Himalayan Circuit

The Experience:

In Classic Bhutan Luxury Tour, you'll discover Bhutan's Land of Thunder Dragons before you reach the Himalayas. The sights here are spectacular and truly worth seeing. Some of the world's highest glacial peaks can be seen from the view of the Himalayas. There is also the Paro Valley to be seen. The natural beauty of this area will amaze you as soon as you arrive.

The Route

You have the opportunity to explore ancient temples, monasteries, and Dzong fortresses in the Himalayan Kingdom. However, the isolation has enabled the original heritage and culture to be preserved to a large degree. The country, nestled in the Himalayas, boasts breathtaking mountain views, fruit, rice, tea, tobacco farms, lush green forests, and copper mines in the lowlands. Cities with a rich culture and friendly locals surround the stunning national parks. International polls consistently rank Bhutanese as the happiest people in Asia, even though they are predominantly Buddhist. Customize your Classic Luxury Bhutan Tours.

Himalayan Circuit Team from Bhutan welcome you at Paro International Airport After arrival our Bhutanese local guide will drive you to Thimpu Thimphu is Bhutan s capital city and you will be transport ......ed there by private vehicle With elevations of 2 248 meters 7 375 feet to 2 648 meters 8 688 feet Thimphu is the fifth tallest capital city in the world There are also no traffic lights in Thimphu This city combines modernity with Bhutanese history like no other [ ]

Travel Duration:

3 Hours

Accommodation:

Following an early breakfast at your accommodation you will be taken east to the Dochula Pass At clearer times of year the Himalayan range to the north is visible from Dochula which lies 3 100 meters ......above sea level The burning of incense is a common practice at mountain passes in Bhutan as they are considered sacred You may also choose to hang colorful prayer flags to honor the Gods with the locals Bhutan s 100th anniversary was marked by a building dedicated to His Majesty the Fourth King GyalpoJigmeSingyeWangchuck in Dochula the DrukWangyalLhakhang temple This temple s paintings are unique because they combine modern flourishes with centuries old techniques To honour His Majesty the King s wise leadership and the Royal Bhutanese Army s ongoing efforts to protect Bhutan s sovereignty the Temple organizes a tshechu festival every year The DrukWangyalChorten stupa popularly known as 108 Chortens is well worth a visit as are the meditation caves attached to the stupa The Trail descends into the nearby valley along the Divine Madman Trail segment The Divine Madman Drupka Kuenley who arrived in Bhutan from Tibet in the 16th century to fulfill his destiny of suppressing demonic spirits is now following your path There will be a variety of cultural sites and captivating anecdotes about DrupkaKuenley s life over the next few days A traditional Bhutanese lunch will be served in a local household in the picturesque village of Thinleygang The next day you will visit the Thinleygang Lhakhang temple after lunch and then travel to your accommodation in Punakha After arriving you may choose to relax and enjoy the facilities [ ]

Travel Duration:

4 Hours

Accommodation:

Your day will begin with a visit to the Nalanda Monastery after breakfast at your hotel which is home to monks who are studying Buddhist studies and English at the same time The monks will be availabl ......e for discussion and interaction Your English skills will be put to the test with them On the way between Punakha and Thimphu the monastic body stops for lunch in a clearing marked with prayer flags as it travels between its winter and summer residences in Sew Drangsa From here you will rejoin the Trans Bhutan Trail and descend to Punakha Dzong fortress where you will be treated to breathtaking views of the Punakha Valley Following lunch at a restaurant in Punakha you will have the opportunity to take a tour around the picturesque town You will need to wear official Bhutanese clothing including a gho for men and a kora for women to cross the river on foot Begin at the Bazam bridge across the river from Punakha Dzong Upon reaching the other side walk through the Dzong fortress which was built approximately 1637 by ZhabdrungNgawangNamgyal at the confluence of the Male and Female rivers Female River There is no doubt that this is one of the most beautiful Dzongs in the country Located in the utse the RangjungKharsapani is a picture of Chenresig hidden from sight in the utse A glacier lake collapsed in the nineteenth century and the area survived Tibetan invasions several fires and floods GyalpoUgyenWangchuck Bhutan s First Druk was crowned at the Dzong until the 1950s when it was no longer the capital and seat of government Currently the building houses the monastic community s winter residence [ ]

Travel Duration:

4 Hours

Accommodation:

