Extension tour to Gangtey including major cities and their attractions in Bhutan . A cultural experience, visiting its peoples and beautiful scenery is the focus of the tour. Just an extra experience of visiting Gantey Gompa and explore the Phobjikha valley, said to be the most beautiful valley in the Himalayas.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrival at Paro:
Transfer to airport and fly to Paro. Meet the guide and drive a short distance to the hotel.
Afternoon visit the National Museum, Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower and Paro Rinpung Dzong. The evening ends with a walk through Paro’s main shopping area.
Day 02 Paro sightseeing:
After breakfast drive to the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort and on way back visit Kyichu Lhakhang. After lunch visit Ta Dzong and the Rinpung Dzong which is now used as an administration center and school for monks.
Day 03 Paro – Taktsang – Thimphu:
Morning drive to Satsam Chorten and then hike to Takstang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, the most photographed in Bhutan. Here it is being said that Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8 th century. Walk back to the road point and visit Kyichu Lhakhang then continue your drive to Thimphu.
Day 04 Thimphu valley sightseeing:
After breakfast drive to Sangaygang, a field of Bhutanese prayer flags, perched high above the city and visit Motithang Mini Zoo where you can see the National animal Takin. Walk to the Zilukha Nunnery and then drive to the Tango Monastery. Visit folk heritage museum. In the evening visit the National Memorial.
Day 05 Thimphu – Punakha:
After breakfast drive over the Docchu-La pass (3050 m) into the beautiful valley of Punakha and visit the magnificent Dzong spanning the MoChu and Po Chu rivers.
Day 06 Punakha – Trongsa – Bumthang:
Drive to Bumthang via Trongsa is approximately 7 hours crossing over Pele La pass (3,300 m) and Yotongla pass (3,400 m) visiting the impressive Trongsa Dzong, ancestral home of the ruling dynasty.
Day 07 Bumthang sightseeing:
In the morning we hike to visit Tamshing Monastery and Kurjey Lhakhang. We also visit Jambay Lhakhang and Jakar Dzong. In the afternoon hike to Thangbi valley across the suspension bridge and visit the Thangbi Lhakhang.
Day 08 Bumthang – Gangtey – Wangdue:
Drive to Wangdue via Gangtey which lies towards the east of Punakha and Wangdue on the flanks of the Black Mountains with an old monastery of Gangtey Gompa the come to the fascinating valley of Phobjikhaa winter home of black-necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the north to pass winter in milder and lower climate.
Day 09 Wangdue – Thimphu:
After breakfast a short drive will take you into the valley of Lobesa and from the road point walk for 20 minutes through the rice terraced fields to the temple of Chhimi Lhakhang, temple of the divine madman” Drukpa Kuenley” which is mostly visited by women who are unable to bear children. Evening ends with a stroll through the main street of Thimphu .
Day 10 Thimphu – Paro:
After breakfast drive to Paro and rest. In the evening visit the market and do final souvenir shopping of Bhutan .
Day 11 Departure from Paro:
After breakfast, drive to Paro airport and farewell.
Tour cost: USD 2100 (1-3 person) and USD 1900 (4-12 person)
Single supplements charge: USD 175
Note: One person half of the tour cost for 12-14 person and group leader free of tour cost above 15 person.
Flight cost: It depends on the sector and USD 448 round trip if kathmandu sector
Visa: USD 20 and TDF: USD 10
Tour cost includes: Royalty, accommodation on twin sharing basis, all meals, sightseeing with English speaking guide, all transportation overland, entrance fee to the monuments etc.
Tour cost does not include: Bhutan visa fee, airfares, expense of personal nature like cold drinks and tips, personal travel health insurance etc.
Guest References:
A super job Abir. I am an independent traveler and had never taken a pre-paid package before in my life. Beginner’s luck undoubtedly but the trip to Bhutan was perfect from A-Z. The professionalism of Abir and his agency is highly laudable-I will recommend to my other “reticent” independent traveling mates. He is the best and reliable Bhutan tour operator in Kathmandu I found after my few days checking around especially instantly booking and a fare price.
Many thanks for a superb memory
Terry Hershey
We sent a request to Abir about Bhutan tour from Australia. He organized every thing-We did not have to do a thing.
We then went to the amazing country of Bhutan. It is spectacular in beauty of both land and people. Abir organized a local tour guide for us, he was the perfect host on what was a perfect 8 days.
Highly recommend Holiday Mountain treks-This is our second time using them. 8 years a past plus I have sent friends here and all are equally happy.
Many thanks to you Abir
Kind regards
Greg Trappett & Vanessa O’Hanlon
North Melborne, Australia
