Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days) Tour

Package Overview

Special discount is offered to the direct client(those who contract directly) above rate.Air Tickets
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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Arrive Paro (Altitude: 2280 m)
  
  The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular flights amongst all the mountain flights. On arrival at the Paro International Airport, representative of Exotic Vacations Bhutan will receive you and transfer you to Hotel.
  
  After lunch, visit
  
  Drukgyel Dzong; a ruined fortress located about 14 km away from Paro
  Kyichu Lhakhang (Monastery), it is one of the two oldest monasteries built in the seventh century by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet in Bhutan.
  Evening, take a leisurely walk around Paro town.
  Dinner and O/N at Tashi Namgyal Resort or similar
  
  ***NOTE: You also have an option for accommodation up gradation in Paro. Please contact us for the up gradation cost.
  
  Nak-Sel Resort Boutique Hotel and Spa (4 star hotel)
  Hotel Zhiwa Ling(5 star hotel)
  Hotel UMA Paro (5 star hotel)
  Aman Resort (5 star hotel)

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
• Day 2 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Paro (2280m)
  
  After breakfast,
  
  Hike to Taktsang Monastery. It is about 4-5hours walk up and down. Lunch at Taktsang cafeteria.
  Evening, visit to a farm house.
  Dinner and O/N at Tashi Namgyal Resort or similar.

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
• Day 3 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Paro – Thimphu (2320 m)(54 km, 1 hr drive): After breakfast,
  
  Ta Dzong (now National Museum).
  Paro Dzong (Fortress) built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel
  After lunch, drive to Thimphu. On the way, view Tamchog Lhakhang. Transfer to Hotel Migmar.
  
  ***NOTE: You also have an option for accommodation up gradation in Thimphu. Please contact us for the up gradation cost.
  
  Thimphu:
  
  Druk Hotel Thimphu (4 star hotel)
  Le Meridien (5 star hotel)
  Hotel Taj Tashi (5 star hotel)
  Aman Resort (5 star)

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
• Day 4 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Thimphu Sightseeing (2320 m): After breakfast, visit
  
  Memorial Chorten built in 1974 in memory of the Third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who is popularly considered as the Father of Modern Bhutan.
  Changangka Lhakhang (Monastery),which was built in 15th century by the high saint Phajo Drugom Shigpo.
  Zilukha Nunnery, to see nuns reciting prayers
  National Library where it houses a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts and texts including the imprinted and archaic text of Bhutanese history.
  Traditional Painting School, a centre where children learn traditional drawing and painting, wood carving, sculpture and other forms of traditional arts. On a visit, one can view the students at work.
  Heritage Museum, the living farmhouse of the 19th century depicting the harmonious living style of the Bhutanese family with the domestic animals in the premises.
  Traditional Medicine Institute, where the rich herbal medicine found abundant in Bhutan are prepared and dispensed
  After lunch, visit
  
  Takin Preserve Centre (Mini Zoo) to see Bhutan’s national animal Takin
  Sangaygang View Point to catch a spectacular glimpse of Thimphu valley. Traditional Medicine Institute, where the rich herbal medicine found abundant in Bhutan are prepared and dispensed.
  Handicrafts Emporium, where various products of Bhutanese arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased as well.
  In the evening, visit
  
  Tashichho Dzong, “fortress of glorious religion”.

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
• Day 5 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Thimphu – Punakha (Altitude: 1310 m) (76 km, 3 hrs)
  
  After breakfast, drive to Punakha. Halt at Dochula pass (3116 m) to see the spectacular view of snow capped eastern Himalayan Mountains.
  
  En route attend full day Rhododendron Festival at Lamperi Botanical Garden.
  
  Lunch at Lamperi Botanical Park.
  
  Take a short hike through the Rhododendron Park. Evening, drive to Punakha.
  
  Dinner and O/N in Punatsangchhu Cottages or similar.
  
  ***NOTE: You also have an option for accommodation up gradation in Punakha. Please contact us for the up gradation cost.
  
  Kunzang Zhing Resort (4 star Resort)
  Dhensa Boutique Resorts (4 star Resorts)
  UMA (5 Star property)
  Aman Resorts (5 Star Resorts)

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
• Day 6 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Punakha (Altitude: 1310 m): After breakfast, visit:
  
  Khamsum Yulley Lhakhang built by Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuk.
  Punakha Dzong (Fortress), it was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to serve as the religious and administrative centre of the region.
  After lunch, visit
  
  Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery) built in the 15th century by Ngawang Chogyel after the “Divine Madman” Lam Drukpa Kuenley built a small stupa on the site. It is a revered temple popularly recognized as a pilgrimage site for childless couples to receive blessings.
  Dinner and overnight in Punatshangchhu Cottages or similar” in between Chimmi Lhakhang and Optional activities.

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
• Day 7 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Punakha – Gangtey (Altitude 3120 m) – Wangdue (67 km one way, 3-4 hrs drive): After lunch, visit
  
  Gangtey Goenpa
  Explore Phobjikha valley: The pristine green valley is also the winter residence of rare and endangered black-necked cranes that migrate from Tibet to Bhutan in late autumn in a group of 200 to 300.
  Evening, take a leisurely walk across the beautiful Phobjikha valley.
  Information Crane Centre
  Dinner and O/N in Theckchen Phodrang Guest House or similar. (No website)
  
  ***NOTE: You also have an option for accommodation up gradation in Punakha. Please contact us for the up gradation cost.
  
  Aman Resorts (5 Star Resorts)

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
• Day 8 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Gangtey – Wangdue – Paro (2280 m) (Distance: 197km, 7- 8 hrs drive):
  
  Morning, drive to Paro. En route visit Wangdue Town. Upon arrival, check into hotel for overnight halt.
  
  Dinner and O/N in Tashi Namgay Resort or similar.

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
• Day 9 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Paro – Haa – Paro (Distance: 65 km one way, 3 hrs drive):
  
  Morning drive to Haa. When you drive from Paro to Haa via Chelila pass (4200 m) and if the weather is clear, you will have a spectacular glimpse of Haa valley. Also you can catch a magnificent view of Jhomolhari, “mountain of goddess” which is about 7,315m high (the second highest peak in Bhutan) and Jichu Drake which is about 6,794m high. En-route, you will get immense opportunities to take photographs.
  
  Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple)
  Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple).
  After lunch, visit
  
  Haa Town
  In the evening, drive back to Paro. Dinner and O/N in Tashi Namgay Resort or similar”

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
• Day 10 : Rhododendron Festival (9 Nights/ 10 days)

  Paro: Departure: Early morning, drive to the airport and farewell.

  • Meals & Drinks AP(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Cab
• Private Guide
• Sim Card
• Welcome Drink
• Non Veg Meals
• Veg Meals
• Veg & Non Veg Meals

Exclusions

• Air Tickets
• Guides
• Driver Tips
• Personal Expense

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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