The trip that you will take today will take you to Gangtey where you will see endangered Black Necked Cranes that migrate from the Tibetan plateau to escape the cold winter There are between 200 and 3 ......00 cranes estimated to live in this valley during the winter and the Royal Society for the Projection of Nature RSPN takes special precautions to keep them safe Visit Pelela on the way Pelela Pass is one of Bhutan s highest points at 3 407 meters 11 177 feet above sea level and is historically considered the boundary between the east and west of the country Yak hair products are frequently on offer at the pass from local artisans At Pelela carry on east along the Trans Bhutan Trail On your descent through the meadows below Pelela you might be able to spot some distant yak herder settlements Stop at the local farmhouse in Rukubji for a nice meal before visiting the village Lhakhang temple of Rukubji also known as KuenzangCholing A Lama named Tshendhen Duelwa is believed to have built this temple around 300 years ago Temples usually are constructed on a ridge overlooking a valley but this one is built on a plateau between two rivers Due to the legend that claims this the Lama is said to have built the temple atop the head of a snake demoness he had defeated in the same spot before As well as its distinct native language the locals will be able to teach you about it over tea Ngyen Kye a dialect that isn t as widespread as a few dozen Bhutanese dialects evolved from a combination of Bhutanese and English phrases Continue your trip to Gangtey by returning to your vehicle In the 17th century visit the Gangtey Gonpa monastery which is the major seat of the Pema Lingpa lineage and one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the world Once you ve visited head back to your hotel and have dinner [ ]

Travel Duration:

6 Hours

Accommodation:

Continue your journey to Paro in your car after breakfast You will stop for lunch en route During your stay in Paro you should visit the Ta Dzong and Paro Rinpung Dzong fortress Paro Dzong was protect ......ed from attacks by the Tibetan military by Ta Dzong built in 1649 In 1968 Bhutan s Ta Dzong became the country s national museum which displays exhibits on Bhutan s mystical history sculptures paintings and relics It is said that the Paro RinpungDzong was completed in 1458 and restored to its current glory in 1951 by His Majesty the Third of Bhutan King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck to celebrate his royal wedding It is home to ParoRinpungDzong which translates to Fortress atop a Heap of Jewels The dzong which was completed in 1458 was restored to its present glory in 1951 by His Majesty the Third of Bhutan King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck to commemorate his royal wedding Dinner will be served at your hotel [ ]

Travel Duration:

4 Hours

Accommodation:

After breakfast drive to Paro Hike to Tiger Nest Taktshang Taktsang The Hike to Tiger Nest Taktshang Taktsang is the most famous of Bhutan s for scene Monasteries perched on the side of the cliff 900m ...... above the floor of Paro Valley where the only sounds of wind and water and the chanting of monks The name means Tiger s Nest the Guru is said to have flown to the site of the monastery on the back of a tigress The trail is broad and the walk uphill takes you a little more than a 1000ft above the Paro valley The view of Taktsang monastery built on the cliff is a spectacular sight It is a great pilgrim site for the Buddhists and also it is one of the most sacred sites in the Himalayan world a pilgrimage destination for devout Buddhists For a close look at the cliff hanging site hike about 2 hrs up hills to a view point s directly opposite the monastery a hilltop filled with prayer flags From here Taktsang is clearly seen clinging to a sheer rock wall 3000 ft above the valleys floor at an altitude of 10 000ft [ ]

Travel Duration:

6 Hours

Accommodation:

Your incredible Bhutanese Luxury Tour ends here Bid goodbye to this beautiful country and the people you have be friended You will be driven to the international airport on time to catch your flight t ......o Kathmandu Nepal from Paro Bhutan [ ]

Travel Duration:

2 Hours

Accommodation:

Accommodations

Nights:1

Le Méridien Thimphu

Choose Le M ridien Thimphu for an unforgettable experience Located at the heart of Bhutan s capital city we are just steps awa ... []

Nights:2,3

Como Uma Punakha

Our smallest most jewel like Uma lodge sits on a small hill at the western end of the Punakha Valley above the Mo Chhu river I ... []

Nights:4

Six Senses Gangtey

Eye up birds of the winged and feathered kind at Six Senses Gangtey which shares its peaceful Phobjikha Valley perch with visi ... []

Nights:5,6

Le Méridien Paro, Riverfront

Le Meridien Paro Riverfront is the perfect destination that offers life time opportunity to live and experience the country s ... []

Nights:7

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Thank you for choosing Himalayan Circuit for your big adventure Himalayan Circuit will accompany you to bid farewell as you em ... []

Price

The price starts from $9969 per person on twin-sharing occupancy.
The price includes all ground and air transportation within Nepal. Price of international flights is not included.
Please keep in mind that these figures are indicative. The final cost will depend on how you decide to customize this trip.