27 Nov 2023

Visit Bhutan In Spiring Months

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Visiting Bhutan in the spring months, particularly from March to May, offers a unique and delightful experience due to various reasons:

  1. Weather: Spring in Bhutan is characterized by pleasant weather. The temperature starts rising after the winter months, making it an ideal time to explore the country without extreme cold or heat.
  2. Flora and Fauna: Bhutan is known for its stunning natural beauty. In spring, the landscape bursts into colorful blooms as flowers start to blossom. The rhododendrons, in particular, paint the mountainsides in vibrant hues, creating picturesque scenery. It’s also a time when many species of birds and wildlife are more active.
  3. Festivals: Bhutanese culture comes alive with several vibrant festivals or tshechus held during the spring months. These festivals showcase traditional dances, music, and rituals, offering visitors a chance to witness the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan. The famous festivals in Bhutan – Paro festival starts from 21 March till 25 March 2024. There are other numuerious festivals held in Spring months like Talo Festival, Gomphu Kora Festival, Gasa Festival and Domkhar Festival.
  4. Trekking and Outdoor Activities: The comfortable weather in spring makes it an excellent time for trekking and outdoor adventures. Trails become more accessible as the snow melts, allowing for clearer paths and better visibility. Popular treks like the Jomolhari Trek or the Druk Path Trek are especially enjoyable during this time.
  5. Clear Views of Himalayas: The spring months typically offer clearer skies and better visibility of the majestic Himalayan peaks, providing stunning panoramic views for travelers.

However, it’s essential to consider that while spring offers many advantages, it’s also a popular time to visit Bhutan. Thus, it’s advisable to plan and book accommodations and tours in advance to ensure availability and a smoother travel experience.

9 Nov 2023

Bhutan Luxury Tours With Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary

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Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is a renowned luxury resort located in the picturesque Paro Valley of Bhutan. It offers a unique and immersive experience for travelers seeking a high-end, eco-friendly retreat in the heart of the Himalayas.
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary offers luxurious and spacious suites and villas with stunning views of the Paro Valley. Each room is tastefully designed, blending traditional Bhutanese architecture with modern amenities to ensure your comfort.
The resort is known for its wellness and spa facilities. You can indulge in traditional Bhutanese hot stone baths and massages to rejuvenate your mind and body.
Enjoy exquisite Bhutanese and international cuisine at the resort’s restaurant, with a focus on locally sourced and organic ingredients. The meals are often customizable to suit your preferences.
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is committed to sustainability and environmental conservation. The resort utilizes eco-friendly practices, such as solar power and rainwater harvesting, to minimize its impact on the environment.
One of the hallmarks of a luxury tour with Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is the exceptional and personalized service. The staff is known for their warm hospitality and attention to detail, ensuring that your every need is met.

Our expert specialists are ready to help you plan your next trip. You can call us on 00975-2-335423 (Call us today from 9am )

or complete the this form and we’ll contact you to begin planning your tailor-made trip.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Trip Highlights

    • Benefit from some of the spa-inclusive services and facilities of the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, varying from a consultation by a traditional Bhutanese medicine doctor, hot stone herbal baths, full-body massages to yoga and meditation classes.
  • Experience the ancient and mysterious Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan by visiting the world-famous Tiger’s Nest.
  • Enjoy our outstanding, delicious and healthy food, prepared according to the farm-to-table concept and enjoyable at any time and at any place you please.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival to PARO AIRPORT – PARO (Arrival)

The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air or Bhutan Airline, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks like Gangkar Puensum, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from Authentic Bhutan Tours– For Your Bhutan Experience! will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival, and then drive to Paro town for lunch.

  • Lunch will be served at Paro.
  • National Museum
  • Stroll around the Paro town.
  • Evening some activities at the hotel – like Traditional Spa. The spa offers a wide variety of traditional Bhutanese treatments, all focused on balance and wellness.
  • Dinner and over night stay at hotel.

Day 2: PARO - THIMPHU (Day Excursion)

After our breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Then we will do sightseeing.

  • Memorial Chhorten, built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy.
  • Buddha Point, to see the tallest Buddha Statue in the world.
  • Zulikha Nunnery, the Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel and today it houses the sixty nuns engaged in Buddhist study and practices.
  • Folk Heritage Museum, this Folk Heritage Museum is a showcase, the 19-century farmhouse and the living style of the Bhutanese family.
  • Lunch in Thimphu town.
  • After lunch, visit Paper Factory, were Bhutanese Traditional Papers & paper products are made.
  • Weaving Center produces hand-woven textiles on site and has a selection of cloth and ready-made garments for sale. This is one of the few places where you can watch weavers at work
  • Then we will drive back to Paro.
  • Evening try out the Bhutanese Traditional Game – Archery.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel

Day 3:PARO - PUNAKHA (Day Excursion)

After our breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Punakha valley, the old capital of Bhutan over Dochula pass. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas and with many prayer flags. On the clear days, you will see the panoramic view of Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges so beautifully. Then the road descends through lush forests to the fertile valley of Punakha & Wangdi Phodrang.

