Welcome to the land of thunder Dragon.
Bhutan ,the land of thunder Dragon carries many mysterious aspect in itself .This landlocked Himalayan Kingdom has many rare cultural habits ,landscape beauty ,local cuisine , religious beliefs and infinite folklore which all bring tourist from all over the world to explore .One great things about Bhutan is that it is the happiest country in the world . Huge structured fortresses and monasteries are beautifully decorated. Stunning beauty of mountains crystal clear Rivers green path valleys and deep forests focus a natural beauty in and around the Bhutan.
In this 10 days 9 night Bhutan trip you will visit exclusive destination around the nation .Starting from Paro international airport and then proceeding towards other heart throbbing spots .Also enjoy major local dance which is found almost all of the year .You will also love ideal local cuisine of Bhutan .
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Day 1 ,Paro – Thimpu (55 km )
Your journey start while you are in the plane and looking out from the window the impressing beauty of Bhutan along with the mountains forest and many more . As you arrive at the airport ,our representative will greet you and will carry you to the country 's capital ,Thimpu a beautiful city contrast of traditional and modern. Within 2 hours you will reach there. In this you will first meet the country's landscape beauty ,local villages ,milky gushing rivers .As you reach check in to the hotel .Depending on your arrival time Sightseeing will be planned .Evening free to explore around Thimpu . Nightstay at Thimpu .
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Day 2 , Moving around Thimpu
After you complete your breakfast ,set to drive for local sightseeing in Thimphu .First you will visit National memorial Chorten ,a crown structured big white stone with golden spire stupa .It is the remarkable land mark of Bhutan which symbolises peace in world's record .Here you can spin the prayer wheels .you will visit the Tashichho Dzong, a beautiful place with lots of Budhha' s picture inside the dzong. At present time this place has turned to an administrative centre and served to be the seat for Druk Desi. Later to that, you will visit the national library of Bhutan where enormous books of Buddhism are preserved maintaining the culture and tradition. Next, you will visit the school of art where students learning various artistic work such as embroidery, weaving etc. You will also visit the world largest Sakyamunni Budhha statue on the mountain top, made of Bronze. Overnight stay at Thimpu .
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Day 2 , Hiking around Thimpu
Today after you complete your breakfast you will be out for hiking around the snowy forest of Bhutan. While hiking you will get a fantastic look of the city , every single object around you seem to be living .Bright blue skies ,trees and valleys appears to be much cheerful. After that you will visit to the Motithang Takin reserve to watch the nation 's national animal Takin. This is the combination of cow and goat created by a monk in 15th century .Later that you may go to watch archery practices which is the national festival of Bhutan .Night sty at Thimpu.
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Day 3, Thimpu to Punakha local sightseeing.
After you complete your breakfast you will leave for sightseeing. Then drive to Punakha and distance is about 85 km. But the windy rusty road will take a little bit time. In between the roads, there is a Dochula pass, the highest mountain pass that gives an excellent view of Himalayan mountains. Also, you will be seeing 108 stupas built-in memory of Bhutanese soldiers. You will visit Punakha Dzong, it is the administrative capital of the district Punakha built-in 1637 at the confluence point of the rivers Pho chhu and Mo chhu. It's carving colourful wooden work and fantastic beauty will make your heart fly. Then drive to Wangdiphodrang Dzong an impressive dzong built-in 1639. The district of Wangdiphodrang is also famous for its bamboo products, slate and stone carvings. Night stay at Punakha .
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Day 4 , Punakha to Bumthang.
Today you need to get up early morning and have your breakfast then ready to leave for Bumthang .It is a distance of 216 km and will take near about 8 hrs to reach there . Though it's long journey but mild blowing scenic beauty comprising of endless mountain ranges with thick green forest whose peaks have touched the foaming clouds will not let you down rather it will enthral your enthusiasm .Meanwhile you will stop for your lunch and whenever you need. You will stop at Trongsa Dzong ,the largest fortress in Bhutan .From it's top you will have a great view of green bottom valleys .As you reach Bumthang take rest and night stay at Bumthang.
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Day 5 , Trailing in Bumthang
After you complete your breakfast get ready for sightseeing .You will start from Kurjey Jakhang a Buddhist holiest site where three temples are made and first one in honour of Guru Rimponch .Later at a small distance there is Jambey Lhakhang where 108 small temples are built and famous festival of Bhutan are held here. In very short distance you will visit Jakar Dzong known as castle of white birds .At first it was a monastery but now it has turned to administrative center .Then visit to Tamshing Lhakhang ,here you will find lots of artistic work and paintings. .Person who loves arts and paints will surely like to visit here
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Day 6 , Visiting burning lake -Ogyen Choling Palace -Brewery and Cheese factory
After you had your breakfast you will leave for burning lake ,it is in Tang valley. This lake is considered to be the sacred lake for pilgrims ,they also offer butter lamps and surrounding is placed with colorful prayer flag .Your next spot will be Ogyen Choling Palace museum .This was the ancestral home of Cholings but they decided to make it as museum where lifestyle of kings and queens and their household items are placed .Next very interesting place to visit is Red Panda Brewery and Cheese Factory Bumthang here one can observe making of beer and wine and in cheese factory process of cheese making .Variety of cheese are available you can buy those .Nightstay at Bumthang.
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Day 7 Bumthang to Phobjika valley .
Early morning set to drive towards Phobjika valley which is 162 km away from Bumthang .On the way to Phobjika you will spot places like Gangtey Goemba , located top of the hill from here one can have magnificent view of Phobjika valley .Next you will go to Black necked crane centre , once with keen interest in birds will surly like this place .Then visit to Khewang Lhakhang built by Tibetan sculptors where 3 statues of past , present and future of Buddhas are there .By evening check in to hotel .Nightstay at Phobjika.
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Day 8 Phobjika valley to Paro .
Today also wake up early and set to drive towards Paro .It is 176 km away from Phobjika .On this day you will be visiting Paro dzong, grand beauty and architectural design. In this tour, you be visiting many dzongs but all are different from each other. Then visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Bhutan built in the 7th century. Night stay at Paro.
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Day 9,Hiking at Tiger Nest .
After you complete your breakfast you will be ready for leaving towards Tiger's nest, a temple in a high inclined mountain. It's also known as Taktsang monasteries, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called “Tiger Nest”. One of the memorable places to visit during your Bhutan tour. Night stay at Paro.
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Day 10, Departure from Paro to Paro international Airport
After completing your breakfast leave for the airport. Tour ends.