Thimphu Tsechu
The Thimphu Tsechu or Thimphu festival is held in the courtyard of the Tashichho dzong. Since every year number of visitors, both tourist and Bhutanese are increasing very much where all the people can not accommodate in the courtyard and the dance place is being constructed outside where more people can witness and enjoy the Thimphu Tsechu luxury. Most dances in the program have religious significance. Folk dance by the Royal Academy of Performing Arts is interspersed with religious or mask dance.
The Thimphu Tsechu was established by the 4th temporal ruler, Tenzin Rabgye in 1670 on the 8th month of Bhutanese calendar to commemorate the birth of Guru Rinpoche.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 01. International arrival and PARO Halt
The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from The Bhutan Travel will greet you on arrival, and then drive you to the Paro National Museum.
Lunch in the town. After lunch we will visit Paro Rimpung Dzong, the centre of civil and religious authority in this region
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Paro
Day 02. PARO – PUNAKHA.
Today we will drive to Punakha over Dochula pass. The drive will take about 5hours. From Dochula pass, we can see the eastern Himalayas mountain ranges on clear days.
Lunch at Dochula cafeteria. First we will drive to Wangdue Phodrang and visit the Wangdue dzong. On reaching Lobesa, we will hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. We have to walk about 25minute from the road point. The temple is also known as the temple of fertility.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Punakha.
Day 03. PUNAKHA – THIMPHU
In the morning we will hike to Khamsum Yule Namgyel Chorten. We have to walk about 45minutes up steep. Then we will visit Punakha dzong, it was the winter capital of Bhutan until 1955 when the capital was permanently shifted to Thimphu. It still served as the winter resident for the monk body and drive to Thimphu. Lunch at hotel, Punakha. After lunch drive to Thimphu.
Dinnera nd over night stay in hotel, Thimphu.
Day 04. THIMPHU HALT.
Enjoy by witnessing the Thimphu Festival. Lunch picnic lunch or in the hotel, Thimphu. At around 3.30PM we will visit memorial Chorten and Changangkha Lhakhang.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Thimphu.
Day 05. THIMPHU HALT.
Enjoy by witnessing the Thimphu Festival. Lunch picnic lunch or in the hotel, Thimphu. At around 3.30PM we will visit Drupthop Lhakhang and handicraft emporiums.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Thimphu.
Day 06. THIMPHU – PARO.
After the breakfast, we will drive to Paro. On reaching Paro we will hike to the viewpoint of Taktshang, (Tiger’s Nest) monastery. We have to walk about 1hours & 30minutes up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. After enjoying the view & photographs and lunch we will walk back. On our way back we will visit the one of the oldest temple in Bhutan, Kyichu Lhakhang and then stroll around the Paro town.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Paro.
Day 07. International Departure.
Today we will drive to Paro international Airport to catch the flight to your next destination. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell and we wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home and hope to see you again in Bhutan
Punakha Dromche
Punakha Dromche and Punakha Tsechu takes place in early spring every year. Dromche is a festival similar to Tsechue, which generally includes the mask dances and is dedicated to Yeshi Gompo (Mahakala) and Palden Lhamo (Mahakali)- the two main protective deities of Bhutan. The Punakha Tsechu/festival continues after the Punakha dromche. The punakha Tsechu is unique compare to other Tsechus in Bhutan because it re-enacts the scene where Zhabdrung tricked the Tibetan invaders in 17th Century.
Model Itinerary
Day 1. International arrival drive to Thimphu.
AM: Receive Guest at the Paro Airport by the representative from The Bhutan Travel From the Airport drive to Paro Nationa museum. Lunch at Paro
PM: Visit Paro Dzong and drive to Thimph.
Dinner and over night stay at hotel Thimphu.
Day 2. Thimphu Halt
AM: Thimphu sight seeing- visit to Memorial Chorten, Chnaggangkha Lhakhang, Drupthop Lhakhang, the viewpoint of Tashichho dzong and Folk Heritage museum.Lunch in the town.
PM: Visit to Painting school, National Library and Handicraft emporium. Evening visit Tashicho dzong.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel Thimphu.
Day 3. Thimphu-Punakha
AM: Drive to Punakha over dochula pass. Lunch at Punakha.
PM: Visit the Punakha Tsechu/Punakha Festival.. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and over night stay at Punakha
Day 4. Punakha Halt
Enjoy the Punakha Dromche.
Day 5. Punakha Halt
AM: Enjoy with Punakha Festival.
PM: Hike to Khamsum Yule Namgyel Chorten.
Day 6. Punakha – Paro
AM: Hike to Chhimi Lhakhang and drive to Paro. Lunch at Dochula cafeteria.
PM: Continue the journey to Paro. Evening stroll around the Paro twon.
Dinner and over night stay at Paro.
Day 7. Paro Halt
AM: Drive to Paro and hike to Taktshang. Lunch at Taktshang cafteria.
PM: Visit Kyichu Lhakhang and stroll around the Paro town.
Dinnera nd over night stay in hotel Paro.
Day 08. International Departure
AM: Drive to Paro Airport to catch the flight to your next
destination.
