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14 nights 15 days West to East Bhutan Tour

Bhutan Tours 952
TOT: 14 nights 15 days West to East Bhutan Tour
Tour Type: Private Tour: Flexible Travel Date & Travel Routes
Guide & Driver: Chinese-English-speaking guide & air-conditioned
Highlights:
  • Travel from west to east Bhutan to see all the highlights in the kingdom
  • Visit libraries and schools to learn about Bhutanese people's study
  • Drive along the postcard-worthy mountain and valley roads
  • Relax yourself via a traditional hot stone bath
  • Drink traditional red rice beer with unique local taste
Itinerary
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Day 1  Arrive Paro & Paro-Thimphu

The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. One can see the Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchanjunga, Mt. Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as Mt. Chomolhari, Mt. Jichu Drakay, and Mt. Tsherimgang. The green wall of hills known as the doors, or gateways into Bhutan from the plains climbs continually higher as down the forested mountainsides, and to the north, the great snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up to the sky. You will be received by our driver.

Check into the hotel. After the refreshment, visit to the National Museum, housed in the Ta Dzong (watchtower). Here an intriguing collection of artifacts provide a wonderful introduction to the rich culture and heritage of the Kingdom.

Walk down to Paro Dzong, a fine example of Bhutanese historic architecture. From the Dzong, walk further down to Nyamai Zampa, a traditional cantilever bridge.

Travel to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan. The road runs down through the Paro valley, to Chuzom (Confluence) at the entrance to the valley, where the Paro and Thimphu rivers meet. The road passes along a narrow valley with high, rocky cliffs on the left, and then the valley opens out into farmland on the approach to Thimphu. Simtokha Dzong, “the place of profound tantric teaching”, stands sentinel on a hillock a few kilometers out of town. This dzong now houses the Institute for Language and Culture Studies.Check into hotel.

Evening free after dinner. 

Accommodation: Over night stay at Thimphu

Day 2  Thimphu Tour and Sightseeing

Sightseeing in Thimphu includes visit to:

The National Library

The folk heritage museum

The School of Thangka Paintng

The Institute of Traditiona lMedicine

The Memorial Chorten

The Tashichho Dzong, fortress of the glorious religion 

Then, visit the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts shops, to browse through examples of Bhutan’s fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, and other interesting items made from local materials.

Accommodation: Over night stay at Thimphu

Day 3  Thimphu Short Trekking to Tango Monastery

After breakfast, drive to the base camp of Tango Monastery and hike up to the Monastery. Tango is the center for higher studies for monks. The hike up will take approximately 45 minutes. The view from Tango Monastery is breathtaking. Drive back to Thimphu and evening free to relax /stroll around Thimphu town.

Accommodation: Over night stay at Thimphu

Day 4  Thimphu-Punakha-Wangdue

In the morning, travel to Punakha (2 ½ hrs) via the Dochula pass. An hour's drive from Thimphu will take you to this pass (3140 m) where one can have a superb view of the Eastern Himalayas on a clear day with a powerful binocular telescope. Visit the beautiful 108 chortens built on the hill by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo for the security and well being of His Majesty the King of Bhutan.

Travel onto Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan and presently the winter residence of the central monk body. Visit the Punakha Dzong, located on the island of the Pho-Chu (male) river and the Mochu (female) river. Visit the Dho Jha Gha Lam Temple.

After lunch, walk through the Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to the Devine Madman’s Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing. Drive to Wangdue and visit Wangdue Dzong, situated on a ridge overlooking a river junction. In the 17th century, Wangdue played a critical role in unifying the western, central and southern regions of the country.

Accommodation: Over night stay at Wangdue

Day 5  Wangdue - Trongsa - Bumthang

Drive to Trongsa via Pele la pass at an altitude of 3,150 metres, a wonderful opportunity for photographs. Stop over at Trongsa to visit Trongsa Dzong, which is the most impressive dzong in Bhutan. Built in 1644 by the Shabdrung, the dzong is an architectural masterpiece.

Drive to Bumthang, this is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism. Here the great teachers meditated and left in their wake many sacred grounds. The Guru and his lineage of Tertons, treasure finders, have led to the sprouting of many temples in the valley. Visit Yatha Weaving Center, a cooperative of the National Women Association of Bhutan where the women of the region sell their textiles and Yatha specialty.

Check into hotel.

Accommodation: Over night stay at Bumthang

Day 6  Bumthang Tour and Sightseeing

Jambay Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the King Songtsen Goempo of Tibet. In his effort to propagate Buddhism he had a plan to build a total of 108 temples in Tibet and neighboring kingdoms. 

Chakhar Lhakhang. Besides the main road, a short distance beyond Jambay Temple is Chakhar (Iron Castle) Lhakhang. Although it is easy to mistake it for a house and drive right by, this is an interesting temple and is worth a short visit. It is one of the 108 monasteries built by him to subdue evil spirits in the Himalayan region.

