Complete Bhutan Trip
by REN Tours, Treks & Expeditions
9 Days / 8 Nights 5 Destinations 1 Country
Thimphu (Thimpu) (2N) | Trongsa (Tongsa) (1N) | Bumthang (2N) | Punakha (1N) | Paro (2N)
Countries Covered:
Bhutan
Taktsang-Monatery
Overview
| Destinations | Thimphu (Thimpu) (2N) | Trongsa (Tongsa) (1N) | Bumthang (2N) | Punakha (1N) | Paro (2N) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Countries | Bhutan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regions | Central Bhutan | Punakha District | Southern Bhutan | Bumthang District | Trongsa District | Western Bhutan | Thimphu District | Paro District | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tour Theme | Historical Tours | City Tours & Sightseeing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inclusions |
Accomodation/Hotels Included
Accommodation on twin sharing basis on standard room.
The entire hotel is based on 3 star categories.  Meals Included
Meal Plan: CP (Breakfast Only) Bed & Breakfast Private Car Included Transportation and sightseeing as per the itinerary only (Vehicle, NOT at disposal). Sightseeing Included
Sightseeing as per Itinerary
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| Tour Operator | REN Tours, Treks & Expeditions | Tour Length | 9 Days / 8 Nights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tour Starts | Thimphu (Thimpu) | Tour Ends | Paro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tour Type | Private | Category | Standard (CP) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age Group | Any | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrive Paro - Thimphu (2500m 55 kms 01 hour) |
| Day 2 | Thimphu |
| Day 3 | Thimphu - Trongsa (2200m 199 kms 6 hrs) |
| Day 4 | Trongsa - Bumthang (3000m 68 kms 03 hours) |
| Day 5 | Bumthang |
| Day 6 | Bumthang - Punakha (1400m 215 Kms & 7 hrs) |
| Day 7 | Punakha - Paro (2300m 145 kms 05 hours) |
| Day 8 | Paro (Hike to Taktsang Monastery) |
| Day 9 | Paro - Onwards destination |
Highlights
Book a glorious 9 day tour of Bhutan that includes attractions like Paro Chhu (river), Ta Dzong, Dochula Pass, Pele La Pass, Chendebji Chorten, Ta Dzong, Jakar Dzong, Jampey Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakang, Tamshing Lhakang, Rinpung Dzong, Drukgyal Dzong, Kyichu Temple and more.
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Day 1
Arrive Paro - Thimphu (2500m 55 kms 01 hour)
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The flight into the Himalayas aboard Druk Air, Bhutan's National carrier is truly a memorable experience. As the aircraft enters the Paro valley, look down and you will see the Paro Dzong overlooking the Paro chu (river) with Ta Dzong (National Museum) above it. Assistance upon arrival at Paro Airport and further drive to Thimphu. Evening visit the Tashicho Dzong, the head seat of the King and the Je Khenpo, the highest abbot of Bhutan. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel River view, Hotel Phuentshopelri, Wangchuk Hotel, Jumolhari, The Sambhav, Hotel Rivew View |
| Overnight | Thimphu (Thimpu) |
Day 2
Thimphu
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After breakfast visit Memorial Chorten This stupa was built in the memory of Bhutans third king, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. Folk Heritage Museum Established in year 2001, it provides deep insight to classical Bhutanese rural lifestyle by displaying original artifacts. National Library: The history of Bhutan lies imprinted in archaic texts, which are preserved at the National Library. Besides thousands of manuscripts and ancient texts, the library also has modern academic books and printing blocks for prayer flags. Arts & Crafts School This school teaches the techniques of traditional thangkha paintings. On a visit, one can see students at work producing intricate design on cloth. Visit the Takin sanctuary to have a glance at the national animal of Bhutan, Takin. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel River view, Hotel Phuentshopelri, Wangchuk Hotel, Jumolhari, The Sambhav, Hotel Rivew View |
| Overnight | Thimphu (Thimpu) |
Day 3
Thimphu - Trongsa (2200m 199 kms 6 hrs)
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After breakfast depart for Trongsa drive to Dochu La Pass (3050m). If the weather permits you can see a range of high peaks toward the north east. The recently built 108 chorten gives the ridge a very beautiful and charming presence. Enroute we will visit the impressive Wangdue Dzong built in 1638 by the Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and enlarged in 1683 by the fourth Temporal Ruler of Bhutan, Desi Tenzin Rabgye. The silver shingled roof, narrow courtyards and tranquil ambience give it a very special feeling. Continue the drive via the Pele La Pass (3300m 10800ft) crosses the Black Mountains, the traditional boundary between west and central Bhutan.) Crossing the pretty villages of Rukubji and Chendebji to reach the huge 18th century Chendebji Chorten patterned on Kathmandus Swayambhunath Stupa, with eyes panted at four cardinal points. It was built by Lama Shida from Tibet to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was subdued at this spot.
