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Minimum 2 persons travelling together
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Validity ***Price below is for reference only, please contact us for updated price*** |
Minimum 4 Pax (Per person/ half twin) | Minimum 2 Pax (Per person/half twin) |
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| 01 Dec － 28 Feb 2018 | 21,690 | 23,690 |
| 01 Mar - 31 May | 23,890 | 25,890 |
| Day 1 | Hong Kong/Bangkok TG607 2045/2230 |
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| Depart Hong Kong for Bangkok by Thai Airways for the flight connection to Paro next day early morning. | |
| Day 2 | Bangkok/ Paro - Thimphu KB121 0430/0810 |
| Early in the morning, depart for Paro by Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airline). Perhaps during the clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest Himalayan snow-capped peaks gives way to the lush green Paro valley as you land into the very small airport, the only airport in Bhutan. After immigration and customs formalities, meet with local representative then depart for Kichu Lhakhang - 1 of 108 monasteries built on subdued demon’s body in a day by Tibetan King Songtsen Gempo with his miracle. The oldest monastery in Bhutan, here the guest travelers will have a cleansing ceremony to get rid of impurities and to gain the good merits and luck to have a successful spiritual holiday trip in the land of happiness - Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Also, the guest travelers can lit butter lamp, make prayer offerings and get the blessing. Thereafter, drive to the capital valley of Bhutan, Thimphu that is 65 kilometers drives. Upon arrival in the capital valley, visit National Memorial Stupa - erected in the memory of beloved late His Majesty the 3rd Dragon King of Bhutan for “Kora” spiritual circular pilgrim. Have Bhutanese menu lunch in one of the finest restaurants in Capital Street. After lunch, visit traditional medicine centre, Bhutanese arts and crafts institute, national library house and then drive to the viewpoint of Bhutanese parliamentarian house and Tashichodzong - capital fortress which serves as the royal office of His Majesty King, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, national government offices, the summer residence of chief abbot and central monastic body of Bhutan, Zilukha Nunnery - one of last surviving nunnery in Kingdom, here guests travelers will sit with nuns and make prayers for world peace and happiness. Thereafter, drive to Kuenselphodrang to visit the world largest Buddha statue erected for world peace and happiness for prayer and meditation. Drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight. | |
| Day 3 | Thimphu |
| After breakfast will head north of Thimphu valley en-route the Dechenchholing Palace to visit the Pangri Zampa monastery - 16th-century buildings that were once the home of the Shabdrung Rinpoche - temporal leader of Bhutan during the 17th century and now the houses of a monastic astrologer training institute for prayers and meet with the Bhutanese astrologers. If the visitors are interested in astrology reading can be arranged here. Further drive reaches the viewpoint of the Cheri Goemba - home to the kingdom first monastic body. Hike to Tango Monastery, which is an hour uphill hike from the motor road. Tango monastery today serves as the higher level Buddhist learning university in Bhutan and also the residence of Yangsi (incarnated) of His Eminence 4th Druk Desi Tenzin Rabgay – the first follower of Shabdrung Rinpoche. Here our guest travelers will have audience and blessing from His Eminence Yangsi Rinpoche. Visit the entire monastery and nearby “Ney” sacred sites, which are blessed by great Buddhist saints. Drive back to main Thimphu city to visit Bhutanese handmade paper factory and handicrafts emporium to see the wide range of Bhutanese handicraft products including the splendid paintings and exquisitely woven textiles. A leisure walk in the archery field and thereafter, drive to Namseling village to have dinner in a traditional farmhouse to taste local cuisines and as well to experience the hot stone bath and overnight at same hotel. | |
| Day 4 | Thimphu - Wangduephodrang - Phobjikha valley |
