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Days 01 :
Arrive at Tribhuwan
international airport,
Kathmandu, you are welcomed
by the hospitable meeting
and then you will be
transferred to your hotel.
Short briefing will be
followed about necessary
formalities and rest of the
program. Depending on
arrival time you will have
choice of visiting nearby
sanctuaries or have a rest
day.
Days 02 :
After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha
stupa has it that Manjushree,
found of Kathmandu valley,
and discovered the lotus of
ancient valley lake on which
site the great stupa of
swoyambhunath was later
built. The omni sighted
stare of Buddha greets
visitors & residents a like
compassion. This is one of
the oldest Buddhist stupa in
the world, which has been
registered in UNICEOO
heritage side. We then visit
to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Kathmandu durbar square
situated the center of
Kathmandu where you can see
the House of Living
Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup
temple” Said that was built
from single tree in 16th
century, big bell-big drams,
erotic carving in old
temple, old palace etc. We
then finally were
sightseeing to Patan Durbar
Square. Patan Durbar square
is one of the beautiful
Durbars square in Kathmandu
valley. It is very famous
for woodcarving, Metal
works, Temples and
Monasteries. Tour of Patan
includes tour of Krishna
temple, Patan king’s palace,
Golden temple and much more.
Days 03 : In the morning we
drive to the airport for the
flight to Paro. Upon
arrival, you will be
transferred to the hotel in
Paro. This beautiful valley
with its rich terraced
farmland is home to some of
the Bhutan's oldest temples
and monasteries. In the
afternoon we visit the
National Museum. After the
visit of the National museum
we go for an excursion to
Taktstang monastery. In
April 1998 a fire destroyed
the main structure of
Taktstang Monastery, It is
also known as 'Tiger's den'
because Guru Rinpoche is
said to have flown to the
site on the back of a
tigress in the eighth
century. It has been one of
the kingdom's most sacred
sites and will be rebuilt in
its original style once an
auspicious date has been
chosen.
Days 04 :
In the morning we will visit
the Rinpung Dzong.
Shabdrung Ngwang Namgyal,
the first spiritual and
temporal ruler of Bhutan,
built it in 1646. Rinpung
Dzong means the fortress on
a heap of jewels. This
fortress now houses the Paro
monastic school and the
office of the civil
administration. We also
visit the Ta Dzong. Looking
down upon the Rinpung Dzong
is the Ta Dzong, which was
built in 1651 as a
watchtower. This dzong is
round more like parts of a
European castle. In the
evening we visit the Drugyal
Dzong. It means the
victorious fortress, which
was built in 1647 by
Shabdrung to celebrate his
victory over the Tibetan
invaders. Strategically
built over the only passage
into the Paro valley, the
dzong helped to rebel
various invasions through
the course of Bhutanese
history.
Days 05 :
Drive to Thimphu,
the modern capital of Bhutan
about 7-km before Thimphu,
on a breezy hilltop rises
Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan's
most ancient fortress. After
lunch, visit the Memorial
Stupa of the Late King,
built in 1974, the
Traditional Medicines are
still practiced, the
Painting School which is
particularly famous for
Thangkha paintings, the
National Library that house
ancient Buddhist texts,
manuscripts. Also visit
Tashichhodzong, the
"fortress of the glorious
religion".
Days 06 :
Drive to Tongsa via
Dochula pass (3,100m). From
this pass, on a clear day,
one can have a superb view
of the highest peaks in
Bhutan such as Gangkar
Puensum, Table Mountain,
Jele Khang, Masagang,
Gangchey Ta. Drive further
to Wangdiphodrang town,
which is also your lunch
stop. Then proceed to Tongsa
crossing 3,300, Pelela pass.
Days 07 :
Morning visit to striking Tongsa Dzong,
ancestral abode of Bhutan's
Royal family. Then visit the
Ta Dzong, built as
watchtower to guard Tongsa
Dzong. Proceed to Bhumtang
and in afternoon visit here,
the Jakar Dzong built in
17th century during the time
of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal,
the first religious and
temporal ruler of Bhutan.
Then visit the Kurje
monastery, where Guru
Padmasambhava left his body
imprint in the 8th century.
