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Bogc vacation Tour

Traveling to Bhutan through air will give you a wonderful experience flying over himalayn ranges, besides you can have a brief scence of Mt.Everest and other highest mountains of the world.

This package specialized with hike to Taktsang(tigernest) andPhobjikha Valley.

Tigernest is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and the temple complex is located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan.

A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he meditated.

we have included punakha Dzong which lies bettwen two rivers(maleand female river)along with the hike tour to make memorable trip..

So after flying over magnificient mountain ranges, you will be crossing over Paro valley to touch on the land of happiness at one and only international aiport in Bhutan.

 

Day 1
Receiption from Airport
Our guest is welcoming by our licenced tour guide and Driver from Paro international Airport and then traveling to Thimphu Via Iron chaim bridge about two hours drive. the tour from Airport to Thimphu will be one of the wondeful drive where you will be driving along River through Paa chu(river from Paro) and at the middle of the journey where you will meet with confluence of Paa chu and Wang chhu(River from Thimphu) and then you will be driving along Wang Chhu, with the beautiful village scence and tropical shrub Plants.

After Reaching Thimphu You will be checking into hotel and halt for Lunch.after lunch you will be going  for sightseeing around Thimphu.
The National Memorial Chorten was built in 1974 to honor the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. A chorten is a hemispherical shaped memorial stupa. Known as the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan, it is used as a place of meditation.
Thimphu Tashichho Dzong, a traditional fortress and Buddhist Monastery, is the largest in the city. Featuring distinctive Bhutanese architecture, using neither nails nor written plans, the structure serves as the current seat of the King of Bhutan.

 

Day 2

Sight seeing Around Thimphu

Buddha View Point where the Buddha Dordenma statue sits. At 169 feet tall, this bronze statue can be seen from just about anywhere in Thimphu. One of the largest statues in the world depicting a seated Buddha, it is the perfect place to enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the city.

Takin Preserve: A large enclosure for the national animal Takin (Bordocas Taxicolor). Legend has it that the Takin is a cross between a goat and a buffalo, but biologists agree that its nearest relative is the arctic musk ox. This bizarre beast looks as if it was assembled from parts of several animals and vaguely resembles an American bison tinged in golden fur. Male Takins have been known to hide by lying spread-eagle on the ground.

National Folk Heritage Museum, dedicated to connecting Bhutan to its past with exhibitions, demonstrations, and artifacts. Designed to resemble a rural home, this 19th-century building houses three stories of art, culture, and relics.

Weaving is considered the national art of Bhutan, so at The National Textile Museum, you will learn all about the brightly colored and beautifully designed fabrics that are worn by the Bhutanese people. Thanks in part to our Queen Jetsun Pema, the fabrics of Bhutan are widely considered high fashion around the world. Due to the importance of this living art form, the Royal Government of Bhutan works to preserve and promote these traditional weaving methods.

 

Jungzhi Handmade Paper Factory: The first of cottage industries established in the country. Although the process of making traditional paper may be simple, a considerable amount of time is required to collect the raw materials, such as the bark of the Daphne plant and certain plant roots for glue.  Apart from a small heater to dry the sheets of paper, everything is manually done.  Daphne paper is one of the finest papers in the world and is highly recommended for artists.

Centenary Farmers’ Market is where most of the locals gather on the banks of the river every weekend. Villagers from the nearby valley come here to sell agricultural products and handmade crafts.

 

In the Evening witness an Archery game at Changlimithang Stadium

 


Day 3

Punakha via Dochula Pass

 Dochula one of the beautiful Pass in Bhutan with comprise of 108 mini stupa,from Dochula pass you will get chance to see highest Himalayan Mountains of Bhutan which will be more than 5000 feet.so you will be travel from 3000 feet to 1500 ft where you can see diffirent species of plant accordingly altitude.

Chimmi Lhakhang: Take a 45 min hike round trip through the rice field. It is situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, famously known as the ‘Divine Madman’ a saint in the late 15th century who used humor, songs and outrageous behavior to dramatize his teachings. This temple is also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and wanting one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child very soon.

Punakha’s Dzong: The name means Palace of Great Bliss. This fortress stands magnificently on the spit of land where two rivers (Pho chu and Mo chu) meet. It has special significance in Bhutanese history as the place where Bhutan’s first King, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned in 1907.

 



Day 4

punakha sightseeing

 Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - Built by the third Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon wangchuck this Chorten is a slpendid example of of the Bhutanese architecture and art and is the only one of its kind in the world. It has been built over eight and a half years and its details have been drawn from religious scripture.

Talo Village:exploring the serene village within the mountain which is  Arranged at a stature of a pair of,800m which is reached out on the slope inclines Talo Village is the ideal alternative for the character lovers. Talo Sangnacholing is built on level and has good sight of contiguous villages.

The stunning farm and places of the city have its own bloom gardens and on the slope slant corns and sweet peas ar developed bounty. The ladies of Talo ar significantly celebrated for his or her beauty. Talo Tsechu has held in the ground shut Talo Dzong or religious residence. One can likewise visit the Talo religious residence placed on the slopes on top of Punakha.