| After breakfast gets the checkout from the hotel, a dramatic drive following the course of the Thimphu River onto the high mountain pass of Dochu La 3050m. Sights on the way include one of Bhutan first fortress-monastery of Bhutan, the 17th-century Simtokha Dzong. On the clear days, towering Himalayan peaks are clearly visible from the pass and the pass is beautified with 108 stupas, erected by the royal queens of Bhutan. The onward journey begins with a stop in the picturesque Wangduephodrang valley and further continue drive carrying on the highway follows the scenic Dangchu River climbing through the forests of bamboo and oak a small side road splinters off to the hidden glacial Phobjika valley - a winter residing valley for black-necked cranes and summer residing valley for nomad of valley viewing the black mountain range. Once in the valley, drive to visit Gangtey Sa Ngag Chholing monastery, the biggest Nyingmapa monastery in Bhutan and the seat for His Eminence Gantey Trulku Rinpoche - the 9th body reincarnation of treasure discover Terton Pema Lingpa and Dho Ngag Theasam Rabgeyling Sherdra – a higher learning institute for Peling tradition for prayers and meditations. Thereafter, drive to explore the quaint Phobjikha village, farmhouses and the black-necked cranes center – mysterious cranes migrants from the Tibetan plateau during frozen winter. In the evening time, if time permits experience the nature walk. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in glacial Phobjikha valley. | |
| Day 5 | Phobjikha - Bumthang |
| After breakfast checkout from hotel and start to drive to the spiritual valley of Bhutan, Bumthang passing over the highest pass Pele-la (3,390m), the ground covered with high altitude dwarf bamboos marked by the field of prayer flags. The pass is traditionally considered as the boundary between western and central Bhutan valleys. After few miles drives will from pass the sightseeing include the view of the beautiful Rukubji village and “Kora” circular pilgrim of Chendebji Stupa. Tibetan saint called Lam Shida erects this stupa and it is very similar to Swayambhunath stupa of Nepal. Reaching Trongsa valley, visits Trongsa fortress that is considered as the biggest fortress in Bhutan and the seat of Chotse Penlop (honorary governor) - a post held by every crown Prince of Bhutan before enthroned as the Dragon King of Bhutan. This fortress also serves as the district level offices and residence for Trongsa district monastic body. Thereafter drive to visits the Tower of Trongsa (Ta Dzong) - the watchtower in olden days and today serves as the royal museum house. After sightseeing in Trongsa, continue drive to the spiritual valley of Bhutan, Bumthang that is another two hours drive passing over another highest pass, the Yotong-la (3,425m). After the pass, drive decent through the dense forest of conifers reaches Chumey valley - known as the rich production of the Yathra textiles – products made of wool and yak hair. Upon arrival in valley get to check into the hotel and in evening, drive to visit Jambay Lhakhang – another oldest monastery in Bhutan built on subdued demon’s body in a day by Tibetan King Songtsen Gempo with by his miracle for prayers and blessing for evening prayers and meditations. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Bumthang valley. | |
| Day 6 | Bumthang |
| After breakfast, day start with visit to Kurjey Lhakhang - a place where Guru Rinpoche meditated and blessed with his body print on rock for morning prayers and blessings, Kurje Drupchhu - holy spring and drive to Tang valley to visit the Membar Tsho - the Burning lake, which is actually a narrow gorge of river where Terton Pema Lingpa revealed the treasures hidden by Guru Rinpoche. Here guest travelers can light the butter lamp and make prayers for well-being and happiness. The royal family of Bhutan are the inheritance of this treasure discover. Drive back to Chamkhar town for lunch. After lunch, drive to visit Tamshing Lhakhang – residence monastery of Terton Pema Lingpa build in 1501 with the help of female celestial beings and the inner walls contain the original un-restored images that were painted by Pema Lingpa himself and visit Lhodrak Kharchu Monastery - the seat of His Eminence 7th Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche and his disciples for blessings and prayers. If guest travelers are fortunate, can audience with His Eminence. In the evening to visit Jakar fortress - administrative center of Bumthang district and residence for the monastic body of the Bumthang and visit some of the famous production units of the valley like Bumthang Red Panda Brewery, Bumthang Cheese producing units, Bumthang honey collection center and so on. Drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight halt in Bumthang valley. | |
| Day 7 | Punakha |
