bhutan located at a height of 7,497. Now head forward for Wangdue Phodrang.
Post breakfast at Wangdue Phodrang you can proceed for Trongsa across Pelela pass. En-route you can visit Chendebji Chorten which was built in 18th century by a lama known as Shida. Once you arrive Trongsa check in at hotel.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 04 :Trongsa – Bumthang
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After morning breakfast head for Trongsa Dzong which was built during 1647 by Shabdrung. Later you can proceed for Bumthang which is at a distance of 3 hours. Going head for 29 kilometers you will arrive at Yutong La pass. Once you arrive Bumthang check in at hotel.
After you finish your lunch you can visit Kurje Lhakhang, this is the place where the well known saint Padmasambhava managed to get hold on a local devil and later left the marks of his body on a rock, Jambey Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong, Tamshing Monastery and Swiss Farm.
Day 05 :Bumthang – Punakha
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Once you are done with your morning breakfast you have an option to explore the captivating valley of Bumthang. Then you will head for Trongsa to have lunch at a local restaurant. Then start your journey towards Punakha. En-route you can visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong besides local town.
Once you arrive Punakha check in at hotel. Night halt in hotel.
Day 06 :Bumthang – Punakha
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Post breakfast you can visit an amazing complex which is built at the convergence of two rivers known as Punakha Dzong. Finish your lunch head for Paro. En-route you can visit the traditional Bhutanese Farm House where you can witness the local lifestyle of Bhutan.
Once you arrive at Paro check in at hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 07 :Paro
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Finish your breakfast and head for a complete day sightseeing tour of Paro Valley. Here you can witness Ta Dzong, the watch tower for the Paro Dzong. Once you are done with your breakfast proceed for road trip to Drukgyel Dzong which was built in 1647. En-route you can visit Kyichu Lhakhang which is considered as the oldest and much sacred shrines in Bhutan.
Overnight halt in hotel of Paro
Day 08 :Paro (Departure)
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After morning breakfast you will be transferred to airport for your destination flight.
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