 

  • Punakha Dzong – the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan. It was the winter capital of Bhutan until 1955 when the capital was permanently shifted to Thimphu. It still served as the winter resident for the central monastic body.
  • Longest Suspension Bridge in Bhutan – walk over the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan.
  • Lunch will be served at Punakha
  • Visit to Chhimi Lhakhang – the temple of fertility.
  • The drive back to Paro.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 4: PARO - HAA (Day Excursion)

After our early breakfast, drive to Haa, the mythical valley of the Guardian Spirits. The drive will take about 7 hours. We will ascend until the Dochula pass. After crossing the confluence of Paa Chhu and Wang Chhu, the road passes through the forest of pine and rural farm houses. Lunch will be served as hot pack lunch. After lunch, continue our journey to Haa. On reaching Haa, we will visit to

  • Lhakhang Karpo (white temple)
  • Lhakhang Nagpo (Black temple).
  • Lunch will be served as Picnic Lunch.
  • Drive back to Paro.
  • Evening try some activities – like Cooking classes in the hotel.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

Heading back into town and crossing the Bumthang Chhu, you will enjoy a visit to the sin alleviating Tamzhing Monastery followed by quick visit to the valleys cottage industries – Red Panda Brewery, Bumthang Cheese/Dairy Facility and the Bumthang Distillery, home to numerous distinctive spirits. (Overnight stay at Amankora Bumthang)

Day 5: PARO - STAY (Hike to Taktsang Monastery).

After our breakfast, drive to the base of Tiger’s Nest and hike.

  • Hike to Taktshang, Tiger’s Nest, the most famous and scared monastery in Buddhism world. Taksang means “TigerNest” named after Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to this site riding on the back of a flying tigress late in the 9th century. We have to walk about 2hours up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags.
  • Lunch will be served at Taktshang cafeteria. On our way back, visit to
  • Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1649 to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invasion.
  • Evening stroll around the Paro vally town, the valley of surpassing Beauty.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at hotel5

Day 6: PARO - AIRPORT (Departure)

Today a car will be ready to take you to the Paro Airport. You are advice to arrive at the airport an hour before your international flight.

Tashi Delek !!!!!!

This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being.

Plan Your Trip

Start planning your tailor-made Dream Holiday to Bhutan – The Land of happiness!

In order to experience the best and rewarding fulfillment clients must plan in advance the different logistics that you have in your minds before actually venturing into the world of trips. You might have wishes and hopes for which you need to plan.

The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan.

1. When and how to visit Bhutan?

Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.

By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.

Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.

By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance. And S/

2. What are your itineraries?

All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some general idea of the likely trip scheduled.

Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the flight reservation status via email.

After confirming your reservation, we need the scanned copy of member’s passport.

Please be reminded:

1. To carry the passport that matches the passport details indicated in the visa application.

2. The passport should have their validity more than 6months from the date of your travel.

3. For all travelers flying via India to/from the kingdom of Bhutan, to have the Indian Visa prior to their departure from their country.

Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.

We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.

Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.

NOTE:

For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and flight seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

Value-Added Option

hot-stone-bath

Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).

I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.

The cost for experiencing this will be USD 20 per person.

weaving-in-bhutan

The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.

We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.

So to arrange this you need to pay extra payment of USD 50 per person.

cultural-program

Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.

The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.

The program will be about 1hr program and the cost will be USD 100/program. Usually we organize this in the evening before your dinner. But any time of the day can be organized.

 

hourse-riding-to-tigers-nest

Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.

It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.

The price will be approximately USD 12-15. So we can arrange the horses and let us know.

 

The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.

authentic-bhutan-travelSpeak to a specialist

Email: info@authenticbhutantours.com

Cell: 00975-17343434

Get inspired by the trip ideas on our website and in our brochures. Then speak to us for first-hand expert advice and if you’re ready, start planning your trip in detail.

Book This Trip

6 Nov 2023

Bhutan Luxury Tours With Six Senses

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A luxury tour in Bhutan featuring Six Senses, a renowned hotel and resort chain known for its high-end accommodations and wellness experiences, would offer a unique and exclusive way to explore this beautiful Himalayan kingdom. Bhutan is known for its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and commitment to environmental sustainability.

Throughout your luxury tour, you’ll experience the best of Bhutan’s culture, nature, and hospitality, all while enjoying the world-class amenities and services provided by Six Senses.

Our expert specialists are ready to help you plan your next trip. You can call us on 00975-2-335423 (Call us today from 9am )

or complete the this form and we’ll contact you to begin planning your tailor-made trip.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Trip Highlights

  • Well-being with Six Senses Spa and Fitness Center
  • Yoga classes
  • Guided meditations
  • Dive into our main pool, keep your head above the water for the magical view
  • Trying national sport of archery
  • Mushroom foraging with a local chef.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival to Paro international airport – transfer to Thimphu Valley

The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air or Bhutan Airline, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks like Gangkar Puensum, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from Authentic Bhutan Tours– For Your Bhutan Experience! will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival, and then drive you to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes along a river valley, past small villages and traditional farmhouses, through peaceful countryside. It’s a small & charming capital city located in the heart of the Himalayas.

