Bhutan Mystical Tour - Special Haa Valley Tour 07 Days
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Bhutan Mystical Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Paro (2,250m/7,382ft)
Transfer for the flight by Druk Air, Bhutan's national airline, to Paro, the country's only airstrip. The flight gives fantastic views of the Himalaya, and particularly exciting is the section through the Bhutanese foothills and the thrilling landing. You will be meet on arrival by a representative of Himalaya Journey Treks & expedition and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Trek to view Taktsang
Follow an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels to the site of the famous Tiger's nest, the Taktsang Monastery, tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, rebuilt, it is perched some 600m/2,000ft up on a cliff overlooking the valley. It was said to be where the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tiger to defeat five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan. Afternoon: visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is the National Museum of the country and holding fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. Then walk down the trail to visit the massive Rinpung Dzong, a hub for spiritual life and community events, which has a long and fascinating history. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 3: Shuttle to Punakha
3 hours drive to Punakha via Dochula pass (10000 ft), through magnificent forest of rhododendron and magnolia. From the pass, weather allowing, you have panoramic view of the Eastern Himalayan peaks Lunch at Dochula (3050m). Another two hours drive to Zando pelri hotel. En-route 25 minutes walks to Chime Lhakhang, a beautiful fertility monastery, and learn about the famous saint known as Drukpa Kinley the “divine madman.” Overnight at Punakha.
Day 4: Hike to Chorten Nebu a 16th century temple
40 minutes shuttle to Kabjisa trail head and 3 hours hike will reach you to Chorten Nebu. It is a beautiful walk to a lovely village surrounded by orange groves to a temple, which dates back to the time of 'The Divine Madman' Drukpa Kunley. Visit the temple and make our offerings. See the tree outside in the courtyard, which is supposed to have sprouted up after Drukpa Kunley sent a thunderbolt from an adjoining valley. Hike back on a different trail through rice fields to the road head. Overnight at Punakha.
Day 5: shuttle to Thimphu the Capital city
The drive is around 3 hrs to Thimphu and we have sightseeing in the afternoon. Sightseeing includes visits to the late king's memorial chorten, the Textile Museum, the Heritage Museum, the silversmiths and pottery workshops and possibly the National Library. There will also be plenty of time to continue exploring the streets and emporiums. Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 6: Day Excursion to Haa Valley and return via Chelela pass
The drive from Thimphu to Haa via the Pa Chhu and Wang Chhu Confluence at Chuzom is around 3 – 4 hours. Haa Valley is situated in the north-west of Bhutan bordering Tibet. Extraordinarily beautiful Haa Valley is newly opened to Tourists. With its three prominent hills representing the three guardian deities, this valley is said to have been named by Guru Padma Sambava himself—HAA means "mystical”. Stroll around the small and beautiful township of Haa. After lunch drive to the Chelela pass at 3988m en route to Paro. Weather allowing, from the pass you will have panoramic views of the two valleys of Paro & Haa and of course, the beautiful Himalayan ranges of Bhutan. You will have the most scenic view of Mt. Jumolhari. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 7: Departure Paro
After breakfast, relaxing or shopping then three hours before departure , Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s airport representative will drop to you Paro airport for onward journey.
About trip cost:
Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition arrange individual to large group as per demand either private or group join basis, with family or friends, Club, school, college, university, film shooting group and all the package trip price determined by group size. For more details please write us an e-mail.
Benefit /Advantage for Group Travelers:
HJT has mutual benefit for travelers who might have time travel in off season or traveling with groups as below mentioned discount offers:
Discount offer for Group leaders/ Travel operator:
- If you manage 5-9 people in a group will get 50 USD discount per person in total trip cost
- If you manage 10-15 people in a group will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
- If you manage 15- 24 people in a group will get 100 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
Discount offer for Winter & monsoon season:
- If you plan to travel in winter & monsoon season will get will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost. Similarly will get discount for group travelers & leader as benefit /advantage for Group travelers mentioned.
Cost, Includes and Excludes
Tailor made trip:
Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition has general trip itinerary of relevant trip simply to reach the destination but can’t make guaranteed that trip itinerary will suite/ fit as per your holidays so let us know to design or modify, extend or combine for tailor made package trip in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India
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