Category : Bhutan Luxury Tour

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 drive to our resort and check in the hotel. Lunch will be served at the resorts.

After lunch sightseeing in Paro valley like visit to Paro RimpungDzong, the center of civil and religious authority in this region. If time permits, we will visit Paro national Museum, it houses a fine collection of art, relics, religious thangkas, paintings, animals, armory and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps. Dinner and over night stay at the Resorts, Uma Paro.

Today after our breakfast, we will drive to Punakha via Thimphu. The drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan is 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.

We will do some sightseeing in Thimphu like 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 and then visit Buddha point, the tallest Buddha statue in the world. We can also see the Thimphu town so beautifully from the Buddha Point. Lunch will be served at Thimphu.

After lunch we will visit Handicraft shops in Thimphu for shopping. Then we will continue our journey to Punakha. The road climbs steeply through forests of pine, hemlock spruce and rhododendrons.

At Dochula Pass (3150m) you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas and many kinds of prayer flags. Then the road descends through lush forests to the fertile valley of Punakha & Wangdi Pghodrang valley.

Dinner and over night stay at Punakha Resorts, Uma Punakha.

Today we will do sightseeing in Punakha & wangdiphodrang Valley. After our breakfast at resort, we will do the hike to Khamsum Yule Namgyel Chhorten, a shrine recently built by the royal family (the chorten can be clearly spotted from our breakfast table).This ornate and elaborate structure has a rainbow of Guru Rinpoche images and superb views. This hike is through the farmer’s field and then through the pine forest. The hike is about 1 hour up steep climb. On your way back, you can take through the fields of Kabesa Village along the riverside.

Lunch will be served at resorts. After lunch we will visit the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong and then hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. The temple is known as ‘the temple of fertility’. It has long been a pilgrimage spot for couples hoping to start a family.

After the early breakfast we will drive to Paro. The road ascends up to the great Dochula Pass . O n the way back to Paro offers another chance to view the amazing Himalayan ranges. Stop along the way to take photos wherever you find the best spot for the photography. Returning to the Chuzum or confluence we catch a glimpse of the three shrines in Nepali, Tibetan and Bhutanese style which were built to ward off evil spirits near the checkpoint.

Time permitting the journey can be broken with a visit to Tamchog Lhakhang built by Thangtong Gyalpo (the so-called Iron Bridge Builder). This former saint from the 14th century introduced the art of building suspension bridges with iron chains; the only way to reach his temple is by one of these bridges.

Then we continue our journey to Paro. After check-in the resort, lunch will be served and a show round, we invite you to spend the rest of the day relaxing around the property, enjoying the facilities like swimming pool or perhaps trying some other activity like visiting Bhutanese Farm house and trying the Hot stone bath, traditional bath in Bhutan.

Dinner and over night stay at Paro Resort, Uma Paro.

Today after our breakfast we will hike to Taktshang Monastery, 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, drive to the village of Drukgyel and visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1649 to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invasion and 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 over night stay at Paro Resort, Uma Paro.

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.

Thank You & Tashi Delek!

From the flight in, weaving through the valley, arrival in Bhutan is like no other. Sights on the way include view of Bhutan’s first fortress monasteries, the 17th century Simtokha Dzong. The transfer to Thimphu is approximately to 1 ½ hours and upon arrival following dinner, visit the national Momerial Chorten and strolled around in the town to visit a few of the capitals Himalayan artefacts or textiles shops. (Overnight stay at Amankora Thimphu)

An early departure for a dramatic drive over the high mountain passes of Dochula and on to the Phobjikha valley. Sights on the way include one of the Bhutan’s first fortress monasteries, the 17th century Simtokha Dzong, and ancient wall paintings at the Hongtsho Gemba monestary. The journey continues over the 3050m mountain pass where on s clear day, towering Himalayan peaks are clearly visible.

The descent down through the Punakha valley along the kingdoms only east – west highway, continues on through the scenic village of Wangdue. Carrying on the high ways follows scenic Dang Chhu before climbing the forests of bamboo and oak, and just before crossing the Pele la pass, a small side’s roads splinter off the hidden Phobjikha valley. On arrival you will have time to visit striking Gangtay Gemba sitting at the head of the valley, and perhaps strolling through the quaint Gangtay village or hike behind the lodge, (overnight stay at Amankora Gangtay)

Today’s journey onward to Jakar (Bumthang) is the perhaps long, but certainly memorable with dramatic landscape of terraced farmland deep river valleys and preciously perched farmhouse view only from the east west highway that has been ingeniously carved out of the mountain faces. Following a brief stop at Chendebji Chorten, which according to belief was built to cover remains of the demon spirit, you will carry on to what was the original home of royal family.

Upon reaching Trongsa you may take time to strolled this quaint village and official visit permitting, perhaps visit the Trongsa Dzong, ancestral home to Bhutan’s monarchy where you can find novice monks reciting mantra or practicing on sacred horns, flutes or drums. The drive onwards takes you over the picturesque Yotong la and down into Chumey valley, home for Bhutan’s famous Yatra weaving. Here you will have the chance to browse the traditional textiles and perhaps see the weavers create their intricate handiwork. (Overnight stay at Amankora Bumthang).

This morning you will explore our neighboring places, Wangdichholling, home to the second king, and auspicious prayer wheel nest door. Heading up valley you will take in grand Kurjay Lhakhang, that was once the resting place of Guru Rinpochhe, and Jambay Lhakhang the home to the early winter festival that draw thousands of Bhutanese for their annual blessings.

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)

Today you will start with an early departure for the lengthy drive to Punakha. Upon entering the Punakha valley you may stop to stretch your legs for a short walk thru the valley floor to the Chimi Lhakhang, the auspicious fertility monestary built by ‘’Divine Madman in 1499’’. (Overnight stay at Amankora Punakha).

Your day in Punakha Valley will begins with hike up through fields of chilies, cabbages and rice along the bank of the Mo Chhu. To the up end of the valley of Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, a stunning monument recently built by Queens and constructed in 1999. Returning down thru valley you will have plenty of time to take in the impressive Punakha Dzong, homes to the remains of Bhutan’s first ruler, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, and the winter residence of the monastic old leader and his entourage of monks.

Later a picnic lunch will be served at the banks of the Punakha Chhu at the vantage point of the stunning Dzong and confluence of Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu. Following lunch a quick drive will take you to the village of Talo where u will stop to walk the stunning, quiet grounds of the village temple and perhaps visit the home village of the kingdoms four Queens. (Overnight stay at Amankora Punakha).

After descending down back from Dochula, you will follow your way back up the dramatic Wangchuk and Paro Chhu river valleys, before crossing thru Paro town towards the north end of the valley. Here, set in the pine forest, you will find Amankora lodge and its spa. After lunch, visit the uniquely shaped Dumtse Lhakhang to view the beautiful, well preserve wall paintings and then continues to Kichu Lhakhang, one of the kingdoms oldest religious worship and most auspicious houses, that is said to pin down the left knee of an ogress that once demonized the Himalayas. (Overnight stay at Amankora Paro).

In the morning, hike up to the Bhutan’s most reserved monuments, the Taktsang Gemba, more commonly refers to as the’’ Tigers Nest’’. The four hours trek offers spectacular views of this secret monastery perched on a cliff face 900m above the valley floor. In the evening, there is an opportunity for the quick strolled to the nearby ruins, a visit to some of the valleys oldest and holiest religious monuments or a ramble down Paros Main Street. (Overnight stay at Amankora Paro).

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 !!!!!!