- ITINEARY DETAILS (6 Nights 7 Days):
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The festival or Tshechu in Bhutan are one of the
fundamental examples of the culture in Bhutan that many people have come to
admire and treasure it. The Tshechu or festival is performed in Honor of Guru
Rinpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan.
Tsechus are
performed in almost every district attracting thousand of Bhutanese people in A
spirit of festivity and deep faith, the festival last up to four days in which
a series of highly Stylized masked dance rituals are performed. Tshechus takes
place throughout the country in every district at different times of year. The
local Tshechus are often more interesting as Visitors get better perspective of
a festival
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Day 1
October 3
Sing-Paro-Thim
Paro - 2250 meter
Thimphu - 2400
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Arrive at Paro and drive to Thimphu. (65
kilometers; 2 hours) , the capital city of Bhutan.
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En route stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro River joins.
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Check into your hotel
on arrival
- Visit
Changlingmithang archery field.
- Buddha Dordenma.
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Memorial Chorten (built in memory
of the third King of Bhutan).
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Bhutan Suites.
Dinner in Hotel
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Confluence of Thimpu River (Wong
Chu) & Paro River (Pa Chu). Chhuzom (Chhu means river and zom means join)
is the place where Paro Chhu and Wong Chhu meet. Traditionally Bhutanese
consider such confluence of three rivers and three ridges an auspicious and
one in a thousand, therefore Chortens or stupa is build to commemorate its
significance and also to ward off evil spells and spirits in the area.
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Day 2
October 4
Thimphu (Sightseeing)
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Visit the oldest Monastery of Thimphu, Changkha Monastery.
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Later visit the Grand Thimphu Festival for 2-3 hours.
- Visit paper factory.
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Stroll through Thimphu town and absorb the life style of the
people.
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Bhutan Suites.
Dinner in Hotel
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Changangkha Lhakhang is an old
fortress like temple and monastic school perched on a ridge above Thimphu,
southeast of Motithang. It was established in the 12th century on a site
chosen by Lama Phajo Drukgom Shigpo, who came from Ralung in Tibet. The
central statue is Chenresig in an 11-headed, thousand-armed manifestation.
There are enormous prayer wheels to spin and even the prayer books in the
temple are larger in size than usual Tibetan texts.
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Day 3
October 5
Punakha – 1310
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Drive to Punakha (75 Km; 2-3 hrs) via Dochu La Pass (3,100
meters).
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Stop at Dochula Pass
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Visit Chimi Lhakhang (divine mad man monastery) on the way.
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Meri Phensum
Dinner at Hotel
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Dochula Pass is the most known
pass in the Bhutan. Its 30 Km drive from the Capital City Thimphu on the way
towards central Bhutan. Dochula pass is around 3100 meter from sea
level and it's mostly covered with white clouds, where on a clear day you can
see spectacular view of the mighty Himalayas mountain ranges.
The 108 Druk Wangyal Khangzang
Chhortens is offered as a tribute to his majesty the king to the selfless
service and visionary leadership of His Majesty the King, and now a sacred
legacy to the nation and the Bhutanese people.
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Day 4
October 6
Punakha - 1310
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Morning visit Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong or commonly known
as Punakha Dzong.
- Hike to Khamsum
Yulled Namgyel Chorten
- Wolokha Nunnery.
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Meri Phensum
Dinner at Hotel
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Punakha Dzong is situated on a
stretch of land where two rivers – the Phochhu and the Mochhu converge;
Punakha Dzong was the second Dzong to be built in Bhutan. The Dzong appears
as a great anchored ship. Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel built it in 1631.
Through a desire to recover the
relic of Ranjung Kharsapani the Tibetans invaded Punakha in 1639, but were
defeated. In honor of the protective deities that is deemed to have played a
key role in the victory over the Tibetans, Zhabdrung had an additional chapel
built in the Punakha Dzong. The Punakha Domche is held to commemorate this
famous victory every year.
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Day 5
October 7
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Punakha – Paro (140 kilometer; 4 hours)
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Drive back via Dochula Pass and Thimphu.
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Visit Rinpung Dzong .
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Visit Kyichu Lhakhang.
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Khangkhu Resort
Deluxe
Dinner at Hotel
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The Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one
of the oldest temples in Bhutan, originally built in the 7th century by the
Tibetan Emperor Songsten Gampo. It is considered to be one of the 108
border taming temples he built.
In
the 8th century the temple was visited by Guru Rinpoche and it is
believed he concealed many spiritual treasures here. It’s believed
that Terton Pema Lingpa (1450-1521) uncovered the temple and restored it
as it was before.
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Day 6
October 8
Paro Taktsang Special
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Paro Taktsang Special.
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Normally takes 4-5 hours to return to the base.
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900 meter inclined steep.
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Short Meditation in the monastery.
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Khangkhu Resort
Deluxe
Dinner at Hotel
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Taktshang monastery is located
atop a 900 meter above the valley in a cliff in Paro. It takes approximately
5 hours to return back to the vehicle road point, but depends on our speed
and capacity.
Taktshang or the Tigers lair as
the monastery is widely regarded is one of the most important in Bhutan. Its
history is associated with the visit of Guru Padmasambhava, the Indian saint
who came to Bhutan in the 8th century AD. The cave was named Taktshang after
Guru Rinpoche flew into the cave riding on a tigress. When landing within the
cave he took the wrathful form of Guru Dorji Drolo (one of the eight
manifestations of Guru Rinpoche) to subdue the demons.
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Day 7
October 9
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Bid farewell at from Paro Airport.
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*The above hotels are subject
to room availability during the booking time, but we assure to substitute with
equivalent standards of hotels.
Price Chart:
US$ 1020 and
above per person for details contact us here.
Includes:
Ø Royalty
Fees of US$ 65, Visa, taxes and permits.
Ø All
transfers and transportation in 4WD.
Ø English
Speaking Guide through-out.
Ø Accommodation
in twin sharing basis in hotel and in tent camps during the trek.
Ø All
activities as noted in the itinerary;
Ø Bottled
water while on drive and hiking;
Ø Tourism
Development Fund charges;
Ø All
meals, including evening tea.
Excludes:
Ø Flights
in and out of Bhutan
Ø Travel/Medical
Insurance – optional
Ø Personal
expenses such as Tips and gratuities (optional), bar/beverages, laundry,
telephone and others not listed in the included section.
