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Cultural Tour information:
Tourism in Bhutan was open since 1974.
Bhutan remains one of the most exclusive tourist
destinations. Our various culture tours introduce
visitors to unique aspects of Mahayana Buddhist
Culture, including visits to religious festivals and
pilgrimage sites. Whichever tour you select, you
will enjoy fascinating excursion to temples villages
and scenic sports, for a closer look at a culture
and a land which remains the most unspoiled and
beautiful example of the Traditional Himalayan way
of life existence today.
Trekking Information:
Trekking in Bhutan is very different from
other parts of Himalayas. Here it is for serious
trekking adventures, the trek range from low
altitude (9,500 ft) to medium (10,500 ft) to very
high (16,000 ft). A trek through the country side
opens up a vistas of the sub-tropical forest over a
high alpine passes and broad valleys with impressive
Dzongs, and colorfully painted houses. Scattered all
over the landscape. Also comes over exotic flora and
fauna not seen anywhere else in the world.
Few samples of our cultural tour
and trekking are given below.
Wonderful
Bhutan Tours 4days 3 nights
Arrive Paro:
Day1. Arrive Paro Air Port, you will be meet by
Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers and escort
you to the Hotel in Paro. Evening leisure and O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing
Day2. Visit Paro Dzong built in 1646, by the Lama
Zhanbdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Lunch in town and drive
to North direction about 15km to visit the ruin of
the Drugyal Dzong built in 1649 to commemorate the
victory over Tibetan Invaders. On the way back visit
an oldest monastery built in 659AD by the Tibetan
King Songtsen Geombo to Spread the Buddhism. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing.
Day3. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this is
one of the most scared religious sites in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro Departure.
Day4. Early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for your
flight to onwards destination.
Himalayan
Kingdom Tour 8day 7nights
Arrive Paro:
Day1. Arrive Paro Air Port, you will be meet by
Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers and escort
you to the Hotel in Paro. Evening leisure and O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Thimphu
Day2. Drive to Thimphu, en route walk on the motor
road for 1hour and continue to drive to Thimphu. O/N
hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Sightseeing:
Day3. Morning after your breakfast walk to the
Memorial Chorten, visit Chorten built in the memory
of 3rd King. Continue your tour to Textile Museum,
Folk Heritage Museum, Painting School and Indigenous
Hospital. Evening Leisure and O/N hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Punakha
Day4. Drive to Punakha, if the day is clear you will
see the snow capped eastern Himalayan peaks. Start
walking on the Motor road taking a time to witness
different type of birds and vegetation. This is a
very good place for bird watching and it is also
famous place for the Orchid.
O/N hotel in Punakha
Punakha – Sightseeing
Day5. Mornings after your breakfast walk to the
north direction and visit Punakha Dzong built in
1637. A former capital, this dzong is built in
between two rivers. It was seriously damage by the
flood in 1995. After lunch drive back and hike to
Chimi Lhakhang, built on the lock hill in 15th
century.
O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punakha - Paro
Day6. Morning drive to Paro via Thimphu. Visit
Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro Dzong, National Museum. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing.
Day7. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this is
one of the most scared religious sites in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro –Depart
Day8. Early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for your
flight to onwards destination.
Country Walking Tour and Bird Watching Combined
13days 12nigts
Arrive Paro:
Day1. Arrive Paro Air Port, you will be meet by
Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers and escort
you to the Hotel in Paro. Evening leisure and O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Thimphu
Day2. Drive to Thimphu, en route walk on the motor
road for 1hour and continue to drive to Thimphu. O/N
hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Sightseeing:
Day3. Morning after your breakfast walk to the
Memorial Chorten, visit Chorten built in the memory
of 3rd King. Continue your tour to Textile Museum,
Folk Heritage Museum, Painting School and Indigenous
Hospital. Evening Leisure and O/N hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Punakha
Day4. Drive to Punakha, if the day is clear you will
see the snow capped eastern Himalayan peaks. Start
walking on the Motor road taking a time to witness
different type of birds and vegetation. This is a
very good place for bird watching and it is also
famous place for the Orchid.
