6 Nights and 7 Days
Day 1: Arrival Paro-Your flight to Paro will be either from Calcutta / Bangkok / Kathmandu / Dhaka / Delhi or depending on one’s international flight connection via Road from Phuentsholing southern part of Bhutan. Druk Air flies from these destinations. When you are about to land Paro you will see the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, views of the world’s highest peaks, including Chhomolhari (mountain Goddess) and other magnificent Himalayan snow peaks to the beautiful Paro valley as you land. The representative from our travel agent will escort you to the hotel.
After lunch we will visit National Museum (watch Tower) this museum has the very interesting assortment costumes and different treasures and world-renowned stamps, it will bring the history of Bhutan from the 6th century onwards. Visit Paro Dzong (Fort), Headquarter of Paro District and walk down to the cantilever bridge over the Pa-chu River. Paro altitude: 2250 meters.In the evening walk around the city.BDL.
Day 2: Paro to Thimphu(1 Hr drive) After breakfast drive to Thimphu is 2 hours through winding roads following the Pa-Chu (Paro River) down stream to its confluence with the Wang-Chu (Thimphu River) and with good views of the forests, Rocky Mountains & scattered villages. As we enter the Thimphu valley we will pass through Semtokha Dzong built in 1629 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel (The man who unified Bhutan) Semtokha now houses a language and cultural schools where scholars of all the ages study Dzongkha (National Language).
In afternoon drive to the memorial Chorten (Stupa) built in the memory of His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. He is regarded as the father of modern Bhutan. Visit the National Library, which holds ancient Buddhist texts, historical books, and some very famous manuscripts written with gold ink and see the world’s biggest picture book.
A three-minute drive to the Traditional Medicine Institute will show you where medicines are prepared from plants, flowers and animal’s bones according to ancient practices and acupuncture is its main discipline. Visit the Art & Painting School, where the students learn the 13 different kinds of Bhutanese Arts.Evening leisure time. Overnight in hotel.BDL
Day 3: Thimphu-Thimphu-Fullday Sightseeing Thimphu. (Lot of hikes depends on one’s interests)In the morning visit Changangkha monastery (Temple), which was built in 12th century, visit the viewpoint where we can get a birds eye view of the capital Thimphu, visit Takin BhutanNational animal, visit Nunnery, which is NGO in the Kingdom.
Afternoon some of the highlight visits will be, Textile Museum, Folk heritage museum and Bhutanese traditional handmade paper factory. Visit Dechen Phodrang monastic School; visit General Post Office, where you will see the finest stamps of Bhutan and capital building of Bhutan (Tashi Chhodzong) except after 5 p.m. & holidays.In the evening walk around the town.BDL
Day 4: Drive Thimphu to Punakha.Drive to Punakha via Dochula -Pass 3150m above sea level overlooking the high Himalayas and the lush green valleys of Talo and Mendigang, lunch at Punakha and sightseeing including a visit to the exquisite Punakha Dzong, which it was the old capital of Bhutan. On the 17th December 1907, the first king of Bhutan was crowned here and every consecutive year on this date we celebrate national day in Bhutan. After visiting the Dzong drive further to do a mini hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten and once you reach the top you will see the winding view of the Mo-Chu River and villages below. If you look towards the north you will see the snow capped mountains.In the evening walk around the town. Overnight in hotel.BDL
Day 5 Punakha to Paro via Thimphu.In the morning, after break fast drive towards Wangdue Phodrang another district that is half an hours drive from your hotel. Before you reach there, take little hike to the Divine Madman Monastery and this is the only monastery we have in Bhutan belonging to him and by visiting this you will know about his unorthodox teachings.
This Saint from Tibet who came to Bhutan in 15th century to introduce the Drukpa Kagyugpa sect of Buddhism to our country built this monastery; he is known as the Lama Drukpa kuenley and called the divine mad man. His sexual nature and jokes were to be a very unique of spreading the religion to the local communities
Wangdue Phodrang is another district and the Dzong was built in 1638 a year after Puankha Dzong. The fourth temporal ruler of Bhutan, Gyse Tenzin Rabgye, enlarged it in 1683. His reincarnation is now 15 years old and lives in Thimphu Tango Monastery.