Further drive to Trongsa with the beautiful view of Trongsa Dzong while approaching Trongsa. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast |
| Accommodation Included | Yangkhil Resort, Phenzhi Guest House, Norling Hotel |
| Overnight | Trongsa (Tongsa) |
Day 4
Trongsa - Bumthang (3000m 68 kms 03 hours)
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After breakfast visit the Tongsa Dzong located on a spur overlooking the Mangde River. Built in 1648 it was the seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan. Both the first and second King of Bhutan ruled the country from this ancient seat. All five Kings were invested as Trongsa Penlop (governer) prior to ascending the throne. The Dzong is a massive structure with many levels sloping down the contours of the ridge on which it is built. Also visit the Ta Dzong (watch tower) dedicated to Buddhist epic hero King Gesar of Ling. Continue drive to Bumthang ascending quickly with an impressive of the Trongsa Dzong passing the forest of Rhododendrons and old decimated trees. After the Yuto La Pass (3400m 11155ft) the dramatic scenery changes to gentle spruce and fir covered slopes reminiscent of the Alps. We will have a brief stop at Zugney to watch the ladies weaving yatras the specialty of the region. These brightly Coloured wool fabrics are displayed outside the houses for sale. Continue the drive over Kiki La (2900m 9515ft) we will have a birds eye view of Jakar Dzong and the Bumthang Valley. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the time at leisure. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast |
| Accommodation Included | Wandi Chholing (Uygeling), Hotel River Lodge |
| Overnight | Bumthang |
Day 5
Bumthang
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Today after breakfast visit Jampey Lhakhang, Kuje Lhakhang, and Tamsing Monastery. Jampey Lhakhang is one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan built in 07th century. Kuje Lhakhang is where Guru Rinpoche left the imprint of His body in the cave He was meditating. Tamsing Monastery is the private monastery where we can wash our sins if we carry the coat of nail thrice around the shrines. This coat of nail is made my Pemalingpa Himself. Also visit the Jakar Dzong, the Fortress of the White Bird, founded in 1549 by the Drukpa Lama Ngagi Wangchuck who saw a white bird landing there when he was looking for a place to build a temple. The headquarters of the Bumthang district is established here but there are no resident monks. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast |
| Accommodation Included | Wandi Chholing (Uygeling), Hotel River Lodge |
| Overnight | Bumthang |
Day 6
Bumthang - Punakha (1400m 215 Kms & 7 hrs)
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After breakfast depart for Punakha, en route visit Punakha Dzong is built in 1637 by Shabdrung, the spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan prior to the present dynasty. It is an old capital which still serves as the winter residence of the monk body. The first King, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. Rest of the time at leisure. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel Meri Puensum, Puntsangchhu Cottage, Demchen Resort, Zangtog pelri, Hotel Vara, Kingaling Guest House |
| Overnight | Punakha |
Day 7
Punakha - Paro (2300m 145 kms 05 hours)
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After early breakfast we will retrace back towards Dochula Pass and Simtokha to drive towards Paro. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Visit the National Museum which houses and impressive collection of fine arts, paintings, bronzes, textiles, jewellery and handicrafts sections as well as galleries of stamps for which the Country is very popular. Also visit the Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress of the Heap of Jewels, built in 1645 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. It is an imposing square fortress, representative of typical Dzong architecture, with a central tower and courtyards housing the administrative (Dzongkhag) and has a community of about 200 monks. A hike down the moderate slope to the cantilever bridge, one of the finest specimens in Bhutan with its shingle roof and two guard-houses at each end. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel Olathang, Janka Resort, Tashi Namgay Resort, Tashi Nest Resort, Ugyen Phendeyling Resort, Tenzingling Resort, The Galling resort, Rema Resort |
| Overnight | Paro |
Day 8
Paro (Hike to Taktsang Monastery)
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After breakfast drive 20 minutes to the end of the valley to Drukgyel Dzong from where one can see the towering peak of Jomolhari (7,316m, 24,003 ft). This mountain, also revered as a powerful goddess, forms the border with Tibet and provides magnificent background to the ruined Drukgyel Dzong and village.