O/N hotel in Punakha
Punakha – Sightseeing
Day5. Mornings after your breakfast walk to the
north direction and visit Punakha Dzong built in
1637. A former capital, this dzong is built in
between two rivers. It was seriously damage by the
flood in 1995. After lunch drive back and hike to
Chimi Lhakhang, built on the lock hill in 15th
century.
O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punakha – Trongsa
Day6. Drive to Trongsa, en route witness birds and
make a short walk. Lunch and continue drive to
Trongsa O/N hotel in Trongsa.
Trongsa Bird watching Day.
Day7. Morning after your breakfast drive to Kuenga
Rabten village witness different species of birds
and visit the village and the Palace used by the
second kind of Bhutan. Evening drive back to Trongsa
and O/N in Trongsa.
Trongsa – Bumthang.
Day8. Morning drive to Bumthang across Yotongla Pass
at (3,400m). En route witness birds and country
walking from Chummi valley to Chamkhar Valley. O/N
hotel in Bumthang.
Bumthang – Sightseeing.
Day9. Morning walk to Jambay Lhakhang and visit the
Monastery, continue your walk to Kurjey and visit
the Monastery. Hot lunch en route and cross the
suspension bridge and walk on the other side of the
Chamkhar River and visit Tamzhing Monastery. Evening
Leisure time and O/N hotel in Bumthang.
Bumthang – Punakha
Day10. Morning after your breakfast drive to Punakha
with lunch en route. Visit Punakha Dzong in the
evening and O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punakha - Paro
Day11. Morning drive to Paro via Thimphu. Visit
Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro Dzong, National Museum. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing.
Day12. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this
is one of the most scared religious sites in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro –Depart
Day13. Early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for
your flight to onwards destination.
(Tour Cost in US$ 1,260.00 Per person)
Himalayan Kingdom Tour 8day 7nights
Arrive Paro:
Day1. Arrive Paro Air Port, you will be meet by
Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers and escort
you to the Hotel in Paro. Evening leisure and O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Thimphu
Day2. Drive to Thimphu, en route walk on the motor
road for 1hour and continue to drive to Thimphu. O/N
hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Sightseeing:
Day3. Morning after your breakfast walk to the
Memorial Chorten, visit Chorten built in the memory
of 3rd King. Continue your tour to Textile Museum,
Folk Heritage Museum, Painting School and Indigenous
Hospital. Evening Leisure and O/N hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Punakha
Day4. Drive to Punakha, if the day is clear you will
see the snow capped eastern Himalayan peaks. Start
walking on the Motor road taking a time to witness
different type of birds and vegetation. This is a
very good place for bird watching and it is also
famous place for the Orchid.
O/N hotel in Punakha
Punakha – Sightseeing
Day5. Mornings after your breakfast walk to the
north direction and visit Punakha Dzong built in
1637. A former capital, this dzong is built in
between two rivers. It was seriously damage by the
flood in 1995. After lunch drive back and hike to
Chimi Lhakhang, built on the lock hill in 15th
century.
O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punakha - Paro
Day6. Morning drive to Paro via Thimphu. Visit
Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro Dzong, National Museum. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing.
Day7. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this is
one of the most scared religious sites in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro –Depart
Day8. Early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for your
flight to onwards destination.
Mountain
Journeys 8days 7nights
Bagdogra/Siliguri – Phuntsholing Bhutan.
Day1.Our Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers
Representative will meet you on arrival at either
Siliguri or Bagdogra Airport on the Indian State of
West Bengal. After a drive of about three hours
along a road lined with lush green tea gardens you
will reach Phunthosling, the gateway to Bhutan,
which lies directly at the base of the Himalayan
foothills. This rapidly growing town is Bhutanese
Commercial center, with most commercial organization
headquarter here. Dinner and over night at the Hotel
in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing – Thimphu.
Day2. Proceed to Thimphu, making our first stop at
about 5km. up the road to visit Kharbandi Monastery.
