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Central Bhutan Tour - 10 Days

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Duration: 10 Days
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About Trip:

In this tour you will get an opportunity to explore major worth seeing places of Bhutan. You visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower that is now known as the National Museum (converted in 1968). The museum boasts antique thangka, textiles, weapons and armor, household objects and rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. You also visit the Rinpung Dzong, built in the 17th century to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The Dzong is now used as and administration centre and school for monks. Other highlight include visit to Bhutanese Handmade Paper Factory. Visit Punakha Dzong, winter seat of the Je Khenpo and ancient capital of Bhutan. Drive to Bumthang via Trongsa is about 7hours crossing over Pele La Pass (3300m) and Yotongla Pass (3400m). From the Pelela Pass (3300m) If the weather is clear, the Himalayan range can be seen, particularly the peak of Jhomulhari (7314m) to the west. You also visit Jambay Lhakhang (one of the oldest temple in Bhutan built in 7th century) and Jakar Dzong (seat of the district administration).Visit National Memorial Chorten, built in honor of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk which is defended this valley from Tibetan invasions, and also visit a Bhutanese farm house of a local family at Drukgyal for a close up view of everyday Bhutanese life.

Outline itinerary

Day 1:Arrive Kathmandu

Day 2:Half Day Sightseeing Tour

Day 3:The flight to Paro from Kathmandu is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. From Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and other peaks within Bhutan.You will be received in a traditional way over night in Hotel Gantey Palace or similar.

Day 4:Paro sightseeing : hike up to 1684 A.D. Taksang Moanastery(tiger’s nest) and the 17th century Ta-Dzong.Overnight in Paro.

Day 5:2 hours drive to Thimphu(54k.m.) the modern capital of Bhutan. Afternoon tour.

Day 6:Thimphu-Tongsa.Drive to Thongsa via Duchula pass(3050m)with superb views of the highest peaks in Bhutan continue the(129km) journey to Tongsa via Pele pass(3,150m.)

Day 7:Tongsa to Bumthang(68 Km.)3 hours drive. A visit to the 17centuary Jakar Dzong during the time of Shabdrung Nawang Namgyal, the first king of Bhutan. Overnight at Tamshing lodge.

Day 8:Morning free at leisure.Afternoon drive back to Tongsa.

Day 9:Drive to Thimphu(198km.) via Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan.

Day 10:Early morning drive to Paro Airport for the flight back to your respective destination.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu

Day 2Half Day Sightseeing Tour

Day 3The flight to Paro from Kathmandu is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. From Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and other peaks within Bhutan.You will be received in a traditional way over night in Hotel Gantey Palace or similar.

Day 4Paro sightseeing : hike up to 1684 A.D. Taksang Moanastery(tiger’s nest) and the 17th century Ta-Dzong.Overnight in Paro.

Day 52 hours drive to Thimphu(54k.m.) the modern capital of Bhutan. Afternoon tour.

Day 6Thimphu-Tongsa.Drive to Thongsa via Duchula pass(3050m)with superb views of the highest peaks in Bhutan continue the(129km) journey to Tongsa via Pele pass(3,150m.)

Day 7Tongsa to Bumthang(68 Km.)3 hours drive. A visit to the 17centuary Jakar Dzong during the time of Shabdrung Nawang Namgyal, the first king of Bhutan. Overnight at Tamshing lodge.

Day 8Morning free at leisure.Afternoon drive back to Tongsa.

Day 9Drive to Thimphu(198km.) via Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan.

Day 10Early morning drive to Paro Airport for the flight back to your respective destination.

Trip Note

The above itinerary should be taken only as a guide line; since we will be trekking on some of the most remote terrain on earth, it could change due to weather, availability of clean water and campsite, trail or any other unforeseen conditions. In the event of this happening, your senior guide will make the final decision after consulting with the group.

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