Bhutan Soft Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- View some of the best dzongs like Paro Dzong and Punakha Dzong
- Enjoy a hike to see the significant Tango monastery and its surrounding scenery
- Hike along the Gangtey Nature Trail to admire the alluring Phobjikha Valley
- Visit the iconic Buddhist temple - Tiger’s Nest by trekking
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Trip includes
- • Entrance fees for the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary • Accommodation with daily breakfast • Private transfers and guide for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
Itinerary
Welcome to Paro, Bhutan! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and take you to visit the Paro Dzong, a large monastery used as the administrative centre and school for monks. After that, you will be driven to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Upon arrival, check in to...
Today, take a 45-minute drive to the north of Thimphu Valley. Upon arrival, enjoy a hike to Tango Monastery, in which the self-emanated form of the wrathful Hayagriva is deified. Stop for a picnic lunch and then head for Cheri Monastery, a major teaching and retreat centre of the Southern Drukpa Kagyu.
In the morning, your guide will escort you to Punakha. En route, you will have a coffee break at Dochula Pass, a mountain pass where 108 memorial stupas known as "Druk Wangyal Chortens" have been built. Go along the trail to admire the stunning beauty there (1.5 hours...
Today, your hiking tour starts with a small suspension bridge across the Punakha River up to Khamsum Yuelley Chorten, and enjoy the beautiful sight of temple as well as the surroundings. Later, head for Lobyesa, where you can enjoy another a 20-minute hike to Chimi Lh...
After breakfast at the hotel, you will set out for a visit to Gangtey Goempo, an important monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism. Close by is the Gangtey Nature Trail, along which you can hike down to Khewa Lhakhang (1.5 hours). Stop for a short visit to the Semchubara Village with a square chorten on the way. After that, your guide will escort you to Paro.
In the early morning, take a hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest), which is the most famous Buddhist temple in Bhutan and located in the cliff side of the upper Paro Valley. Continue your visit to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, which was almost completely destroyed by fire i...
Today, you will enjoy a 2 hours' hike to Kila Goempa (Kila Nunnery), which is a home to Buddhist nuns and is located on a rocky cliff with a main temple and several meditation huts. Pass through a beautiful and magnificent forest to take in the beauty of nature and have a chance to overlook the Paro Valley. Later, come back to the motorable road and then transfer back to Paro.
Today is at leisure until your guide escort you to the airport for your flight back home.
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What's excluded
- • International flight arrival or departure from Paro • Visa Application & Visa Fee • Payment Transaction Fee • Gratuities to the guides and drivers • Travel Insurance • Personal Expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary • Excess Baggage Charge for flight • Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests
Accommodation
- Thimphu: Ariya Hotel or similar
- Punakha: Dhensa Boutique Resort or similar
- Gangtey: RKPO Green Resort Gangtey or similar
- Paro: Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa or similar
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