10 Days Hidden Kingdom Bhutan Tour
Trip Facts
- Duration:10 Days
- Price:On Request
- Highest Altitute:2300 m
- Difficulty:Easy
- Best Seasons: All
- Journey Start /End: Kathmandu Nepal
- Departure Date:Every Day
- Group Size:Min.2 and Above
Itenary of 10 Days Hidden Kingdom Bhutan Tour
Day 01:
Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, welcome drinks.
Day 02:
Kathmandu city tour (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square ) by privet car.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Paro – Thimphu valley
Upon your arrival in Paro airport our guide will be there to welcome you and transfer to Thimphu. Lunch in the hotel and later drive pass by Memorial Chorten (temple) built in memory of the late 3rd King. Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley offering a nice view of the valley. Takins are kept and drive to visit the largest and newly built statue of Buddha offering magnificent view of entire Thimphu valley. Overnight: Thimphu | Altitude: 2300m
Day 04: Thimphu – Punakha (2 ½ Hrs) Morning visit the traditional Hand Made Paper Mill, School of Arts and Crafts where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan, Folk Heritage Museum, National Library and the Traditional Institute of Medicine. Drive to the Zilukha nunnery to meet the nuns and interact with them. Lunch in the town and drive to Punakha through Dochula pass (3200 mts) If the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. Walk around the 108 stupas and continue to sub tropical valley of Punakha. Overnight: Punakha | Altitude: 1350m
Day 05: Punakha Tours
Morning drive to visit Punakha Dzong (fortress), which houses the most elaborated temple in the country. This is a fine example of Bhutanese rich Art and Architecture. Drive further up to visit the Souvenir Making Center for girls supported by Youth Development Fund. Interact with the students and back to the hotel for lunch. After lunch could relax in the balcony of the hotel to enjoy the view and the nature. Or could go for an hour hike to the temple of Khamsum Yuley Lakhang or the temple of Chimi Lakhang, the temple of fertility associated with religious art of phallus. Overnight: Punakha
Day 06: Punakha – Paro (3 ½ Hrs.)
Retrace the drive back to Paro. After lunch visit Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Continue further to stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. Could get some opportunity to see the traditional game, Archery match going on. Evening back to the hotel and enjoy the facility in the hotel. Overnight: Paro | Altitude: 2200m
Day 07: Paro Sightseeing
Morning drive to the base for the hike (2 hrs uphill) to Tiger’s Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff over looking the Paro valley. Lunch in the cafeteria. Most of the day will go on the hike. Back to the hotel and enjoy the facility. Hot stone bath for available on Clients personal expenses. Farewell dinner in the town. Overnight: Paro
Day 08: Departure From Bhutan
Morning transfer (10 mins) to the airport for your departure flight. Your guide will bid you farewell at the airport.
Day 09:
Fly back Kathmandu
Day 10:
Final Departure
Trip / Package Includes
* All Accomodation & meals.
* Sightseeing fees, English speaking guide and transportation.
* Bhutan Tourist visa processing.
* Two way air ticket to and back from Bhutan.
* Farewell dinner.
Trip / Package Excludes
* Extra expenses or loss due to nature and unforeseen events beyond the control of our management.
* Travel Insurance.
* International airfares and airport taxes, visa fees USD 40 per person one time pay.
* All extra things which is not mention in service include list.