  • Lunch will be served in Thimphu.
  • Sangaygang Cross Country Hike, the hike is through the pine forest and we can see Thimphu Valley and Tashichho Dzong so beautiful from this hike. The hike will take about 1hr 30mins.
  • Towards in the evening, we will visit Tashi Chho Dzong, seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan).
  • Stroll around Thimphu town.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel, – Bhutan Six Senses Hotel.

Day 2:Thimphu Stay

After our breakfast at hotel, we will do sightseeing in the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu.

  • Memorial Chhorten, built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy.
  • Buddha Point, to see the tallest Buddha Statue in the world.
  • Mothithang minizoo to see the National Animal of Bhutan (Takin),
  • Zulikha Nunnery, the Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel and today it houses the sixty nuns engaged in Buddhist study and practices.
  • Folk Heritage Museum, this Folk Heritage Museum is a showcase, the 19-century farmhouse and the living style of the Bhutanese family.
  • Lunch in Thimphu town.
  • After lunch, visit Paper Factory, were Bhutanese Traditional Papers & paper products are made.
  • Weaving Center produces hand-woven textiles on site and has a selection of cloth and ready-made garments for sale. This is one of the few places where you can watch weavers at work
  • Then stroll around the town visiting to Authentic Bhutanese handicrafts.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu Hotel – Thimphu Six Senses Hotel

Day 3:Thimphu - Punakha

After our breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Punakha valley, the old capital of Bhutan over Dochula pass. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas and with many prayer flags. On the clear days, you will see the panoramic view of Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges so beautifully. Then the road descends through lush forests to the fertile valley of Punakha & Wangdi Phodrang.

  • Visit to Chhimi Lhakhang – the temple of fertility.
  • Lunch will be served at Punakha.
  • Punakha Dzong – the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan. It was the winter capital of Bhutan until 1955 when the capital was permanently shifted to Thimphu. It still served as the winter resident for the central monastic body.
  • Longest Suspension Bridge in Bhutan – walk over the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan.
  • Evening at leisure.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Punakha Hotel – Punakha Six Senses Hotel.

Day 4: Punakha - Phobjikha (Day Excursion).

After the breakfast, we will drive to Gangtay, Phobjikha. The drive will take about 2hours.

  • Gangtey Goenpa Lhakhang, which his one of the most important Lhakhang in Nyingpa Sect of school.
  • Gangtey Natural Hike. The hike will take about 1hr 20 minutes through pine forest and farmhouses where we could see the Phobjikha Valley so beautifully. Phobjikha Valley is a glacial valley and is the winter home of the black-necked cranes. This valley is a designated conservation area and borders to Black Mountain National Park.
  • Lunch will be served as a picnic lunch at the valley.
  • Explore the villages at Phobjikha Valley.
  • Then drive back to Punakha.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at hotel, Punakha Six Senses Hotel.

Day 5: Punakha - Paro

After the breakfast, we will drive to Paro. The drive will take about 4hours.

  • Stop at different view points for your photography.
  • The continue the journey to Paro.
  • Lunch will be served at Paro.
  • Paro National Museum
  • Stroll around Paro town.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Paro. Paro Six Senses Hotel

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel, Paro

Day 6: Paro Stay (Hike to Taktsang Monastery).

After the early breakfast we will drive to the base of Tiger’s Nest Monastery

  • Hike to Paro Taktshang Monastery, the most famous and scared monastery in Buddhism world. Taksang means “TigerNest” named after Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to this site riding on the back of a flying tigress late in the 9th century. We have to walk about 2hours up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags.
  • Lunch will be served at Taktshang cafeteria.
  • On our way back, drive to the village of Drukgyel and visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1649 to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invasion.
  • Kyichu Lhakhang, it is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (the 33rd Tibetan king, who is also the manifestation of avoloketeshivara, commonly known to Bhutanese as Chenrize).
  • Evening stroll around the Paro vally town, the valley of surpassing Beauty.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Paro hotel. Paro Six Senses Hotel

Day 7:Paro - Airport (International departure)

After our breakfast, we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very safe and pleasant flight for your onward destinations.

 

This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being.

Plan Your Trip

Start planning your tailor-made Dream Holiday to Bhutan – The Land of happiness!

In order to experience the best and rewarding fulfillment clients must plan in advance the different logistics that you have in your minds before actually venturing into the world of trips. You might have wishes and hopes for which you need to plan.

The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan.

1. When and how to visit Bhutan?

Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.

By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.

Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.

By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance. And S/

2. What are your itineraries?

All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some general idea of the likely trip scheduled.

Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the flight reservation status via email.

After confirming your reservation, we need the scanned copy of member’s passport.

Please be reminded:

1. To carry the passport that matches the passport details indicated in the visa application.

2. The passport should have their validity more than 6months from the date of your travel.

3. For all travelers flying via India to/from the kingdom of Bhutan, to have the Indian Visa prior to their departure from their country.

Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.

