Overnight: Thimphu

IMPORTANT NOTES: Tipping for Guide & Driver/ Helper at US$6/ pax/day (Adult & Child). In the event of local religious festivals, unforeseen circumstances and/or bad weather condition, the sequence of the itinerary may be changed or substituted in by alternative sites without prior notice and/or at short notice in order to ensure smoother journey and tour.

Tour Code: DPBH7

Overnight: Thimphu

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

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This morning you will be transferred by Punakha

Dzong Continue ascending to Dochu

La (pass)

clear day you will witness a breathtaking view of the eastern

Chimi Lhakhang, a monastery built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley (also known as the Divine Madman or Mad Monk) who has a very

20 minute walk across paddy fields.

Overnight: Punakha/Wangdue

7D MAGICAL BHUTANHightlights 2 TO GO

Depart Every Tues/Thur/ Sun

Chimi Lhakhang

Paro

Tiger’s Nest

Thimphu

Punakha

Haa Valley

SINGAPORE PARO

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Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and fly to Paro, Bhutan. After clearing immigration and customs you will be

Thimphu, travelling through the spectacular countryside en-route. All the houses and buildings in the Kingdom are painted and constructed in traditional Bhutanese style. Take a quick visit to the National Museum in Paro which has recently added a very good introductory audio-visual presentation and an invaluable tool for visitors on their arrival into the Kingdom. Arrival at Thimphu, check-in to your hotel and take lunch. Enjoy the

Visit to the Kuensel Phodrang

(Buddha Point), which also offers an sensational valley views; the National

Memorial Chorten; the celebrated new National Textile Museum, and the Takin Preserve (Mini Zoo), is a wildlife reserve area for Takin, the National Animal of Bhutan.

Lunch + Dinner

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

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This morning visit National Institute

for Zorig Chusum this institute, commonly known as 'the painting school', operates four- to six-year courses that provide instruction in Bhutan's 13 traditional arts. Students

thangkas – painted religious pictures, usually on canvas), woodcarving (masks, statues, bowls), embroidery (hangings, boots, clothes) or statue-making (clay) (sometimes

National

Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts; Folk

Heritage Museum. This museum provides glimpse into the traditional Bhutanese life. The artifacts which are kept inside the house remind the visitors about how the rural Bhutanese live today. Traditional Handmade

Paper Factory, the paper products are made from a mulberry plant bark called Daphne. Post Office, you can create personalized postage stamps by your own photo for souvenir or sent home on a postcard (own express). Lastly, the weekend market (Fri-Sun) where everyone goes to buy an array of fresh fruits and vegetables and many colourful local items such as yak tail duster, cups of butter tea, turquoise from Tibet, & musical instruments etc.

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• Drukgyel Dzong-Outview

• Haa Valley

• Local Farm House Visit

• Chilli Cheese Making

• Traditional Costume Trying with

Cultural Dance Performance

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• Memorial Chorten

• Tashichoe Dzong

• Takin Mini Zoo

• Traditional Handmade

Paper Factory

• National Textile Museum

• Folk Heritage Museum

• Weekend Market

PUNAKHA THIMPHU04 Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

THIMPHU HAA VALLEY

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After breakfast travel to Haa Valley (the valley of Guardian Spirit) through the stretch of villages of Dogakha, Susuna and Jabana typical Bhutanese

farmhouses along the way and you will see farmers working in their farms. Drive further onto Haa Valley. After lunch at Haa Valley, explore the valley then travel to Paro valley via Chilela

see Himalayan mountain peaks from Chilela pass. Then drive onto Paro valley. Later visit to Local Farm House to see how Bhutanese farmers live and have chance to taste the local rice

wine “ara”. Experience & learn the

making of famous Local Dish (Ema

datshi) Local Cheese with Chill’s.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Overnight: Thimphu

After breakfast, travel through upper Punakha valley through the village of Kabjisa and walk through farmhouses to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel

Temple which was built by the Queen Mother of Bhutan for peace and stability in this ever-changing world. This temple is situated on the hillock

at Thimphu, check into your hotel. Visit the following: Tashichhodzong, “the fortress of the glorious religion”. This is the center of government and religion, site of the monarch’s throne room and seat of the Je Khenpo or Chief Abbotra plan. In the evening, free to relax or stroll around Thimphu town, do shopping, etc.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

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After breakfast drive up the valley to view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. It was from here that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century. Then take an excursion to Taktsang

Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called "Tiger's Nest". The excursion to monastery takes about 5 hours for round trip. While return to Paro town, en-route visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom, also famous Hong Kong actor Tony Leong wedding ceremony held here.

Overnight: Paro

Overnight: Paro

7D Magical Bhutan (DPBH7)

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Depart to airport for flight back to Singapore.

VISA Foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to pay a Visa Fee (non refundable)

CURRENCY Bhutanese currency unit are the Ngultrum (1Nu = 100 Chetrum). The Ngultrum is pegged to the value of the Indian Rupee. Increasingly businesses in Bhutan accept credit cards and there are foreign currency exchange services at some hotels and banks plus there are now ATMs for visitors’ use in Paro and Thimpu. It is recommended that for incidentals, drinks and souvenirs, beyond the capital that guests carry a combination of cash or traveler’s cheques in US Dollars & credit card (AMEX card holders may experience difficulties).

TOBACCO Bhutan, first nation in the world to ban the sale and consumption (in public) of tobacco. However, visitors can still bring in cigarettes for their own use and the items will attract a duty of 200%. Smoking in public should be avoided.

INTERNET ACCESS Bhutan’s connectivity is improving by the day, with most smart phones working and wireless connections available in Tourist Class hotels however this diminishes as you move eastwards beyond Punakha.

ELECTRICITY 220 volts AC from clean Hydro Electric plants. Please pack a universal plug adapter as the type of electrical sockets varies across the country.

TIME Bhutan is 2hours behind Singapore /Malaysia time.

LANGUAGE Dzongkha is Bhutan’s official language and there are countless dialects. Thanks to his Majesty the 4th King’s education policy, English is widely spoken in shops and hotels.

FOOD Bhutanese dishes are rich and spicy with plenty of cheese and chili. Do try the national dish called Ema Datse whose spiciness can be reduced to visitors’ tastes. Most guests stick to the bhutanese cuisine that is served in restaurants/ hotels.

LOCAL WEATHER

SPRING & AUTUMN (Mar-May & Sep-Nov) warm days & cool nights (max 24ºC & min 2ºC), some chance of rain - Camping Trek Seasons (freezing temps at high camps)

SUMMER (Jun-Aug-) Hot days & balmy nights (max 26ºC & min 14ºC), chance of rain - Best Time for Flowers and Birdlife

WINTER (Dec-Feb) Crisp, clear sunny days and cold dry nights (max 20ºC & min -4ºC) some chance of snow – Best Time for Mountain Views.

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