Tsechus (Festival): In almost every Dzongs (fortresses that house both the monastic & the Govt. administrative wings) there is an annual traditional festival (tsechus) that normally spans 3-4 days. Colorful & well choreographed mask dances are performed during the tsechus. Due to the nature of the lunar calendar, exact dates for tsechus vary from year to year.
Trekking in Bhutan: Trekking involves walking though routes that pass by some of the highest mountains in the world. These mountains are permanently covered in snow & remain unclaimed. Mountaineering is forbidden in Bhutan because of the belief that mountains are representation of holy deities. The most appropriate trekking times are mid-March to mid-June & September to end of November. There are, however also trekking routes that are better suited to summer & winter. The Snowman Trek is said to be the hardest trek in the world (24days) with 12 passes between 4500 & 5300 meters.
BHUTAN PACKAGE ( 6 Days)
Day 1 : Pick up from Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing & Make Tourist permit at Phuentsholing Immigration Office and transfer to Thimphu & Night Stay at Thimphu
Pick up from Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing which is approx 4Hrs driver from Bagdogra Airport. Make Tourist permit at Phuentsholing Immigration Office and transfer to Thimphu, (which is Approx. 6 Hours/ 172 Km from Phuentsholing town) Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. Check-In at Hotel & Overnight Stay at Thimphu.
Day 2 : Thimphu Full day Sightseeing & Overnight stay at Thimphu
After Breakfast: Visit Sightseeing Starts- 1) Durga Temple/Shiv Temple 2) Buddha Point, 3) Coronation Park, 4) Takin Zoo (National Animal of Bhutan),5) Memorial Chorten 6) Folk Heritage Museum, 7) National Painting School, 8) School of Arts & Crafts, 9) Handicrafts & Textile Museum, 10) Handmade Paper Factory , 11) Tashicchhoe Dzong (Thimphu Dzong) & 12) Simply Bhutan(Traditional Culture Program)- Overnight stay at Thimphu
Day 3 : Thimphu to Punakha excursion & Night Stay at Punakha
After Breakfast: transfer to Punakha - It is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours from Thimphu. Enroute Visit 1) Semtokha Dzong, 2) Dochu la Pass, 3) Chhimi Lhakhang, 4) Punakha Dzong, 5) Suspension Bridge (Longest Bridge in Bhutan). Overnight stay at Punakha
Day 4 : Punakha to Paro & Night Stay at Paro
After breakfast: transfer to Paro, passing by Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge En Route, distancing approximately 143 km and 5 hours from Punakha. It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. It has a population of 39, 800 - On arrival check in at the hotel & Overnight Stay at Paro
Day 5 :Paro full day Sightseeing and Overnight stay at Paro
Visit 1) Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), 2) Kichu Lhakhang Monastery, 3)
Drukgyal Dzong (Presently closed for Tourist), 4) Tiger Nest Monasteries (View Point), 5) Ta Dzong (Paro Museum) – Night Stay at Paro.
OR PARO - FULL DAY HIKE TO TAKTSANG LHAKHANG (TIGER`S
NEST)
Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)- The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours one way through pine Forests and Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 6 : Paro to Drop to Hasimara(Tour Ends)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Hasimara for Onwards Journey.