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Glimpses of
Bhutan / BHT – 02 |
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Two
Valleys Tour lets you to discover the rich cultural heritage
of Bhutan. During the trip you will visit to ancient dzongs
(forts), monasteries, museums, cultural centers, along with
the excursions of picturesque villages of bhutan.
Paro is the only
international airport in Bhutan. Your journey starts at Paro,
after landing here. This travel package offers you to
experinence Bhutanese village life at Wangduephodrang.
Opportunity to observe the traditional art of healing to
cure diseases at the Indigenous Hospital and learning more
about the rich Bhutanese art and culture by visiting the Art
& Craft School, National Library, Royal Goldsmith Workshop
and Handicraft centers are really lifetime experiences. |
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Featured
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Brief
Itinerary |
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Activities |
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Arrive in Paro |
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Hike
to Taktsang Monastery |
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Drive Paro –
Thimphu |
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Drive Thimphu -
Punakha via
Dochula pass. |
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Drive Punakha -
Gangtey. |
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06 |
Drive Gangtey -
Paro via Dochula
pass, La in
Bhutanese means
pass. |
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07 |
Excursion to Haa
Valley. |
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08 |
Departure |
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Day
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Arrive in Paro. Visit the Paro
Museum, located on a ridge,
overlooking the Rinpung Dzong.
Unlike the rectangular shape of the
Dzongs, Ta Dzong is conical, more
like that of a European castle,
since 1967 the Dzong was
re-established as the National
Museum and holds a fascinating
collection of art, relics thangkha
paintings and Bhutans’s Exquisite
stamps.
Visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong, also
known as the “ fortress of the heap
of jewels.” It was built during the
time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in
1646 after the small Hungrel
fortress built by Lam Drung Drung
was offered to Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyel.
Further visit the Drugyel Dzong,
this Dzong, with a delightful
village nestling at its foot, was
built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal to commemorate his victory
over the Tibetans invasions. The
Dzong caught fire in 1951 and now it
only remains as ruin. |
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Day 02:
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Hike to Taktsang Monastery .This
monastery is built on a cliff, it is
said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here
on the back of a tigress and
mediated at this monastery and hence
it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. This
site has been recognized as most
sacred and visited by Shabdrung
Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now
visited by all Bhutanese at least
once in their lifetime. The
Monastery built in 1692 caught fire
on 19th April 1998, it was renovated
later. From the road point the hike
up to Taktsang, on a well maintained
path, is quite uphill and it takes
4-5 hours at an average walking
speed for to & fro journey.
Visit the Kichu temple,this is one
of the 108 temples built by the
Tibetan Songtsen Gyampo in the 7th
Centuryto subdue the ogress that lay
across the whole of the Himalayas.
This temple has a orange tree that
bears fruits, which is quite amazing
because no where in the valley you
can find orange tree bearing fruits.
Visit
Dungtse Lhakhang it was constructed
by the great bridge-builder
Thangtong Gyelpo in 1433. It is said
to have been built on the head of
demoness, who was causing illness to
the inhabitants. The building was
restored in 1841 and is a unique
repository of Kagyu lineage arts.
You may or may not be permitted
inside but can walk around this
three-storey Chorten-type building. |
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Day 03:
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Drive Paro – Thimphu. Visit the
Semtokha dzong,seven kms away from
Thimphu city, it was built in 1629
by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, today
it houses the school for Buddhist
studies.
Visit the Memorial chorten, built in
1974 by Her Majesty Jigme Dorji
Wangchuk, who is popularly regarded
as the Father of Modern Bhutan. The
paintings and statues inside the
monument provide deep ingight into
Buddhist philosophy. The chorten is
one of the most visited religious
structuresin Thimphu.
Visit the National Library,it was
established in 1967 with the primary
objective of collecting and
preserving mainly ancient Bhutanese
written and printed resources.
Visit the Folk heritage Museum,
which is dedicated to connecting
people to the Bhutanese rural past
through exhibits, demonstration,
education programmes, and the
documentation of rural life.you can
see the following in this museum.