Paro Tsechu
The Paro Tsechu is one the biggest and famous Tsechu in Bhutan. Paro Tsechu is the Tsechu where many tourists are attracted and is the one of the very peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan. The Paro Tsechu is held in the courtyard for the 1st day and rest of the days will be outside, where many people can see the Tsechu. The reason for being performed in the courtyard for the 1st day there are some religious items which can not be taken outside from the Dzong. The big Thanka or Thongdrel (Liberation at Sight) is unfurling on the last day of the Tsechu, very early in the morning. Every Bhutanese people wanted to get the blessings from it, as it is very important for their present life as well as after our death.
It is a very good opportunity to see the Bhutanese men and women dressed so gorgeously and expensive costumes.
Model Itinerary.
Day 01. BKK/PBH – THIMPHU
The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from The Bhutan Travel will greet you on arrival, and then drive you to the Paro Rimpung Dzong, the centre of civil and religious authority in this region. After this we will have lunch in the Paro town. Then we will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Dinner and over night stay in the hotel, Thimphu.
Day 02. THIMPHU – PUNAKHA
The day begins with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten built in honor of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and the Drupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan. We then drive to the view point of Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). For your photograph and Folk Heritage museum.
Lunch at hotel, Thimphu. After lunch we will drive to Wangdue Phodrang over Dochula pass (3150m). On clear days we will have a great and impressive view of the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Wangdue Phodrang.
Day 03. WANGDUE PHODRANG – THIMPHU.
After our breakfast, we will visit Wangdue Phodrang dzong which was built by Lama Zhabdruing in 1638. Then we will hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. We have to walk about 25minute from the road point. The temple is also known as the temple of fertility.
Lunch at Punakha. After lunch visit Punakha dzong, it was the winter capital of Bhutan until 1955 when the capital was permanently shifted to Thimphu. It still served as the winter resident for the monk body and drive to Thimphu.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Thimphu.
Day 04. THIMPHU – PARO
After the breakfast, we will drive to Paro. On reaching Paro we will hike to the viewpoint of Taktshang, (Tiger’s Nest) monastery. We have to walk about 1hours & 30minutes up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. After enjoying the view & photographs and lunch we will walk back. On our way back we will visit the one of the oldest temple in Bhutan, Kyichu Lhakhang and then stroll around the Paro town.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Paro.
Day 05. PARO HALT.
Whole day witness Paro Festival.
Lunch in the hotel or picnic pack lunch. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Paro.
Day 06. PARO HALT.
Early in the morning around 3.30AM we will visit the Paro festival ground to witness the Thongdrel (Liberation at sight) ceremony. This is the high light of Paro festival. After the Thongdrel ceremony, we will come to the hotel, for breakfast. After breakfast, free/resting time till lunch time.
Lunch in the hotel, Paro. After lunch we will drive to Drukgyel dzong and then stroll around the Paro town.
Day 07. International Departure
Today we will drive to Paro international Airport to catch the flight to your next destination. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell and we wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home and hope to see you again in Bhutan.
Nimalung Tsechu
Nimalung Tsechu is usually celebrated during early summer perhaps in month of June. The festival is mostly the religious mask dances performed by monks as well as my lay people of region. By attending this festival, one can gain merits and good lucks. Tsechu is a colourful event where people dressed in their finest costumes and eat good meals and also time for merrymaking. It is being held once in a year and being celebrated to bring happiness, better harvest and prosperity of region.
Model Itinerary
Day 1. International arrival and transfers to Thimphu
Reception of guests at the Paro airport by our representatives – Bhutan Travel Inc. Drive to Kichu Lhakhang for cleansing ceremony, visit Nationa museum and lunch at Paro town. After lunch drive to capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu which is 65kms drive from Paro. Dinner and over night stay in hotel Thimphu.
Day 2. Explore the Thimphu valley
After breakfast drive for local sightseeing in capital city- visit to national memorial stupa, Changangkha Lhakhang, traditional medicine center, Bhutanese arts & crafts institute, national library house, stop lunch in Capital Street. After lunch, visit handicraft emporium, textile museum, Bhutanese handmade paper factory, the viewpoint of capital fortress, Zilukha nunnery, mini zoo, sangaygag hilltop to view the Capital Street and experience Wangdi-tse nature walk. Dinner and over night stay in hotel Thimphu.
Day 3. Transfers from Thimphu to Trongsa
After our breakfast we will drive to Trongsa valley passing through the two highest passes known Dochula Pass (3150m) and Pelela (3,810m). These are the very popular passes for viewing the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges on the clear days. En-route the Wangduephodrang valley (1300m) with the vegetation made up of rhododendron, magnolia bloom in early spring and through the subtropical and broadleaf forest. The drive will take about 6 – 7 hours. Dinner and over night stay at hotel, Trongsa.
Day 4. Transfers from Trongsa to Bumthang
After our breakfast, we will visit the magnificent Trongsa Dzong and then drive to Bumthang through the hairpin bends with the dense forest of rhododendron, conifers, alder and oak. The road then comes out into a wide-open cultivated valley – which is the Chumey Valley, the first of Bumthnag’s four valleys. From here the road goes on straight until we see Jakar Dzong and then drops into bends before straightening out again in the main valley at Chamkhar. The drive will take about 2hours and 30minutes. Lunch will be served at Hotel Bumthang. After lunch we will visit Jakar fortress and leisure walk in Chamkhar town. Dinner and over night stay in traditional farmhouse. The specialties of traditional farmhouse are local cuisines, local fermented wines and hot stone bath.
