Kings Coronation Exclusive Package
04 -11 November 2008
Bangkok-Bhutan-Bangkok
8 days/7 nights

 

Your Bhutan Air & Land Arrangements Package Includes:

Special Inclusions over the 3 day Coronation Celebration.

 

Available On Request:
Single Room Supplements
Upgrade to Business Class on Drukair
Ex-Australia Flight Arrangements 
Bangkok Stopovers & Additional Asian Arrangements

 

All Inclusive Package Price US$4109.00
(per person twin share ex-Bangkok)
Prices quoted in US dollars.
 

Tuesday 04 November:

Early morning departure from your hotel for your Drukair flight to Bhutan.

Paro Valley to Punakha Valley (4hrs 30 mins)
 After clearing immigration and customs you will be greeted by your BTCL guide and driver and transferred by mini bus to Punakha travelling through the spectacular countryside enroute to Bhutan’s capital. All the houses and buildings are painted and constructed in traditional Bhutanese style. Stop at Dochu La to view 108 Stupas and on a clear day you will witness a breathtaking view of the eastern Himalaya depending on the time of the year that you are visiting the vista can vary from alpine snow to a profusion of rhododendron blossoms splashed among the soft green of the wild herbs and forest trees.  Visit the Punakha Dzong, the second of Bhutan’s Dzongs which previously served as the seat of the government. Punakha Dzong is still the winter residence of the Dratsheng (Central Monk Body) and holds the title as the winter capital because of its more temperate climate. Chimi Lhakhang, a monastery built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley (also known as the Divine Madman), is a 20 minute walk from the road at Sepsokha to the temple. It is believed that childless women who visit the temple will conceive after receiving a “wang” (blessing). Watch out for Great Black Cormorants fishing beside the river.
Overnight Punakha Valley – Traditional Bhutanese Hotel

 

Wednesday 05 November:

At leisure in the Punakha Valley.
 At leisure to explore the Punakha Valley as per the suggestions. There are numerous walks and short hikes to choose from in this region. 
 Overnight Punakha Valley – Traditional Bhutanese Hotel

 

Thursday 06 November:

Punakha Valley to Thimphu (2hrs 45 mins)
Early morning departure this morning to Bhutan's capital Thimphu. Today witness the enthronement of Bhutan's 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Today has been chosen as an auspicious date, the eighth day of the ninth month of the earth male rat year.
 Overnight Thimphu Valley – Traditional Bhutanese Hotel

 


 Friday 07 November:

At leisure in Thimphu.
Today's celebrations take place at the Changlimithang Stadium in central Thimphu with diverse entertainment programmes from all corners of the Kingdom. For those wishing to take a break away from the entertainment hike up to the telecom tower to enjoy a stunning view of the valley.
Overnight Thimphu Valley – Traditional Bhutanese Hotel

 

Saturday 08 November:

At leisure in Thimphu.
Enjoy the final day of the New Kings Coronation Celebration with a programme of entertainment & games that all can participate in.
Overnight Thimphu Valley – Traditional Bhutanese Hotel

 

Sunday 09 November:

Thimphu to Paro Valley (1 hr 30 mins)
This morning depart Thimphu for the Paro valley. Enjoy an orientation tour of the major features today and visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower and view the fine collection of ancient Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and other artifacts. Why not take a stroll up the Paro main street for some handicrafts and visit the Paro Dzong with its cantilever bridge.
Overnight Paro Valley - Traditional Bhutanese Hotel.


Monday 10 November:

At leisure in the Paro Valley.
This morning hike to the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) viewpoint. The round trip takes about 2 hours. The monastery clings impossibly to a cliff of rock at 3000 ft above the valley floor and perhaps tour the old ruined fortress of the Drugyel Dzong, the historical site of the Fort of Drukpa Victory (14km from Paro) from which the Bhutanese used to repel the Tibetan invaders again and again. On a clear day views of the 24,000 ft snow domed peaks of sacred Mt Jhomolhari can be seen.
 Overnight Paro Valley –  Hotel TBA

 

Tuesday 11 November:

Early morning transfer to Paro Airport for your onward flight to Bangkok.
 

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