Sangchchen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery is a large temple complex which is located on a ridge beside the neighboring Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang amidst pine trees,where more than 50 nuns are resides. the place is also beautiful view point of valleys in Punakha and Wangdue.

Day 5

Travel to Gangtey

The broad valley with its best-known marshland in Bhutan, is popular for its scenic splendour and cultural uniqueness. The valley is rich in faunal biodiversity and has, apart from the globally threatened black-necked cranes Grus nigricollis, 13 other globally threatened species. Within the ambit of the valley, an area of about 163 square kilometres (63 sq mi) has been declared a protected area, which is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN), for the protection of nature, authorized to manage, on lease basis, by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Tsechu, the colourful Mask Dance Festival of Bhutan and the Crane Festival welcoming the black-neck cranes in winter months are held every year in the precincts of the Phobjikha Valley, in the Gangten Monastery courtyard

 

Day 6

day hike around Phobjikha valley

 Starts hotel and walk from here to the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre, which has lots of information on the valley and its famous migrating birds. From here you can walk to Beta Village where there is a small school which you are welcome to visit if you are interested.  Then continue your walk to Gangtey Gompa (one of Bhutan’s oldest monasteries and recently extensively renovated). From here you can walk along the Gangtey Nature Trail, past Semchubara village, through forests of blue pine trees covered with lichen (known as old man’s beard) and where you can hopefully see some birds.  Continue on from the end of the nature trail to Kingathang village where you can visit a temple built by the Queen Mother.   From Kingathang, you can walk via Yusa village back to your hotel.  Total distance 12 to 13 Km (6 to 7 hrs).

 

Day 7

Return Back to Paro
Botanical Park where you can find thousand species of plants,herbs and flowers,the part is very beautiful with presence of lake and ponds,the place is picnic spot for the locality during the special ocasion and festival.

Paro is one of the most historic valleys in Bhutan. Both trade goods and invading Tibetans came over the pass at the head of the valley, giving Paro the closest cultural connection with Tibet of any Bhutanese district. The dominant language in Paro is Dzongkha, the national language.

 Rinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion.

National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum in the town of Paro in western Bhutan. Established in 1968, in the renovated ancient Ta-dzong building, above Rinpung Dzong under the command of His Majesty, the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third hereditary Monarch of Bhutan. The necessary infrastructure was created to house some of the finest specimens of Bhutanese art, including masterpieces of bronze statues and paintings. Suitable galleries were constructed to house the extensive collections. Works of art were elegantly displayed on scientific lines.Today the National Museum has in its possession over 3,000 works of Bhutanese art, covering more than 1,500 years of Bhutan's cultural heritage. Its rich holdings of various creative traditions and disciplines, represent a remarkable blend of the past with the present and is a major attraction for local and foreign visitors.


Day 8
Hike to Taktsang(tiger nest)
you will be hiking to Taktsang which takes 2 to 3 hours up and less hours down,Taktsang is located at cliff where Guru Padma Sambhava, a buddhist saint meditated at the cliff during 700 century. it is considered as most sacrifial place and it is said to be in one of the ten wonders of the Earth. so every tourist prefer to visit the place.

after hike you will be visiting Drugyal Dzong,kyichhu Lhakhang and you will be visiting Paro town.

Day 9

Return Flight or Departure
After breakfast,depend upon the departure of flight schedule,our guide and driver will drop you to the Airport before two hours of departure.so tour guide will drop you till the departure terminal of to say farewell.

Cost Details:

Season(March, April, May, September, October & November)
Single traveler: US$ 290 per day
2 person: US$ 280 Per person per day
3 person and more: US$ 250 per person per day

Off season (January, February, June, July, August & December)
Single traveler: US$ 240 per day
2 person: US$ 230 Per person per day
3 person and more: US$ 200 per person per day

The price includes

Tours specified in the itinerary

Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/coffee with snacks as and when required)

Mineral water

Refreshment

Museum fees and other entry fees

Visa and TDF fees

A minimum of 3 star accommodations (4&5star need additional charges)
A licensed Bhutan tour guide for the extent of your stay.
All internal transport(excluding internal flights)


It also includes

All internal taxes and charges
A sustainable tourism Royalty of $65. This royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.

The price does not include

Air Ticket Fare

4&5 STAR HOTELS

Travel Insurance

Expenses occurred due to unavoidable events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.

Tips for guides and drivers

Other Requested Program, such as rafting and kayaking, requested cultural program and other entertainment. Only if you want to request.

 

 

Note:

Travel writers and travel agents get discount on above quotation. Contact us for details.

Students below the age of 25 years with valid Student ID card can avail 25% discount on daily rates and 20% discount on the net airfare.

There shall be no charges for children upto the age of 5 years. However, those between the age of 6 to 12 years old accompanied by elders or guardians will be given 50% discount on daily rates (airlines rule apply for airfare).

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