Tour Name |
Inner Peace Voyage Tours |
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Tour Code | AET-BTT05 | ||
Duration | 7 days/6 nights | ||
Places Visited | Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha | ||
Tour Type | Private | Guide Language | English |
Physical Rating | 1(very easy) | Cultural Shock Rating | 4 |
Natural Photogenic Index | 2 | Cultural Photogenic Index | 5 |
When you're on the plane to Bhutan, don't forget to experience the beauty and grandeur of Everest from a high altitude through the window. When you get to Paro, the guide and drive from AET will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. After checking in, you can hang around the hotel and relax.
Today's first stop is the Cheri Monastery. Then, you will go to visit the Just few Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Park area, which is the second largest protected area in Bhutan. You can see several endangered species, including takins, snow leopards and tigers there. Then, you will visit the National Memorial Chorten, which is built in the memory of the late 3rd King. Later driver towards Takin Preserve where one can see National Animal of Bhutan. In the evening, you will pay a visit to the Trashichhoe dzong, also known as Palace of Glorious religion.
Today, you will go the next destination, Punakha by crossing through Dochula pass. If weather permits, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. In the afternoon, you will go to visit the Chimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility), which is famous as many barren couples come to seek blessing for a child. After that, you will go to explore the Punakha dzong, which is also known as palace of Great Bliss/Happiness.
Today, you will go to Phobjikha valley, which is also known as valley of black necked crane. You will go to explore the Gangtey Gompa, the largest and the only monastery of the Nyingmapa sect in western Bhutan. After that, you will go to relax yourself in the Gangtey Natural Trail which is stretch of 4km/2.48miles. After hiking, you can relax and meditate in a small temple nearby.
Today, you will go to the next destination, Paro. Upon reaching Paro, you can choose to hike up to 17 century Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot by crossing the old traditional cantilever wooden bridge. After that, you will go to visit National Museum, the first national museum to cover collection from natural history to religious painting. After that, you can hang out in a small town or buy some souvenirs to take home.
Today, you will go to explore the Taktshang monastery, one of the most iconic monasteries in the country. The scenery on the road is beautiful. Don't forget to take some photos. Taktshang or Tiger’s Nest clings to a huge granite cliff hanging at 900m from the Paro vally. After that, you will go to visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in the country. In the evening, you can stroll around the town or try hot stone bath recommended by the tour guide.
This will be the last day of your tour. After breakfast, please pack your bags and wait in the lobby. The driver from AET will meet you at your hotel lobby at the appointed time and then transfer you to the airport.
Asia Expedition Tours will organize a wonderful trip for you to relax, to get away from busy scheduled life, and to discover the ultimate inner peace which one have been searching. Bhutan is considered to be one of the peaceful countries in the world. It has a primitive environment and many holy places on the mountain, making it a good place to relax.