Bhutan Honeymoon Tour

Day 1 · Thimphu-Paro

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   Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

   one hour Admission included

   On the way stop at Tachoggang, a beautiful, historic sight across the Paro River. Adorned with numerous prayer flags, the iron bridge is a beautiful walk towards the temple. Apart from the temple, the bridge is of profound importance and steeped in history.

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   Simtokha Dzong

   one hour Admission included

   Five miles from Thimphu, on a lofty ridge, stands Semtokha Dzong, one of the oldest fortress in the Kingdom.

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   Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

   one hour Admission included

   Evening visit Tashichho Dzong the impressive fortress which houses the secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty the King and various government offices. It is also the summer residence of the Chief Abbot and central monk body. Witness the Flag lowering ceremony before you enter the Dzong

Overnight at certified 3* property

Day 2 · Thimphu sightseeing

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   Buddha Dordenma

   one hour Admission included

   Drive to Kuensel Phodrang where the World's Largest Sitting Buddha awaits your visit. Apart from the blessed view, it serves as the perfect vantage point to enjoy the breathtaking view of the valley beneath. Enjoy the picturesque view of the city sprawled beneath

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   Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)

   45 min Admission included

   Visit National Memorial Chorten: The building of this landmark was envisaged by the third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, as a monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it is both a memorial to the Late King (”the father of modern Bhutan “) and a monument to world peace. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.

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   Bhutan Post

   one hour Admission included

   General Post Office is a wonderful place to go back in time as you learn about the postal system and its history. Enjoy making a postage stamp with your own picture which can be posted within Bhutan.

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   Sangaygang

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   Standing tall on the western side of Thimphu, Wangdi Tse is amongst one of the oldest temples in Thimphu. A beautiful hike of about an hour and half to the quiet pine forest could be refreshing in the evening. The hike will take you through a deep pine forest and as you pass by you can hear the chirping of birds. At certain angle you can have a grand view of Thimphu valley & glorious Tashicho dzong

Overnight at TCB certified 3* property

Day 3 · THIMPHU-PUNAKHA (71 KM/3 HOURS)

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   Dochula Pass

   45 min Admission included

   • We will Drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft) early in the morning to watch the sunrise.

   We will stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the 108 chortens, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road.

   If skies are clear, the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east will be revealed in all their glory. On a clear day, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendegang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158m), Kangphugang (7,170m), Zongaphugang (7,060m) a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana, and finally, Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.

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   Chimi Lhakhang Temple

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   • Hike to Chemi Lhakhang through a nice walk along the rice field and through farm houses. The temple was built by Lama Nawang Chogyel in 1499 after the site was blessed by Drukpa Kunley , the divine madman. The monastery is the repository of the original wooden symbol of phallus that Kunley brought from Tibet. And today it has become a popular a temple where barren women come to pray for a child. The temple is popularly known as the Fertility Temple.
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   Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery

   one hour Admission included

   Drive to Nunnery(Shengchen Lhendrup nunnery viewpoint to enjoy the views of Punakha and Wangdue valleys.Witness evening prayer.And if you wish you can participate in incense and butter lamp offering, the company can arrange the offering for you(No extra charge involved

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   Stop 4

   2 hours Admission not included

   If you like some adventure you can try a scenic white water rafting under the guidance of trained rafters

Overnight at TCB Certified 3* hotel

Day 4 · DAY 04: PUNAKHA SIGHTSEEING, DRIVE TO GANGTEY(3HRS)

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   Punakha Dzong

   45 min Admission included

   • Visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. Punakha was Bhutan’s capital until 1955 and Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body. Bhutan’s first king, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood damage from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. The latest flood, in October, 1994, caused great damage to the fortress but miraculously spared its most holy statue.
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   Punakha Suspension Bridge

   one hour Admission included

   The 160 metres Pho Chhu Suspension Bridge is known for the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, which gives you spectacular views of Punakha Dzong and the Pho Chhu Valley.

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   Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   Take a mild hike to Khamsum Yulley and as you hike you will be greeted by beautiful paddy fields . Once at Khamsum Yulley, you can have a panaromic view of Punakha valley

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   Phobjikha Valley

   3 hours Admission included

   Gangtey(Phobjikha Valley): The valley is popular for its scenic splendor and cultural uniqueness.. Phobjikha is well known as the winter home of the Black-Necked Cranes (Grus Nigricollis), that migrate from the Tibetan plateau. The birds can be observed from early November to end of March. Overlooking the valley is the Gangtey Goenpa.

   You may reach Gangtey in the evening. On the first day you can just relax and enjoy the scenic beauty and the tranquility of Gang tey valley.

Overnight at hotel in Gangtey

Day 5 · DAY 05: GANGTEY SIGHTSEEING, GANGTEY-PARO (200 Km/ 7 HOURS)

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   Gangtey Monastery

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   Gangtey Nature Trail Hike

   The most beautiful and shortest of the existing nature trails in Bhutan. The trail hike starts from the Mani (like Chhorten) stone wall to the north of the Gangtey Gonpa and ends in Khewa Lhakhang. The hike takes about 1hr 30minutes through the pine forest and small bamboo plants. You can see the Phobjkha valley so beautifully from this hike. It is one of the best hike places for the Nature lovers. During the winter months, we can see the endangered species of birds – Black Neck Cranes

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   Stop 2

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   visit Namgay Artisanary brewery in authentic Bhutanese set up and try different flavor of local beer

Overnight at hotel in 3* Property

Day 6 · DAY 06: PARO TAKTSHANG HIKE (4-6 HOURS)

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   Paro Taktsang

   4 hours Admission included

   Hike to Taktshang Monastery, one of the holiest and the most beautiful sites of Bhutan. Taktshang, the tiger’s lair, acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rimpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress.

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   Rinpung Dzong

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   • Evening visit Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to watch the evening Sunrise
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   Kyichu Lhakhang

   30 min Admission included

   It is one of the oldest and sacred monastery in Bhutan. The construction of it dates back to the 7th century by Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gyelpo

Overnight at 3* hotel

Day 7 · DAY 07: DEPARTURE:

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   Drukgyel Dzong

   12 h 30 min Admission included

   If your flight timing is after lunch then we can visit DrugyalDzong. It was built in 1649 to commemorate the victory of Bhutanese over the allied Tibetan-Mongolian forces. The Dzong as a defense fortress is said to have housed the finest armory in the country.

   We can watch the sunrise over the Jumolhari mountain if weather cooperates