Explore Bhutan
Tour Overview
Bhutan has been inhabited by people as early as 4,000 years back. There is archeological evidence indicating settlements in Bhutan dating back to 2,000-1,500 BC. Bhutan in ancient times had many different names; it was known as Druk Yul or the Land of Thunder Dragon in the 17th century. The outside world however called it Bhutan, derived from a Sanskrit word Bhu-Uttan meaning ‘High Land.’ Bonism was the main religion in Bhutan before the arrival of Buddhism. It was only in the 8th century that an Indian saint Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as Guru Rinpoche brought Buddhism to Bhutan. Warlords battling constantly with one another ruled Bhutan until Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal from Tibet unified the county in 1616 AD, establishing a dual system of governance – the Choe Sid (Spiritual and Religious tradition). After the long period of civil strife that followed the death of Zhabdrung in 1651, power was finally consolidated with the crowning of Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck as the first hereditary monarch in 1907. The monarchial system continued till 2008 before the fourth King stepped down and introduced democracy in Bhutan. Today, Bhutan is a Democratic Constitutional Monarchy.
Tour Highlights
- Meeting and interacting with local
- Visit old Temple
- Hike to Tiger's nest
- Learning Bhutanese Culture
What's included
Itinerary
After finishing your immigration formalities, we will drive to Thimphu and visit the following Places
1. The Memorial Chorten, a huge stupa built in memory of the third King who reigned from 1952-1972.
2.Kuenselphodrang where largest Buddha statue in the country is perched on the hillock overlooking the Thimphu valley and also if interested/if time permits, take a leisure walk through Kuenselphodrang Nature park and enjoy the nice view of the entire Thimphu valley below
3. Visit Tashichho Dzong has been the seat of the government since 1952 and presently houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance. Other government departments are housed in buildings nearby.
After breakfast crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. Afternoon we will then hike up to beautiful temple called Khamsum Yuley Namgyal Chorten. It is another 45 minutes uphill walk through the rice fields and the return portion downhill takes around 30 minutes.
Visit the Punakha Dzong, located on the island of the Pho-Chu (male) river and the Mochu (female) river
After breakfast
1. Visit Devine Madman’s Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where couples unable to conceive come here for blessing and then drive to Paro and visit
1. Kichu Monastery: which is built in the 7 century by the Tibetan King mainly to subdue the demon.
2. National Museum : which was built as watch tower for Rimpung Dzong and later converted to Museum mainly to preserve our culture in 1968.
in the evening free time to walk along the town.
Day hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery, Horses can be arranged with an extra payment. The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 to 3 hours through villages and pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. It is believed that the great saint Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months. The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the 17 century a monastery was built on the spot where the saint mediated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their life time. in the evening will visit one of the farm house for farewell dinner.
After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.
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FAQ
we charge single supplement if you want to stay in single room $ 40 per night.
Tour will be considered as confirm when 50% of the Payment is received mainly to obtain the Visa and pay Sustainable Development fee to the Department of Immigration with yours following document 1. Valid Passport copy 2. Travel Insurance 3. Passport size photo
Clients will be subject to tour cancellation fees for paid tour packages with Druk Bayuel Tours, as follows: 10% of the tour cost will be deducted as an administration fee for all cancelled tours. 60 days or more prior to arrival date in Bhutan: No penalty, except wire transfer fees. 59-30 days prior to arrival date in Bhutan: 40% cancellation fees in addition to wire transfer fees. 29-15 days prior to arrival date in Bhutan: 50% cancellation fees in addition to wire transfer fees. Less than 15 days prior to arrival date in Bhutan: 100% cancellation fees/non-refundable. After arrival in Bhutan: 100% cancelation fees/non-refundable. Druk Bayuel Tours not be held liable for any additional charges that may be levied by the Tourism Council of Bhutan, the airlines and local banks. FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS Clients will be subject to flight cancellation fees for flights booked through Druk Bayuel Tours as follows: An administration fee of USD $ 50 will be applicable for all cancelled tickets that has already been issued by the airline. 30 days or more before the date of departure: 15% cancellation fees are applicable 29-10 days or more before the date of departure: 30% cancellation fees are applicable 9-4 days or more before the date of departure: 55% cancellation fees are applicable 4 days and less before the date of departure: 100% cancellation fees are applicable As per airline regulations additional fees are applicable for changes in date, sector and flight timing. On such re-rescheduled/re-issued tickets, there will be no refund and will bear 100% cancellation fees.