Glimpse of bhutan
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by LTN Tour and Travel
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled in the heart of the great Himalayan range, is one of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations. Bhutan is also known as Druk Yul meaning "The land of thunder dragon". It is often described as last Shangri-la. This tiny Himalayan kingdom hosts a remarkable variety of climates and ecosystem, almost 72% of it under forest cover, high mountain terrain and deep fertile valleys. We have arranged this Glimpse of Bhutan tour in a way that would provide participants with opportunity to interact with the people of Bhutan and experience the Bhutanese way of life in its undiminished natural form.
Journey at a glance
Day 1: Arrival Paro International airport / transfer to Thimpu (2300m) - 2 hrs. drive — During the flight, on a clear day, you can see breathtaking views of the Himalaya Mountains, including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake Peaks in Bhutan. On arrival you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. If time permit in the afternoon you can visit the following places: -Kyichu Lhakhang -Paro Dzong In the evening you can drive to the capital town of Thimphu. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Dinner Day 2: Thimpu sightseeing - Drive to Paro (2200m.) - 2 hrs. drive — There are good many things to see in the capital which has a very relaxed, laid-back feel about it. Thimphu is relatively small having a population of approximately 45,000 people and the streets are wide and tree lined. You will almost certainly visit the Late King's Memorial Chorten, the National Library, Drubthob Nunnery, Folk Heritage Museum, the handmade paper factory, the school of arts and crafts where young students learn the traditional arts and crafts (Zo Rig Chusum – the thirteen crafts), Gold and the Silver Smiths workshop, Zangtopelri Lhakhang, and the Handicraft Emporium and the local handicraft centers to see the weavers at work and also varieties of textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, jewellery etc. Afternoon you can also visit Thimpu Dzhong which is the administrative headquarter of Bhutan. Late afternoon drive to Paro for overnight stay. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 3: Paro - hike to Taksang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) — After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monstery makes for a nice half-day excursion. After lunch you can visit other important site which you could not complete previous days. After lunch, visit to Bhutan's national museum, a fascinating place housed in an old watchtower above the huge Paro Dzong (monastery/fortress). The museum holds a fantastic collection of Bhutanese national treasures ranging from ancient armour to textiles and thangkha paintings. Then, we drive to the head of the valley and visit Drukgyel Dzong built in a location that was chosen for its control over the route to Tibet. A spectacular view of Mount. Jumolhari (23,996ft /7314m) can be seen from here. Also visit Rinpung Dzong and a typical Bhutanese farm house. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 4: Final Departure — Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination. Meals: Breakfast
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival Paro International airport / transfer to Thimpu (2300m) - 2 hrs. drive — During the flight, on a clear day, you can see breathtaking views of the Himalaya Mountains, including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake Peaks in Bhutan. On arrival you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. If time permit in the afternoon you can visit the following places: -Kyichu Lhakhang -Paro Dzong In the evening you can drive to the capital town of Thimphu. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Dinner
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Day 2Thimpu sightseeing - Drive to Paro (2200m.) - 2 hrs. drive — There are good many things to see in the capital which has a very relaxed, laid-back feel about it. Thimphu is relatively small having a population of approximately 45,000 people and the streets are wide and tree lined. You will almost certainly visit the Late King's Memorial Chorten, the National Library, Drubthob Nunnery, Folk Heritage Museum, the handmade paper factory, the school of arts and crafts where young students learn the traditional arts and crafts (Zo Rig Chusum – the thirteen crafts), Gold and the Silver Smiths workshop, Zangtopelri Lhakhang, and the Handicraft Emporium and the local handicraft centers to see the weavers at work and also varieties of textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, jewellery etc. Afternoon you can also visit Thimpu Dzhong which is the administrative headquarter of Bhutan. Late afternoon drive to Paro for overnight stay. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 3Paro - hike to Taksang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) — After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monstery makes for a nice half-day excursion. After lunch you can visit other important site which you could not complete previous days. After lunch, visit to Bhutan's national museum, a fascinating place housed in an old watchtower above the huge Paro Dzong (monastery/fortress). The museum holds a fantastic collection of Bhutanese national treasures ranging from ancient armour to textiles and thangkha paintings. Then, we drive to the head of the valley and visit Drukgyel Dzong built in a location that was chosen for its control over the route to Tibet. A spectacular view of Mount. Jumolhari (23,996ft /7314m) can be seen from here. Also visit Rinpung Dzong and a typical Bhutanese farm house. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4Final Departure — Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination. Meals: Breakfast
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Hotel Transfers
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Twin share accommodation
- Transfer by private vehicle,depend on group size
- Necessary entrance fees as per itinerary
Not included
- Flight ticket
- Visa fee USD 25.00 per person for 15 days multiple entry
- Beverage and expenses of personal nature.
- Lunch & Dinner
- Optional Sightseeing Tours and extension of hotel accommodation etc.
- Tips to guide, porter, driver etc.
- Personal Insurance.
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Paro International airport
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