Punakha Festival (Festival Date 28 Feb-2nd March, 9 Nights/10 Days)
Day01. Arrive at Paro (Altitude 2280 m)
On arrival at Paro Airport, You will be received by our representative and then drive to Thimphu. “The Capital of Bhutan” Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Thimphu
Day02. Thimphu Sightseeing
After Breakfast, visit the National Memorial Chorten built in 1974 in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk( “Father of Modern Bhutan”) Then Visit to the Tallest Statue of Buddha in the World, sangay gang view point, Takin Preserve Centre, Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan. After that visit the Institute for Zorig Chusum, commonly knew as the Painting School, Also visits the Folk & Textile Heritage Museums and the National Library which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts.
After Lunch, visit to the weekend marked and witness archery match. Then visit the Handicrafts Emporium to see exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles. Evening visit to the Trashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan)
Day03. Thimphu-Punakha (75km, 2 ½ Hours)
After Breakfast, Drive to Punakha across Dochula Pass (3050m), we will stop there for few minutes, if the weather is clear, you shall have a good view of Higher Himalayas.
After lunch, visit Chimi Lhakhang, also called the “Temple of Fertility” built in 1499 by Lam Drukpa Kuenley known as the “DIVINE MADMAN” Then visit to Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). Today the Dzong serve as a religious and administrative centre of the region. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Punakha.
Day04. Punakha (Festival)
After Breakfast, Witness the festival. Afternoon witness the festival for an Hour, Then in the evening an excursion to Khamsung Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery, Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day05. Punakha (Festival)
After Breakfast, Witness the festival. Afternoon witness the festival for an Hour, Then in the evening Drive to Talo. Visit the Talo monastery and enjoy the view of Talo valley.
Day06. Punakha-Gangtey
After Breakfast, Drive to Gangety, on the way visit Wangdiphordang Dzong (from outside) built in 1638. Legend relates that as the people were searching for the site of the Dzong; four ravens were seen flying away in four directions. This was considered auspicious sign, representing the spread of religion to the four points of the compass. The Dzong is located on the hilltop above the confluence of the Punakha Chu and Tang Chu Rivers. Drive further to Gangtey, visit Gangtey Gompa, built in the year 1613 located at an altitude of 2900m. Today it serves as a meditation and home for the monks
Explore Phobjikha valley, famous for the Black Necked Cranes during winter. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Gangety
Day07. Gangtey-Thimphu (Altitude 2320 m)
After Breakfast, Drive to Thimphu, in the evening, visit Handicrafts and local shops for shopping in the Town area.
Day08. Thimphu-Paro (58km, 1 Hour Drive)
After Breakfast, Drive to Paro, visit Ta Dzong (built in 1656 and renovated in 1968), an ancient watchtower, it now houses National Museum of the kingdom and boasts antique thangkha painting, textiles and weapons & armours. Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning “fortress heap of jewels”
After Lunch, Drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress, Built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. On the way back visit, Kichu Lhakhang built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. This temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day09. Paro, an excursion to Taktsang Monastery
After Breakfast, a short drive to the satsam chorten. From there, your hike starts to Taktsang Monastery one of the most famous monastery of Bhutan floating on the high cliff. It is said that Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Bhutan arrived on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery for three months hence it is called “Tiger Nest”. Lunch at Taktsang Cafteria.
In the evening, free for shopping and photography in the Town area. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day10. Departure: Breakfast in Hotel, Drive to the Airport, Flight on Druk Air. TASHIDELEK
Tour cost
Daily Tariff High Tourists season: US $ 250 per person per night on twin sharing basis during the month of March, April, May, September, October, November
Daily Tariff Low Tourists season: US $ 200 per night on twin sharing basis during the month of January, February, June, July, August, December
Note
We offer 10% agent commission on the daily tariff, which is deducted at a source, so the payable daily is US $ 225 during high season and US $ 180 during low season
• All the tourists can be customized and clients can request extra service
• SINGLE ROOM SUPPLIMENT US $ 30 per night per person
• Fit surcharges 1 pax US $ 40 per night per person
• Fit surcharges 2 pax US $ 30 per night per person
Note
Tour cost is based on high season Tariff of US $ 225. For low season month it will based on low season Tariff of US $ 180.
High Season
Tour price for one person (1 pax)
• Daily Tariff $ 225 X 9 nights X 1 Pax = $ 2025
• Fit surcharges for one pax $ 40 X 9 Nights X 1 Pax = $ 360
• Visa fees US $ 40 X 1 Pax = $ 40
• Tourism Development fees US $ 10 X 1 Pax = $ 10
• Total for one person = $ 2435
Tour price for one person (2 pax)
• Daily Tariff $ 225 X 9 nights X 1 Pax = $ 2025
• Fit surcharges for two pax $ 30 X 9 Nights X 1 Pax = $ 270
• Visa fees US $ 40 X 1 Pax = $ 40
• Tourism Development fees US $ 10 X 1 Pax = $ 10
• Total for one person = $ 2345
Tour price for one person (3 pax above)
• Daily Tariff $ 225 X 9 nights X 1 Pax = $ 2025
• Visa fees US $ 40 X 1 Pax = $ 40
• Tourism Development fees US $ 10 X 1 Pax = $ 10
• Total for one person = $ 2075
Low Season
Tour price for one person (1 pax)
• Daily Tariff $ 180 X 9 nights X 1 Pax = $ 1620
• Fit surcharges for one pax $ 40 X 9 Nights X 1 Pax = $ 360
• Visa fees US $ 40 X 1 Pax = $ 40
• Tourism Development fees US $ 10 X 1 Pax = $ 10
• Total for one person = $ 2030
Tour price for one person (2 pax)
• Daily Tariff $ 180 X 9 nights X 1 Pax = $ 1620
• Fit surcharges for two pax $ 30 X 9 Nights X 1 Pax = $ 270
• Visa fees US $ 40 X 1 Pax = $ 40
• Tourism Development fees US $ 10 X 1 Pax = $ 10
• Total for one person = $ 1940
Tour price for one person (3 pax above)
• Daily Tariff $ 180 X 9 nights X 1 Pax = $ 1620
• Visa fees US $ 40 X 1 Pax = $ 40
• Tourism Development fees US $ 10 X 1 Pax = $ 10
• Total for one person = $ 1670
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