| Early morning checkout from hotel and start drive back to the ancient capital valley of Bhutan, Punakha following the same road that came in. Today perhaps will be the longest drive of the trip. Stop for lunch in Tushita Café with the view of the beautiful Rukubji village. After lunch continue drive and reaching Lobesa village, visit the monastery of fertility, Chimi Lhakhang built by Tibetan saint called Lam Drukpa Kinley, often called divine madman for prayers and thereafter drive along the banks of the Mo-Chhu (river) through terraces of rice field passing nearby Puntsho Pelri Palace and several other winter homes of the royal family the upper end of the valley to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, another stunning monument recently built by the royal queens commanding views of the valley floor and up to the high mountains of Gasa. Returning down through the valley you will have plenty of time to take in the impressive Punakha fortress - served as capital fortress till the 1960s and today it served as the winter residence of the chief abbot and central monastic body. Also, this fortress serves as the administrative headquarters for the Punakha district region. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in the ancient capital valley of Bhutan. | |
| Day 8 | Punakha - Paro |
| After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive back to the gateway valley for Bhutan, Paro. Reaching Lamperi, visit the Royal Botanical Park – a park with a rich biodiversity of high conservation value and features a variety of forest types. Thereafter, continue the journey and upon arrival at Paro valley stop for lunch in town. After lunch, visit the National Museum - housed in the Ta Dzong (watchtower) - an intriguing collection of artifacts provide a wonderful introduction to the rich culture and heritage of the Kingdom, then hike downhill to visit Rinpung fortress and the tour crosses Nyamai Zampa - a traditional cantilever bridge. Thereafter, drive to Balakha village to visit ruined victory fortress - a fortress built by Shabdrung Rinpoche in 1646 to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan invaders. Though largely destroyed by fire in 1951, the towering outer walls and central keep remain an imposing sight. On a clear day, travelers can see the splendid view of Mountain Jhomolhari 7,321m and drive back to Paro town. If time permits, leisure walk in Paro Street and can visit the town temple built in 1525 to view ancient wall paintings. The dinner will be hosted at one of the finest restaurants in Paro Street. Drive to the hotel for an overnight halt in Paro valley. | |
| Day 9 | Tiger Nest Monastery |
| After having very early breakfast drive till the viewpoint of Taktshang monastery and start experiencing the spiritual day hike to a sacred monastery, which is more than 2 hours uphill hike. Taktsang Monastery is considered as the most sacred monastery in Bhutan as well in Buddhism mythology blessed by Ugyen Guru Padmasambhava – born from a lotus flower. It is perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the floor of the Paro valley. The Taktshang meaning tiger nest and it was named because Guru Rinpoche is said to fly to the site on the back of a flaming tigress. He then meditated in a cave for three months and blessed with various precious treasures. Later, Paro Penlop Desi Tenzin Rabgay built the main monastery in 1684 around Guru Rinpoche meditated cave. There are several other monasteries in the complex. The Lhakhang of Phorbu contains a three-bladed ritual dagger used to stab demons. Above the main monastery is Ugyen Tshemo Lhakhang. In Taktsang monastery, guest travelers can lit the butter lamps, make prayer offerings and sit for meditation. This is the greatest opportunity for Buddhist people in their life to offer many religious activities and sacrifices in the most sacred site in a world blessed by Guru Rinpoche, who is considering as second Buddha. Thereafter, hike downhill till the motor road and drive back to the hotel. The overnight and farewell dinner will be hosted at the same hotel in Paro valley. | |
| Day 10 | Paro/Bangkok KB140 1605/2200 |
| After breakfast, free time till check out. Transfer to Paro airport for departure to Bangkok by Druk Air. Overnight at Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. | |
| Day 11 | Bangkok/Hong Kong TG628 1030/1420 |
| Early morning fly back to Hong Kong by Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines). |
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Thai Airways flight schedule for reference: Druk Air flight schedule for reference: Bangkok/Paro KB121/KB131/KB123/KB141 0535/0815 KB120/KB122/KB130/KB140 1605/2135 Flight schedule may be different on different departure dates, final flight schedule is subject to confirmed reservation. |
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Druk Air: upgrade to business class (C) @ HK$400 |
SNS/AC120/AF145
UD: CC/24NOV17
SNS/AC120/AF145
UD: CC/24NOV17
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