This is most beautiful Monastery situated in a
garden of Tropical plants and flowers, was built by
Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntshok Shoedron in 1967.
There is a splendid view of Phuntsholing and the
Indian plains from the monastery garden. From the
point road climbs steep up into the hill, winding in
innumerable bends, to an altitude of approximately
2,000m/6,560ft. Lunch en route and continue drive to
Thimphu the capital City of Bhutan. O/N hotel in
Thimphu.
Thimphu – Sightseeing:
Day3. Morning after your breakfast walk to the
Memorial Chorten, visit Chorten built in the memory
of 3rd King. Continue your tour to Textile Museum,
Folk Heritage Museum, Painting School and Indigenous
Hospital. Evening Leisure and O/N hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Punakha
Day4. Drive to Punakha, if the day is clear you will
see the snow capped eastern Himalayan peaks. Start
walking on the Motor road taking a time to witness
different type of birds and vegetation. This is a
very good place for bird watching and it is also
famous place for the Orchid.
O/N hotel in Punakha
Punakha – Sightseeing
Day5. Mornings after your breakfast walk to the
north direction and visit Punakha Dzong built in
1637. A former capital, this dzong is built in
between two rivers. It was seriously damage by the
flood in 1995. After lunch drive back and hike to
Chimi Lhakhang, built on the lock hill in 15th
century.
O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punakha - Paro
Day6. Morning drive to Paro via Thimphu. Visit
Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro Dzong, National Museum. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing.
Day7. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this is
one of the most scared religious sites in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro –Depart
Day8. Early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for your
flight to onwards destination.
Bhutan Tour
6days 5nights
Bagdogra/Siliguri – Phuntsholing Bhutan.
Day1.Our Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers
Representative will meet you on arrival at either
Siliguri or Bagdogra Airport on the Indian State of
West Bengal. After a drive of about three hours
along a road lined with lush green tea gardens you
will reach Phunthosling, the gateway to Bhutan,
which lies directly at the base of the Himalayan
foothills. This rapidly growing town is Bhutanese
Commercial center, with most commercial organization
headquarter here. Dinner and over night at the Hotel
in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing – Thimphu.
Day2. Proceed to Thimphu, making our first stop at
about 5km. up the road to visit Kharbandi Monastery.
This is most beautiful Monastery situated in a
garden of Tropical plants and flowers, was built by
Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntshok Shoedron in 1967.
There is a splendid view of Phuntsholing and the
Indian plains from the monastery garden. From the
point road climbs steep up into the hill, winding in
innumerable bends, to an altitude of approximately
2,000m/6,560ft. Lunch en route and continue drive to
Thimphu the capital City of Bhutan. O/N hotel in
Thimphu.
Thimphu – Sightseeing:
Day3. Morning after your breakfast walk to the
Memorial Chorten, visit Chorten built in the memory
of 3rd King. Continue your tour to Textile Museum,
Folk Heritage Museum, Painting School and Indigenous
Hospital. Evening Leisure and O/N hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Paro.
Day4. Drive to Paro in the morning and Visit the
National Museum built in 1649 as watch tower. Visit
Paro Dzong built in 1646, by the Lama Zhanbdrung
Ngawang Namgyal. Lunch in town and drive to North
direction about 15km to visit the ruin of the
Drugyal Dzong built in 1649 to commemorate the
victory over Tibetan Invaders. On the way back visit
an oldest monastery built in 659AD by the Tibetan
King Songtsen Geombo to Spread the Buddhism. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing.
Day5. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this is
one of the most scared religious sites in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro –Depart
Day6. Early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for your
flight to onwards destination.
Bhutan
Wonderland Tour 13days 12nights
Bagdogra/Siliguri – Phuntsholing Bhutan.
Day1.Our Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers
Representative will meet you on arrival at either
Siliguri or Bagdogra Airport on the Indian State of
West Bengal. After a drive of about three hours
along a road lined with lush green tea gardens you
will reach Phunthosling, the gateway to Bhutan,
which lies directly at the base of the Himalayan
foothills. This rapidly growing town is Bhutanese
Commercial center, with most commercial organization
headquarter here. Dinner and over night at the Hotel
in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing – Thimphu.
