Trongsa Festival (10N/11D)
Day 1 Dec.17
Bangkok-Paro(2,280m)- Drive to Thimphu, the capital city(1 hour )
- On board Druk Air ( Royal Bhutan airline ) to Paro
- 1.5 Hours drive Thimphu
- Thimphu –The capital city of Bhutan
- Walking Tour Start at Clock tower Square
- Weekend Market (Sat & Sun)
- Changmlimithang Archey Field
- Budhha Viewpoint
- Trashi Chhoe Dzong/Fortress built in 17th century
-Evening Tea
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Dec.18
Morning sightseeing, After lunch drive to Punakha via 3050m Dohula Pass (3.5 hours)
- National Memorial Chorten built in 1974 in memory of Late His Majesty the third king of Bhutan.
- Biggest Buddha Point against the view of capital city
- National sport ground to witness archery
- Weekend market/postal office for personalize stamps
- After lunch drive to Punakha
- Dochula Pass (3050m) one of the most beautiful pass among all the passes in Bhutan.
- Enjoy beautiful view of the Himalaya
- 108 Bhutanese Stupas
-Evening Tea
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Dec.19
Punakha Magnificent valley including Chimmi lhakhang, the fertility temple
- Punakha Dzong is one of the most magnificent and scenic fortress in Bhutan, it’s a second oldest Dzong
- Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten/temple. It’s easy and short hike through the rice field and farm houses, be prepare with your camera for amazing views.(1.5hours)
-Hike to Chimi lhakhang or temple of fertility: Another beautiful hike through farm houses and rice field. This popular hike is mostly made by many young couples who don’t conceive baby after long marriage
-Evening Tea
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Dec.20
Punakha-Wangdue phodrang- Trongsa (Drive takes 7 hours)
- Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, it is third oldest Dzong
- Drive to Pelala pass, enjoy the pristine environment and waterfall
- Lunch at Nobding/Chendebji
-Stop at Chendebji chorten/stupa built in 18th century
-Evening Tea
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Dec.21
Trongsa Sacred Festival for whole day with locals
At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary events, accompanied by blaring horns, booming drums, and clashing cymbals as they whirl and leap around the courtyard. During the intervals, young women in their best of dress perform the folk dances that they believe is another way of offering which enables them to receive blessings and earn good karma.
- Visit Ta-dzong the watch tower, which is currently the museum dedicated to the legendary Kings
-Evening Tea
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Dec.22
Trongsa-Bumthang ( Drive take 4 hours)
- Visit chummy textile weaving centre woven by yak hair and sheep wool
- Visit Wangdichholing Palace, the house of the first and second king of Bhutan
- Jampey Lhakhang built in 7thcentury before Buddhism came to Bhutan
- Kurjey Lhakhang built in 8th century, Buddhism arrive in 8thcentury
- Visit Swiss farm near the domestic airport.
- Evening Tea
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Dec.23
Bumthang- Wangdue Phodrang (Drive takes 10 hours)
- 8 Hours Drive to Wangdiphodrang via Trongsa
- Lunch at Chendebji
- Passing by local valleys
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Dec.24
Wangdue Phodrang -Thimphu-Paro (Drive takes 5.5hours)
- 5.5 Hours drive to Paro passing by paddy fields, dochula pass, apple orchards, farmhouses, pine trees and small hamlets
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Dec.25
Paro Valley sightseeing
-Visit Paro Dzong
-Walk to old traditional bridge
-Lunch in Paro town
-Walk for shopping
-Drugyel Dzong/Fortress
-Evening Tea
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Dec.26
Paro valley: spiritual day excursion to Tiger Nest. (7hours total round trip)
- Hike toTaktsang Goemba-Tiger’s Nest take 7hours including photo stop and lunch at Cafeteria
-800m climb from valley floor
-Moderate-hard, drink lots of water
-carry enough water
-Riding ponies are available at their own cost
-1 hour to first view point, where there is cafeteria, you will be serve tea/coffee with a view of the monastery
-Reach to second view point, be careful with steep steps
-Beautiful photo stop
-No camera, mobile and bags are allowed inside monastery
- walk back for lunch to cafeteria
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Dec.27
Paro-Bangkok-Kathmandu- Delhi
DrukAir departs early, after breakfast, your guide and driver will see you off at the airport. You need to check in two hours before departure.
Resa Tours and Travel handles the whole booking process on behalf of our guests, including Druk air flights and visa applications, therefore we advice to book well in advance to secure good accommodation and seats on Bhutan’s only national airline. For more information on services, including full range of itineraries and including tailor-made itineraries, groups and hosting of special events. Please email to resatours@gmail.com
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Invoice:
$250 x 2 person x 10 nights =$4,000/-(Gov. daily tariff)
$30 x 2 person x 10 nights =$600/-(Surcharge)
$40 x 2 person =$80/-Visa fee
$40/- Wire charge
Total amount in US$ 8,720/-include package hotel rooms, visa, transport, entry fees, pony ridge, all meals, evening tea, m/waters, English speaking guide etc. Does not include airfares, beverages and personal shopping only.