Kujey Lhakhang (Kujey means, "Body imprint"). The temple to the right is the oldest and was built by Minjur Tempa in 1652. It was built around the cave in which Guru Rimpoche meditated and left his body imprint.Tamshing Lhakhang. This temple is also known as Tamshing Lhendrup Chholing (Temple of the Good Message).

Jakar Dzong, "castle of the white bird". According to legend, when the lamas assembled in about 1549 to select a site for a monastery, a big white bird rose suddenly in the air and settled on a spur of a hill. This was interpreted as an important omen, and the hill was chosen as the site for a monastery and for Jakar Dzong. The fortress is now used as an administrative center of the valley and summer residence of Trongsa monks.

In the evening stroll around the beautiful landscape of the Bumthang Jakar valley.

Accommodation: Over night stay at Bumthang

Day 7  Bumthang - Mongar

This Bhutan tour continues eastwards, winding through more rugged terrain. The drive, with spectacular views, will take about 6 hours. Pass through Ura village in Bumthang before climbing sharply to the highest motor road pass in the Kingdom, the Thrumshingla Pass 12,465 ft. Gradually drop down to Sengor. Watch cascading waterfalls along the way. The descent stops at 2,130 ft on a bridge over the Kurichu. Climb again through pine forest, maize fileds and eastern hamlets to Mongar town. The Mongar Dzong, built not too long ago,yet maintains the architectural traditions of the old dzongs.

Accommodation: Over night stay at Mongar

Day 8  Mongar - Trashigang

The road from Mongar to Trashigang, the eastern most region, begins through lush forests and ferns passing over the Kori La at 8,000 ft. After driving about an hour, you reach the village of Ngatshang, the site of one of the fiefdoms before unification of the nation. Descending rapidly through corn fields and banana groves, you reach Yadi village. Follow the Gamri river until the bifurcation to Drametsi. This temple, perched atop a steep hill, was founded by Nun Choden Zangmo in the 16th century. This is the place from where the famous Drametsi Nga Chham, mask dance with drums, originated. About 30 kilometres onwards lies Trashigang, at 3,775 ft. Trashigang is the center of the biggest and most populated district in the nation. View the dzong, built strategically on a spur going out towards the Gamri Chu.

After lunch, visit Khaling, it is the weaving center under women association of Bhutan,Government of Bhutan. There you can see all the process and materials involved in weaving. 

Accommodation: Over night stay at Trashigang

Day 9  Day Excursion to Trashiyangtse

Excursion to Gom Kora and Tashiyangtse. 

Accommodation: Over night stay at Trashigang

Day 10  Trashigang - Mongar

This is the beginning of the return journey. After sightseeing Trashigang valley, travel back to Mongar.

Accommodation: Over night stay at Mongar

Day 11  Mongar - Bumthang

Travel back to Bumthang. 

Accommodation: Over night stay at Bumthang

Day 12  Bumthang - Gangtey - Wangdue

After early breakfast, drive to Gangtey Gompa with picnic lunch. Visit Gangtey Gompa, which now houses one of the only Nyingmapa monastery in Bhutan. The valley is also the winter home to the rare black-necked cranes (Grus Nicorocolis), which migrate, from remote parts of Tibet, China and Siberia during winter in this valley. Drive to Wangdue for overnight halt. Evening stroll around Wangdue town.

Accommodation: Over night stay at Wangdue

Day 13  Wangdue - Paro

After breakfast, walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten (50 Mins) temple built by the Queen Of Bhutan for peace and stability in this ever-changing world.

Travel back to paro and Visit Kichu temple,one of the 108 temples built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. The story goes that a giant demon lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of Buddhism. To overcome her, King Songtsen Gampo decided to build 108 temples, which would be placed on all the points of her body. Of these 108 temples, 12 were built in accordance with precise plans. Thus, it happened that in about the year AD 638 the temple of Jokhang in Lhasa was built over the very heart of the demoness.drive up the valley to view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, 18 km. from Paro town on the north side of the valley. It was from here that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century. Evening at leisure to visit local shops. 

Accommodation: Over night stay at Paro

Day 14  Paro Excursion to Taktsang OR Drive to Chelila Pass

Drive to Satsam Chorten and then hike to viewpoint of Taktshang, the Tiger's Nest. This monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor.

OR

Drive to Chelila Pass where one can see beautiful mountain ranges and rhododendron flowers in bloom. On the way back walk to Chela Nunnery.

Accommodation: Over night stay at Paro

Day 15  Depart Paro

Our Driver will see you off at the Paro Airport for your onward destinations.

Accommodation:

Price Includes.
    *  All Meals [Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner]
    *  Accommodation in 3 star hotel under twin/ dbl bed sharing basis
    *  All transportation within the country including airport transfers
    *  Gov. Royalty
    *  Entrance fees for Museums and Monuments
    *  Visa Fee
    *  English speaking Local guide
    *  Sightseeing
Price Excludes.
    * Airfare
    * Single room supplement fees
    * Insurance Premiums
    * Payments for service provided on a personal basis
    * Cost for any services not mentioned in the "Cost Include head"
    * Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
    * Personal expense in items such as laundry, soft drinks, Camera Charges, Bottle water, Incidentals, Portage, Bellboy charges tips or any other services
Booking Information

1.The above routes accept Chinese people(people from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and foreign visitors to attend the group booking, foreign guests and Taiwan tourists to Tibet, please contact us to apply for Tibet Permit!

