History tour of bhutan
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A 10 day journey starting from the western (mordern) Bhutan and towards central Bhutan to visit ancestral palaces of members of the royal family, ancient trade centers, and cultural museums, and ancient battle grounds and forts.
Highlights
AM/PM: Arrive Paro airport, transfer to Thimphu
Airport - Thimphu: 50km (45mins)
Highlights
AM: Traditional Arts & Craft School, National Library, Babesa Village (traditional home), traditional Bhutanese lunch
PM: Craft Bazaar, Textile Museum, some free time for leisure/shopping, After 5pm Tashichhodzong
Highlights
AM: Kuenselphodrang (Largest Buddha Statue), Simtokha Dzong, Dochula Pass
PM: Check in, Punakha Dzong, longest suspension bridge, local village homes
Thimphu - Punakha: 74km (2hrs)
Highlights
AM: Short hike to Khamsum Yulley Chorten, River Rafting, Picnic lunch by the river
PM: Free Time
Highlights
AM: Stop by Chimmi Lhakhang (temple of fertility), lunch at Drukwilling Waterfal Cafe on route
PM: tour of historical trade center Trongsa Dzong and visit Taa Dzong (watchtower) Museum
Punakha - Trongsa: 137km (3.45hrs)
Highlights
AM:drive to Bumthang, checkinto hotel and have lunch
PM: Kurjey Lhakhang (remains of the first three kings), Jamgay Lhakhang
Trongsa - Bumthang: 79km (2.30hrs)
Highlights
AM: Visit Orgen Choling Museum dedicated to cultural & traditional heritage of Bhutan and Mebar Tsho Lake
PM: Wangduechoing Palace, Bhutanese beer brewery & traditional Bumthang meal
Highlights
AM: Take a domestic flight back to Paro / drive
Full Day on the road Flight from BUM-PARO (USD 185)
Bumthang - Paro: 310km (8.30hrs)
Highlights
Full Day: Tigers Nest Hike,
Traditional Herbal Hot Stone Bath
Highlights
AM: Drukgyel Dzong (war trenches), Kyichu Lhakhang (oldest temple in Bhutan), National Museum
PM: Free time to explore town, shopping
Highlights
Hotel checkout and departure
Highlight: Jambay Lhakhang Drub in winter (November)
Starting from $995 per person
INCLUDED :
- Accommodation at 3*/3* Superior Hotels
- Half board meals
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Private vehicle transfers
- Entrance Fees to attractions
EXCLUDED :
- Meals & Drinks (at restaurants unless otherwise stated)
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- SDF payable to the government
- Visa fee $40 per person
*** Disclaimer:
- For Indian Nationals, SDF fees are INR.1200/person/night. Please contact us for applicable price.