We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.

Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.

NOTE:

For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and flight seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

Value-Added Option

hot-stone-bath

Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).

I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.

The cost for experiencing this will be USD 20 per person.

weaving-in-bhutan

The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.

We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.

So to arrange this you need to pay extra payment of USD 50 per person.

cultural-program

Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.

The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.

The program will be about 1hr program and the cost will be USD 100/program. Usually we organize this in the evening before your dinner. But any time of the day can be organized.

 

hourse-riding-to-tigers-nest

Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.

It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.

The price will be approximately USD 12-15. So we can arrange the horses and let us know.

 

The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.

authentic-bhutan-travelSpeak to a specialist

Email: info@authenticbhutantours.com

Cell: 00975-17343434

Get inspired by the trip ideas on our website and in our brochures. Then speak to us for first-hand expert advice and if you’re ready, start planning your trip in detail.

Book This Trip

6 Sep 2023

14Nights 15Days Bhutan Tour

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The “12 Nights 13 Days Bhutan Tour” is an immersive journey through the enchanting kingdom of Bhutan, designed for travelers who wish to explore the country’s rich culture, stunning natural landscapes, and historic sites in depth.

This 12Nights 13Days Bhutan tour allows travelers to delve deep into Bhutan’s unique way of life, spirituality, and natural beauty while visiting some of the country’s most iconic and off-the-beaten-path destinations. It provides a comprehensive experience for those seeking a profound connection with the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

Our expert specialists are ready to help you plan your next trip. You can call us on 00975-2-335423 (Call us today from 9am )

or complete the this form and we’ll contact you to begin planning your tailor-made trip.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Trip Highlights

    • Visit to the Capital City of Kingdom of Bhutan.
    • Visit to the oldest monastery in Bhutan
    • Visit to the most important and scared pilgrimage spot in the Buddhism world – Taktshang Monastery.
    • Visit to the largest, oldest and most spectacular Dzongs (fortress), Lhakhang (temples), Museum, Villages and so on.
    • Visit to off the beaten track – Phobjikha Valley
    • Visit the ancestor home of our Royal Family.
    • Visit to the religious heart land of Bhutan – Bumthang valley
    • City tour of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdiphodrang, Phobjikha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Mongar & Lhuentsi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01. Arrive to Paro –Thimphu

The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air or Bhutan Airline, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks like Gangkar Puensum, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from Authentic Bhutan Tours– For Your Bhutan Experience! will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival, and then drive you to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes along a river valley, past small villages and traditional farmhouses, through peaceful countryside. It’s a small & charming capital city located in the heart of the Himalayas.

  • Lunch will be served in Thimphu.
  • Sangaygang Cross Country Hike, the hike is through the pine forest and we can see Thimphu Valley and Tashichho Dzong so beautiful from this hike. The hike will take about 1hr 30mins.
  • Towards in the evening, we will visit Tashi Chho Dzong, seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan).
  • Stroll around Thimphu town.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel, Thimphu

  Meal Plan: Welcome Dinner   Accommodation: Hotel Thimphu

Day 02. Thimphu – Stay

After our breakfast at hotel, we will do sightseeing in the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu.

  • Memorial Chhorten, built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy.
  • Buddha Point, to see the tallest Buddha Statue in the world.
  • Mothithang minizoo to see the National Animal of Bhutan (Takin),
  • Zulikha Nunnery, the Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel and today it houses the sixty nuns engaged in Buddhist study and practices.
  • Folk Heritage Museum, this Folk Heritage Museum is a showcase, the 19-century farmhouse and the living style of the Bhutanese family.
  • Lunch in Thimphu town.
  • After lunch, visit Paper Factory, were Bhutanese Traditional Papers & paper products are made.
  • Weaving Center produces hand-woven textiles on site and has a selection of cloth and ready-made garments for sale. This is one of the few places where you can watch weavers at work
  • Then stroll around the town visiting to Authentic Bhutanese handicrafts.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu Hotel.

 Accommodation: Thimphu Hotel

Day 03. Thimphu - Punakha/Wangdi

After our breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Punakha valley, the old capital of Bhutan over Dochula pass. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas and with many prayer flags. On the clear days, you will see the panoramic view of Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges so beautifully. Then the road descends through lush forests to the fertile valley of Punakha & Wangdi Phodrang.

  • Visit to Chhimi Lhakhang – the temple of fertility.
  • Lunch will be served at Punakha.
  • Punakha Dzong – the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan. It was the winter capital of Bhutan until 1955 when the capital was permanently shifted to Thimphu. It still served as the winter resident for the central monastic body.
  • Longest Suspension Bridge in Bhutan – walk over the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan.
  • Evening at leisure.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Punakha/Wangdi Hotel.

 Accommodation: Wangdi Hotel

Day 04. Punakha/wangdi - Bumthang

After our breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Bumthang. The drive will take about 6hrs. The road will slowly ascend until Pelela pass (3400m). You may spot Yaks grazing along the roadside by Pele la Pass. The road descends through semi-tropical vegetation and alpine environment, with rhododendron trees and dark green dwarf bamboo. You will stop by at Chendebji Chhorten, the chorten is patterned after Swayambhunath in Kathmandu and was built in 19th century to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was killed at this spot. As you enter Trongsa valley, the huge fortress of Trongsa Dzong, the most impressive dzong in Bhutan appears on the far side of a deep valley.