Day 5. Attend the fascinating Nimalung festival
After breakfast drive to Nimalung monastery courtyard to attend the fascinating festival. The lunch at the festival ground. Continuing attend the festival till end. After the festival we will drive back to hotel for dinner and over night stay, Bumthang.
Day 6. Explore the spiritual Bumthang valley
After breakfast drive to Tang valley to visit sacred burning lake, cluster Tang village, museum and fortress, drive back to main Bumthang town to visit Lodra Kharchu Dratsang, Tamshing Monastery, short hike from Tamshing to visit Kurje and Jambay monastery and finally visit to some of famous producing units like Red Panda Beer factory and so on. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
Day 7. Transfers to the glacial Phobjikha valley
After breakfast in the traditional farmhouse drive to the glacial Phobjikha valley following the same road till Pelela passes. After passing Pelela pass, the splinter road leads to Phobjikha valley. Upon arrival visit Gangtey Gonpa – the oldest Ningmapa monastery in Bhutan and stroll around the Phobjikha valley – the winter home to the black neck cranes. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Phobjikha.
Day 8. Transfers from Phobjikha to Paro
After early breakfast drive to Paro valley en-route the ancient capital of Bhutan, Punakha. In Punkha valley, visit the glorious Punakha fortress and reaching Lobesa village, visit the monastery of fertility. Stop lunch in Chimi Lhakhang cateria. After lunch continue drive to Paro. Dinner and over night stay at Paro.
Day 9. Day hike to the sacred Tiger Nest monastery
After breakfast drive till the starting point of Tiger Nest hike. The sacred Tiger Nest hike is uphill hike of more than two hours. After hike drive to visit the ruined victory fortress in Balakha and to view the highest glacial peak of Bhutan, Mt Jomolhari. The farewell dinner will be hosted in the one of famous restaurant in Paro Street. Overnight stay in hotel, Paro.
Day 10. International departure
After breakfast, our representatives will reach to Paro airport for international departure to your sweet homeland
Bumthang Tangbimani Festival
The spiritual Bumthang valley is the cultural and religious center of Bhutan. The Tangbimani festival is the perfect occasion to glimpse the unique festival being held in the rural life of Tamshing village. People from all over the villages come here to witness the festival dressing with all their best costumes. It is being held once in a year and the festival is being celebrated to bring happiness, better harvest and prosperity of the villages, also it has in depth meaning of Buddhism.
Model Itinerary.
Day 1. International arrival and transfers to Thimphu
Reception of guests at the Paro airport by our representatives – Bhutan Travel Inc. Drive to Kichu Lhakhang for cleansing ceremony, visit Nationa museum and lunch at Paro town. After lunch drive to capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu which is 65kms drive from Paro. Dinner and over night stay in hotel Thimphu.
Day 2. Explore the Thimphu valley
After breakfast drive for local sightseeing in capital city- visit to national memorial stupa, Changangkha Lhakhang, traditional medicine center, Bhutanese arts & crafts institute, national library house, stop lunch in Capital Street. After lunch, visit handicraft emporium, textile museum, Bhutanese handmade paper factory, the viewpoint of capital fortress, Zilukha nunnery, mini zoo, sangaygag hilltop to view the Capital Street and experience Wangdi-tse nature walk. Dinner and over night stay in hotel Thimphu.
Day 3. Transfers from Thimphu to Trongsa
After our breakfast we will drive to Trongsa valley passing through the two highest passes known Dochula Pass (3150m) and Pelela (3,810m). These are the very popular passes for viewing the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges on the clear days. En-route the Wangduephodrang valley (1300m) with the vegetation made up of rhododendron, magnolia bloom in early spring and through the subtropical and broadleaf forest. The drive will take about 6 – 7 hours. Dinner and over night stay at hotel, Trongsa.
Day 4. Transfers from Trongsa to Bumthang
After our breakfast, we will visit the magnificent Trongsa Dzong and then drive to Bumthang through the hairpin bends with the dense forest of rhododendron, conifers, alder and oak. The road then comes out into a wide-open cultivated valley – which is the Chumey Valley, the first of Bumthnag’s four valleys. From here the road goes on straight until we see Jakar Dzong and then drops into bends before straightening out again in the main valley at Chamkhar. The drive will take about 2hours and 30minutes. Lunch will be served at Hotel Bumthang. After lunch we will visit Jakar fortress and leisure walk in Chamkhar town. Dinner and over night stay at hotel, Bumthang.
Day 5. Attend the fascinating Tangbimani Festival
After breakfast drive to Tangbi village to attend the fascinating festival. The picnic lunch at the festival ground. Continuing attend the festival till end. After the festival we will drive back to hotel and on the way, visit the sacred Kurjey and Jambay monastery. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
Day 6. Explore the spiritual Bumthang valley
After breakfast drive to Tang valley to visit sacred burning lake, cluster Tang village, museum and fortress, drive back to main Bumthang town to visit Tamshing Monastery, Lodra Kharchu Dratsang and some famous producing units like Red Panda Beer factory and so on. Dinner and over night stay in traditional farmhouse. The specialties of traditional farmhouse are local cuisines, local fermented wines and hot stone bath.
