Across Bhutan Tour

Across Bhutan Tour

Takshang Monastery, Paro

This is 13 days tour in Bhutan covering all of western and central Bhutan. Travel Across Bhutan will give you a wonderful insight into the religious and cultural heritage of amazing Bhutan that cannot be seen elsewhere. It offers perfect combination of everything like visit to magnificent fort, trying out Bhutanese cuisines, sharing stories and life experience with the locals and beautiful day hikes though pristine nature. Do not miss to book Across Bhutan Tour with Heavenly Bhutan Travels (HBT). Across The Country Tours. 

Day 01: Arrival in Paro to Thimphu (1.5 Hr).
Fly on the wings of Dragon to the international airport in Paro, Bhutan. On a clear day, the panoramic views of the Himalaya are sensational, including Mt. Everest (if you are flying from Delhi and Kathmandu), but particularly exciting is the approach through the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including a few steep, turn to land at the tiny airstrip of Paro. On arrival in Paro, you will be received by the Heavenly Bhutan team by offering welcome scarfs and transferred to Thimphu by private vehicle. Depending on your arrival time, we can proceed for the city sightseeing or relax in the hotel. If time permits, visit the weekend market (Thu-Sun). Vegetable vendors from different pockets of the country come to sell their products. In the evening we will explore the city by walk or visit Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne room of His Majesty the King. Overnight in Thimphu, altitude 2400m.

Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing.
After breakfast, visit folk heritage houses to understand the lifestyle of Bhutanese at the rural community, visit the School of Arts and crafts (closed on Sundays, government holidays) students are taught 13 different arts that take over 4 years to graduate from the training school. Drive pass by Memorial Chorten built-in memory of late 3rd King. Visit Buddha viewpoint, world largest sitting Buddha. Visit Takin reserve national animal which has unique creation history behind, visit textile museum collection house of the expensive textile of Bhutan. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu to Punakha (2.5 Hr).
After breakfast, drive to Punakha over the most beautiful Dochula pass 3150m. Candle like 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens built over the pass gives an amazing photo stop. On a clear day, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. After the break, continue the scenic downhill drive. Visit Lamperi Botanical Garden that gives a wide knowledge of flora and fauna of Bhutan. Visit the most beautiful Punakha Dzong, showcase the finest example of the arts and crafts of Bhutan. Enjoy the walks on the suspension bridge over Male River, said to be the longest of its kind in Bhutan. Join the nuns for evening prayer at Sangchen Dorji Lhendrup nunnery which ends the day. Overnight in Punakha, altitude 1350m.

Day 04: Punakha to Trongsa (5 Hr).
After breakfast, take a hike to Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility. The rough journey to Trongsa crosses Pelela pass called black mountain range. As the condition of the road after Pelela is not good, lots of car massage is expected which will continue tomorrow as well. Stop at Rukhubji village, Chendipji and Tshangkha before the final stop at Trongsa viewpoint. Enjoy taking pictures of the longest Dzong in Bhutan. Visit historical Trongsa Dzong and explore the town in the evening. Overnight in Trongsa, altitude 2200m.

Day 05: Trongsa to Jakar (Bumthang) (3 Hr).
After breakfast; visit Ta Dzong which houses the ancient artifacts. Further, continue the drive to Jakar over Yotongla pass, stop at yatha wool weaving center, well known for woolen products, cheaper and good place to buy woolen products. Check into the hotel and later in the evening visit Jakar Dzong meaning white bird fortress. Explore the Jakar town. Overnight in Jakar-Bumthang, altitude 2650m.

Day 06: Jakar to Bumthang Sightseeing.
Post breakfast, visit Jampay Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples built in the country. This is the home of the naked dance that is still performed annually. Visit Kurjey temple, the site where Guru Padmasambhava left the body imprint on the rock behind the temple. One can either walk cross the suspension bridge to visit Tamshing Lhakhang. Enjoy the visit to Swiss farm tasting red panda beer and Swiss cheese. Later join the monks of Kharchu Dratsang Monastery for the evening prayer. This is an amazing experience to see monks chanting the mantras. Stroll in Jakar town and try some local pancake and noodles, special about the valley. Overnight in Jakar-Bumthang.

Day 07: Jakar to Bumthang Ura Excursion.
Make an excursion drive to the village of Ura. En-route visits the burning lake. The drive will pass over the Shertang La pass at 3573m. On clear weather, we get to see Mt. Gangkar Puensum (7540m) can be seen dominating the northern valley. Visit the Ura village and return. Overnight in Jakar-Bumthang.

Day 08: Jakar to Bumthang to Phobjikha (7 Hr).
After our breakfast, escape to the valley of black-necked cranes and rhododendron forest Phobjikha, often called as Gantey. The drive will retrace until Pelela passes through Trongsa before entering into Phobjikha. Visit between May to Jun is greeted with beautiful rhododendron and November to February gives the chance to see the world rare bird black-necked cranes. On arrival, visit Gangtey Gompa, the oldest and largest monastery. From the temple, take beautiful downhill Gangtey trail talk for two hours, walk not recommended for rainy days. Depending on time, visit crane center, house of information about world rare bird, black-necked cranes. Overnight in Phobjikha, altitude 2900m.

Day 09: Phobjikha, Soak in Nature.
After breakfast, enjoy the day in nature. Phobjikha is a heavenly valley, where you can be so close to nature, you can simply switch off the phone for a day and enjoy the meditation and yoga with the HBT guide, we will take you to the best places. Overnight in Phobjikha.

Day 10: Phobjikha to Paro (6 Hr).
After our breakfast, retrace the drive back to Paro via Dochula and Thimphu. In Paro, visit 17th century Paro Dzong and Ta Dzong unique national museum having a masterpiece of various collections. Visit 8th-century Kyichu Lhakhang and enjoy outdoor activities wearing Gho/Kira, play archery at HBT outdoor center. Overnight in Paro, altitude 2200m.

Day 11: Paro Sightseeing.
After our breakfast, drive to the base of trekking point, from here you will hike to Taktsang Monastery or often called Tiger Nest Temple, which is built around a cave in which Guru Rimpoche (also known as Guru Padmasambhava) meditated. The eighth-century old monastery is perched on a rock overlooking a sheer drop and clings seemingly impossible to a cliff at 900m above the valley floor. Tiger Nest Temple is considered, one of the must-visit places around the world before we die. The hike is almost 2 hours, uphill at 30 to 40 degrees inclined for an average trekker however it might take a full day for some depending on your pace. First of half of the hike pulls up to the cafeteria feels never ending however from the half point due to magical structure at your close sight, you are energized to push further. You actually feel very near, push yourself a little further you are at the feet of the Tiger Nest, filled with joys and happiness never like before. And on the way back, you can run down, it’s easy always. After the trek, since you will be totally exhausted you will end the day with a perfect hot stone bath with dinner at the farmhouse. You will save for going expensive massage and enjoy the traditional therapy bath. Enjoy the heavenly services. Overnight in Paro.

Day 12: Paro Chelela/Haa Excursion.
Visit the temples of Dzongdrakha on foot which studs the rock cliff. Continue driving to Chelela Pass, one of the highest road pass at 3988m. During a clear day, you can enjoy views of the most sacred mountain Mt. Jomolhari 7314m. Picnic lunch at the pass, prayer flag hoisting, and mountain biking are some of the interesting activities that are possible to organize, on extra cost. If you wish we can further drive down to Haa valley to pick up a few things depending on interest and time. The drive is most scenic. Overnight in Paro.

Day 13: End of the Tour
Departure from the Kingdom of Bhutan

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