Day
1: Fly to Paro – Paro sightseeing
Day 2: Thimphu
Day 3: Wangduephodrang & Punakha
Day 4: Paro
Day 5: Depart
Physical
Grading:
Easy
Culture Shock Grading:
Low-Moderate
Accommodation:
Hotel 4 nights
Transport:
Private vehicle,
Accompanied by:
Bhutanese Guide
Meals:
All meals in Bhutan
Glimpse of Bhutan Tour
Highlights of the Himalayan kingdom
Bhutan is one of the least visited countries in Asia, maintaining a fragile independence preserving unique traditions, culture and lifestyle.
In a remote part of the Paro Valley the ruins of Drugyal Dzong mark a fortress from which the Bhutanese repelled many Tibetan invasions. An overnight homestay in a local farmhouse introduces life in rural Bhutan.
The great monastic fortresses (dzongs) of Paro, Punakha and Wangdue are truely magnificent - Wangdue & Paro dzongs dominating the hillsides while Punakha stands on an island between two rivers. During festivals throughout the year the courtyards of the great dzongs come alive with masked dancers and spectators.
Add-on accommodation and sightseeing packages available in Kathmandu pre or post tour.
Bhutan
Festivals 2010
Add 2-3 days to coincide with this
year's festival dates.
Punakha Dromche: Feb 18-22
Paro Tsechu: March 26-30
Wangdue Tsechu: Sep 15-17
Tangbi Mani (Bumthang):
Sep 22-24
Jambey Lhakhang (Bumthang): Oct 22-26
Trongsa Tsechu: Dec 15-17
DEPARTURES
Available daily ex Bangkok
Mondays, Thursdays, Sundays ex Kathmandu
Best: May through mid-November