Day 7. Transfers to the glacial Phobjikha valley
After breakfast in the traditional farmhouse drive to the glacial Phobjikha valley following the same road till Pelela passes. After passing Pelela pass, the splinter road leads to Phobjikha valley. Upon arrival visit Gangtey Gonpa – the oldest Ningmapa monastery in Bhutan and stroll around the Phobjikha valley – the winter home to the black neck cranes. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Phobjikha.
Day 8. Transfers from Phobjikha to Paro
After early breakfast drive to Paro valley en-route the ancient capital of Bhutan, Punakha. In Punkha valley, visit the glorious Punakha fortress and reaching Lobesa village, visit the monastery of fertility. Stop lunch in Chimi Lhakhang cateria. After lunch continue drive to Paro. Dinner and over night stay at Paro.
Day 9. Day hike to the sacred Tiger Nest monastery
After breakfast drive till the starting point of Tiger Nest hike. The sacred Tiger Nest hike is uphill hike of more than two hours. After hike drive to visit the ruined victory fortress in Balakha and to view the highest glacial peak of Bhutan, Mt Jomolhari. The farewell dinner will be hosted in the one of famous restaurant in Paro Street. Overnight stay in hotel, Paro.
Day 10. International departure
After breakfast, our representatives will reach to Paro airport for international departure to your sweet homeland
Jambay Lhakhang Drup
Jambay Lhakhang Drup is consecration ceremony for 108 monasteries built in a day by Tibetan King Songtsen Gempo by his miracles during 7th century. With merit and Bhutanese fortunate, two were falls in Bhutan, Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang and Kichu Lhakhang in Paro. The main high light of this festival is Ter Cham (scared Naked Dance) and Mewang (Fire blessing). The sacred naked dance is performed in the midnight and people are not allowed to take the photographs. A fire-blessing dance held in the evening to bless the infertile women so that they may bear the children. The dances were composed mostly my Terton (Treasure Discovery) Pema Lingpa in 15th century.
Model Itinerary
Day 1. International arrival and transfers to Thimphu
Reception of guests at the Paro airport by our representatives – Bhutan Travel Inc. Drive to Kichu Lhakhang for cleansing ceremony, visit Nationa museum and lunch at Paro town. After lunch drive to capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu which is 65kms drive from Paro. Dinner and over night stay in hotel Thimphu.
Day 2. Explore the Thimphu valley
After breakfast drive for local sightseeing in capital city- visit to national memorial stupa, Changangkha Lhakhang, traditional medicine center, Bhutanese arts & crafts institute, national library house, stop lunch in Capital Street. After lunch, visit handicraft emporium, textile museum, Bhutanese handmade paper factory, the viewpoint of capital fortress, Zilukha nunnery, mini zoo, sangaygag hilltop to view the Capital Street and experience Wangdi-tse nature walk. Dinner and over night stay in hotel Thimphu.
Day 3. Transfers from Thimphu to Trongsa
After our breakfast we will drive to Trongsa valley passing through the two highest passes known Dochula Pass (3150m) and Pelela (3,810m). These are the very popular passes for viewing the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges on the clear days. En-route the Wangduephodrang valley (1300m) with the vegetation made up of rhododendron, magnolia bloom in early spring and through the subtropical and broadleaf forest. The drive will take about 6 – 7 hours. Dinner and over night stay at hotel, Trongsa.
Day 4. Transfers from Trongsa to Bumthang
After our breakfast, we will visit the magnificent Trongsa Dzong and then drive to Bumthang through the hairpin bends with the dense forest of rhododendron, conifers, alder and oak. The road then comes out into a wide-open cultivated valley – which is the Chumey Valley, the first of Bumthnag’s four valleys. From here the road goes on straight until we see Jakar Dzong and then drops into bends before straightening out again in the main valley at Chamkhar. The drive will take about 2hours and 30minutes. Lunch will be served at Hotel Bumthang. After lunch we will visit Jakar fortress and leisure walk in Chamkhar town. Dinner and over night stay in traditional farmhouse. The specialties of traditional farmhouse are local cuisines, local fermented wines and hot stone bath.
Day 5. Attend the sacred Jambay Lhakhang Drup
After breakfast walk to Jambay Lhakhang courtyard to attend the fascinating festival. The lunch at the festival ground. Continuing attend the festival till end. After the festival we will drive back to hotel and on the way, visit the sacred Kurjey. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
Day 6. Explore the spiritual Bumthang valley
After breakfast drive to Tang valley to visit sacred burning lake, cluster Tang village, museum and fortress, drive back to main Bumthang town to visit Tamshing Monastery, Lodra Kharchu Dratsang and some famous producing units like Red Panda Beer factory and so on. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
Day 7. Transfers to the glacial Phobjikha valley
After breakfast in the traditional farmhouse drive to the glacial Phobjikha valley following the same road till Pelela passes. After passing Pelela pass, the splinter road leads to Phobjikha valley. Upon arrival visit Gangtey Gonpa – the oldest Ningmapa monastery in Bhutan and stroll around the Phobjikha valley – the winter home to the black neck cranes. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Phobjikha.