Prayer wheel, Mustard Oil making
process, Hotel stone bath and the
process of Ara( distilled spirit
made from fermented grains).
Visit the Institute of Arts and
Crafts, to preserve our valuable
heritage and promote arts in Bhutan,
the Royal government initiated this
institute in 1971. Students are
taught painting, calligraphy,
embroidery, wood carving, sculpture.
The thirteen arts & crafts comprises
of : Paintings, carpentary, carving,
sculpture, casting, black smithing,
bamboo work, gold & silversmithing,
weaving, embroidery, masonry,
leather work, and paper-making.
Visit the Institute of Traditional
Medicine, In Bhutan equal emphasis
is given to both allopathic and
traditional medicines. The rich
herbal medicines abundant in kingdom
are prepared here. The institute
also imparts training courses to
practioners/students on traditional
medicine and also carries out
research and quality control
functions.
Visit the national textile museum
Day it has opened its exhibition on
six major themes: wrap pattern
weaves,weft pattern weaves, role of
textiles in religion, achievements
in textile arts, textile from
indigenous fibre and the royal
collection. The crowns of Bhutan’s
kings, namzas( dresses)’ the first
of the Raven crown and other
accessories used by members of the
Royal family can be found in the
museum. The goal of the museum is to
slowly become a center for textiles
studies that will carry
documentation, research and studies
on textiles.
Visit the Bhutanese paper making
unit, the traditional gold and
silver smith unit. |
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Day 04:
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Drive Thimphu - Punakha via Dochula
pass. Visit the Takin
sanctuary,Takin is the National
Animal of Bhutan.Atleast 17-18 of
these animals can be seen.Visit the
Punakha Dzong,the Dzong was built in
1637 and it was named as Pungthang
Dechen Phodrang( Palace of Great
happiness).The war materials
captured during the Tibetan invasion
can be found inside the Dzong. It is
beautifully located in between the
two rivers called Pho( Male) and Mo(
Female) Chhu( River).It was the
capital of Bhutan till 1955.It
continues to be the winter residence
of the Je-Khenpo( Chief Abbot) and
the central monk body.
wangduephodrang Dzong wasfounded by
Shabdrung in 1639. It is situated on
a hill top with a commanding view of
the valley.Wangdue means to bring
under one’s power. |
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Day 05:
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Drive Punakha - Gangtey. Visit
the Black Necked Crane centre which
is in the valley floor in the
village of Phobjikha.Visit the
Gangtey Monastery dating back to the
17th century. The construction of
the Goempa was prophesied by Terton(
Treasure revealer) Pema Lingpa. |
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Drive Gangtey - Paro via Dochula
pass, La in Bhutanese means pass.
There are 108 chortens called
Druk Wangyel Chorten, colorful
prayer flags surrounding the
area.These chorten were built to
honour His Majesty the 4th Druk
Gyalpo and his people for their
victory in the war fought in the
southern region of Bhutan in 2003
and for the benefit of all sentient
beings. |
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Day 07:
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Excursion to Haa Valley. Visit
the Wangchulo Dzong, the Lhakhang
Karpo and the Narpo Lhakhang.In this
valley you can see many Indian
soldiers as the place is camped by
the Indian Imtrat, as being the
border to China. |
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Day 08:
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Departure |
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Note: Airfare, taxes and schedules are
subject to change without prior notice. |
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Cost
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All necessary
airport transfers |
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Twin sharing
accommodation on breakfast basis in hotels |
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All
sightseeing with English speaking local
guide |
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All
activities & excursions as per itinerary |
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All
applicable surface transfer by private non
AC vehicle |
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All camping
equipments where applicable |
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Bhutan visa
and TDF Fee |
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Monument
entrance fee |
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Cost
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Any
international airfare and airport taxes |
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Insurance and
Tips |
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Bottled
drinks |
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Emergency/Rescue in any form |
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Expenses of
personal nature such as bar bills, laundry,
telephone calls etc |
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Any cost
arise due to flight cancellation, landslide,
road blockage, political disturbance etc |
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Any other
arrangements not mentioned in the above cost
include section |
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