Day2. Proceed to Thimphu, making our first stop at
about 5km. up the road to visit Kharbandi Monastery.
This is most beautiful Monastery situated in a
garden of Tropical plants and flowers, was built by
Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntshok Shoedron in 1967.
There is a splendid view of Phuntsholing and the
Indian plains from the monastery garden. From the
point road climbs steep up into the hill, winding in
innumerable bends, to an altitude of approximately
2,000m/6,560ft. Lunch en route and continue drive to
Thimphu the capital City of Bhutan. O/N hotel in
Thimphu.
Thimphu – Sightseeing:
Day3. Morning after your breakfast walk to the
Memorial Chorten, visit Chorten built in the memory
of 3rd King. Continue your tour to Textile Museum,
Folk Heritage Museum, Painting School and Indigenous
Hospital. Evening Leisure and O/N hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Punakha
Day4. Drive to Punakha, if the day is clear you will
see the snow capped eastern Himalayan peaks. Start
walking on the Motor road taking a time to witness
different type of birds and vegetation. This is a
very good place for bird watching and it is also
famous place for the Orchid.
O/N hotel in Punakha
Punakha – Sightseeing
Day5. Mornings after your breakfast walk to the
north direction and visit Punakha Dzong built in
1637. A former capital, this dzong is built in
between two rivers. It was seriously damage by the
flood in 1995. After lunch drive back and hike to
Chimi Lhakhang, built on the lock hill in 15th
century.
O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punakha – Trongsa
Day6. Drive to Trongsa, en route witness birds and
make a short walk. Lunch and continue drive to
Trongsa O/N hotel in Trongsa.
Trongsa Bird watching Day.
Day7. Morning after your breakfast drive to Kuenga
Rabten village witness different species of birds
and visit the village and the Palace used by the
second kind of Bhutan. Evening drive back to Trongsa
and O/N in Trongsa.
Trongsa – Bumthang.
Day8. Morning drive to Bumthang across Yotongla Pass
at (3,400m). En route witness birds and country
walking from Chummi valley to Chamkhar Valley. O/N
hotel in Bumthang.
Bumthang – Sightseeing.
Day9. Morning walk to Jambay Lhakhang and visit the
Monastery, continue your walk to Kurjey and visit
the Monastery. Hot lunch en route and cross the
suspension bridge and walk on the other side of the
Chamkhar River and visit Tamzhing Monastery. Evening
Leisure time and O/N hotel in Bumthang.
Bumthang – Punakha
Day10. Morning after your breakfast drive to Punakha
with lunch en route. Visit Punakha Dzong in the
evening and O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punakha - Paro
Day11. Morning drive to Paro via Thimphu. Visit
Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro Dzong, National Museum. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing.
Day12. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this
is one of the most scared religious sites in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro –Depart
Day13. Early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for
your flight to onwards destination.
All About
Bhutan 10days 9nights
Arrive Paro:
Day1. Arrive Paro Air Port, you will be meet by
Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers and escort
you to the Hotel in Paro. Evening leisure and O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing
Day2. Visit Paro Dzong built in 1646, by the Lama
Zhanbdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Lunch in town and drive
to North direction about 15km to visit the ruin of
the Drugyal Dzong built in 1649 to commemorate the
victory over Tibetan Invaders. On the way back visit
an oldest monastery built in 659AD by the Tibetan
King Songtsen Geombo to Spread the Buddhism. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Thimphu
Day3. Drive to Thimphu, en route walk on the motor
road for 1hour and continue to drive to Thimphu. O/N
hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Sightseeing:
Day4 Morning after your breakfast walk to the
Memorial Chorten, visit Chorten built in the memory
of 3rd King. Continue your tour to Textile Museum,
Folk Heritage Museum, Painting School and Indigenous
Hospital. Evening Leisure and O/N hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Trongsa:
Day5. Morning after your breakfast drive to Trongsa
across Dochula Pass at (3,140m) and Pelela Pass
at(3,300m). En route lunch in Wangduephodrang and
continue the drive to Trongsa. O/N hotel in Trongsa
Trongsa – Bumthang.
