Discovery of Bhutan

Namaste, Welcome to India! You will be welcomed by your private driver at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Transfer to Delhi airport to take your flight to Guwahati. You will be welcomed by your new private driver and you will take the road to Bhutan for Samdrup Jonghkar. Installation at your hotel.

Visit the monastery of Zangtopelri Lhakhang before taking the road to Trashigang. Installation at your hotel.

Trashigang or "the jewel of the Orient", is the largest region in the country with an altitude ranging from 600m to over 4000m. The Dangme Chhu, the largest river in the Bhutan crosses this region. You will visit the Trashigang Dzong or "the fortress of the auspicious hill" built in 1659 to protect against invasions Tibetans. In the afternoon visit the village of Radhi, famous for its rice fields and the skills of its weavers. In the late afternoon, drive to Mongar. Enjoy the landscapes on the road, it's one of the most spectacular trips in the country, between steep cliffs, fir forests and green pastures, you take full eyes.

The region is known for its weavers and textiles, the fabrics produced in this region are considered among the best in the country. Visit the city and its traditional houses and the large prayer wheel. At the end of the morning, drive to Bumthang. Installation at your hotel.

This region of Bhutan is the religious heart of the country and for good reason it shelters some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. Among its sites, you visit Jambey Lhakhang, according to legends, this temple and 108 others were built by the Tibetan king in 659 to master a demon who spanned the Himalayan region. It is the oldest Lhakhang in Bhutan. There are many other temples and shrines to visit, almost all related to visiting Guru Rinpoche in 746. This region is also known for its fields of buckwheat, rice and potatoes but also its apple orchards which make it a peacefull place.

In the morning, drive to the city of Trongsa, it is one of the historic cities of the country. Visit the fortress built on several floors and perched at summit of a ridge to be visible from all angles from the city. Visit the essential museum to discover the history of the kingdom of Bhutan.

In the morning, drive to Punakha, the ancient capital of the kingdom. You will visit the monastery of Chimi Lhakhang and its temple dedicated to a Rabelaisian monk. If the weather allows it, stroll around the surrounding villages. The flora is rich thanks to the climate. You can see rhododendrons, magnolias, laurels, fig trees and others.

Morning visit to Panakha Dzong, the previous winter residence of the royal family. It is surely one of the most beautiful architectural work. In the afternoon, drive to Thimphu. Installation at your hotel.

Start your day with a visit to the Chorten memorial built in honor of the 3rd King of Bhutan. In the afternoon you will discover the Tashi chhoe Dzong monastery, one of the largest fortified monasteries in the country. It houses the secretariat, the throne room and the offices of the King of Bhutan. If you want, you can visit the city zoo to see the Takin, the emblematic animal of the country.

In the morning, visit the popular heritage museum, which offers a fascinating testimony to the lifestyle and traditions of Bhutan. In the afternoon, drive to the city of Paro. Installation at your hotel.

Paro is a city which is surrounded by mountains culminating at over 7000m above sea level. It is a city full of beliefs and legends. In the morning, take a little walk to the Takstang monastery or "the den of the Tiger". Significant property damage was caused by the fire in 1998 and many years of work were essential for this restoration to obtain a meticulous result as it is today. It is the most sacred site in Bhutan, it is visited by all Buddhists at least once in their lives. If time allows, wander the main street to buy your souvenirs.

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