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6 Days Bhutan Tour - Gangtey

By OMSHA Travel - Travel Guide to Bhutan
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Price is €1,470 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview
  • Hike to the Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ monastery, one of Bhutan’s architectural
  • Walk across Farm Houses to reach Chimi Lhakhang a 15th century fertility Temple
  • Visit the 300 year old Punakha Dzong which is located between Pho Chu & Mo Chu
  • Enjoy spectacular views of the Himalaya from the Dochula Mountain pass
  • Hike through beautiful glacial valleys of the Phobjikha stunning natural beauty

Activity location

    • Thimphu
    • Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Airport Road Paro, Paro 12001, Bhutan
    • Paro, Paro, Bhutan

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6 Days Bhutan Tour - Gangtey
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€1,469.99 x 1 Adult€1,469.99

Total
Price is €1,469.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A minimum of 3-star accommodation certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Meals.
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    Bottle of water in the car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Monument Fees (Dzongs & Temples) and Museum Fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A licensed Bhutanese English speaking tour guide for the extent of your stay.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All transport (transfer & sightseeing).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Air Transport/Flight
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Visa Fee & Sustainable Development Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Tips, etc.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks & drinks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

DAY 01: ARRIVE AT PARO to THIMPHU.
Once you arrive at the Paro Airport, you will be greeted by our representative (Guide) and then drive to Thimphu (50km) which takes approximately an hour. On the way visit; Tachogang Iron Chain Bridge, located along Paro-Thimphu highway. In Thimphu visit; National Memorial Chorten:
Lunch at Zombala 2 Restaurant, try Momos (dumplings), Thukpa: A comforting noodle soup and Ema Datshi: Bhutan’s national dish made with chillies and cheese.
Walk through Bhutan's capital city exploring Clock Tower Square and stroll towards Thimphu’s iconic traffic junction, famously known as the main roundabout as it has no traffic lights.
Buddha Dordenma Statue, Royal Takin Preserve, Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory, Changlimithang Archery Ground to see local folks playing their traditional game archery.
The Centenary Farmers Market (Now Kaja Throm) and Tashichhodzong.

DAY 02: THIMPHU TO GANGTEY
After breakfast,drive to Gangtey (4 and half hrs). On the way, stop at Dochula Pass. Once here, you will witness 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens.
Our journey then takes us over the scenic Lawo La Pass as we make our way to Gangtey.
In Gangtey, hike across Gangtey Nature Trail which is one and a half hours and enjoy the breathtaking view of Phobjikha valley.

DAY 03: GANGTEY TO PUNAKHA
Starting with Gangtey Gompa dating back to the 17th century,
Then, drive back to Punakha (1 and half hrs). walk across farmhouses to reach Chimi Lhakhang, A 15th-century fertility temple and Punakha Dzong & & Longest suspension Bridge.

DAY 04: PUNAKHA TO PARO
After breakfast, 45 minutes hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel chorten with the picturesque view of the rice terraces along the river and drive to Paro (3 and half hrs).
In Paro visit Paro Kyichu Lhakhang and Rinpung Dzong, translates to “Fortress of the Heap of Jewels”.
Later, visit Chencho Weaving Centre in Paro Town and stroll around Paro city centre for shopping or a cup of coffee.

DAY 05: PARO TIGER’S NEST. OVERNIGHT IN PARO
Taktsang Monastery: the hike towards Taktsang follows an uphill route and returning back takes approximately 5-6 hours at an average walking pace on a clear, sunny day. Visit Namgay Artisanal Brewery. They brew many styles of beer.
Later we welcome you for Hot Stone Bath.
Practice archery at the farmhouse.

DAY 06: DEPART FROM PARO AIRPORT.
In the morning drive to Airport for your onward destination.

Location

Activity location

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    • Thimphu
    • Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Airport Road Paro, Paro 12001, Bhutan
    • Paro, Paro, Bhutan