Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone. From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.
Day 02: Delhi
Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of the City of New Delhi & Old Delhi.
Morning proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi, visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.
Afternoon sightseeing of Old Delhi include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Paro
Morning you will transfer to international airport to board on flight for Paro, and on arrival transfer to hotel.
From the flight a close up view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and other famous peaks become a reality. Met upon arrival-proceed to Thimpu (the Capital of Bhutan).
Rest of the day you will be free for independent activities.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Paro one of Bhutan's most impressive and well-known dzongs, and the finest example of Bhutanese architecture. The inward-sloping walls form a massive structure that towers over the town and is visible as a great white monolith from vantage points throughout the valley.
Day 04: Paro – Thimpu (65 Kms /02 Hrs)
Full day we take city tour of Paro.
Visiting of the Drukgley Dzong and on a clear day the 24,000 ft. white domed peak of sacred Chomolhari (Mt. of Goddess) looms overhead. A visit to the National Museum housed in an ancient watch tower, which has a fine collection of Thangkha, textiles, weapons, and artefacts-short walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong.
Afternoon proceed for Thimpu by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel
Thimphu is the Capital to the tiny Himalayan kingdom Bhutan. Thimphu is a gallery of traditional Bhutanese art, architecture, culture, and tradition and above all still so ethnic and pure. Full of wonderful Hand woven textiles, woodcarving, and tailor made clothing, jewelry. And it is said that Thimphu is the only world capital without traffic lights.
Day 05: Thimpu
Full day you will take visit to Thimpu
Morning visit to the National Library which hosts a vast collection of ancient Buddhist National Institute for Zorig Chumsum is commonly known as 'the painting school'. And Dechenchholing valley and witness the gold and silver smiths at work.
Afternoon you will take a visit to handicrafts Emporium, to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 06: Thimpu – Wangduephodrang
Morning you will proceed for Wangduephodrang by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel
Wangduephodrang Dzong is a must visited spot of the valley. The dzong is a dramatic example of Bhutanese architecture. The structure follows the contours of a ridge high over the river. The cacti on the slope were planted to prevent invaders from climbing to the dzong. The dzong was founded in 1638 by the Shabdrung and was Bhutan's second capital until Trongsa was founded in1644. The penlpop of Wangdue Phodrang was the third most powerful ruler in the country. The dzong controlled the routes to Trongsa, Punakha, Dagana, and Thimpu. The sole entrance to the dzong is flanked by large prayer wheels. Wangduephodrang is a perfect tourist spot for its utmost pleasure and recreation.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Wangduephodrang – Tongsa
In the early morning proceed for Tongsa by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Visit the Tongsa Dzong, an impregnable fortress. The Dzongitself, a labyrinth of temples, Dzong, a watchtower, Ta Dzong of Tongsa needs your calm uncovering.
Day 08: Tongsa – Bumthang
Morning you will proceed for Bumthang, by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel
Later visit to Yak wool weaving centre at Chume Valley and make your trip to Jambay Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang and the Jakar Lam Monastery in Bumthang.
Visit Jakar Dzong, Jambay Khakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, and Flaming Lake, (Membar Tsho).
Later you are free to explore the local market to see textile weaving prevails in this area and we visit weavers utilizing the back and toe strap looms.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 09: In Bumthang (Ura Festival)
This is your first day of Ura Festival
Ura is considered one of the holiest valleys in Bhutan. The people’s takes part in the festivity with wearing mask and dancing with music will going to definitely tempt you all though your travel to Bhutan. The food arrangements in the cold weather are the utmost charm of the Ura festival, which makes your tour to Bhutan an exiting and memorable one. Here we can truly appreciate the essence of Bhutanese people and a preserved steadfast culture. Arrays of colorful brocades whirl through the air as the dancers spin and dance the “thunderbolt step”. Masks of glorious demonic demons and animals arouse your senses as you watch the purification take place. The intensity goes on.
Today Bhutanese from many different areas will gather to pay respect and to be blessed at this social gathering with dressed in their finest clothes and jewelry attend this celebration of purification and religious blessings.
After capturing all the allurements of Ura Festival drive back to hotel at Bumthang and take your dinner.
Day 10: Bumthang (Ura Festival )
Enjoy the day in watching the majesties of Ura Festivals.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Bumthang- Punakaha
In the morning, drive to Punakha and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12: Punakha - Paro
Morning proceed for Paro and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Rest of the day you will be free for independent activities. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
Day 13: Paro - Delhi
In time proceed to Kathmandu airport to board flight for Delhi, and on arrival transfer to your hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Delhi Departure
In time as per your scheduled you will transferred to international airport to board flight for onward Journey. |