Bhutan Hidden Valley Tour 11 Days

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US $4,900 (All-inclusive price)

Trip Highlights

Cultural Exploration: The Bhutan Hidden Valley Tour takes you off the beaten path, allowing you to explore regions that are less frequented by tourists. This provides a more intimate and authentic experience of Bhutanese culture.
Traditional Handicrafts: Bhutan is known for its exquisite hand-woven textiles, intricate thangka paintings, wood carvings, and other traditional handicrafts. During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to witness artisans at work and even try your hand at these crafts.
Remote Villages: The tour often includes visits to remote villages, providing a glimpse into the daily lives of the Bhutanese people. This allows you to witness their traditional practices, architecture, and way of life.
Buddhist Heritage: Bhutan's culture is deeply intertwined with Buddhism. You'll have the chance to visit ancient monasteries, meditation centers, and interact with monks and nuns, gaining insight into their spiritual practices.
Nature and Scenery: Bhutan's hidden valleys are known for their stunning natural beauty. You'll have the opportunity to explore lush forests, pristine rivers, and panoramic mountain views as you travel through these less-explored areas.
Community-based Tourism: Many hidden valley tours in Bhutan focus on community-based tourism, which directly benefits local communities. This approach provides a more meaningful and sustainable travel experience.
Cultural Festivals: Depending on the timing of your tour, you might have the chance to attend local festivals and celebrations. These events offer a unique opportunity to witness traditional dances, music, and rituals.
Homestays: Some hidden valley tours offer the option of staying in traditional Bhutanese homes, allowing you to experience local hospitality and immerse yourself in the culture on a more personal level.
Traditional Cuisine: Bhutanese cuisine is an integral part of the cultural experience. You'll have the chance to taste authentic dishes made with local ingredients, some of which might be unique to the region you're exploring.
Personalized Experience: Hidden valley tours often offer a more personalized experience, allowing you to tailor the itinerary to your interests and preferences. This can result in a deeper and more meaningful connection with the culture.

Bhutan - the land of the Thunder Dragon - is a place full of myth and electrifying cultural diversities. The Hidden Valley tour of Bhutan offers the visitors a chance to witness the flawless insight of Bhutanese culture, tradition & many landmarks of this kingdom. The historical myths of Bhutan began with the visit of Guru Padmasambhava, who is believed to have come from Tibet in 747 A.D. Subsequently after his arrival in the dragon kingdom, the Buddhist faith played a significant part in determining the course of this country's history.

Bhutan Hidden Valley Tour bids marvelous views of the Himalayas, lush valleys, clear crystal rivers, stunning landscapes with green forests, wild animals and the monasteries.

First, we will be heading to the splendid site of Bhutan – Paro, at an altitude of 2280 meters above the sea level in the capital city - Phuntsoling Thimpu. The region comprises Trongsa (2180 m & 7153 feet) and the valleys of Bumthang (2580 m & 8500 feet), Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura valleys. Phobjikha trip is one of the most picturesque and delightful tours in western Bhutan - the valleys with appealing clusters of communities among terraced paddy meadows. You will be also visiting Trongsa Dzong - one of the largest fortresses in Bhutan where mainly festivals are held.

Trekking in Bhutan is a delightful way to experience the magnetism of the inner Himalayas trekking over wild and green forests with diverse wildlife and birds, crossways of the high passes against the backdrop of immense snow-capped mountains and alongside ice-fed flowing streams. The trails are untouched and unspoiled, and the wilderness is still unspoiled of its natural beauty. The next spot we will be visiting is - Bumthang with an amazing heritage of this city, old-style stone houses, old market, Chortens (Buddhist shrines) and monasteries. At Bumthang - you get the opportunity to look at the crafts and textiles, visit world-class weavers and Thanka painters (paintings about God and teachings of the inscription of Buddhism).

We will also observe the Drukpa people - the Bhutanese people who still dress in a traditional outfit and their customs and lifestyles are preserved with enthusiasm and pride. In Bhutan, the main draw for explorers is the yearly held religious festivals called Tsechu. It is observed in all areas where the participants wear a wooden mask and perform their cultural dance. Locals and tourist from around the world come to visit this place with their family to observe this festival.

Redrose Travel organizes this Hidden Valley Tour of Bhutan also according to your itinerary but to observe the festivals, you have to schedule it as accordingly. For further information about this tour, please feel free to contact or email us.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Paro Airport (2280 m)

You can take a flight to Paro, Bhutan from Bangkok, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Dhaka and only a few other destinations. We recommend you to fly from Bangkok as Druk air offers an everyday flight from Bangkok – Paro – Bangkok whereas Druk air does not operate everyday flights from other locations.

The flight to Bhutan offers scenic views of some of the highest peaks in the world.

Paro is at an altitude of 2280 m above sea level and this valley serves as an ideal area for rice, apple, wheat, potatoes, and growing vegetables. Our Bhutanese tour guide will meet you at Paro airport, traditionally welcome you with silk scarves and thereafter transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Paro.

Meals: Lunch and Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Sightseeing Paro and Around

Early morning we drive to some of the landmarks of Paro. We will visit the Ta Dzong which houses the National Museum and also visit Paro’s Rimpung Dzong. On the way down, we cross the 16th-century cantilever bridge & also visit the Drugyel Dzong victory fortress which was built in 1647 - about 18 km from Paro.

We also explore the magnificent ramparts of the erstwhile fortress which defended the country against several incursions. On a clear day, one can also view the sacred Mount Jomolhari from the northern towers. We take a visit to a farmhouse and observe the traditional Bhutanese way of life and living. Overnight at a hotel.