At the same time this trek offers the opportunity to explore ancient some lhakhangs, dzongs, and villages with culture and life style of Bhutanese.
Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. Upon arrival meet assist and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for rest and refreshment.
Eve: Welcome dinner at authentic Nepal Restaurant followed by trip briefing.
Overnight at Hotel Yak & Yeit.
Day 02
Fly to Paro and transfer to hotel (2,230 m / 7,314 ft.)
After breakfast, proceed to Kathmanu’s International Airport to board the Druk Air flight to Paro (Bhutan), upon arrival meet assist & transfer hotel for some rest and refreshment. Later in the afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour of Drukyal Dzong en-route weather permitting you can witness the beautiful view of Mt. Jhomolari. After sightseeing return back to hotel for dinner.
Dinner and overnight Khangku Resort.
Day 03
Hike to Taktsang Monastery & Meditation.
The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours through villages and pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. It is believed that the great saint Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months. The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the 17 century a monastery was built on the spot where the saint meditated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their life time.
Dinner and overnight at Khangku Resort.
Day 04
Trek from Paro to above Jele Dzong (3,200m / 10,500 ft.)- 6 hrs.
Today is rather a short trekking day so you can relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Paro valley. The hike is gradually uphill through pine forest. Camp will be next to a Dzong which was renovated recently. There is very interesting stories about the Dzong which Guide can tell to members during the dinner time.
Dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day 05
Trek to Jangchulakha or Shokam (3,650m / 11,972 ft.)- 6 hrs.
Today the trek begins uphill through huge rhododendron trees. You may encounter yak herders during the winter season.
Dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day 06
Trek to Simkota Tso (3,600m / 11,808 ft.)- 8 hrs.
Jangchulakha to Jana tsho or Simkota tsho. Today the path descends down first and then gradual climp till you reach Jana tso. The lake at 3600 meters.
Dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day 07
Trek from Simkota Tsho to Phajoding Lake (3,870m / 12,196 ft.)- 7 hrs.
Begin the day with a gradual climb to a Saddle at 4,180m crossing Phume la pass (4,210 m) marked by prayer flags. Weather permitting, there are enchanting views of tallest Mountain of Bhtuan called Mt. Gangkhar Puensum (7,541m) and other Himalayan peaks here. The trail then descends past Thujidrag Goemba, a meditation center hanging on the side of a precipitous rock face continuing further through juniper trees to Phajoding (3,870m), an important pilgrimage site
Dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day 08
Trek to Thimphu (2,248m / 7,373 ft.)- 4 hrs.
After bid farewell to Camping crew, leave the Camp site and start descent down through forest area mostly blue pine and Juniper. Upon completion of the trek at a road head, meet waiting vehicle and drive by road to Thimphu Town. Upon arrival room check in assistance will be provided. After short lunch and a short break proceed to Tashicho Dzong to witness Thimphu Tsechu Festival.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 09
sightseeing tour of thimpu and drive to Paro Town (55km / 1hr & 15 min)
After breakfast transfer to Tashichhodzong, the beautiful medieval fortress/monastery which houses most of the Government’s office and King’s Throne room. Here you can witness the one of the most beautiful festival of Bhutan called Thimphu Tshechu. Please note Tashichhodzone is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot. Later drive to Paro Town for lunch. Upon arrival Paro town proceed to restaurant for lunch. After lunch proceed for a sightseeing tour of Ta-Dzong and National Museum. After sightseeing tour transfer to hotel for room check in. Rest of the day is free for leisure.
Eve: There will be a speak about the Buddhist philosophy by the Buddhist Monks.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10
Fly back to Kathmandu.
After breakfast drive to Paro Airport to board the scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu meet assist and transfer to hotel for some rest. Rest of the day is free to explore around Thamel.
Eve: Group Farewell dinner at nice restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Yak & Yeti.
Day 11
Final departure.
Free until final departure transfer to Kathmandu’s International Airport.
Inclusions
Cost Includes
- All transfers, sightseeing and drive in Nepal in a private deluxe A/C Vehicle accompanied by an English Speaking Tour Escort / Guide.
- 3 Nights stay at hotel in Kathmandu (as above) on twin / double room sharing basis inclusive of breakfast and taxes.
- Welcome dinner featuring Nepali Cultural Program in Kathmandu.
- Farewell dinner at nice restaurant in Kathmandu.
- Guided sightseeing tour as per Itinerary in Nepal and Bhutan as per Itinerary.
- Drinking mineral water throughout the tour.
- Bhutan Visa fees including all necessary documentation charges.
- Special lecture by Scholars in Bhutan.
- Eight Nights all inclusive Bhutan – Trek and tour including accommodation as mentioned above on twin / double room sharing in inclusive of all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) , all drives, sightseeing tours, permits, Monumental entrance fees, all airport transfers as specified in itinerary in private tourist vehicle.
- 03 Nights / 04 Days Trek arrangements as per Itinerary inclusive of accommodation on Tents with FOM mattresses, all meals hygienically prepared by a trek cook & his assistance, separate dinning and Kitchen tents etc.
- All lunches in local tourist restaurant during sightseeing in Bhutan.
- Airport taxes + insurance surcharge.
Cost Excludes
- Airport taxes + insurance surcharge.
- Nepal visa (gratis visa available upon arrival at Kathmandu airport).
- Lunch and dinner at hotels in Kathmandu except Welcome and farewell dinner.
- Items of a personal nature such as bar bills, aerated drinks, laundry, telephone calls, personal gratuities as tips to guides, drivers, hotel bell hops, etc.
- Airfare sector Kathmandu/Paro/Kathmandu (Quoted separately)
- Luxury hotels Supplement in Nepal & Bhutan (Quoted Separately)
- Personal Insurance against loss of valuables, theft, illness, hospitalization, medications, treatments and emergency helicopter, vehicle or plane charter evacuation charges.
- Items not mentioned in above cost includes column.
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