Day 8. Transfers from Phobjikha to Paro
After early breakfast drive to Paro valley en-route the ancient capital of Bhutan, Punakha. In Punkha valley, visit the glorious Punakha fortress and reaching Lobesa village, visit the monastery of fertility. Stop lunch in Chimi Lhakhang cateria. After lunch continue drive to Paro. Dinner and over night stay at Paro.
Day 9. Day hike to the sacred Tiger Nest monastery
After breakfast drive till the starting point of Tiger Nest hike. The sacred Tiger Nest hike is uphill hike of more than two hours. After hike drive to visit the ruined victory fortress in Balakha and to view the highest glacial peak of Bhutan, Mt Jomolhari. The farewell dinner will be hosted in the one of famous restaurant in Paro Street. Overnight stay in hotel, Paro.
Day 10. International departure
After breakfast, our representatives will reach to Paro airport for international departure to your sweet homeland
Khoma Textile Tour
Khoma Textile Tour will take about 11 nights and 12 days stay in Bhutan. Khoma village is one of the famous villages for the production of textile in Bhutan. In this tour we can also visit Bhutan’s only textile museum where archaic and priceless dresses dating back to hundreds of years are on display.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01. International arrival and drive to THIMPHU.
The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from The Bhutan Travel will greet you on arrival, and then drive you to the Paro Rimpung Dzong, the centre of civil and religious authority in this region. After this we will have lunch in the Paro town. Then we will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Dinner and over night stay in the hotel, Thimphu.
Day 02. THIMPHU – BUMTHANG
Today we will drive to Bumthang. The drive will take about 9hours drive, through the forest of rhododendron and semi tropical forest. We will be passing by the two pass dochula pass (3150m) and the Yutongla pass (3400m). At docula we can see the eastern Hiamalyas mountain ranges on clear days. Lunch at Chendbji Resturant. After lunch we will continue our journey to Bumthang.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
Day 03. BUMTHANG HALT
Today we will experience the dying and the weaving of textile.Lunch in the hotel. After lunch we will continue with the weaving or sightseeing in Bumthang.Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
Day 04. BUMTHANG – MONGAR.
After our breakfast, we will drive to Mongar, over Thrumshingla pass (3800m). The drive will take about 7hours.On the clear days we will the white summit of the highest peak in Bhutan, Gangkar Puensum at 7545m. Today we will driving through the forest of rhododendron, conifer and the forest of semi-tropical and subtropical. The Mongar marks the beginning of our eastern Bhutan experience. The towns in eastern Bhutan are built on the sides of the hills, in contrast to western Bhutan where the towns develop on the valley floor.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Mongar.
Day 05. MONGAR – LHUENTSHI.
Today we will drive to Lhuentshi. The drive will take about 3hours. on reaching Lhuentshi, we have our lunch at our camp. After lunch we will visit Khoma village, which is one of the famous village for the production of textile in Bhutan. We will experience the weaving in this village.
Dinner and over night stay in camp, Lhuentshi.
Day 06. LHUENTSHI.
Today whole day we will experience the dying and the weaving of textile.
Dinner and over night stay in camp, Lhuentshi.
Day 07. LHUENTSHI – BUMTHANG.
After our breakfast, we will drive to Bumthang. The drive will take about 8hours.
Lunch picnic pack lunch.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
Day 08. BUMTHANG – PUNAKHA.
We will drive to Punakha. The drive will take about 6hours and 30minutes. At Trongsa we will visit the magnificent dzong of Bhutan, Trongsa dzong.
Lunch we will have at Chendebji restaurant. After our lunch we will continue our journey. On reaching Wangduephodrang we will visit Wangduephodrang dzong.
Dinner and over night stay Punakha.
Day 09. PUNAKHA – THIMPHU
Toady we will visit Punakha dzong, it was the winter capital of Bhutan until 1955 when the capital was permanently shifted to Thimphu. It still served as the winter resident for the monk body and the Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. We have to walk almost 25minutes from the road point. The temple is also known as the temple of fertility. Then we will drive to Thimphu.
Lunch at dochula cafeteria. After lunch we will continue our journey to Thimphu.on reaching Thimphu if we have time we can do some sight seeing in Thimphu.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Thimphu.
Day 10. THIMPHU – PARO.
Till lunch time we will do sightseeing in Thimphu.
Lunch in the hotel, Thimphu. After lunch we will drive to Paro. On reaching Paro, we may visit the farm house to learn more about the life of farmers in Bhutan.
Dinner and over night stay in Paro.
Day 11. PARO HALT
After early breakfast, hike to the view point of Taktshang, (Tiger’s Nest) monastery. We have to walk about 1hours & 30minutes up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. After enjoying the view & photographs, and refreshment at the viewpoint (Taktshang Cafteria) we will walk back.
Lunch will be served in the town. After lunch we will visit National Museum of Bhutan and Kyichu Lhakhnag. Evening stroll around the Paro town. Dinner will be served in the farm house.
Over night stay in the hotel.
Day 12. PARO -AIRPORT.
Today we will drive to Paro international Airport to catch the flight to your next destination. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell and we wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home and hope to see you again in Bhutan.