Day6. Morning visit Trongsa Dzong and the
watchtower, that is converted into Museum. Continue
your drive to Bumthang, Lunch in Bumthang and after
lunch visit Kurjey Monastery, Jambay Lhakhang and
Tamzhing Lhakhang. O/N hotel in Bumthang.
Bumthang – Punakha
Day7. Morning after your breakfast drive to Punakha
with lunch en route. Visit Punakha Dzong in the
evening and O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punkha – Thimphu
Day8. Morning visit Punakha Dzong and Chimilhakhang,
have lunch and continue your drive to Thimphu. O/N
at hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Phuntsholing.
Day9. Drive to Phuntsholing after the breakfast.
Visit Simtokha Dzong and continue you drive and
lunch en route. The road was built in 1961 by the
Dantak, an Indian Dorber Roads Organization. Just
before arriving Phuntsholing we will stop to visit
Kharbandi Monastery built in 1967, this monastery
was built by the Royal Grand Queen mother. It houses
the large status of Buddha Sakyamuni, Zhanbdrung
Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche (precious Master).
O/N hotel in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing – Siliguri/Bagdogra/Sikkim/Darjeeling/Kalimpong.
Day10. After the breakfast drive to Siliguri,
passing through lush green tea garden en route.
Siliguri is the gateway to North-Eastern Indian, and
the main transit point for visits to Darjeeling,
Sikkim, Bhutan, Eastern Nepal and Assam. After lunch
in Siliguri, drive to Darjeeling via the Mahananda
Wildlife sanctuary. O/N hotel in India.
Visit Bhutan
For Idea 10 days 9nights
Arrive Paro:
Day1. Arrive Paro Air Port, you will be meet by
Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers and escort
you to the Hotel in Paro. Evening leisure and O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing
Day2. Visit Paro Dzong built in 1646, by the Lama
Zhanbdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Lunch in town and drive
to North direction about 15km to visit the ruin of
the Drugyal Dzong built in 1649 to commemorate the
victory over Tibetan Invaders. On the way back visit
an oldest monastery built in 659AD by the Tibetan
King Songtsen Geombo to Spread the Buddhism. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Sightseeing.
Day3. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this is
one of the most scared religious sites in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro – Thimphu
Day4. Drive to Thimphu, en route walk on the motor
road for 1hour and continue to drive to Thimphu. O/N
hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Sightseeing:
Day5 Morning after your breakfast walk to the
Memorial Chorten, visit Chorten built in the memory
of 3rd King. Continue your tour to Textile Museum,
Folk Heritage Museum, Painting School and Indigenous
Hospital. Evening Leisure and O/N hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Punakha
Day6. Drive to Punakha, if the day is clear you will
see the snow capped eastern Himalayan peaks. Start
walking on the Motor road taking a time to witness
different type of birds and vegetation. This is a
very good place for bird watching and it is also
famous place for the Orchid.
O/N hotel in Punakha
Punakha – Sightseeing
Day7. Mornings after your breakfast walk to the
north direction and visit Punakha Dzong built in
1637. A former capital, this dzong is built in
between two rivers. It was seriously damage by the
flood in 1995. After lunch drive back and hike to
Chimi Lhakhang, built on the lock hill in 15th
century.
O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punkha – Thimphu
Day8. Morning visit Punakha Dzong and Chimilhakhang,
have lunch and continue your drive to Thimphu. O/N
at hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Phuntsholing.
Day9. Drive to Phuntsholing after the breakfast.
Visit Simtokha Dzong and continue you drive and
lunch en route. The road was built in 1961 by the
Dantak, an Indian Dorber Roads Organization. Just
before arriving Phuntsholing we will stop to visit
Kharbandi Monastery built in 1967, this monastery
was built by the Royal Grand Queen mother. It houses
the large status of Buddha Sakyamuni, Zhanbdrung
Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche (precious Master).
O/N hotel in Phuntsholing.