  • Lunch will be served at Trongsa.
  • Trongsa Dzong, the largest dzong in Bhutan and it shows one of the most artistic and magnificent works of traditional Bhutanese architecture.
  • Tower of Trongsa-Religion and Power in Bhutan. The Tower of Trongsa is a museum in which aspects of Bhutanese culture and history are explained by beautifully objects, while for others it is as scared place of encounter with the gods.

Then continue the drive to Bumthang through the hairpin bends with the dense forest of rhododendron, conifers, alder and oak crossing Yotong La, 3425m. The road then comes out into a wide-open cultivated valley – which is the Chumey Valley, the first of Bumthnag’s four valleys. From here the road goes on straight until we see Jakar Dzong and then drops into bends before straightening out again in the main valley at Chamkhar.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at Bumthang Traditional Farmhouse.

 Accommodation: Phobjikha hotel

Day 05. Bumthang Halt

Today’s day begins with visiting

  • Jambay Lhakhang, which is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century.
  • Kurjey Lhakhang, is named after the body print of Guru Rinpoche which is preserved in a cave inside the oldest of the three buildings.
  • Tamshing Lhakhang – which was established by Terton Pema Lingpa in 1501 and is the most important Nyingma Goenba in the country. Lunch in the Bumthang
  • Lunch we will visit Mebertsho (Burning Lake) – This is a very scared lake for Bhutanese people. Terton Pema Lingpa discovered several of Guru Rinpoche’s hidden religious treasures from this lake.
  • Evening we will visit to Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho) and try Traditional Archery at Farmers house.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Bumthang – Traditional Farmers House.

 Accommodation: Bumthang Hotel

Day 06. Bumthang - Lhuentsi

After the breakfast drive to Lhuentshi with picnic lunch over Thrumshingla. The lunch will be served around Sengor area. On reaching Lhuentshi we will visit to

  • Lhuentshi Dzong – This Dzong also known as Lhundup Rinchentse. This dzong was built in the year 1654 by Trongsa Penlop, Chogyal Minjur Tenpa.
  • Then we drive to Khoma village – This village is known throughout the country for its signature woven textile, the Kishuthara. The women sit in a row of makeshift textile cottage, weaving intricate designs and patterns.
  • Evening at leisure.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Khoma Village – Traditional Farmhouse.

 Accommodation: Lhuentshi Traditional Farmhouse.

Day 07. Lhuentshi - Mongar

After our breakfast we will explore the Khoma Village – where you will see our young girls and woman weaving so beautifully, interaction with them will be of great experience in your life. Lunch will be served at the farmhouse. Then we will drive to Mongar.

  • Mongar Dzong – This Dzong was established in 1930 to replaxe the original Zhongar Dzong, although the original utse dates from an early age.
  • Evening at leisure.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at hotel – Mongar.

 Accommodation: Mongar Hotel

Day 08. Mongar - Trashigang

After our breakfast we will drive back to Trashigang – the Eastern most district of Bhutan with picnic lunch. From Chagzam, we will drive to Trashi Yangtshi. Lunch will be served as picnic lunch at Chhorten Kora – Trashi Yangtshi.

  • Visit to Chhorten Kora.
  • Stroll around Trashi Yangtshi town.
  • Visit to Gomophu Kora.
  • Evening stroll around Trashigang town.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Trashigang hotel.

 Accommodation: Trashigang Hotel.

Day 09. Trashigang - Radhi/Phonngmey

After our breakfast we will do day excursion to Randhi and Phongmey villages.

  • Visit to Rangung Woselcholing Monastery. The monastery was founded by His Eminence Dungsey Garab Dorje Rinpoche in the year 1989.
  • Visit to Khardung Anim Dratshang. Khardung Anim Dratshang was built by Dungse Garab Rinpoche as a branch of Ranjung Woesel Choeling Monastery. Here we can see young and old women pursuing the religious activities for the wellbeing of all the sentient beings
  • Enjoy with the beautiful landscape of the Radhi and Phongmey villages. (Villages in the east)
  • Lunch will be served as picnic lunch
  • On our way back to hotel, visit to Trashigang Dzong. The dzong is on a thin promontory overlooking the confluence of the Drangme Chhu and the Gamri Chhu. It was built in 1667 by Mingyur Tenpa.
  • Stroll around Trahsigang town.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Trashigang Hotel.

 Accommodation: Trashigang Hotel.

Day 10. Trashigang - Bartsham/Bidung (Day Excursion)

After our breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Bartsham and Bidung villages with picnic lunch.

  • Visit to Bartsham Chador Lhakhang – one of the very old and sacred monastery in Eastern Bhutan.
  • Visit to Bidung Kakani Lhkhang. We can see other villages from here so panoramically.
  • Lunch will be served here as picnic lunch.
  • Walk til Rangjung through the villages.
  • Evening at leisure.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Accommodation: Trashigang Hotel.