Just before you cross the Punatsangchu checkpoint, here they check the passes of passengers and vehicles. You will see the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong believed to built on the back of sleeping giant an elephant as the legend says. After crossing the bridge if you happen to look back you will see the beautiful village of Rinchengang, nestled on a vertical hillside and famous for its stonemasons. Buffeted by afternoon winds, Wangdue Phodrang is an important stop off point. Drive back to Paro for tomorrow’s departure. Based on the mirror- like cliff at a height of 900 meters above the lush valley of Paro is one of the most sacred places in Bhutan. Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha, flew here on a flying Tigress and meditated here for three months in the 8th century. Here he propagated Vajrayana- Mahayana Buddhism (Larger Wheel) that was prophesied by the Buddha at the time of attaining Nirvana. Over night in hotel.BDL
Day 6: Hike to Taktsang(Tigernest) In April 1998, a fire destroyed the main structure of the buildings and its religious contents. A complete restoration was done and resulted in a carbon copy of the original. This place beholds the history of The Hidden Land. The return walking time is approximately five hours. Then we proceed further to visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. Which it was by built Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1649. It was caught fire in 1951.
On the way back you will have the pleasure to visit one of the oldest monasteries we have in Bhutan, The first King of Tibet Songtsen Gampo built Kyichu Lhakhang in 7th century to introduce Buddhism into our country, while our country was still influenced by the Bon beliefs.BDL
Day 7 : Departure.In the morning your Tour guide will bid you farewell at Paro Airport.
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What People Says
I get known Bhutan this country thru the article in the newspaper. After reading the article, the impression in my mind that, this country is a gross national happiness country. If I got a change I will visit this country, although I don’t know where this country location is.
This year Dec 2014 I have join a tour to visit Bhutan which organized by agency Indostan Viajes Tours. for 4 day 3 night, but unfortunately the flight from Nepal to Paro have cancelled due to the technical problem and this have make me very upset cause my Bhutan trip have cut short and the next day the flight delay and I keep on asking myself and I able to go Bhutan? Thank for the blessing of Buddha, finally I arrived Bhutan.
We get passionate reception from agency Indostan Viajes Tours guide and he have showed us the clear sense of the friendliness, openness and genuineness of the Bhutanese people. During my short trip at Bhutan, everyday is full of happiness and joyful; our group members very enjoy the trip although our time in Bhutan is very limited. The tour guide is very professional in introduces the beauty, the historical and the culture of his country and he also well arrange for us to explore as much as the place we can visit in 3 day 2 night. The schedule is well arrange and also flexibilities due to the current conditions.
The person who like blue sky, white clouds, huts, Dzong, Temple, the natural beauty, forest, culture and historical, can make a plan to visit Bhutan, the holy Heaven.
The service provided by Indostan Viajes Tours is Excellent. Those who visit Bhutan. I highly recommend Indostan Viajes Tours and Treks
— Li Mee Yean, MALAYSIA
Bhutan is a country I have been wishing to visit for many years. I have read and watched a long list of documentaries about Bhutan. My will to visit the country increased more and more. When I finally visited Bhutan, it was better than I had imagined it to be. People are really kind and friendly. Children are “so cute and friendly.” Everybody respects each other and values and takes care of nature. The Bhutanese perception of time is slightly laid back.
Bhutanese are slower. Nobody is in hurry. People just live and enjoy the present. Culture is highly valued and respected. You can enjoy the dances, architecture, clothing and costumes. There are also many historical and beautiful temples. The landscapes are filled with amazing mountains, rivers, pine forests, under an incredible blue sky with the most pure and clean air I have ever breathed. A fresh breeze is always present and moves thousands of colorful prayer flags of good wishes that you can find in valleys, towns, forests and even in the capital city Thimpu.
I have a great time in Bhutan! I really recommend a visit to this country if you want to have a great and different experience. I exclusively recommend local travel agent (Indostan Viajes Tours) that provided me this satisfying opportunity. The tour guide was brilliant and I was exposed to original Bhutan.
— Regards, Laura Mo (Uruguay)
Due to flight cancel, delay, schedule change, we only have a short n rush visit to Bhutan in dec 2014.but I m very impress with the trust worthiness n sincerely of the tour agency Indostan Viajes Tours. They assisted us everything that we need and dedicated us executing their duties n all places of interest of the area.
Vim, he is really good jolly fellow, friendly, sincere. He do all his best for us, remember the 1st night we arrived Thimphu, he invited us to his house n have a typical Bhutan food dinner, and lets us wear their national costume "Gho" n "kira" .Before the depart night, in the hotel, he invite the Bhutan traditional dancer to perform the local culture, to entertain us..Under his bill. I am very much touched n appreciate. Over all they provided excellent services.
I highly recommended them... 2 thumbs up!
— Yen Yoon Chong, MALAYSIA
Thank You for all the travel arrangements to Bhutan. Bhutan would remain one of my most memorable holidays. I was received and welcomed by Mr. Bhim at the Paro Airport in a traditional Bhutanese style with a silk stole. Its amazing that there is such strong emphasis on the promotion and preservation of Bhutan's unique culture across the country. I gathered from Bhim about the Gross National Happiness, and the country's deep routed Buddhist faith and their sense of contentment is due to their self-sufficient lifestyle. Bhutan is a must visit for all nature lovers. The travel & Hotel arrangements were great - my personal favourite would remain 'Mandala Resort @ Paro' with breathtaking views of mountains from the room. Bhim was extremely courteous and was an excellent tour guide! Thanks to guide for the hospitality extended - Kaadinchhey La Bhim ! I would surely recommend Indostan viajes Tours to all friends who plan to visit Bhutan.
