LEGENDARY
VALLEYS OF BHUTAN - 08 DAYS
Trip Profile:
08 Days Trip
02 Nights in Thimphu
02 Nights in Punakha
02 Nights in Bumthang
01 Night in Trongsa |
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The Kingdom of the Lost Horizon, Bhutan is gifted
with breathtaking scenic beauty, sacred mountains, virgin peaks,
holy lakes, sulphurous hot springs, beautiful valleys, and lush
forests teeming with undisturbed flora and wildlife. The travelers
to Bhutan encounter the glory of the pure and exotic land, through
its ancient fortresses, monasteries, and temples that dot the
countryside, it's imposing architecture and superb art. For
its delightful race of people, time stands still in this serene
environment. Their unique customs, beliefs and lifestyle are
magical. This program leads you into the central valleys of
Bhutan
ITINERARY:
DAY 01 KATHMANDU – PARO – THIMPHU
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu airport for your flight
to Paro. Your guide will greet you at the airport and drive
to Thimphu, the capital city. This journey takes you about one
and half-hour. Overnight at Druk Hotel.
DAY 02 THIMPHU – PUNAKHA
After breakfast begin your journey to Punakha The old capital
with stops at Dochula Pass (during clear weather you can get
panoramic view of the Bhutan's northern Snowcapped peaks), Chimi
Lhakhang sitting on a hill and the Punakha Dzong. Overnight
at Hotel.
DAY 03 PUNAKHA – BUMTHANG
The journey from Punakha to Bumthang takes about 8 hours and
is one of the most scenic drive in the country. Encountering
the nature beauties of Bhutan you will also stop at Wangdue
Phodrang, Chendebji and Trongsa. Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 04 BUMTHANG SIGHTSEEING
Bumthang valley considered to be one of the most important valleys
in the history of Bhutan is perhaps the most beautiful valley
and is the only Valley where temples are everywhere. Your sightseeing
here will involve mostly by hiking. Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 05 BUMTHANG – TRONGSA
The drive from Bumthang to Trongsa will take about two hours,
however, you will have many stops and sightseeing which makes
you arrive at Trongsa only in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06 TRONGSA – PUNAKHA
Today's journey is about 6 hours and will backtrack the previous
road except for a visit to Phobjikha, home to the rare black-necked
crane. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 07 PUNAKHA – THIMPHU
It will take about two hours of drive to Thimphu. Most of the
day will be spend sightseeing around the Thimphu Valley. Overnight
at Hotel.
DAY 08 THIMPHU – PARO – KATHMANDU
Early morning drive to Paro for departure to Kathmandu and upon
arrival, transfer to Hotel.
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