7-daagse privérondleiding door Bhutan

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7-daagse privérondleiding door Bhutan is een 7 dagen privétour in Paro, Bhutan, aangeboden door Druk Asia - Bhutan Travel Specialist. Reizigers geven het een 5,0 uit 5 op basis van 42 beoordelingen op Viator en Tripadvisor. Prijzen vanaf € 2.629,25 per persoon, en gratis annuleren is mogelijk. Inbegrepen: Accommodations at 3-star hotels, A qualified & licensed English speaking guide and An experienced driver with Tour Vehicle, Visa, Taxes, surcharges, the government contribution. Tourism Development funds.

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Duur

7 dagen

Groep

Privétour — alleen je eigen gezelschap

Talen

English

Ophalen

Ophalen bij hotel inbegrepen

Bevestiging

Bevestiging binnen 48 uur

Reizigers

1–10 per boeking · volwassene verplicht

Leeftijden

Baby 0–1 · Kind 2–11 · Volwassene 12–85

Annuleren

Gratis annuleren (zie voorwaarden)

Opties & beschikbaarheid

• 7 Days Private Guided Tour of Bhutan

  vanaf € 2.629,25

  Pickup included

  Dagen:

  Elke dag

  Starttijden:

  09:00

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Overzicht

Programma

1. Stop 1 · 1 u

   Welcome to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Touching down at Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide upon exiting the arrival hall. Today, we will take it easy to acclimatise to the altitude. Drive to Thimphu, check in to the hotel and lets have your first taste of Bhutanese cuisine.

2. Stop 2 · 2 u

   Motithang Takin Preserve, located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free. The reason for declaring Takin as a national animal of Bhutan is attributed to a legend of the animal’s creation in Bhutan in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kunley

3. Stop 3 · 1 u

   This is one of the most ancient temples of Thimphu valley. This is the home of gigantic prayer wheels, super-sized sacred scriptures and, most importantly, a sculpted figure of Thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, a lord/master that looks over the troubles/sadness of life, according to the Buddhist faith.

4. Stop 4 · 1 u

   This institution, better known as the “school of painting,” runs several educational programs in the 13 traditional arts Bhutan is famous for. The well-motivated students that come here can delve into elaborate forms of painting, embroidery, woodcarving, and statue sculpting, usually with the use of clay. The pieces made here are impressive—even the ones created by mere students. You will be impressed with the quality of what is displayed and put up for sale here.

5. Stop 5 · 30 min

   We will take a scenic drive up to Buddha Point in the Kuenselphodrang Nature Park to see the 169-foot-tall bronze statue of the seated Buddha Dordenma. One of the largest sitting Buddha statues in the world, it sits atop a hill where you will see sweeping views of the valley and surrounding mountains.

6. Stop 6 · 30 min

   Centenary Farmers’ Market is where farmers come to sell their vegetables, cheeses, grains, and the occasional yak leg. Across the street is the Kundeyling Baazam where you can bargain for local handicrafts, such as mala beads and prayer wheels.

7. Stop 7 · 1 u

   Simply Bhutan Project is a living museum and a photo studio. The project is aimed at preservation and promotion of culture being one of the four pillars of Gross National Happiness (GNH) by involving youth as the core group because they are the future leaders of the country.

8. Stop 8 · 1 u

   The “fortress of the glorious religion” was first
   constructed in 1641 and restored by the Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the 1960s. Tashichhodzong houses the offices of some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monastic body.

9. Stop 9 · 1 u

   Along the old road from Paro to Phuentsholing, about 5km south of Thimphu, lies the charming ancient fortress. Simtokha Dzong was built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Strategically built on a projecting ridge with deep gullies, the Simtokha Dzong overlooks the entire Thimphu Valley.
   
   Officially known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang ‘Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras’. Simtokha Dzong is the first dzong built in Bhutan during the 17th century which is still intact in its original state. There were dzongs in Bhutan built as early as 1153, but this was the first dzong built by the Zhabdrung, and was the first structure to incorporate both monastic and administrative facilities. It is also the oldest dzong to have survived as a complete structure. Just above the dzong is Bhutan's Institute for Language and Culture Studies.

10. Stop 10 · 1 u

    At 3,100 metres, this beautiful pass located on the way to Punakha
    from Thimphu offers stunning 360-degree panoramas of the Himalayas mountain range. Here you
    will also see 108 chortens built by Her Majesty The Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
    The pass is a popular spiritual destination for both locals and tourists.

11. Stop 11 · 1 u

    Also known as the Fertility Temple, this monastery is located in the beautiful village of Sopsokha. It stands on a small hill close to the village of Lobesa and was
    constructed in 1499 by Ngawang Choegyel, the 14th Drukpaheirarch. This monastery is dedicated
    to Lama Drukpa Kunley, the 'Divine Madman', known for his risqué behavior. The footpath to Chimi Lhakhang meanders through beautiful terraces of paddy fields.

