Tiny Paradise Tours and Treks
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6 nights 7 days Customized Bhutan Breakaway Package for Ms. Maya
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktshang
Pelphung Monastery) - spectacular and
unmissable, perched some 900m above the
Paro Valley floor
Chimi Lhakang (in Punakha) - the temple of
Divine Madman
Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten - a
stunning temple located on top of the hill
with breath-taking views
Thimphu - National Library, Thimphu
Painting School and the Traditional
Bhutanese paper making factory
Traditional Hot Stone Bath
Simply Bhutan Traditional Village
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Rafting in Pho Chuu River
Dochula Pass - Himalayan peaks -
Masagang, Tsendagang, Terigang,
Jejegangphugang, Gangkar Punsum
Picturesque villages of Talo or Nobgang -
where we explore the ancestral home of
the Queen Mothers of Bhutan
Largest Buddha Sitting Statue in the World
at Kuenselphodrang
Kyichu, Rinpung Monasteries of Paro
Watching/Playing the sport of Traditional
Archery
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INCLUDED

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners 6 nights - 3 star hotels- twin sharing

English speaking guide for all scheduled
sightseeing
Touring and excursions as per the
itinerary
Private chauffeur driven vehicle whilst
touring in Bhutan
Bhutan visa (excl. visa admin fee of
USD$20, payable on arrival)
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Entrance fees to all included sites and
monuments
All government royalties and taxes of US$
65/person/night

NOT-INCLUDED

International flights, Bhutan visa Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

administrative fee payable upon arrival
USD$20
Rafting Fees

Tour Price
Travel Time 1 pax 2 pax 3 pax & above
US$ US$ US$
Low Season:Dec,Jan, Feb,Jun, Jul & Aug 1490 $ / person 1400 $ / person 1290 $ / person
High Season:Mar,April, May,Sept,Oct & Nov 1810 $ / person 1720 $ / person 1610 $ / person
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TOUR ITENERARY

Day 01: Arrive Paro

Fly into Paro by Drukair flight (Royal Bhutan Airline) or Bhutan Airlines. After
immigration and customs formalities, you will be received by a Bhutan tour guide from
Access Bhutan Tours & Treks and driven to your hotel in Paro.

After checking into your hotel and refreshment visit the following:

Farm houses in Paro Valley and a visit to a farm house offers a good glimpse into the lifestyle of a farmer and where
you can enjoy authentic Bhutanese lunch.

Kyichu temple, one of the 108 temples built in the 7th

century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. The story
goes that a giant demon lay across the whole area of
Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of
Buddhism. To overcome her, King Songtsen Gampo
decided to build 108 temples, which would be placed on
all the points of her body. Of these 108 temples, 12 were
built in accordance with precise plans. Thus, it happened
that in about the year AD 638 the temple of Jokhang
in Lhasa was built over the very heart of the demon.

Rinpung Dzong, built in 1645 to defend the valley

against Tibetan invaders. The Dzong is now being
used as an administration center and school for
monks.Then walk down to Rimpung Bridge (Traditonal
Bridge), oldest bridge in Bhutan.

In the evening stroll around Paro town and you may

visit local handicraft stores.

Overnight at a hotel in Paro.

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Day 02 : Paro Thimphu and Thimphu sightseeing

Distance: 54 km & estimated driving time: 1 hour

After breakfast, you will travel to Thimphu valley which will take you through Chunzom (confluence of Pachu- the river
flowing through Paro valley & Wangchu the river flowing through Thimphu valley). On the way, visit Tachog
Lhakhang(temple) , this 14th century temple located on the base of a mountain across the Pa chu on the Paro-
Thimphu highway, is a must visit temple in the Paro valley. Built by the great master architect Thangtong Gyalpo, the
temple houses some unique statues. To get to the temple one may actually walk over the iron chains that spans over
the Pa chu ( Paro river).

After crossing Chunzom which is the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers, the drive will take you along the
Wangchu ( Thimphu river) to Thimphu valley.After checking into your hotel, you will visit the following:

Traditional Bhutanese paper making factory. The handmade paper making in

Bhutan stemmed from the age old tradition originated in 8th century of Bhutanese
history. The handmade paper constitutes as valuable National heritage of Bhutanese
cultural identity and is preserved through all the ages. The Traditional paper is
recognized and held high esteem both in home and outside world. Jungshi Paper
Factory was established in November 1990 as an undertaking of the Royal
Government of Bhutan. The unit now boasts as a major and sole dealer in handmade
paper and its products.

National Textile Museum which is a good place to see the art of traditional weaving
being kept alive and preserved through exhibition and has a good collection of old
textiles which are rich in colors and designs.You will also see people weaving with
intricate designs.

School of Traditional Painting of Arts and Crafts where students undertake a six-year course on the 13 traditional
arts and crafts of Bhutan.

Simply Bhutan A living museum of rural life which provides visitors and tourists with
fascinating insights into the Bhutanese material culture and way of life.

After lunch at Simply Bhutan enjoying the traditional Bhutanese lunch drive for about
30 minutes to the base camp of Tango Monastery and hike up to the Monastery. The
walk up to the Monastery is through the forest filled with Rhododendron flower trees which will be in full bloom
during April month. Tango Monastery is the center for higher studies for monks. The view from Tango Monastery is
breathtakingly beautiful. You will experience complete peace and serenity in this area. After visiting the monastery,
walk back to the road and then drive back to Thimphu .

In the evening visit Craft Bazaar where craftsmen and artisans from across the country display and sell their
handicrafts.

Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu

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Day 03 :Thimphu-Punakha/Wangdue
Distance: 71 km & estimated driving time: 2 hours

After breakfast, travel to Punakha &

Wangdue through Dochula Pass 3140 m). In the clear spring
sky, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan
Mountain ranges. . Then pass by the beautiful 108
chortens built on the hill by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo
Wangchuck (Queen Mother of Bhutan) for the security and
well being of His Majesty, the King of Bhutan.

You will also visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (monastery)

which was built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck ( the
Queen Mother of Bhutan) as a tribute to His Majesty the
fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck and armed forces after His Majesty led a successful operation against
Indian militants who had occupied certain areas of Bhutan. The gallery of the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang has beautiful
murals depicting some of the important events in the reigns of the Kings of Bhutan. This is a unique feature of this
monastery that no other monastery in Bhutan has.

Then drive onto Punakha. Punakha has been inextricably linked to some of the most momentous events in the
Bhutanese history and deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful and significant regions at the heart of
Bhutanese culture. Punakha had served as the capital of Bhutan from 1637 till 1907 and the 1st National Assembly
was held there. The dzong is historically important and stands as the symbol for a unified Bhutan.

On the way, stop for lunch at Metsina village and then visit the Devine Madmans Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang,
famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing.

Then visit the Punakha Dzong, located on the island of the

Pho - Chu (male river) and the Mochu (female river). The dzong
was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (the
person who unified Bhutan) to serve as the religious and
administrative seat of the region. It was here that the dual
system of government was introduced in the 17th century and
in 1907, enthroned the first King Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck.
Damaged over the centuries by four catastrophic fires and an
earthquake, the dzong has been fully restored in the recent
years by the 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. At the dzong,
you can see the highest standards in woodwork.

Overnight at a hotel in Punakha.

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Day 04: Punakha Rafting Tours Day 1 along the Pho Chu ( Male river) in Punakha Valley
After breakfast, an exciting rafting tour awaits you. Following a short drive you arrive at the river and, after a fully
safety briefing, you take to your raft for a soft rafting experience down the Pho-Chu (Male River). You will need to do
a little paddling and you may get a little we but it will all be worthwhile as this journey takes you through a
wonderland of secluded scenic beauty. You drift along to Punakha Dzong, located on an island in the middle of the
rivers. Built in 1637 the Punakha Dzong served as a religious and administrative centre for the region. Currently the
Dzong is the winter residence of the Holy Monk Body of Bhutan. This rafting tour is expected to last 3-4 hours.

After a picnic lunch on the river side, you drive through the upper
Punakha Valley passing through traditional villages and farmlands you
will take a short hike through farmhouses to the beautiful Khamsum
Yuelley Namgyal Lhakhang (temple) built by Ashi Tshering Yangdon
Wangchuck (the Queen Mother of Bhutan) for peace and stability in this
ever-changing world. This temple is situated on the hilltop overlooking
the valley below. The leisurely walk up to the temple would take about an
hour. Visit the temple and also enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful view
from there.

Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Punakha.

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Day 05: Punakha-Thimphu

After breakfast drive to Thimphu and after lunch at Thimphu visit the following:

After breakfast , drive to Thimphu and after lunch visit the following:

Takin Preserve, which houses the national animal the Takin that is only found in Bhutan. This is an extremely rare
member of the goat family. Found in herds in the very high altitudes (13,125ft and over). They live on a diet of grass
and bamboo. It can weigh as much as 550 pounds.
Witness Archery game which is National sport of Bhutan.
Kuensel Phodrang and take a short leisure hike to the Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park and enjoy the full view of
Thimphu Valley below.
Centenary Farmers Market (open from Thu-Sun only): Most of the Thimphus population and many valley dwellers
converge on the bustling weekend market, held by the side of Wangchu River. A wide range of foodstuffs and local
arts and crafts are sold at the market, which runs from Friday afternoon till Sunday evening. A visit to the market
provides great photo opportunities, as well as the chance to mingle with local people and perhaps buy souvenirs.

Tashichhoe Dzong, a fortress of the glorious religion. It was built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and was
reconstructed into present structure by the late King, His majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the year 1962-1969. It
houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the king, and the central monk body.
National Memorial Chorten, chorten literally means ' seat of faith' and Buddhists often call such monuments the
'Mind of Buddha'. Meet the elderly local in circumambulation at the National Memorial Chorten.

Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.

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Day 06: Thimphu-Paro and A Hike to Paro Taktsang Ghoempa(Tigers Nest Monastery)

After breakfast drive to Paro for about 1 hour

and hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known
as Tigers Nest. The climb up to the viewpoint
will take around 1 hours and from there you
will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery
clinging to the side of the cliff. Stop for
refreshment at the View Point Cafeteria.Then
walk further up to the monastery which will
take another 1 hour. It is said that in the 8th
century Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a
tigress from eastern Bhutan to this place and
meditated in a cave here for 3 months. The
principal Lhakhang (monastery) of the present
monastic complex dates from 1692. Taktsang
was damaged severely by fire in 1998 but has
now been fully restored to its former glory.

After visiting the monastery, walk back down to the

road on the way stop for lunch at the view point
cafeteria and then walk further down to the road
point.

In the evening you may relax in the traditional

hotstone bath.

Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Paro.

Day 07: Departure from Paro

After breakfast, drive to the Paro airport and your Bhutan tour guide from Access Bhutan Tours will see you off at the
Paro International Airport for your flight to your onward destinations.

Trashi Deleg!

End of the tour