Eastern Bhutan Textile Tour
Our handlooms have been playing very important role in preservation of our age-old cultural heritage. Hand looming is the income source for rural community and self employment for women and also the unique products plays a distinctive identity of Kingdom of Bhutan. This tour will bought our guests whole inspirations and a dream in reality of the Textiles in Bhutan. Our guests will come across the different area, such like how our Bhutanese women are weaving a tapestry of colors and patterns with their hands and also our representatives will assist to facilitate more about our textiles in Bhutan.
Itinerary in detail
Day 01: International arrival and night halt at capitol town, Thimphu
Our Guests will be received at the Paro International Airport by The Bhutan Travel’s representatives, and will drive into main Paro town for lunch and after that will visit the National Museum, housed in the Ta Dzong (watchtower), here, an intriguing collection of artifacts provide a wonderful introduction to the rich culture and heritage of the Kingdom. Just a short walk downhill lays the dominating Paro Dzong, a fine example of Bhutanese historic architecture, from the Dzong, the tour crosses Nyamai Zampa, a traditional cantilever bridge, and guests are then driven to the town temple, built in 1525, to view ancient wall paintings. After all these sightseeing tour, in evening time, will drive toward capitol town of Kingdom of Bhutan. Reaching in there, our representatives will assist to check in Hotel directly and our guests will rest, and before dark, super will be served.
DAY 02. THIMPHU HALT
The day begins with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and the Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan. We then drive to the view point of Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). for your photograph and Folk Heritage museum.
Lunch will be served in the town. After lunch we will be visiting the weaving factory and finally visit the Handicrafts Emporium and shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Evening at leisure.
Diner and over night stay at hotel, Thimphu.
DAY 4. THIMPHU – WANGDUE PHODRANG
After the breakfast, we will drive to Wangdue via Punakha . The drive will take about 3hours. At dochula pass (3150m) we can see the eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges on the clear days. The view is so great and spectacular. The vegetation is made up of rhododendron, magnolia bloom in early spring and through the subtropical forest. At Punakha visit Punakha dzong, , it was the winter capital of Bhutan until 1955 when the capital was permanently shifted to Thimphu. It still served as the winter resident for the monk body.
Lunch at Punakha.After lunch we will drive to Wangdue. On the way we will visit Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. We have to walk about 25minutes from the road point. This temple is also known as temple of fertility.
Dinner and over night stay at hotel, Wangdue
DAY 5. WANGDUEPHODRANG – BUMTHANG
After breakfast we will drive to Bumthang. The drive will take about 7hours. Before we proceed further, we will visit Wangduephodrang dzong, which was founded by the lama Zhamdrung in 1638. Then we will continue our journey to Bumthang.
Lunch we will have at Chendebji Resturant. On reaching Trongsa, we will visit Trongsa dzong, It is the most impressive dzong in the country. It shows one of the most artistic and magnificent works of traditional Bhutanese architecture. After this we will continue our journey to Bumthang, another drive of 2hours and 30minutes through the Yutongla pass (3400m)
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
DAY 6. BUMTHANG HALT.
Today we will visit one of the farm house in Bumthang to experience the dying and weaving.
Lunch in the hotel. After lunch we will do sight seein in Bumthang.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
DAY 7. BUMTHANG – LHUENTSHI
After the breakfast, we will drive to Lhuentshi. The drive will take about 8 hours. at Lhuentshi we have to put up in the tent.
Lunch pack lunch or at the local restaurant.
Dinner and over night stay in the camp, Lhuentshi.
DAY 8. LHUENTSHI – LHUENTSHI
Today we will visit the village of Khoma to experience the weaving of Bhutan. Khoma village is one of the famous village for the production of textile in Bhutan.
Lunch picnic pack lunch.
Dinner and over night stay in the camp, Lhuentshi.
DAY 9. LHUENTSHI – TRASHIGANG -RANGJUNG.
After our early breakfast we will drive to Rangjung Trashigang. The drive will take about 7hours. Today we will drive through the leafy forest with ferns and the Korila Pass (2333m). We will also pass through the scattered villages and cornfields and banana groves and the eight zigzags of Yadi.
Lunch picnic pack lunch. After our lunch we will continue or journey to Rangjung, Trashigang.
Dinner and over night stay in the hotel, Rangjung; Trashigang.
DAY 10. RANGJUNG HALT.
Today we will experience the weaving in the Radhi village which is famous of the textile production in Bhutan especially the raw silk.
Lunch will be served in the hotel or pack lunch. In the evening we will visit Rangjung monastery.
Dinner and over night stay in the hotel
DAY 11. RANGJUNG – KHALING
After our breakfast we will drive to Khaling. The drive will take about 3hours.At Trashigang, we will visit Trashigang dzong.
Lunch picnic pack lunch.
At Khaling we can learn the methodology of the weaving the textile in Bhutan. We can also experience the dying and weaving the textile of Bhutan at Khaling Handloom.
Dinner and over night stay in the camp, Khaling.
DAY 12. KHALING – SAMDRUP JONGKHAR.
Today we will drive to Samdrupjongkhar, the border town of eastern Bhutan. The drive will take about 4hours. we have drive through the tick forest and the scattered villages of eastern Bhutan.
Lunch pack lunch or at the local restaurant.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Samdrupjongkhar.