Day 11. Trashigang - Trongsa

After our early breakfast, we will drive to Trongsa. lunch will be served on the way as picnic lunch or some restaurant.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel Trongsa.

Accommodation: Trongsa Hotel.

Day 12. Trongsa - Phobjikha

After the breakfast, we will drive to Gangtay, Phobjikha. Lunch will be at Phobjikha hotel.

  • Gangtey Goenpa Lhakhang, which his one of the most important Lhakhang in Nyingpa Sect of school.
  • Gangtey Natural Hike. The hike will take about 1hr 20 minutes through pine forest and farmhouses where we could see the Phobjikha Valley so beautifully. Phobjikha Valley is a glacial valley and is the winter home of the black-necked cranes. This valley is a designated conservation area and borders to Black Mountain National Park.
  • Towards the evening – Visit to Gangtey Shedra – Get some basic teachings of Buddhism. Interaction with monks at Shedra.
  • Walk around and explore the valley.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Traditional Farmhouse.

 Accommodation: Phobjikha Hotel/Traditional Farmhouse

Day 13. Phobjikha - Paro

After the breakfast, we will drive to Haa. The drive will take about 6hours. At Wangduephodrang we will visit

  • Wangduephodrang Dzong, founded in 1638 by Lama Zhabdrung.
  • Then continue the journey to Haa.
  • Lunch will be served on the way.
  • On reaching Paro, we will visit to Paro National Museum.
  • National Museum – is a cultural museum of Bhutan.
  • Eevening stroll around Paro town.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Paro hote

 Accommodation: Paro hotel

Day 14. Paro Halt

Today after having breakfast, we will make a hike to Paro Taktshang Monastery, the most famous and sacred monastery in Bhutan. Taktshang means “TigerNest” named after Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to this site riding on the back of a flying tigress in the 8th century. We have to walk about 2hours and 30minutes up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. Lunch will be served at Taktshang cafeteria.

While coming back, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, it is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (the 33rd Tibetan king, who is also the manifestation of avoloketeshivara, commonly known to Bhutanese as Chenrize). Evening at leisure, dinner and overnight stay at Paro Hotel

 Accommodation: Paro hotel

Day 15. Paro - Airport

After our breakfast, we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very safe and pleasant flight for your onward destinations.

This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being.

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In order to experience the best and rewarding fulfillment clients must plan in advance the different logistics that you have in your minds before actually venturing into the world of trips. You might have wishes and hopes for which you need to plan.

The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan.

1. When and how to visit Bhutan?

Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.

By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.

Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.

By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance. And S/

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Please be reminded:

1. To carry the passport that matches the passport details indicated in the visa application.

2. The passport should have their validity more than 6months from the date of your travel.

3. For all travelers flying via India to/from the kingdom of Bhutan, to have the Indian Visa prior to their departure from their country.

Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.

We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.

Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.

NOTE:

For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and flight seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

Value-Added Option

hot-stone-bath

Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).

I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.

The cost for experiencing this will be USD 20 per person.

weaving-in-bhutan

The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.

We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.

So to arrange this you need to pay extra payment of USD 50 per person.

cultural-program

Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.

The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.

The program will be about 1hr program and the cost will be USD 100/program. Usually we organize this in the evening before your dinner. But any time of the day can be organized.

 

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Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.

It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.

The price will be approximately USD 12-15. So we can arrange the horses and let us know.

 

The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.

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5 Sep 2023

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Hike some of the most memorable sections of the Trans Bhutan Trail without sacrificing comfort by staying in some of Bhutan’s finest luxury properties. Take in remote mountain passes, ancient temples, and majestic dzongs (fortresses) on your way as you traverse the heart of Western Bhutan on this 6-day itinerary.

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Trip Highlights

  Explore the rich culture of Bhutanese Textiles.

  Discover the Bhutanese Weaving Culture.

  Explore the popular villages famous for the textiles in eastern Bhutan

  Experience practically one of the handlooms in Bhutan.

  Appreciate and experience practically how the Bhutanese women are using natural coloring and dying.

  Learn how textiles play a very important role in all aspects of life in Bhutan.

  Explore how the Bhutanese textile reflects the country’s distinctive identity.

  Learn and talk with the girls and women in Bhutan, their way of life and how important they play in the society.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01. Arrival to Paro Airport – Transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks like Gangkar Puensum, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from Authentic Bhutan Tours- For Your Bhutan Experience! will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival, and then to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes along a river valley, past small villages and traditional farmhouses, through peaceful countryside. It’s a small & charming capital city located in the heart of the Himalayas. On reaching Thimphu, we will do a short hike, from Kuensel Phodrang to Depsi (South of Thimphu). Before we start the hike, we will visit to Tallest Buddha Statue in the world.