Phuntsholing – Siliguri/Bagdogra/Sikkim/Darjeeling/Kalimpong.
Day10. After the breakfast drive to Siliguri,
passing through lush green tea garden en route.
Siliguri is the gateway to North-Eastern Indian, and
the main transit point for visits to Darjeeling,
Sikkim, Bhutan, Eastern Nepal and Assam. After lunch
in Siliguri, drive to Darjeeling via the Mahananda
Wildlife sanctuary. O/N hotel in India.

GANGTEY /
GOGONA TREK 9days 8nights
This trek is to the beautiful Phobjikha valley
(3,000m), one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan,
which lies the mountains east of Wangduephodrang.
After crossing over the pass you soon come to the
great monastery of Gangtey, established in the 17th
century. This quiet, remote valley is the chosen
winter home of the rare black necked cranes, which
migrate here annually from the Tibetan plateau. This
moderate trek visits a village and rhododendrons are
full bloom in April. It is one of the finest low
level treks in Bhutan.
Season: the best time for this trek is March to
May, and September to November. The best month is
April and early May when the rhododendrons are in
full bloom.
Arrive Paro
Day1. on arrival at Paro Airport, you will be meet
by you Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers
representative, and transfer to Thimphu n completion
of arrival formalities. O/N hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu-Gangtey
Day2. After breakfast, morning tour in Thimphu,
visiting Memorial Choten, Traditional Hospital,
Painting School, Folk Heritage Museum, National
Library. After lunch drive to Gangtey, for an about
5hours. En route cross Dochula Pass (3140m) and
drive by WangduePhodrang Dzong. O/N Farm house or
camp, Gangtey.
Gangtey Gompa-Gogona
Day3. Trek commences today. The trails wind
gradually upwards through meadows and fields,
ascending to Tsele La pass (3,400m) where we stop
for lunch. The trail then descends gradually for
some time through forests of Junipers, Bamboo,
Magnolias and Rhododendrons. After a last short
climb, we reach Gogona village,. The people of
Gogona were originally nomads and they speak a
language called Bjopkha (language of Namads). O/N in
Camp.
Walking Distance: 16kms
Timing: 6-7hours
Gogona-Khotokha
Day4. Once again the trail wind up gently above
Gogona village, climbing into a forest of Firs, Oak,
Spruce, Rhododendron and Cypress. A long and
gradually climb takes us up to Shobju-La
Pass(3,400m). the path leads down to the wide vallt
of Khotokha, where the people of Sha (a region of
Wangduephodrang district) come in summer to graze
their animals. O/N camp.
Walking distance: 17kms
Timing: 7hours
Khotokha-Chazam/Wangduephodrang.
Day5. A short ascent takes us to a pass, from which
the path descends steeply through ever-changing
vegetation till finally reaching the bridgeat
wangduephodrang. The trek ends here. O/N at the
hotel in Wangduephodrang.
Walking distance: 13kms
Timing: 5hours
WangduePhodrang and Punakha Sightseeing.
Day6. Morning after the leisure breakfast drive to
Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong, built in 1637,
consider as second oldest dzong in the country. It
is built in between two rivers, Female River and
Male River. Visit Chimi lhakhang (fertility Temple)
built in 1649 by the Lama Ngawang Chogyal. The
temple is founded by the divine Madman after
subduing the demon dragged from the Dochula pass.
Lunch in the hotel and evening visit Wangduephodrang
Dzong built in 1637. It is built on the cliff of two
valleys. O/N at hotel in Wangduephodrang.
Wangduephodrang to Paro.
Day7. morning after breakfast drive to Paro via
Thimphu the capital city of the Country. Lunch in
Thimphu and continue your drive to Paro. O/N at
hotel in Paro.
Paro Sightseeing.
Day8. morning visit National Museum, Paro Dzong and
Dungtse Lhakhang and lunch in town and continue your
sightseeing drive to the north to visit the ruin
Drugyal Dzong, en route back visit Kyichu Lhakhang
built in 659AD by Tibetan King. O/N Hotel in Paro.
Paro Departure.
