time travel
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Our time travel tour is a scenic 10-day itinerary that starts in the south east of Bhutan and takes you through different landscapes and agricultural settlements. It is almost as though one is experiencing a time travel because of various rural settlements in eastern Bhutan as compared to western Bhutan, which is more developed with various urban settlements.
Highlights
AM/PM: Arrive at Samdrup Jonkar Border Gate from Gauwahati Airport. After immigration formalities, check-into hotel
GAU Airport - SJ: 98km (2hrs)
Highlights
AM: Start riding with views of countryside along bamboo forests. Stop by Dewathan, a historical battle ground
PM: Tashigang Dzong, Khaling National Handloom, Chorten Kora
SJ - Tashigang: 180km (5-6hrs)
Highlights
AM: Drive to Mongar, arrive at hotel for lunch.
PM: Mongar Dzong and local farm house to see wine being brewed from corn
Tashigang - Mongar: 90km (3hrs)
Highlights
AM: Mebar Tsho Lake (on route), Ura Village, Lunch on arrival
PM: Jakar Dzong, Kurje Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang
Mongar - Bumthang: 190km (5hrs)
Highlights
AM: Drive towards Phobjikha, Gangtey Monastery
PM: Lunch, Nature trail walk/relax & enjoy the peace and quiet of the valley (Black Necked Crane sightings if during season)
Bumthang - Phobjikha: 162km (5hrs)
Highlights
AM: Drive to Punakha, visit Wangduephodrang Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility)
PM: Check into hotel, lunch, Punakha Dzong, Longest suspension bridge
Phobjikha - Punakha: 80km (2hrs)
Highlights
AM: Drive to Thimphu, DochuLa Pass, Simtokha Dzong, Lunch
PM: Takin Zoo, Traditional School of Arts & Craft, Tashichhodzong
Punakha - Thimphu: 74km (2hrs)
Highlights
AM: Kuenselphodrang (Largest statue of Buddha), Textile Musuem, Craft Bazaar
PM: Free Time
Punakha - Paro: 115kms (3hrs)
Highlights
Full Day: Drive to Paro for Tigers Nest Hike
Highlights
AM: Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, check into hotel
PM: Local Beer brewery, stroll & explore local town
Highlights
Hotel checkout and departure
Highlight: Black Necked Crane Festival in the winter (November/December)
Starting from $1000 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.