DAY 13. SAMDRUPJONGKHAR – GWAHATI (INDIA)
All the clients have to have their Indian visa. They have to get the Indian visa prior to their visit to Bhutan from the Indian embassies abroad. After the completion of the immigration formalities you will drive to Guwahati(India) by the Indian car. Our guide and driver will bid you fare well and we hope to see you again in Bhutan.
Bumthang Yathra Tour
To get experience Bhutan’s unique and colourful history immortalized into vibrant textiles that are still proudly adorned by its people in the forms of Ghos and Kiras. Beside this you will also see Bhutan is producing the Yathra Textile, where the wools of sheep and yaks are dyed in a different color and produced very beautiful peaces like hand bag, wall hangs, table center, purse, warm jacket, and many more. Come and see yourself.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01. International arrival and drive to THIMPHU.
The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from The Bhutan Travel will greet you on arrival, and then drive you to the Paro Rimpung Dzong, the centre of civil and religious authority in this region. After this we will have lunch in the Paro town. Then we will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Dinner and over night stay in the hotel, Thimphu.
Day 02. THIMPHU HALT.
Today we can experience ourselves how to weave. Lunch in the hotel. After lunch we can do the sightseeing in Thimphu or continue with weaving. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Thimphu.
Day 03. THIMPHU – BUMTHANG.
Today we will drive to Bumthang. The drive will take about 9hours drive, through the forest of rhododendron and semi tropical forest. We will be passing by the two pass dochula pass (3150m) and the Yutongla pass (3400m). At docula we can see the eastern Hiamalyas mountain ranges on clear days. Lunch at Chendbji Resturant. After lunch we will continue our journey to Bumthang. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
Day 04. BUMTHANG HALT.
Today we will experience the dying and the weaving of textile. Lunch in the hotel. After lunch we will continue with the weaving. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Bumthang.
Day 05. BUMTHANG HALT.
Today’s day begins with visit to Jambay Lhakhang, which is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century, Kurjey Lhakhang, is named after the body print of Guru Rinpoche which is preserved in a cave inside the oldest of the three buildings, Tamshing Lhakhang - which was established by Terton Pema Lingpa in 1501 and is the most important Nyingma Goenba in the country. Lunch in the Bumthang hotel. After lunch we will visit Mebertsho (Burning Lake) – This is a very scared lake for Bhutanese people. Terton Pema Lingpa discovered several of Guru Rinpoche’s hidden religious treasures from this lake. Evening at leisure. Dinner and over night stay at hotel, Bumthang.
Day 06. BUMTHANG – GANGTAY.
After the breakfast, we will drive to Gangtay, Phobjikha. The drive will take about 4hours. At Trongsa, we will visit Trongsa Dzong,
Lunch will be at Phobjikha hotel. After lunch we will walk around the Phobjikha valley, it is a glacial valley and is the winter home of the black necked cranes.This valley is a designated conservation area and borders Black Mountain National Park.
Dinner and over night stay at hotel, Phobjikha.
Day 07. GANGTAY – PUNAKHA
After the breakfast, we will drive to Punakha. The drive will take about 3hours. At Wangdiphodrang we will visit Wangdiphodrang dzong, was founded by the lama Zhamdrung in 1638.
Lunch will be served at Punakha. After lunch we will visit Punakha dzong, it was the winter capital of Bhutan until 1955 when the capital was permanently shifted to Thimphu. It still served as the winter resident for the monk body. Then we will drive to the viewpoint of Khamsum Yule Namgyel chorten.
Dinner and over night stay at hotel, Punakha.
Day 08. PUNAKHA – THIMPHU
After our early breakfast, we will drive to Paro via Dochula pass. At Lobesa we will visit Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. We have to walk about 25minutes from the road point. This temple is also known as temple of fertility.
Lunch will serve at dochula cafeteria. After lunch we will continue our journey to Thimphu. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel. Thimphu.
Day 09. THIMPHU – PARO.
After the breakfast, we will drive to Paro. On reaching paro we will hike to the viewpoint of Taktshang, (Tiger’s Nest) monastery. We have to walk about 1hours & 30minutes up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. After enjoying the view & photographs and lunch we will walk back. On our way back we will visit the one of the oldest temple in Bhutan, Kyichu Lhakhang and then stroll around the Paro town.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Paro.
Day 10. PARO – AIRPORT
Today we will drive to Paro international Airport to catch the flight to your next destination. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell and we wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home and hope to see you again in Bhutan.
Rhododendron expeditions in Last Shangri-La, Bhutan
Rhododendron expeditions in Last Shangri-La, Bhutan will to visit some of the prime Rhododendron and other flowering sites in Bhutan. As you knows, Bhutan remains unexplored in largely and about 4500 species of flowering plants has been documented. 46 species and 10 subspecies of Rhododendrons grow largely wild in Bhutan and most of them blossom during the months of April, May and June. This trip will explore more than 30 species of wild Rhododendron of Bhutan and other flowers.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 01: International arrival and explore Paro valley.