Drive to Rumthangka and begin the Taktsang hike. (Taktsang Monastery, clinging on the steep rock, is one of the holiest temple in Bhutan.It is believed that Guru Rinpoche flew on the Tigress back and meditated here. The trek to the temple through the pine tree and sweet aroma of the air is indeed a very special and memorable event. The return hike will take about 05-06 hours.) On Our way back, we will visit Kyichu Temple (built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gompo in the 7th century).Rest of the time free for souvenir shopping in the small town of Paro. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast |
| Accommodation Included | Hotel Olathang, Janka Resort, Tashi Namgay Resort, Tashi Nest Resort, Ugyen Phendeyling Resort, Tenzingling Resort, The Galling resort, Rema Resort |
| Overnight | Paro |
Day 9
Paro - Onwards destination
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Early morning transfer to the airport for the flight to onwards destination. |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast |
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Rates On 31st Dec 2015
| Traveller | Occupancy | Remarks | Price Per Person |
| Adult (+12 yrs) | Twin/Double Sharing | 2 Person (SUVs (Toyota, Hyundai)) | Rs. 31,719 |
| 4 Person (Hiace bus (Toyota, Hyundai)) | Rs. 26,515 | ||
| 6 Person (Hiace bus (Toyota, Hyundai)) | Rs. 24,544 | ||
| 8 Person (Coaster bus (Toyota)/ Kia) | Rs. 24,297 | ||
| 10 Person (Coaster bus (Toyota)/ Kia) | Rs. 23,851 | ||
| 12 Person (Coaster bus (Toyota)/ Kia) | Rs. 23,555 | ||
| 14 Person (Coaster bus (Toyota)/ Kia) | Rs. 23,357 |
What's Included
Accommodations/Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Accomodation | Rating |
| Thimphu (Thimpu) | 2 Nights | Hotel River view, Hotel Phuentshopelri, Wangchuk Hotel, Jumolhari, The Sambhav, Hotel Rivew View or similar | |
| Trongsa (Tongsa) | 1 Nights | Yangkhil Resort, Phenzhi Guest House, Norling Hotel or similar | |
| Bumthang | 2 Nights | Wandi Chholing (Uygeling), Hotel River Lodge or similar | |
| Punakha | 1 Nights | Hotel Meri Puensum, Puntsangchhu Cottage, Demchen Resort, Zangtog pelri, Hotel Vara, Kingaling Guest House or similar | |
| Paro | 2 Nights | Hotel Olathang, Janka Resort, Tashi Namgay Resort, Tashi Nest Resort, Ugyen Phendeyling Resort, Tenzingling Resort, The Galling resort, Rema Resort or similar |
Hotel Notes:Accommodation on twin sharing basis on standard room.
The entire hotel is based on 3 star categories.
Meals
Meal Plan
CP (Breakfast Only)
Bed & Breakfast
Private Car
Transportation and sightseeing as per the itinerary only (Vehicle, NOT at disposal).
Sightseeing
Sightseeing as per the Itinerary
Inclusion Notes:
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis on standard room.
- The entire hotel is based on 3 star categories.
- Transportation and sightseeing as per the itinerary only (Vehicle, NOT at disposal).
What's Excluded
- Guide Service.
- Travel Insurance.
- Personal Expenses Like Beverages, Tips, Etc.
- All Museum & Monument Fees.
- FAQs
- Payment Policies
- Terms & Conditions
- Indian National Travelling To Bhutan Required Valid Passport Or Orginal Voter Id Card Only.
- Carrying Of Tobacco Product Is Punishable Offense To Bhutan.
Important Notes for Booking
- As March, April, May And June Is The Peak Tourist Time, The Druk Air Ticket And The Listed Hotels Tends To Be Sold Out Fast, So We Recommend You To Do The Early Confirmation To Secure The Listed Hotels. And The Druk Air Ticket.
- As Sept, Oct, Nov And Dec Is The Peak Tourist Time, The Druk Air Ticket And The Listed Hotels Tends To Be Sold Out Fast, So We Recommend You To Do The Early Confirmation To Secure The Listed Hotels. And The Druk Air Ticket.
