The average cost for Five Nights Six Days tour ranges from Rs. 40,00 to Rs. 44,000 for individual. Discounts will be given as per the group size and type of hotel preferred. This cost includes SUV transport, three star hotel with complementary breakfast and experienced guide. This cost does not include flight charge.
Fly into Paro by Drukair flight ( Royal Bhutan Airline) or Bhutan Airlines . After immigration and customs formalities, you will be received by the representative of Access Bhutan Tours & Treks and travel to Thimphu . On arrival at Thimphu,check into your hotel and after a refreshment visit the following:
Kuenselphodrang :commonly known as Buddha Point; where the largest Buddha statue in the country is perched on the hillock overlooking the Thimphu Valley and you can also enjoy 20-30 minutes nature hike through Kuensel Phodrang Nature park and enjoy the magnificent few of Thimphu Valley and mountain peaks.
Memorial Chorten: Build by Second Queen Phuntsho Choden in 1974. The Chorten is constructed in memory of the Father of Modern Bhutan, Third Kind Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. He Opened up the door to the outside world. He made many tours in India, and brought back ideas that were very useful for the economy of Bhutan.
Tashichhoe Dzong- a fortress of the glorious religion. It was built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and was reconstructed into present structure by the late King, His majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the year 1962-1969.It houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the king, and the central monk body.
Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.
After breakfast visit the following in Thimphu:
Bhutan Post Office Headquarters- to get personalized Bhutanese postage stamps with your photo on them. You can bring along your favorite photo to put on the stamps and put these stamps on your postcard to send to your family and friends.
Traditional Bhutanese paper making factory :The handmade paper making in Bhutan stemmed from the age old tradition originated in 8th century of Bhutanese history. The handmade paper constitutes as valuable National heritage of Bhutanese cultural identity and is preserved through all the ages. The Traditional paper is recognized and held high esteem both in home and outside world. Jungshi Paper Factory was established in November 1990 as an undertaking of the Royal Government of Bhutan. The unit now boasts as a major and sole dealer in handmade paper and its products.
School of Traditional Painting of Arts and Crafts where students undertake a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.
Centenary Farmer's Market (open from Thu-Sun only): Most of the Thimphu's population and many valley dwellers converge on the bustling weekend market, held by the side of Wangchu River. A wide range of foodstuffs and local arts and crafts are sold at the market, which runs from Friday afternoon till Sunday evening. A visit to the market provides great photo opportunities, as well as the chance to mingle with local people.
Archery Match (National Game of Bhutan) at Changlimithang National Stadium.
Craft Bazaar -A one stop place to witness Bhutanese culture and buy Bhutan made art and craft product. The Bazaar in its 80 stalls covers all aspects of the traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. At this Bazaar craftsmen and artisans from across the country display and sell their handicrafts. And also visit other handicraft stores.
Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.
Drive through Dochula pass, the highest road pass in your trip at 3010m. When the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. After a short tea break continue to sub tropical Punakha. Afternoon visit the Souvenir Making Center and the Punakha Dzong (fortress) which houses the most elaborated temple in the country. Overnight in Punakha.
Retrace the drive back to Paro. En route visit Chimi Lhakang on foot, the temple of fertility associated with religious art of phallus. Afternoon in Paro visit National Museum, the first of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious paintings. Visit 17 century Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. One can also venture to try local restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Paro.
In the morning, your Bhutan tour guide from Interaction to People in Bhutan Tours will escort you to the airport for your onward destinations. This is the end of your tour to Bhutan and hope to see you in Future.
End of the Bhutan Tour