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East/West & Central Bhutan Tour

Facts of the Tour
Name of the tour : East/West & Central Bhutan Tour
Trek duration :
 20 Days

Itinerary in Detail

Day 01 :

Kathmandu to Paro Fly
Fly to Paro from Kathmandu. During the flight, one will experience the breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjung and other famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred Mount Chomolhari and Jitchu Drive to Thimphu.

Day 02 :

Thimphu Sightseeing
Sightseeing at Memorial Chorten, National Library, Nuns Monastery, Changlimithang Monastery and Indigenous Hospital. Lunch at Druk Hotel. After lunch at leisure. At 5 P.M. you will visit the Tashichdzong (Thimphu Dzong).

Day 03 :

Thimphu to Punakha Drive
After an early breakfast drive to Punakha and Wangdiphodrang .On the way visit the Dochula Pass.After lunch visit the Punakha Dzong, the former winter capital and present administrative seat of the district. Visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong, which is 13 kms away from Punakha.

Day 04 :

Punakha to Trongsa
After an early breakfast drive to Trongsa.

Day 05 :

Trongsa to Bumthang
Visit Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of the royal family and its watchtower.It is presently the administrative seat of the district and the home of the monastic school.After lunch drive to reach Bumthang.

Day 06 :

Bumthang Sightseeing
Sightseeing around Bumthang.Visit the historical Jakar Dzong. Also visit several ancient and sacred Monasteries such as the Jambay Ihakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Kencho sum Lhakhang Tamshing and Pema Samba Lhakhangs.visit member Tso " The flaming Lake " which is considered one of the important pilgrimage spots. A trip to the Bumthang Swiss Farm is also interesting.

Day 07 :

Bumthang to Mongar
After breakfast gear up for a fantastic drive to Mongar.The journey is long and crosses Thrumshing La which is the highest pass in Bhutan.Mongar is the district headquarters but hardly more than a transit town. It is also the first town built on a slope instead of the usual valley.

Day 08 :

Mongar to Trashigang
Visit the Mongar Dzong.Mongar Dzong is a new Dzong, completed recently.It was built in the 19th century,restored in 1953 and again in 1990 after being gutted by fire.After lunch drive to Trashigang.

Day 09 :

Trashigang Sightseeing
Visit the famous Trashigang Dzong.The Dzong commands a remarkable view of the surrounding countryside. Built in 1659 AD,it is practically impregnable , protected on three sides by the river and ravines , and from behind by the mountains .In the afternoon take a leisurely stroll through Trashigang town.

Day 10 :

Day excursion to Khaling
After breakfast drive to Khaling.Enroute visit Sherubtse, Bhutan's only college and the sacred Zangtokpelri Monastery.At Khaling, visit the blind school and the traditional weaving center and return to Trashigang in the evening.

Day 11-12 :

Drive to Rangjung
After breakfast drive to Rangjung.

Day 13 :

Day excursion to Trashi Yangtse
After breakfast drive to Trashigang.

Day 14 :

Day excursion to Trashi Yangtse
Trashi Yangtse lies on the North - West of Trashigang.The Trashi Yangtse Dzong was built around 1656 AD in commemoration of a Drukpa victory and renovated in 1976.In Trashi Yangtse, you can visit the popular Chorten Kora, one of few stupas constructed in Nepali (Sherpa) style. Also visit the traditional woodcraft workshop where Bhutanese bowls and other wooden items are made.

Day 15 :

Trashigang to Mongor
After breakfast drive to Mongar.

Day 16 :

Mongar to Bumthang or Samdrup Jongkhar to Gauhati
Drive to Bumthang.

Day 17 :

Bumthang to Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit the picturesque view of Bhutan.
 

Day 18 :

Thimphu to Paro
After breakfast drive to Paro.At Paro visit the National Museum the watchtower for the Rinpung Dzong , which was converted into he National Museum in 1968.In afternoon drive to Drugyal Dzong.The name means " The Victorious Bhutanese". Also visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong.The Dzong was built in 1645 AD.

Day 19 :

Excursion to Taktsang Monastery
Trek to Taksang Monastery from Paro Town.The name Taksang means " Tiger's nest". The monastery is perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of nearly 800 mtrs.

Day 20 :

Paro to International Airport
Early morning drive to Paro airport and fly back Kathmandu.

Price Includes









All journey by land cruisers for guests and trucks for staffs and equipment except for the ‘Kailash parikrama’ portion.
Yak and Yak herders for ‘Kailash parikrama’ for portering.
All meals (strictly vegetarian for Indian national).
Tented accommodation/hotel as per itinerary on twin sharing basis.
Oxygen for emergency situation.
Tibet visa, Kailash special permit and monasteries entrance fees.
Services of Nepali guide, sherpas and cook staffs.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Thorong Peak Guesthouse in Thamel) etc.

Price Doesn't Includes

 

Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, refreshments, souvenir, tips etc. Urgent visa processing charges, medical insurance, down jackets and any other costs that arises on the way beyond our control due to unavoidable circumstances such as road blockages from land slides, political strike etc.

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