2.Due to Covid-19, there has international travel restrictions for Tibet travel, so we can not guarantee travelers in one group are all English speakers. Our professional tour guide will provide Chinese-English service if there has English speakers in the join-in group. Therefore, we will not make any reimbursement for tour guide language reason.

3.June, July, August, September is peak season. Joining our group can guarantee the ticket of Potala Palace. The Potala Palace may be adjusted to the other days because of the current limitation of 2,300 visitors per day to protect the historic site.

4.Without affecting the original standards and scenic spots, we might change the sequences of scenic spots according to the actual situation on the day of the trip.

5.Patients with severe hypertension, asthma or heart disease should not join the group. Patients with colds should only go to Tibet after recovery.

6.Due to force majeure factors in case of landslides, mud-rock flow, avalanche, flood, earthquake and other natural phenomena influence or airline flight delay, cancel to causes such as the increase of expenses or unable to follow a normal schedule, we shall not bear the liability for compensation according to the tourism related regulations, but we will actively coordinate processing, in order to ensure a smooth trip.

7.Any failure to complete the activities during the tour due to the guests' own reasons or early departure will be considered as a waiver and the fee will not be refunded.

8.Tibet is a borderland area inhabited by ethnic minorities with limited tourist reception conditions. We hope that visitors can have reasonable expectations, respect the cultural beliefs and living habits of ethnic minorities and live in harmony with each other.

9.If there is a single room due to gender reasons, we will arrange a triple room (or double standard room with and extra bed) or fill the single room difference by the guest.

10.The shops in scenic spots do not belong to the travel agency's shopping shop arrangement. Please consider carefully.

11.Self-paid items are considered according to the time and the proportion of the approved members on the day, and no mandatory consumption is made.

Warm Tips

1.Travelers with severe high blood pressure or heart disease should not go to Tibet. Please do not bring serious colds into Tibet. Don’t go before the serious colds recovered!

2.Tibet is located in the plateau and most of the travelers might have plateau reaction. Please pay attention to rest and have proper diet (do not eat too full, because it will increase the burden of the stomach). Travelers can be appropriate to take some drugs, such as: Gaoyuan An, Rhodiola, Nuodi Kang; travelers with serious can appropriately take oxygen or hanging saline.

3.Because of the long drive in Tibet, travelers will spend a lot of time in the car, and inevitably can not eat on time, please bring some snacks and biscuits during drive.

4.Due to the special conditions in Tibet, please pay attention to keep warm. On the first day of arrival, please do not try to take a bath. Taking a bath will accelerate blood circulation and increase the body's demand for oxygen.

5.Tibet has a strong sunshine, especially dry climate, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm and other essential are necessary.

6.From April to November is the best time for sightseeing.

Bhutan Tours FAQ
  • What is the time difference between Bhutan and other country?
    Thimphu, the capital and largest city of Bhutan, is 6 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, and there is only one time zone for the entire country. Bhutan is 2 hours behind Beijing, China. For example, 8pm in Bhutan, is 10pm in Beijing.
  • What is the voltage in Bhutan?
    The voltage is 220/240 volts, using round-hole two-phase or three-phase sockets. If you take an appliance, please prepare the appropriate conversion plug. Conversion plugs can be bought in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, electronics store, but may not be available except Thimphu. Tourists are suggested to prepare a conversion plug before traveling to Bhutan, especially those who like photography should prepare it in advance.
  • How about the mobile communication in Bhutan?
    China Mobile has no signal in Bhutan and China Unicom can make and receive calls. 3G Internet access in some major towns. The main communication operators in Bhutan are Bhutan Telecom and Trashi Telecom. China Unicom can use the network of Trashi Telecom. 3G services are currently only available in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and some other regions.
  • Does Hotel provide toothpaste, toothbrush, slippers or hot water?
    Toothpaste, toothbrush and slippers are not provided in the hotel. Please bring your own. The hotel does not provide hot water for drinking or boiling water. If you prefer drinking hot water, please bring your own transformer, electric spoon, and steel cup container.
  • What clothes should I take?
    1. Clothes: Be sure to bring warm clothes and jackets. Ladies are advised not to wear short skirts for climbing stairs when visiting temples.
    2. Shoes: You'd better to wear casual shoes or cloth shoes, ladies should avoid wearing high heels. It is best to wear hiking shoes.
    3. Daily items: This trip is relatively dry, please bring lotion care, sunglasses, hats, sunshade and rain gear, water pot, flashlight; please also take some snacks (because sometimes you can not eat on time).
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