Drukyul Experience Tour

7 Days
Bhutan
1+
Moderate
  • Trip Code: MT-BTO-DYEXT
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Max. Altitude:
  • Travel Mode: Drive

Apart from Paro and Thimpu valleys, you will visit Punakha and Wangdiphodrang.

Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan and has temperate climate almost all year round. You will visit the Punakha Dzong-the winter home of monastic community.

Wangdiphodrang is a large village before the central Bhutan starts. This valley provides rich pasture fields for cattle and is also famous for bamboo work and slate and stone carvings.

Overview
Trip Code MT-BTO-DYEXT
Trip Duration 7 Days
Trip Type Tour
Trip Grade Moderate
Min Group Size 1+
Trip Start Paro
Trip End Paro
Best Season Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Transportaion Drive
Meals 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Acommodation 2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu.
2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Tibet.
Itinerary

Reception by Windhorse representative at the airport and drive to Thimpu. Overnight hotel.

In the morning, you will visit the hospital for traditional medicine, Memorial Chorten and national Library. After lunch visit the Handicrafts centers and the School of Thangka Painting. Overnight hotel.

Scenic drive on the mountain route towards Punkha-the former capital of Bhutan, passing through Dochu La (10000 ft); stunning scenery of Himalayan ranges on a clear weather day. You will visit the Punakha Dzong and descend to Wangdi valley. You can visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the most pictursque in Bhutan. Overnight hotel in Punakha.

Retrace the scenic drive and stop in Thimpu for Lunch. You can visit the oldest Dzong of Bhutan-the Sintokha Dzong, now an institute of learning. Continue drive to Paro. Overnight hotel.

 

Visit the fortified tower of Ta Dzong, now a natural history Museum, ruins of Drugyal Dzong that once guarded the invading Tibetan forces, and Kyichu Temple of 7th century.

Today you will visit the famous Takstang monastery (Tiger’s nest) which is the highlight of Paro. This is about 3 hour walk uphill and also can be done on horseback. Return down hill on foot. Overnight hotel in Paro.

Transfer to airport.

Service Includes/Excludes
Trip includes:
  • All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private A/C car or van
  • Entry permit for National Park in any
  • Tour guide
  • Three meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Accommodations during trip
  • First aid kit
  • One farewell dinner with live Nepalese cultural performance.
Trip does not include:
  • Personal nature expenses
  • Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing
  • Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
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