4 Night 5 Days Bhutan Tour
Bhutan is one of the enthralling destinations for all. Whatever you may wish for, may it be the adventurous activities or simply the nature-based sightseeing. We are sure, Bhutan won’t disappoint you. The rich and authentic culture, deep root history, and all these with the blend of enticing views of the great Himalayas is what you be experiencing in this 4N5D Bhutan Cultural Tour. Bhutan has some of the hidden gems that you won’t be found in other parts of the planet earth.
4 Night 5 Days Tour will cover the following attractions of Bhutan.
Tachogang Lhakhang
Tachogang Lhakhang is located in Paro district, on the way to Thimphu. It was founded by Thankthong Gyelpo after he experienced a vision of Guru Rinpoche, Amitabha, and Avalokiteshvara near the site. The caretakers today are said to be descendants of Thangtong Gyelpo. Inside the temple, one can see the master’s relics, including his walking stick.
National Memorial Chorten
The National Memorial was built by Bhutan’s third king, H.M. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.” He wanted to erect a monument carrying the message of world peace and prosperity. However, he was unable to give shape to his idea in his lifetime due to the pressures of the state and other regal responsibilities. After his untimely demise in 1972, the Royal Family and Cabinet resolved to fulfill his wishes and erect a memorial that would perpetuate his memory and also serve as a monument to eternal peace, harmony, and tranquility.
Semtokha Dzong
SimtokhaDzong also known as SangakZabdhonPhodrang (Bhutanese language meaning: “Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras”) is a small dzong. It was built in 1629 by ZhabdrungNgawangNamgyal, who unified Bhutan. It is the first of its kind built in Bhutan. An important historical monument and former Buddhist monastery, today it houses one of the premier Dzongkha language learning institutes.
Tashichho Dzong
The Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery cum fortress at the northern edge of Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan. The Dzong was built on the western bank of the river Wang Chu, and has historically served at the seat of the DrukDesi or the Dharma Raja of Bhutan’s government. After the kings assumed power in 1907 this post was combined with that of the king and Thimphu severed as the summer capital of the kingdom before becoming the full-time capital of Bhutan.
Kuensel Phodrang
The KuenselPhodrang or the Buddha point is the world’s largest sitting Buddha statue, the statue is 167 feet high. The statue is situated on top of a hill overlooking the city of Thimphu, it can be accessed by road and is about 15 minutes away from the city’s center. The word Kuensel means everything is clear and from this place, you will sure enjoy a great view of the Thimphu Valley on both sides. The statute will house a temple inside it, the statue, and its adjoining car park and recreational center.
Punakha Dzong
The Punakha Dzong or the Pungtang Dechen Phortang Dzong is located at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and the Po Chhu River, combine to form the Puna Tsang Chu which in turn is a tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra River. The Dzhong was constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal Wangchuck in 1638 on the exact spot as prophesized by the Guru Rinpoche some 800 years ago. According to the prophecy of Guru Rinpoche “a person named Namgyal will arrive at a hill that looks like an elephant”. And lo behold! Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal found that the peak of the hill was in the shape of an elephant’s trunk and built the Dzong at that very spot.
Changangkha Lakhang
This popular temple, perched like a fortress on a ridge above central Thimphu, hums with pilgrim activity. It was established in the 12th century on a site chosen by Lama PhajoDrukgomShigpo, who came from Ralung in Tibet. Parents traditionally come here to get auspicious names for their newborns or blessings for their young children from the protector deity Tamdrin (to the left in the grilled inner sanctum). Children are blessed by a phurba (ritual dagger) and given a sacred thread.
MotithangTakin Preserve
The MotithangTakin Preserve also known as the Thimphu Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin Bhutan’s national animal. It was originally a mini zoo, but it was converted in a preserve later on as the Takin. The mini zoo contained a small number of Takin but the King of Bhutan later decreed that it was improper for a Buddhist nation to keep an animal in captivity. The animals were set free and the zoo was shut down but for some reason, they Takinrefused to leave the area for the forests nearby.
Zilukha Nunnary
ThangthongDewachen Nunnery is a Buddhist monastery in the small Himalayan country of Bhutan. The nunnery is located in Zilukha, Thimphu overlooking Tashichodzong, and is a few minute’s drive from the town. It is popularly known as the ZilukhaAnimDratshang. It was built in 1976 by the 16th emanation of ThangtongGyalpo, DrubthobRikeyJadrel. Currently, the nunnery is home to about 60 nuns.
Rimpung Dzong
The Paro Dzhong is probably Bhutan’s best-known and most iconic Dzhong. This is probably the first building you will notice when you land at Paro International Airport and will probably be your first memory of Bhutan. The imposing Dzhong is perhaps the finest example of Dzhong architecture existing the world today, the massive buttered walls of the fortress dominate the valley. The Rinpung Dzhong’s name translates to the ” Fortress on a heap of Jewels “.
Tiger’s Nest
Taktshang or the Tiger’s lair as the monastery is called is widely regarded as one of the most important monuments of spiritual significance in Bhutan. Its history is deeply associated with the visit of Guru Padmasambhava, the revered Indian saint who came to Bhutan in the 8th century AD.
Kyichu Lhakhang
The Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. The temple was built by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo in the 7th Century AD. The Kyichu Lhakhang was one of the 108 temples constructed by him to subdue a demon that was terrorizing the people of the Himalayas.
The Lhakahng underwent many extensions during the ages with the last one being carried out in 1965 by the QueenMother Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck. She added another new structure to the temple called the Guru Lhakahng. As one of the oldest Lhakahangs, it houses many important relics. One of the most important relics of the temple is a 7th-century statue of Jowo Sakyamuni which is believed to have been cast at the same time as its famous counterpart in Lhasa Tibet.
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Besides the Cultural Tour Package of Bhutan, We are doing Bhutan Photography Tour with Professional photographers and tour guides.
- Accommodation in Double sharing room
- Meal Plan CPAI BASIS (Bed &Breakfast )
- Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan.
- Transportation in Coaster bus for your 16-18 pax
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Duke Nepal Treks Personal Care and Attention.
- Pick up & drop from Paro Airport
- Museum, monuments entrance fees all applicable taxes.
- Air ticket(flight fare) both Internatioal and Domestice,
- Travel Insurance.
- Gratuities, bar bills, telephone bills, personal expenses, and laundry.
- Horse charge for Tiger’s Nest hike
- Bhutanese traditional hot stone bath.