The temple was later built
in 17th century.
Days 08 : The trek begins
today. Trek route follows
the Chamkhar Chu River,
coming across many villages
and temples, meadows,
forests of blue pine and
scrub bamboo. Today is very
relaxing and easy day.
Arrive at the village camp
at the altitude of 2,900m.
Walking time about 6 hours.
Days 09 :
A trail ascends gradually
towards the Phephe
la pass, walking through the
forests of junipers, until
you arrive at the pass at an
altitude of 3,340m. After
the path descend to Tang
valley, finally arrive at
Ugyenchholing village. Camp
by the side of the river at
the altitude of 2,850m.
Walking time 7/8 hours.
Days 10 :
Morning walk upto
the Ugyenchholing Dzong.
Visit the Dzong and
surrounding village, and
then drive to Jakar (Bumthang)
following the Tang Chu River
until arriving at main road.
On the way visit the
Membertsho Lake where Terton
Pemalingpa, is suppose to
have discovered religious
treasures in the 12 century.
This lake is very sacred and
visited by many Bhutanese
people on auspicious days to
offer butter lamps.
Days 11 :
Morning visit to Jambey Lhakhang, the
monastery built in 7th
century by Tibetan King,
Songtsen Gembo, believed to
be the reincarnation of
Buddha of compassion.
Tamshing Lhakhang, located
on opposite side of the
river is important place to
visit, housing interesting
religious paintings. Drive
to Punakha with lunch
en-route.
Days 12 :
Today is the relaxing day.
Arrive Paro by
lunchtime. Evening take a
stroll around Paro market.
Days 13 :
After breakfast we drive to
the airport for flight to
Kathmandu. On arrival in
Kathmandu transfer to the
hotel. The remainder of the
day has been left free.
Days 14 : After breakfast we
drive to Bhaktapur.
Bhaktapur is one of the
oldest cities in Kathmandu
valley. It is well known as
Living Museum. Old brick
paved enclave of old Royal
palace, Nyathapola Temple,
Datatriya temple exquisite
artwork offers a picture of
the grandeur of medieval
Nepal. It is very famous for
woodcarving and pottery
products. We then proceed on
tour of Changunarayan: This
is one of the oldest Hindu
temples in Kathmandu valley
that exists in the valley
dating back to the 4th
century then evening we
drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot
is situated (2300m) above
the sea level. This spot
provides an excellent view
of the sunset and Mt.
Everest can be seen on a
clear day.
Days 15 :
Wake up early to watch the
sunrise spectacular down the
first rays of the sun firing
the peaks a hilliest red
slowly lighting of the
Himalayas from Kanchenjunga
and Everest in the far east
of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in
the west. After breakfast
we'll drive to Dhulikhel.
Which is situated (1700m)
from sea level and 30-kms
north of Kathmandu. This is
perfect place to see the
sunset, sunrise & Himalayan
ranges. Afternoon enjoy the
optional activities such as
hiking to Navabouddha,
Buddhists call it "Tamangligi",
the famous Buddhist spot,
where Lord Buddha (on 7th
re-incarnation) sacrificed
his body to hungry Tigress
and its cubs then return to
hotel.
Days 16 :
Wake up call to see sunrise
and the Himalayan range.
After breakfast we drive to Pashupatinath
temple. The holiest of holy
Hindu temple in south Asia
is the focal point of
pilgrimage from all over the
sub-continent. The holy
river Bagmati flowing nearby
is the cremation ground of
the Hindus. Funeral pyres
can be viewed from across
the riverbank. We then visit
to Boudhanath stupa.
Probably the largest stupa
in the world is also found
in Kathmandu valley the
great stupa of Boudhanath.
Again the omni-sighted eyes
of the Budha stare all the
directions. This stupa is
the place of worship of
Tibetan Buddhists
predominantly. Evening drive
to hotel and you has free
evening for shopping to pick
up last minute souvenir.
Days 17 :
After breakfast you
will have some free time
until the time to leave the
international airport for
your final departure.
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11 DAYS BUMTHANG CULTURAL TOUR