12. Stop 12 · 1 u

    Located strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, the Dzong was built in 1637 by the Great Unifer of Bhutan as the religious and administrative seat of the region. It was here that the dual system of government in Bhutan was introduced in the 17th century.

13. Stop 13 · 1 u

    At 160 metres, this is known as the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan. From here, you will get spectacular views of Punakha Dzong and the Pho Chhu Valley.

14. Stop 14 · 1 u

    The Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple) was built in honor of His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The past and future appears to merge in the details of the Lhakhang (temple) and its structure tells the story of a supreme warrior figure, whose vision pierces the distant future in a fine blend of history and mythology.

15. Stop 15 · 3 u

    [Duration 2 hour, 1 hour to ascend and 1 hour to descend]
    There is no temple in Bhutan built elaborately as this. This fascinating temple was built by the
    Queen Mother of the 5th King to bring universal peace in this world. The best of the spiritual art
    works are painted on the inner walls. There are also paintings of Buddhist teachers and tutelary
    deities of the country. This is a great temple to study the symbolic meanings from frescoes and
    sculptures.The Chorten is situated along a hill up the valley and can be reached after a leisurely
    hike through the woods and paddy fields.

16. Stop 16 · 1 u

    A temple and nunnery perched on a ridge and overlooking Toebesa, Punakha and wangduephodrang valleys. The temple is consecrated by
    His Holiness and was attended by His Majesty the King, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, members of the
    royal family along with hundreds of people from Punakha. The temple is dedicated to the
    bodhisattva of compassion.

17. Stop 17 · 2 u

    Chorten Nyenpo is not a chorten but a temple built on the top of a hill in Chumey above the place called Kakaling or Yamtrak. It takes a good 45 minutes on foot to access it. It was founded in 1587 by Tenpey Nyima, the Zhabdrung’s father, on his journey through Bhutan from Tibet. He took a consort Ani Machig from the lineage of the great religious figure Pema Lingpa. A family looks after the temple. It is a small building, typical of the unassuming architectural style of this period in Bhutan. The stone throne where Tenpey Nyima gave his teachings is still there. It is a venerated place kept by a caretaker but without much activity because of its isolated location.

18. Stop 18 · 1 u

    At 1,300 years old, this is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Like
    the Jambhay Lhakhang in Bumthang, it is one of 108 temples built by the Tibetan King Songtsen
    Gampo to subdue and vanquish an ogress that was obstructing the spread of Buddhism. Legend
    has it that all 108 temples were built in a single night. The Kyichhu temple’s name means
    “reservoir of peace”. Next to the temple is a museum dedicated to the late Dilgo Khyentse
    Rinpoche. You will see photographs and other personal artefacts belonging to the Rinpoche.

19. Stop 19 · 1 u

    The beautiful valley is home to many of Bhutan's old monasteries and
    temples. The valley is also home to Mount Chomolhari (7,300 meters) situated at the northern end
    of the valley whose glacier water forms the Pachu flowing through the valley.

20. Stop 20 · 1 u

    Explore Rinpung Dzong, which the locals call
    the ‘fortress of a heap of jewels’. Built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the dzong stands
    on a hill above Paro Township. It is linked by a traditional cantilever bridge called the Nemi Zam
    over the Po Chhu. Walk up the stone paved path running alongside imposing outer walls. Once
    inside the Dzong, you will be welcomed by the monks, architecture and beautiful frescoes. This
    dzong is a highlight for art and history lovers.

21. Stop 21 · 1 u

    National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum in the town of Paro in western Bhutan. Established in 1968, in the renovated ancient Ta-dzong building, above Rinpung Dzong under the command of His Majesty, the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third hereditary Monarch of Bhutan.

22. Stop 22 · 1 u

    Drukgyel is one of the most interesting places to see in Paro because of its history and notoriety. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the area and despite being the victim of a massive fire accident in the 1950s, it has withstood and survived for all to witness it today. The fort has been renovated and rebuilt, with some new murals and frescoes being added to the plethora of existing ones. Visitors can get a wonderful view of the surrounding Chomolhari mountains from the summit of the Monastery. Exploring Drukgyel is a highlight of any trip to Bhutan, offering a glimpse into the past and the enduring spirit of its people.

23. Stop 23 · 6 u

    Are you ready? We will be making the hike up to one of the key highlights in Bhutan today! Tiger's Nest aka Taktsang Monastery. Also known as the Tiger’s Nest, this monastery set
    dramatically on the cliffs of Paro Valley, is Bhutan’s most famous landmark. In fact, some tourists
    would even say that “A trip to Bhutan is not complete without climbing to Taktsang.”

24. Stop 24

    Today we will bid a fond farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country and take an early flight back to Singapore. We hope by now you would have made some friends and also kept many photos and beautiful memories of Bhutan! And we look forward to seeing you again in this beautiful land of endless Enchantments! Tashi Delek!

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Goed om te weten

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Annuleringsbeleid

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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