Myths, Legends & Folklore
Trip Overview
Cities Visited: Thimpu - Gangtey - Trongsa - Bumthang - Punakha - Paro
Duration 12 Days 11 Nights
Ideal For Travelers who want to experience the highlights of Bhutan in a private and sophisticated ambiance.
Summary Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, invites you to explore its pristine landscapes and experience its mythical culture while being pampered in the luxurious spas of the Amankora resorts. Escape the concerns of the modern world and immerse yourself in a way of life that has eluded the clutches of time.
Services Included Accommodation (including breakfast & taxes), internal flights within Asia on economy class, all airport and hotel transfers, private air-conditioned car with driver throughout the trip, English-speaking local tour guides, sightseeing and activities (including entrance fees), and a 24-hour point of contact for the duration of the trip.
Price per Person:
Luxury US $ 10,275
Deluxe US $ 3,765
The price quoted above is an approximate price per person on a twin sharing basis in the high season (Oct to Mar). Prices in may be higher during the Christmas – New Year period and lower in the low season (Apr – Sep). Travel Insurance is not included in the cost.
Arrive in Paro Drive to Thimpu (1.5 hrs)
Thimpu, the only world capital without traffic lights, is a regal yet bustling town amid glorious hills and home to the Bhutanese Royal family. This real life Shangri-la comes to life not only in a myriad of historical sights, monasteries and museums, and but also in its maze of streets, fascinating local culture, cuisine and collective obsession with archery.
Visit the Chorten Memorial, the National Library, Thanka Art School, Institute of Traditional Medicine, hand-made paper factory, weekend market, and the Mini Zoo. Take scenic treks; enjoy nature walks and view some of the famous denizens of the Himalayan kingdom.
Hotels Options: Hotel Kisa & Jumolhari
Drive to Gangtey (4 hrs)
One of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan, Gangtey surprises the unsuspecting visitor with its wide, flat, and treeless valley after a hard climb through dense forests. This impression of vast space is an extremely rare experience in this region where most of the valleys are tightly enclosed.
Trek to the beautiful Phobjikha valley (3,000m). Visit Gangtey Goenpa monastery and Black Mountain National Park, go fishing, take pony rides/treks and feed monks-in-training at the Gangtey Shedra.
Hotels Options: Amankora Gangtey Resort & Dewachen
Drive to Trongsa (4 hrs)
Like almost all towns in the Kingdom, an ancestral home belonging to Bhutan's royal family dominates the entire Trongsa horizon, dwarfing the surrounding buildings with its Dzong style architecture. Trongsa welcomes travelers with its fragile environs and culture.
Visit Trongsa Dzong, a once impenetrable fortress and labyrinth of temples; explore Ta Dzong, a five story watch tower turned museum and Chendbji Chorten. Shop for textiles treasures like hand-dyed wool and traditional machine woven carpets.
Hotels Options: Yangkhil Resort & Yangkhil Resort
Drive to Bumthang (3 hrs)
Comprising four smaller valleys, Bumthang has an individuality that charms visitors and separates it from other regions. This deeply spiritual region is shrouded in religious myths and legends, housing some of the oldest Buddhist temples.
Visit the local market and Buddhist temples and monasteries such as the Tamshing Lhakhang and Jambey Lhaqhang temples and Kurje Lhakhang, one of the holiest places in Bhutan. Also planned is a visit to the fortress Jakar Dzong, the administrative center of the region.
Hotels Options: Bumthang, Amankora & Yu Garling
Drive to Punakha (6 hrs)
An erstwhile capital, Punakha weaves magic by combining splendid views of the distant, heavenly Himalayas at Dorchula Pass with a soothing climate and relaxing ambiance.
Take excursions to Chimi Lhakhang (Divine Madman), Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten and Limbukha -- famous for Bhutan’s medicinal red rice. Enjoy trekking, rafting, kayaking and inner-tubing on Mo Chhu and Po Chhu rivers.
Hotels Options: Punakha, Amankora & Damchen Resort
Drive to Paro (4.5 hrs)
The charming town of Paro is home to Mt.Chumolhari, some of the oldest monasteries and temples, and the country's only airport. Nearby Rinpung Dzong is venue to the 'Paro Tschu' and is one of Bhutan's strongest fortresses.
Tour the Rinpung Dzong, the National Museum and Drukgyel Dzong amid views of Mt.Chomolhari. Explore Kyichu Lhakhang (one of the oldest sacred shrines), Kila Goemba Convent, Taktshang Lhakhang Monastery, Lhakhang Karpo, Lhakhang Nagpo and Rig Sum Goenpa in Haa valley. Trek into scenic valleys.
Enjoy your last day in this beautiful country as you prepare for your journey back home.
Hotels Options: Amankora Resort & Kichu Resort
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