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Suggested Itinerary of Bhutan

LAND ON TOP OF THE WORLD - PARO

From Calcutta, over the great Himalayas your flight to Bhutan is an experience. Paro is your first taste of this unique culture; visit the Ta Dzong National Museum, explore the Rinpung Dzong fortress and the ruined Drukgyel Dzong. Next day hike to the viewpoint at Taktsang Monastery.

HISTORY AND CRAFT - THIMPU

The modern capital Thimpu is a must for sightseeing; the National Library with its priceless collection of Buddhist manuscripts, a Royal Memorial Stupa, a painting school filled with traditional craft, Majestic Tashichhodzong and the Textile & Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of Bhutan’s living traditions.

TRONGSA AND BUMTHANG

En route to Trongsa you will visit Wangdue town and cross the Pele la Pass, the traditional boundary between East and West. Explore the sights of Trongsa Dzong, and the Kuenga Rabten Palace before driving onto Bumthang. More history awaits you as you visit the Lhakhangs of Kurjey, Jambey and Tamshing as well as hiking along old mule tracks to Ura, viewing lakes and mountains along the way.

TEMPLES, VILLAGES, PEACE - GANGTEY - PUNAKHA

While driving from Bumthang to Punakha, drive via the glacial valley of Phobjikha, home of the black-necked crane; visit Gangtey Monastery before heading back to Punakha. Next day visit magnificent Punakha Dzong and visit the temple of Divine Madman also known as temple of fertility.

PUNAKHA - PARO

Early morning drive to Paro across Dochula pass that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Your final day in Bhutan will also be spent exploring the Nunnery Monastery of Kila Gompa, set high in the mountains. This sacred meditation site will give you a lasting memory of this beautiful kingdom before you head back to Calcutta and on to London.

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ITINERARY:

  1. Fly overnight London to Calcutta with British Airways.
  2. Arrive Calcutta. Transfer to Hotel. o/n The Oberoi Grand. (B)
  3. Fly Calcutta to Paro. Transfer to Hotel. o/n Hotel Olathang (B) (L) (D)
  4. Paro, sightseeing and at leisure. o/n Hotel Olathang (B) (L) (D)
  5. Drive Paro to Thimpu. Sightseeing en route. o/n Hotel Phuntsho Perli (B) (L) (D)
  6. Thimpu, sightseeing and at leisure. o/n Hotel River View of Hotel Phuntsho Perli (B) (L) (D)
  7. Drive Thimpu to Trongsa. Sightseeing en route. o/n Yakhill Resort (B) (L) (D)
  8. Trongsa, sightseeing followed by drive to Bumthang. Sightseeing en route. o/n River Lodge (B) (L) (D)
  9. Bumthang, sightseeing and excursion to Ura Valley. o/n River Lodge (B) (L) (D)
  10. Drive to Punakha. Sightseeing of Gangtey Monastary en route. o/n Hotel Zangtho Pelri (B) (L) (D)
  11. Punakha, sightseeing. o/n Hotel Zangtho Pelri (B) (L) (D)
  12. Drive Punakha to Paro. Sightseeing en route. o/n Hotel Olathang (B) (L) (D)
  13. Late morning fly to Calcutta. Transfer to hotel. Rest of day at leisure. o/n The Oberoi Grand (B)
  14. Fly Calcutta to London with British Airways (B)

PRICES:

BHUTAN KINGDOM

HIGH SEASON (OCT–MID APR)
FROM £3295

LOW SEASON (MID APR–SEPT)
FROM £3187

Upgrade to Amankora or Uma Paro available on request.

Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, including meals and flights as per itinerary. Alternative departure airports, airlines and business class supplements available on request. (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner. For important information click here.

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