Bhutan Odyssey trip covers Thimpu which is the capital city of Bhutan, as well as Paro, Punakha, which was Bhutan’s former capital, Wangdiphrodang, and Phubjika. Rare black-necked cranes spend the winter in Phubjika, which is why they migrate there from Tibet in the first place. There are just two Ngimgma monasteries in all Bhutan; one of them is located in Phubjika.
The majority of people in Bhutan follow to the Buddhist faith and the religion is practiced widely throughout the country. Particularly prevalent in Southern Bhutan among Bhutanese people of Nepali ancestry is the religious practice of Hinduism. The Vajrayana school of Buddhism is the predominant form of spirituality in Bhutan. It shares numerous saints and divinities with the Hindu faith as practiced in the southern region of the country. Yeshey Gonpo also knows as Mahakala, is a form of the Hindu god Shiva that seems in the Tantric Buddhist religion. This deity frequently takes the appearance of a raven. In the time before the arrival of Buddhism in Bhutan, people practiced a number of different animistic religions, including Bon. These customs and rites carry out still by members of underrepresented communities in certain regions of the country.
Bhutan Odyssey Tour – 8 Days
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Country
Bhutan Tours and Trek Packages
Duration
08 Days
Difficulty
Activity
Cultural Tour
8d Bhutan Odyssey
Day to Day Itinerary
Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimpu
Meet our representative at the airport and drive to Thimpu
Sightseeing of Thimpu
Morning visit to: colorful vegetable market; the Memorial Chorten and the National Library. After lunch visit the Handmade Paper Factory & the School of Thangka Painting; stroll about town.
Thimpu to Wangdiphodrang via Punakha
Early morning scenic drive on the mountain route towards the former capital of Bhutan passing through the Dochula pass (alt. 10,000 feet); stunning scenery of Himalayan ranges. Descend to Punakha & tour the town. After picnic lunch by the Wangdi River continue to Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the most picturesque in Bhutan.
Drive to Phubjika (Gangtey)
Excursion to serene Gangtey valley, home of the rare black-necked cranes that fly over Tibet in the winter; visit the Gangtey monastery
Drive to Paro via Thimpu
Retrace the way via the Simtokha Dzong the oldest one in Bhutan, after lunch visit hospital for Traditional Medicine; National Library. Continue to Paro. O/n in hotel.
Sightseeing of Paro
In the morning visit the fortified tower Ta Dzong, now a natural history museum- one of finest in Asia, the impressive Drukgyel Dzong ruins (monastery fortress) and Kyichu Temple of 7th century, o/n in a hotel.
Hiking to Takstang Retreat around in paro
Today you will hike up o Takstang monastery situated in a cliff overlooking the valley. This is the highlight of your trip
Departure
What is included?
- Accommodations in standard hotels on full board (B.L.D)
- All monument entrance fees, Royalty and visa fee of Bhutan
- Private transport, in city English – speaking guide, airfare Kathmandu- Bhutan – Kathmandu
- Arrival and transfer transport from to the international airport in Paro
What is excluded?
- Personal expenses like soft and hard drink, laundry, telephone
- Airport tax and tips for local staff
- Personal insurance for helicopter rescue in case of emergency
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