A Visual Odyssey Across the Last Himalayan Kingdom Bhutan!
Highlights
- Visit to Tashi Chhoe Dzong Monastery and the National Library
- Crossing the Dochula Pass and sightseeing of the 108 Chortens
- Encounters with Buddhist teachers, monks, and locals
- Meditation and Puja ceremony in the monastery
- Tour of Punakha Dzong
- Guided trekking tour to Taktshang Monastery including sightseeing
- Insight into Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan medicine
- Culinary experiences, as well as a white beer brewery in the Himalayas
Itinerary 14-night 16 Days
India and Bhutan Cultural sightseeing, introductions to Bhutanese art and culture, as well as festivals and hikes to spiritual sites.
Summary:
1. Day: Home – Delhi
Arrival in Delhi, transfer to the hotel, sightseeing in the old town.
2. Day: Delhi-Bagdogra-Phuntsholing
Flight to Bagdogra, transfer to Phuntsholing in Bhutan, visit Zangtopelri Temple and Kharbandi Monastery.
3. Day: Phuntsholing – Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu, visit attractions such as Tashichho Dzong and Memorial Chorten.
4. Day: Thimphu
Another day in Thimphu focusing on art and culture, visit museums and monasteries.
5. Day: Thimphu – Phunakha
Drive to Punakha via the Dochula Pass, visit Punakha Dzong.
6. Day: Phunakha – Gangtey
Drive to Gangtey via the Lawa-La Pass, visit Gangtey Monastery.
7. Day: Gangtey – Trongsa
Drive to Trongsa via the PeleLa Pass, visit Trongsa Monastery.
8. Day: Trongsa – Bumthang
Drive to Bumthang via the Yutong-La Pass, visit temples and monasteries.
9. Day: Bumthang – Ura Yakchoe Festival
Drive to Ura for the Ura Yakchoe Festival, overnight in a Bhutanese homestay.
10. Day: Ura – Bumthang
Return to Bumthang, visit castle, temples, and cultural events.
11. Day: Bumthang – Paro
-Flight to Paro, visit Rinpung Monastery and other attractions.
12. Day: Paro
Visit the National Museum, Kyichu Lhakhang, and Drugyal Dzong.
13. Day: Paro
Day hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, leisure time.
14. Day: Paro – Delhi – Agra
Transfer to Delhi and onward to Agra, visit the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.
15. Day: Agra – Delhi
Return to Delhi, farewell dinner and overnight stay.
16. Day: Delhi – Departure
Check-out, transfer to the airport, and return flight to Frankfurt/Wien/Zürich.
The journey offers a comprehensive experience of the cultural and spiritual highlights of Bhutan, combined with the iconic sights of Delhi and Agra.
Included Services:
– Overnight stays in Delhi:
– 1 night upon arrival and 1 night before the departure to Frankfurt/Vienna/Zurich.
– If arriving earlier in Delhi, any additional hotel costs must be covered by the traveler.
-Domestic Flights:
-according to tour plan (with Vistara, Air India, or GoAir, depending on availability).
– 15 kg of checked luggage.
-Tour Guide: Authorized English speaking.
-Accommodations: Double room (DZ) with shower/toilet. 3 to 4 Star Hotels
-Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Drinks are extra).
-Permits and Entrance Fees:Entrance fees in according to Monuments.
-Transfers: All transfers with a driver.
-Taxes and Fees: All government-mandated taxes.
-Environmental and conservation fees.
-Travel Medical Kit:
-Farewell Dinner: organized by As Metta Insight Journey.
Excluded Services:
-International flights.
-Visa fees for India.
-Meals which ia not mentioned in Tour Plan.
-Travel Insurance:
– Personal travel insurance such as international health, trip cancellation, or luggage insurance.
-Drinks and individual excursions and activities.
– Camera fees.
– Tips:Guide +driver
– Costs due to unforeseen circumstances:
– Such as strikes, bad weather, illness, or Natural disaster etc.
-Personal expenses: Such as phone calls, laundry service, etc.
Duration of the trip:
From: 00.00.000 To: 00.000.0000
Total price: USD: Single room/single supplement : USD:
Participants:
Minimum number: 4
Maximum number: 8