Then we will start the hike. The hiking is more or less very easy and plain walk through the forest of Pine, Rhododendron and Oak trees. The hike will take about 1-hour 30 mins. We can see Thimphu city, Thimphu River (Wangchhu) and other adjacent towns through this hike. We can also take some fluttering prayer flags (Lungta) and hang them between two to three trees that will bring fortune, happiness and good health to every one in this world including your enemy.

Evening visit Tashi Chho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan) and stroll around Thimphu town. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel, Thimphu

Day 02. Thimphu stay

Sightseeing in Thimphu, visit to Memorial Chhorten, built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy. Mothithang minizoo to see the National Animal of Bhutan (Takin), Zulikha Nunnery, the Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel and today it houses the sixty nuns engaged in Buddhist study and practices.

Folk Heritage Museum, this Folk Heritage Museum is a showcase, the 19-century farmhouse and the living style of the Bhutanese family. National Library, the National Library was established in 1967 to preserve many ancient Dzongkha and Tibetan texts. Lunch in Thimphu town.

After lunch, visit Paper Factory, were Bhutanese Traditional Papers & paper products are made. Weaving Center produces hand-woven textiles on site and has a selection of cloth and ready-made garments for sale. This is one of the few places where you can watch weavers at work, and then Authentic Bhutanese handicrafts. Evening we will visit Bhutanese Farm House for dinner and Traditional Hot Stone bath. Over night stay at Thimphu Hotel or we can organize even in Bhutanese Farm House. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel, Thimphu.

Day 03. Thimphu - Simtoka - Dochula (Hike Starts)

Our car will take us till the starting point of our hike. Before the national highway was built, this gentle rising part of the trail was once a main thoroughfare between Thimphu and Punakha and the rest of the eastern regions of Bhutan. In more recent history, the central monastic body used this route while traveling to its winter residence in Punakha and back to Thimphu during the summer. Start your day with an ascent from Simtokha where the first Dzong of the country is located. The trial gently rises and keeps ascending until Dochula Pass where you spend your night. Lunch will be served as picnic pack lunch. Upon reaching Dochula Pass, we will walk round the the 108 small stupas or  Druk Wangyal Chorten –It was commissioned by Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to celebrate the success of Operation All Clear and to honor the soldiers who lost their lives for the King and country. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo successfully led the operation in 2003 against an Assamese insurgent in the southern stretch of the country. Then visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang

It was built in the honor of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck and to commemorate 100 year of Monarchy in Bhutan. The painting in this Lhakhang is a unique fusion of modern and centuries old techniques. Modern painting themes can be sighted in the painting of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo leading the troops into battle. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel Dochula.

Trek Distance: 15.5 kilometres (9.63 miles)
Estimated Duration: 5 hours
Elevation Gain: 170 metres (558 feet)
Starting Elevation: 3,100 metres (10,171 feet)
Ending Elevation: 2,318 metres (7,605 feet)
Maximum Elevation: 3,180 metres (10,433 feet)

Day 04. Dochula - Toep Chanadana

After the breakfast at farmhouse, we will driven to Katsho where you will start your two-day trekking adventure on the Trans Bhutan Trail. This is a particularly important route for the older generations of Haa, as they would have used the Trail to trade with the Parops.

Dochula Pass is known to be the best spot for sunrise view with the sun glaring upon the Himalayan mountain ranges. We recommend setting your alarms early to get the perfect sunrise which starts at around 5 in the morning. The best season to get the perfect morning sunrise and the panoramic view of the Himalayan range would be between the beginning of winter and spring seasons. After breakfast, begin descending down into the valley. This part of the trail belongs to the larger trail that was used by The Divine Madman Drukpa Kuenley to spread the dharma teachings by suppressing evil energies and fulfilling his legacy. Lunch have a picnic lunch on the way. After lunch, continue descending all the way until Toeb Chandana. We recommend you to spend the night at the Famous House of Toeb Chandana where The Divine Madman fulfilled his legacy.

Toeb Chandana Lhakhang

It was built in the 15th century and served as the religious seat of Ngawang Chogyal. Ap Khandu explains that it was built to ward off the evil energy of a demoness. The two hills on the opposite end of the temple appearing like knees are believed to be her knees. Lam Drukpa Kuenley’s arrow of destiny landed on the eleven-stepped wooden ladder of Toeb Chandana House. Lam shot the arrow from Tibet after the spiritual deity Palden Lhamo appeared in his dreams and instructed him to seek his destiny in the south. Lama Drukpa Kuenley journeyed to Bhutan in the 16th century and found his way to the village and the house. Dressed like a hunting beggar, Lama started courting Pelzang Bhuti, wife of Toep Tshewang. In his jealous rage, Toep Tshewang drew a sword at Lama Drukpa Kuenley but Lama miraculously knotted the sword. Real­izing that the beggar was no or­di­nary being, Toep Tshewang offered his wife to fulfill Lama Drukpa Kuenley’s prophecy. Since then the vil­lage has been known as Chan­dhana which translates to arrow.