— Sushma
I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Bhutan with Indostan Viajes Tours. They provided courteous and friendly service. The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, and was a pleasure to have as a guide through spectacular scenery in this most unique country. The guide gave a clear sense of the friendliness, openness and genuineness of the Bhutanese people.
Everything, every last detail, was well planned, and there was also room for flexibility and spontaneity in activities. The guide really made the trip an exceptional experience in such a spectacular country. I would very highly recommend Indostan Viajes Tours to anyone interested in an experienced, personable tour of Bhutan
— Carol Freund New Jersey, USA
2014/09/27==在一次難得的機緣下，我終於踏上這夢想已久的不丹之旅!!
數年前即已從各種管道中得知不丹這個全世界最快樂的國家!!
雖然看過旅遊書，查過網路上的相關旅遊資料，甚至也看過不丹文學作者的作品。但因語言及經費等種種問題，並未積極進行相關旅程之規劃。
某天在背包客棧討論區上看到包友推薦的不丹當地旅行社(Inostan Viajes Tours)資料，抱著姑且一試的心態發了封Mail詢問相關資訊。(因先前發信問過其他包友推薦的旅行社，結果均石沉大海...)
真的沒想到!!Bhim居然在20分鐘內就回應了我的Mail!!
在後面的信件問答往來之中，雖然告知Bhim因為經費關係在短時間仍無法成行，但Bhim仍積極協助解答各式疑問，甚且仔細的了解個人喜好及身體狀況後提出其專業建議!!最後在這難得的機緣下，即便需要借錢，也要盡快湊足旅費踏上這夢想之旅!!
每個人對旅遊的看法及需求不同，我喜歡拍照(只是隨便拍拍)、喜歡大自然、喜歡鄉村、喜歡接觸人們，更喜歡吃當地人吃的食物!!因此在最初跟Bhim討論行程規劃時，就規劃了一般景點、策秋節慶及簡易的高山健行。(還好Bhim有確認過我的狀況，建議了1條最簡單的健行路線，不然肯定走到掛點...)
在策秋節慶典上，Bhim安排了3個不同城鄉的策秋節，原來每個城鄉都會辦自己的策秋節慶典，且時間不同。在不同規模的城鄉所辦的慶典上，慶典規模也就相對的不同了，從首都的人山人海無法動彈，到小鄉鎮的慶典近到離舞者僅有數公尺之距離!!在短短兩週的時間內參與不同規模的慶典，帶來了相對不同的感受，這機會真的少有!!
不丹的規定是觀光客必須有旅行社全程招待，但平常自助習慣了，總喜歡自己一個人閒晃。Bhim知道後在慶典上就讓我自己一個人自由閒逛拍照，也因此讓我可以自己接觸到當地人，並且交了一個朋友，還推薦其他景點給我參考，只可惜因為語言不通，沒辦法聊太多.......，但很感謝這位爸爸讓我拍了他女兒的照片!!(可惜這位爸爸的Mail沒有抄對，導致沒辦法寄照片給他...)
可愛的小女孩
通常我不太喜歡太多觀光客的地方，但在這旅遊旺季下各個景點到處都是觀光客...，對此Bhim帶著我漫步在田野之間，周遭只有美好的天氣、純樸的農田景觀、悠閒吃草的牲口以及辛勤工作的農民們!!
到了一個不同的國家，除了不同的風俗民情之外，最重要的就是不同的飲食習慣!!不丹的飲食習慣偏辣，因此旅行社會提供觀光客不辣的食物。在跟其他觀光客一樣吃了幾餐觀光客餐後，跟Bhim聊天希望能多嚐試不丹不同的飲食。此後我們都到當地人的館子用餐，周遭除了我之外沒有任何觀光客，只要有機會Bhim都會儘量讓我嚐試到不同的食物以及飲品。想想我在不丹試過的酒類包括啤酒、傳統米酒、威士忌、白蘭地以及利口酒...等等，為數近20種!!。我想應該不會有其他觀光客能有跟我一樣的體驗吧!!
不丹!!擁有著原始的大自然景觀，純樸的田園風情，熱鬧的慶典氣氛，以及善良且熱情的人們!!
最後，如果沒有Bhim的服務及幫忙，就沒辦法在這一次旅程中充份享受並體驗到以上種種非凡的體驗!!
— Best wishes, Peter Chang (Hong Kong)