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8 days 7 nights
Tour Code: ROHPP34B
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Experience all the wonders of the magical kingdom of Bhutan on this extended luxury tour.
Included features
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Round trip transfer between Paro airport and hotel.
7 night luxury accommodation with fullboard at:
Amankora Paro 3 nights
Amankora Thimphu 1 night
Gangtey 1 night
Pukakha 2 nights
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Tour and transfer as per programme with
- visa application fee
- government royalties taxes
- one spa treatment per guest
Itinerary
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Day 1:
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Paro
One your departure, kindly be at the check-in counter, 2hrs ahead of flight departure time
Your visa approval will be handed to you by amanresorts airport representatives at the druk air counter
Your check-in luggage limit is 20kg on economy class/30kg on business class, and hand luggage must not exceed 5kg.
Bangkok – Pro flight time is approximate 4 hours
Arrival in Bhutan is scenic as the plane weaves through the valley before landing in Paro Airport. A few steps at the end of a village road lead you through a pine forest. Across a small brook, the carpet of pine needles leads to a clearing and the cluster of buildings that house Amankora Paro, a 24-suite lodge. The spa offers a range of unique healing and rejuvenating treatments. In the afternoon, there is an opportunity for a quick stroll to the nearby ruins, a visit to some of the valley’s or a ramble down Paro’s main street. Paro valley sits on an elevation of 2,250 metres (7,382 feet)
Overnight at the hotel
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Day 2:
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Paro
Breakfast at hotel.
Start the day with a pleasant hike up to view one of Bhutan’s most revered monuments, the Taktsang Goemba, more commonly referred to as the tiger’s nest.
The four hour trek offers spectacular views of this sacred monastery perched on a cliff face 900 m. above the valley floor.
Picnic lunch will be served at the view pint of the monastery.
Where time permits, you can pay a visit to the National Museum housed in the Ta Dzong (watchtower). Here, an intriguing collection of artifacts provide a wonderful introduction to the rich culture and heritage of the kingdom. Just a short walk downhill lies the dominating Paro Dzong, a fine example of Bhutanese historic architecture.
From the Dzong, the tour crosses nyamai zampa, a traditional cantilever bridges, and you are then driven to the town temple, built in 1525, to view ancient wall paintings.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3:
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Paro – Punakha
Breakfast at hotel.
An early departure and a dramatic drive following the course of the Paro Chu (Paro River) and Wang Chu (Wang River) on to the high mountain pass of Dochu La, Sights on the way include one of Bhutan’s first fortress monasteries, the 17th century Simtokha Dzong and ancient wall paintings at the Hongtsho Goemba monastery.
The journey continue over the 3,050m mountain pass where on a clear day, towering Himalayan peaks are clearly visible. The descent into Punakha valley along the kingdom’s only east – west high way, loops above the Punak Chhu before dropping to the valley floor. At an altitude of 1,300 metres (4,265 feet), Punakha valley is one of the lowest lying valley in Bhutan. Amankora Phunakha is accessed via a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu. A short drive or walk takes you to the lodge with its royal farmhouse and 8 suite accommodation set amongst the paddy fields and fruit plantations.
Depending on your preference on the day, an option is to visit the Punakha Dzong (30 – minutes away by car) either prior to arriving at Amankora Punakha, or after a rest in the lodge.
Over night at hotel.
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Day 4:
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Punakha
Breakfast at hotel.
The day in Punakha valley begins with a drive through the town of Khuruthang and continues a long the banks of the Mo Chu river and then passes the Punthsho Pelri palace and several other winter homes of the royal family.
At the upper end of the valley, a hike across a footbridge through terraces of rice, chilies and cabbage, takes guests to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, a monument recently built by the four queen’s of Bhutan.
The impressive Phunakha Dzong, the winter residence of the monastic order’s head, can also be viewed.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 5:
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Punakha – Gangtey
Breakfast at hotel.
Today’s onward journey to Gangtey begins with a stop in the picturesque Wangdi for a visit to the Wangdiphodrang Dzong and Radak Naktshang the village temple. Carrying on the highway follows the scenic Dang Chhu (river) before climbing through forests of bamboo and oak just before crossing the pele la pass, a small side road splinters off to the hidden phobjika valley.
At an altitude of 3,000 metres (3,842 feet), this glacier valley is home to the rural settlement of Gangtey, on a forested knoll close to the valley floor is Amankora Gangtey, an 8-suite lodge.
After lunch, visit the striking Gangtey Goemba, sitting at the head of the valley, and perhaps stroll through the quaint gangtey village.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 6:
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Gangtey – Thimpu
Breakfast at hotel.
Today’s journey back to the capital is lengthy, but the treasures that a wait are to be much anticipated.
Upon arrival in Thimpu you will visit the national textile museum, folk heritage museum, and perhaps even ’Kora’ the memorial chorten. Dusk permitting, a short drive up to the BBS tower affords magnificent views across the Thimpu valley.
Amankora Thimpu is a 16 suite lodge which lies in a steep valley at an altitude of 2,350 metres (7,709 feet).
Overnight at hotel
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Day 7:
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Thimpu – Paro
Breakfast at hotel.
The Haa Valley was recently opened to visitors and remains one of Bhutan’s most pristine areas. At the chuzom confluence the road quickly ascends along the dramatic Wang Chhu river valley where you will have time to view the stunning Dobji Dzong and if time permits, hike around its high ramparts. The road into Haa climbs slowly thru quaint village and thick conifer forests before opening onto the long, spectacular valley dotted with fields of millet, barley, potatoes and wheat.
The unique architecture throughout the valley is reflected in the large farmhouses beautifully adorned with intricately painted cornices and framing, and three tiered windows quick visits to both Chhundu Lhakhang and Lhakhang Nagpo provide interesting insight into the history of the valley and its religious founding. You will also take in the striking blue highlighted Wangchulu Dzong, built in 1915, which currently houses the Indian military training team headquarters. The smooth winding road heading up out of valley passes thru pastureland often dotted with yaks, before reaching the cheli la pass at 3,900 metres.
Here you will have time to take in lunch and afford the panoramic views of the higher, show capped Himalayas on clear days, and perhaps search out the rare, near mythical blue poppy, Bhutan’s national flower. Descending back into the Paro valley, you will pass thru alpine pastures and carpets of mountain flowers before dropping thru mixed forest of blue pine, cypress, larch, fir and rhododendron.
The evening will be at Amankora Paro.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 8:
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Paro
Breakfast at hotel
A car will be ready to take you to Paro airport. Transfer time is approximately 30 minutes and you are advised to arrive at the airport an hour before your international flight departure KB120 which is at 10.15hrs. and arrive into Bangkok at 15.25hrs.
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