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FAMILY
ADVENTURE TOURS
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Tour Code :
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ETBTT - 03 Splendor
of Shangrila |
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Tour Name :
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Splendor of Shangrila
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Duration :
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07 Nights 08 Days |
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Aged :
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Children aged 5 &
all ages. |
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Highlight :
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Thimpu-Tongsa-Bumthang-Paro-Punakha
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Season :
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All the year, best from
September to May. |
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Group Size :
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Min 4 but individual
also accepted. |
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Access :
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From Kathmandu, New
Delhi, Bangkok, Calcutta and Dhaka |
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This trip offers completely adventure for yours family
friends, you have opportunity to explore in short
time all the major tourist places driving by jeep
or car, featured a Bhutanese culture, tradition, world's
isolated country, dense rhododendron forest and different
species of flora, monks monastery exercising Buddhist
true norms, value spirituality, feast and festivals,
pristine valley, mountain passes, Mountain views where
is true Shangri-La.. You have opportunity to explore
the feature of Par, Thimpu, Tongsa and Bumthang en
route diversity natural and culture features.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Paro
The flight into Bhutan takes you over the great Himalayas,
offering the most scintillating scenery of the world's
highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you
will see the silvery Pa Chu (Paro river) meandering
down the valley, the Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta
Dzong (watch tower). On arrival, received by Etho
Metho representative and transfer to Thimphu, the
modern capital town of Bhutan.
Day 02 : Thimphu
Today's full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley
includesNational Library ; it holds a
vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts,
modern academic books and printing blocks for prayer
flags. Painting School ; famous for traditional thangkha
paintings. Tradtional Medicine Institute ; the rich
herbal medicines abundant in Kingdom is prepared here.
The institute also imparts the art of herbal medicines
to would be parishioners. Memorial Chorten ; the beautiful
stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's third King.
The paintings and statues inside the monument provide
a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy. Tashichhodozng
; the beautiful medeival fortress/monastery which
houses Secretariat building, King's Throne room and
other government's offices. It is also the summer
residence of Chief Abbot. Handicrafts Emporium ; it
displays wide assortment of beautifully handwoven
and crafted products. Dinner and over night at the
hotel in Thimphu.
Day 03 : Thimphu - Tongsa O/N Hotel.
After early breakfast, drive to Dochula pass ( alt.
3,100 m ). If the weather permits, you can see a range
of high Himalayan peaks towards the north east. Following
peaks can be seen from this pass, on a clear day ;
Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960 m), Terigang
(7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158m, Kangphugang (7,170m),
Zongaphugang (7,060m), a table mountain that dominates
the isolated region of Lunana - and finally Gangkar
Punsum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497 m. Further
drive onwards arriving Wangiphodrang town for lunch.
The descent from Dochula into Wangdiphodrang valley
is quite long as the altitude difference is 1700 meters.
Proceed to Tongsa across Pelela pass (alt. 3,300m),
the traditional boundry between east and west. The
pass is marked by a large prayer flag and the ground
is covered with high altitude dwarf bamboo.Stop enroute
at Chendbji Chorten, which was built in 18th century
by a lama named Shida, it is Nepalese in style with
eyes painted at four cardinal points. Arrive Tongsa
and check into the lodge.
Day 04 : Tongsa - Bumthang, O/n Hotel.
After breakfast walk by Tongsa Dzong, built by Shabdrung
in 1647 and visit the Ta Dzong (watch tower), dedicated
to Buddhist epic hero, King Gesar of Ling.Then drive
to Bumthang which is about 3 hours. 29 Kms from Tongsa
road reaches the Yutong La pass (alt. 3,400 m). Further
13 kms ahead, the road enters into a wide, open,cultivated
valley known as Chumey valley. On arrival in Bumthang,
check into the lodge. After lunch, visit to Kurje
Lhakhang (where the saint Padsambhava subdued a local
demon and left his body imprint on a rock), the Jambey
Lhakhang (7th century), Tamshing Monastery (one of
the oldest monastic school), the Jakar Dzong (administrative
centre of the region) and Swiss Farm House.
Day 05 : Bumthang - Punakha O/n Hotel.
After breakfast explore fascinating valley of Bumthang.
Then proceed to Tongsa where lunch would be served
in local restaurant famous for its cuisine. Before
arriving Punakha visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong and town
en route
Day 06 : Punakha - Paro, O/N Hotel.
Am visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built
at the junction of two rivers. It was the capital
of Bhutan until 1955, and still serves as the winter
residence of the monk body. The first King, Ugyen
Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress
has withstood several damages from fire, earthquake
and flood. The latest flood of Oct, 94 caused great
damage to the fortress but miraculously spared the
statue of Buddha Jojampa. After lunch proceed to Paro
enroute visit traditional Bhutanese Farm House which
offers good insight into lifestyle of local people
and their culture. On arrival in Paro, check into
the hotel.
Day 07 : Paro
Today's full day sight seeing in Paro valley includes,
visit to; Ta Dzong, the National Museum (which in
the past served as watch tower for the Paro Dzong
), the Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. After lunch drive to Drukgyel
Dzong, built in 1647 by the Shabdrung to commemorate
Bhutanese victory over the Tibetan in war of 1644.
Also enroute visit to Kyichu Lhakhang (built by Tibetan
King, Songtsen Gompo in the 7th century). Dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 08 : Paro depart
Breakfast, transfer to Airport to fly yours own destination.
[ Trip
cost & Inquiry ]
COST INCLUDES :
The above package tariff includes excellent services
within Bhutan