Today after board the Druk Air flight, if the weather is clear one can get a fantastic view of Mount Kangchenjunga, Mount Everest (the world’s highest peak) and Mount Jhomolhari, Bhutan’s sacred mountain. Upon arrival at Paro, our representatives will meet you at the airport and after completing formalities, will drive to main town for refreshment and after all, there is an opportunity for a quick stroll to the nearby ruins, a visit to some of the valley’s oldest and holiest religious monuments or a ramble down Paro’s main street. In evening welcome for first ever Bhutanese dinner with include informative lectures on the flora and fauna of the region. (overnight: Hotel in Paro)
Day 02: Excursion to first point of Rhododendrons explores.
In the morning we will drive via Chele-la 3800m. Reaching here will have some religious ceremonies for guidance seeking from local deities and to have good fortunes for Rhododendrons expeditions and entire journey in Bhutan. Chele-la that connects Haa to Paro valleys has been one of the important routes in old day for any travelers that would visit Bhutan from Northwestern India. Chele-la harbors one of the most exciting sites for Bhutanese flora. Many species of Primulas, Rhododendrons and many more, Lunch will be pack lunch and whole day we will explore here at Chele-la. In evening will drive back to Paro. (overnight: Hotel in Paro)
Day 03: Transfer from Paro to Thimphu valley
Today will drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan, which is almost two hours drive from Paro valley. The winding road follows the Pa Chu as it winds downstream to its confluence with the Wang Chu, then up-valley to Thimphu, The capital town of Bhutan. On reaching here, firstly will visit National Memorial Chorten, then drive to Duptho Lhakhang, a few survival nunneries in Bhutan, further drive will reach at view point of Tashichho Dzong, offices of National government and summer residence of Central Monastic bodies and House of Parliamentarians and then will stop for lunch in hotel. Afternoon, after having little rest in hotel then will visit Textile Museum, Traditional Medicine Institute and Clinic and on the way, visit to painting school, Folk heritage Mesuem and then to National Library. Finally visit to Royal Academy of Performing Arts and have the Bhutanese cultural show. During dinner time, our guests will meet with one of Bhutanese botanical specialist to have talks and chats about floras of Bhutan. (Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu)
Day 04: Transfer from Thimphu to Wangduephodrang valley.
Today will drive to Wangduephodrang valley over Dochula pass. Dochula is home to 16 species of wild Rhododendrons and have various species of Primulas, and many others. Recently, on the pass of Dochula, 108 small Chortens (stupas) were erected by their majestic queens of Bhutan, which add beauty to the natural setting of the area. On clear days, we can see in the distant, the beautiful eastern Himalayan mountain ranges bordering in the north. From the pass below will hike downwards, about 1 hour to have better idea of natural forest and floras of Bhutan. (Overnight: Hotel in Wangduephodrang)
Day 05: Transfer from Wangdue to Phobjikha valley.
We will drive to Phobjikha valley (Gangtey Goenpa). On reaching Pelela Pass will walk around the old road side and to the Telecome tower, here will find the Rhododendrons in full bloom. Lunch will be packed. In evening will walk around the Phobjikha valley. (overnight: Hotel in Phobjikha)
Day 06: Transfer from Gantey to Bumthang valley.
Today will drive to Bumthang valley, holiest and the most beautiful valley in Bhutan and will stop lunch in Trongsa. After having lunch, if someone is interested, will visit the Ta Dzong (watch tower of olden days) and today it served as Museum. (Overnight: Hotel in Bumthang)
Day 07: Transfer from Bumthang to Sengor valley.
After breakfast, visit to some of holiest sites, monasteries to get blessing and will do some sightseeing till lunch. Afternoon will drive to Sengor valley, the hot sport of wild Rhododendrons in Last Shangri-La, Bhutan. (Overnight: Camp at Sengor)
Day 08: Explores of Royal Rhododendron garden.
This valley falls under the Thrumshingla La National Park, established in 1998 covering four districts of Bhutan. In 2001, Royal Government of Bhutan designated one of the areas close to the pass as Royal Rhododendron garden. This park is home to many endemic species that are Daphne ludlowii, Lobelia nubigena, Vanda griffithii, Rubus sengorensis, and Pedicularisspp. It is also home to some of the fauna species such as Red Panda, reptiles, amphibians and one can watch different avian fauna. (overnight: Camp in Sengor)
Day 09: Transfer from Sengor – Trongsa valley
Today will make reversed journey to Trongsa valley. In olden days, Trongsa is home to Royal family and seat of power. The fortress at Trongsa is the magnificent dzong in Bhutan. On the way will stop where ever necessary sightseeing. (overnight: Hotel in Trongsa)
Day 10: Transfer from Trongsa to capital town, Thimphu valley
It is further to continue reversed journey, today will drive back to Thimphu, capital town of Bhutan and will stop for lunch at Punakha valley. Of course, stops will make where ever necessary. On the way from Punakha will hike to auspicious fertility monastery, Chimi Lhakhang. (overnight: Hotel in Thimphu)
Day 11: Transfer from Thimphu to Paro valley.
Today is the final reversed journey to reach airport for international departure. Before we start journey to Paro valley, if someone is interested to have shopping, will visit the handicraft shops. Lunch stop will at Paro. Afternoon will be leisure. (overnight: Hotel in Paro)
Day 12: International departure
Our representatives will assist to drop in Paro airport for international departure.
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Dr. Haeck & Party – visited Bhutan from 5th to 16th April 2010
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