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Owl Trek - 10 Days

Tiger's Nest, Taktsang Monastery

Taktsang Monastery: Perched on the side of a vertical cliff at 3000 m altitude north of Paro, the beautiful Taktsang monastery also known as the ‘Tiger’s Nest’ is the most famous and an unofficial symbol of Bhutan.

Tiger's Nest Hike

A Bhutanese Lady Passes by on the way to Taktsang monastery.

Post Office

Paro Post Office

Chimi Lakhang

Chimi Lhakhang, flanked with hundreds of prayer flags sits on a round hillock near Punakha.

Chimi Lhakhang

The monastery, built in 1499 is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kinley, also known as ‘the Divine Madman’ or the ‘Mad Saint”

Kyichu Lakhang

Kyichu Lhakhang: Located close to the Paro airport, the Kyichu Lhakhang is an important Himalayan Buddhist Temple. Built in the 7th century, this is one of Bhutan’s oldest religious sites in Bhutan.

Paro Dzong

Paro Dzong, also known as Ringpung Dzong means ‘Fortress on a heap of jewels’. This impressive dzong is the finest example of Bhutanese architecture and is one of the most popular and well known dzongs in Bhutan.

Overnight at Hotel [B/L/D]

Paro Town

Fly to Paro, the great snow-capped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up to the heavens and can be seen during clear weather. As the plane approaches Bhutan, if you look down, farmhouses as dots on the hillsides can be seen. As the aircraft enters the Paro valley, you will see Paro Dzong on the hillside overlooking the Paro Chu (river), with Ta Dzong, formerly a watchtower and now the National Museum, above it.

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Overview

Bhutan is a landlocked country rich in natural environment, flora and fauna, and their extremely intact spiritual and cultural legacy. Bhutanese people are friendly and welcome you to their traditional and well protected land of mountain slopes and fortresses.

The owl trek takes you on a short yet a diverse journey with opportunities to visit ancient Buddhist temples and monasteries through dense forests and night camps from where you can hear the hooting of owls.

Highlights

Visit the many ancient Dzongs, Monasteries where monks still reside.
View the “Burning Lake” Mebartsho.
Trek past quaint towns, villages forests of birch, spruce, fir, hemlock and rhododendrons.
Watch an old traditional Bhutanese flour mill at work.
Visit the famous “Tiger’s Nest Monastery”, perched on the side of a vertical cliff at 3000 m.

Trip Facts

Destination: Bhutan

Trip Duration:10 Days

Arrival In: Paro, Bhutan

Departure From: Paro, Bhutan

Meals: Full Board basis (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Best Season: September – April

Activity: Tour & Trek

Grade: Easy

Includes

Arrival/Departure transfers
Meet and assistance at the airport
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Paro in sharing twin room on full board basis
1 night hotel accommodation in Thimphu in sharing twin room on full board basis
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Gangtey in sharing twin room on full board basis
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Bumthang in sharing twin room on full board basis
1 night hotel accommodation in Punakha in sharing twin room on full board basis
2 nights / 3 days overnight camping with necessary camping gears and equipment along with necessary camping staffs
All the sightseeing tour and transfers as per the itinerary with English speaking local guide in Bhutan
Bhutan Visa fee
Tourism development fee & Entrance fee in Bhutan

Excludes

International, regional & domestic airfare. Will be quoted separately
Insurance and rescue of any form
Tipping
Cost arising out of flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/riots and events beyond our control
Expenses of personal nature such as bar bills, communication charges, laundry, tips etc
Any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost

Itinerary

Day 1- Arrive in Paro

Day 2 - Fly to Bumthang

Day 3 - Start Owl Trek

Day 4 - Owl Trek

Day 5 - Trek Ends, drive to Bumthang

Day 6 - Drive back to Gangtey

Day 7 - Drive to Punakha

Day 8 - Drive to Paro

Day 9 - In Paro

Day 10 - Final Departure

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Skeleton Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive In Paro

Day 2 Trek to Jele Dzong

Day 3 Trek to Jangchulakha

Day 4 Trek to Jynetsho

Day 5 Trek to Phajoding

Day 6 Trek to Thimphu

Day 7 In Thimphu

Day 8 Drive to Punakha

Day 9 In Punakha & Drive to Paro

Day 10 Final Departure