Trek Distance: 13.5 kilometres (8.39 miles)
Estimated Duration: 9 hours
Elevation Gain: 50 metres (164 feet)
Starting Elevation: 3,114 metres (10,217 feet)
Ending Elevation: 1,560 metres (5,118 feet)
Maximum Elevation: 3,114 metres (10,217 feet)

Day 05. Toep Chanadana - Mendelgang - Punakha

Begin your day with a decent ascend from Toeb Chandana until Sew Drangsa offering you scenic views throughout the trail. In more recent history, the central monastic body used this route while traveling to its winter residence in Punakha and back to Thimphu during the summer. Sew Drangsa, an open space marked with prayer flags was the exact spot where the monk body used to have their lunch during their journey. Make a quick stop at the café at Sew Drangsa for some refreshments if you aren’t carrying any. From there on, the trail takes you straight to the Punakha Dzong offering scenic views of the valley and Punatsangchhu during the entire course of the trail. Lunch as picnic lunch. Our driver will wait you Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong, if time permits. After the visit, walk through the suspension bridge over the Phochhu to Mendelgang where you will be spending your night.

Punakha Dzong

It was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal around 1638 at the confluence of two rivers Phochhu (male river) and Mochhu (female river), houses Bhutan’s most treasured relic, the Rangjung Kharsapani. Guru Rinpoche had prophesied about this Dzong which would be built by a man named Namgyal who would arrive at a hill resembling an elephant. So, when Zhabdrung arrived at Punakha, he chose the tip of the trunk of the sleeping elephant where the current Dzong is, as the perfect site to build. Despite withstanding Tibetan invasions, it has suffered numerous fires, floods and glacial lake bursts.

Pungthang Dechen Phodrang now popularly referred to as Punakha Dzong served as the capital and seat of the Government until early 1950s. The coronation of His Majesty the First Druk Gyalpo Ugyen Wangchuck took place in this very majestic Dzong. It currently serves as the winter residence for the monk body.

Trek Distance: 13.5 kilometres (8.39 miles)
Estimated Duration: 9 hours
Elevation Gain: 195 metres (640 feet)
Starting Elevation: 1,560 metres (5,118 feet)
Ending Elevation: 1,225 metres (4,019 feet)
Maximum Elevation: 1,778 metres (5,834 feet).

Dinner and overnight stay at Punakha – Camping.

Day 06. Punakha - Paro

After b/fast at drive to Paro. On the visit to Chhimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility. The continue the journey to Paro. Lunch will be served at Paro. After lunch stroll around the Paro town. Dinner and overnight stay at Paro hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at Paro Hotel.

Day 07. Paro Stay

Today after having breakfast, we will make a hike to Paro Taktshang Monastery, the most famous and sacred monastery in Bhutan. Taktshang means “TigerNest” named after Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to this site riding on the back of a flying tigress in the 8th century. We have to walk about 2hours and 30minutes up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. Lunch will be served at Taktshang cafeteria.

While coming back, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, it is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (the 33rd Tibetan king, who is also the manifestation of avoloketeshivara, commonly known to Bhutanese as Chenrize). Evening at leisure, dinner and overnight stay at Paro Traditional Farmhouse. Enjoy the Traditional Hot stone bath.

Day 08. Paro - Airport

After our breakfast, we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very safe and pleasant flight for your onward destinations.

This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well-being

The Price

  • The price will be USD 160/night/person in high season and USD 115/night/person in off-season. Same FIT surcharge and other single supplement room charges are applicable.
  • As for Pick Up from Guwahati Airport USD 100/pax, until 2 Pax. 3 pax and above USD 70/person.
  • As for Drop to Guwahati Airport USD 100/pax until 2 Pax. 3 pax and above USD 70/person.

Plan Your Trip

Start planning your tailor-made Dream Holiday to Bhutan – The Land of happiness!

In order to experience the best and rewarding fulfillment clients must plan in advance the different logistics that you have in your minds before actually venturing into the world of trips. You might have wishes and hopes for which you need to plan.

The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan.

1. When and how to visit Bhutan?

Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.

By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.

Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.

By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance. And S/

2. What are your itineraries?

All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some general idea of the likely trip scheduled.

Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the flight reservation status via email.

After confirming your reservation, we need the scanned copy of member’s passport.

Please be reminded:

1. To carry the passport that matches the passport details indicated in the visa application.

2. The passport should have their validity more than 6months from the date of your travel.

3. For all travelers flying via India to/from the kingdom of Bhutan, to have the Indian Visa prior to their departure from their country.

Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.

We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.

Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.

NOTE:

For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and flight seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

Value-Added Option

hot-stone-bath

Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).

I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.

The cost for experiencing this will be USD 20 per person.

weaving-in-bhutan

The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.

We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.

So to arrange this you need to pay extra payment of USD 50 per person.

cultural-program

Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.

The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.

The program will be about 1hr program and the cost will be USD 100/program. Usually we organize this in the evening before your dinner. But any time of the day can be organized.

 

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Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.

It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.

The price will be approximately USD 12-15. So we can arrange the horses and let us know.

 

The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.

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Get inspired by the trip ideas on our website and in our brochures. Then speak to us for first-hand expert advice and if you’re ready, start planning your trip in detail.

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