Day9. Early breakfast drive to Paro Air Port for
flight to onwards destination, enjoying superb
mountain views from the Air Bus as you fly out of
the valley.
DRUKPATH TREK
This is a short five days trek
which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa,
crossing the chain of mountains the separate the two
valleys. Although the route is sparely inhabited,
there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the
area is famous which bloom in may. In the clear
weather of Autumn and winter there are great views
of the Himalayas.
Season: Late February to June and September to
December.
Day1: Arrive in
Paro an international Airport of the kingdom,
receive by the representative of Men_lha Adventure
Company and escort you to the hotel for the
refreshment. In the after noon visit:
National Museum: Built in 1649 as a watchtower but
in 1968 it was converted into National Museum by the
Third King. 7storied Building in couch shape. One of
the best museum in Asia.
Paro Dzong:
Dzong is (Monastery Fortress in English). The person
who unified Bhutan in 1616 called Zhabdrung Rinpoche
built it in 1646. It survived the 1897 earthquake
but a fire severely damaged the dzong in 1907. It is
one of the most impressive and well known with
finest example of Bhutanese Architecture.
Over night at hotel in Paro.
Day 2:
Sightseeing in an around Paro valley
Taktshang Monastery: this place was founded
by the Precious Master (Guru Rinpoche) in 8th
century (747AD) during his second visit to Bhutan.
He has meditated for four month’s and founded this
place as one of the most secret pilgrim site for
Buddhist. It is also believe to be said that who
ever visit this place once in their life will be
counted as thousand time’s. After visiting this
place can purified your sin that has been committed.
It is about 5hours hike, if you complete the hiking
in an around Monastery.
Dungtse Monastery: Built in 1421 by Famous
Tibetan saint Thangthong Gyalpo also known as
ChagzamPa, A famous iron chain bridge duilder. It
contains most extraordinary frescoes painting in the
Himalayan world. The temple is conceived as a
Mandala( a mystic Cosmic diagram). Over night in
hotel.
Day 3: Paro to
Jele Dzong
Today is the short trekking day. The trail is rather
gradual up till camp and if the weather is clear the
Paro valley can be seen with snowcapped mountains
behind. Over night camp. Walking distance: 6/7kms,
4-5hours. Altitude: 8500feets
Day 4: JeleDzong
to Jangchuklalha
Begin with an hour and half climb and then ascend
gradually up. The trail takes you through thick
alpine forests and Rhododendrons. Your may see yak
herders around your campsite. Over night camp.
Walking distance: 10kms, 5hours
Altitude: 10000feets.
Day 5:
Jangchuklakha to Jemelangtso
The trail follows the ridge on a clear day the views
of the mountains and valley are sensational. Camp
close to the lake of Jemelangtso. Thee lake are
famous for their giant size trout’s. Over night camp
near lake.
Walking distance: 11kms, 5hours. Altitude:
11,000feets.
Day 6:
Jemelangtso to Simkota
The trail takes you through dwarf Rhododendrons
trees and bypasses the lake of Jenetso. Today you
may come across yak herders camp and get an idea how
this people live. Camp near the Simkota Lake.
Walking distance: 10kms,5hours. Altitude:
10000feets.
Day 7: Simkota
lake to Phajoding.
Gradually climb and if the weather permits you will
have a Majestic view of Mount. Gangkarpuensum
(highest peak of the Kingdom) and also other peaks.
The trail slowly descends till you reach the
phajoding Monastery.
Over night at camp.
Walking distance: 5hours
Day 8: Phajoding
to Thimphu. The trail to Thimphu is all down hill
through the blue pine forest. Taking a leisure pace
can take about 3 hours to reach Thimphu (the capital
city of the kingdom of Bhutan. Over night at hotel
in Thimphu.)
Day 9: Sight
seeing in an around Thimphu Valley
National Library: It is located to the west
of the golf course. It was established in 1967 to
preserve and promote religious and culture
degradation from rapid modern development. It has
4500 English titles mainly on Buddhism. 3 baskets of
Buddha teaching are in Burmese script and 50volume
have Pali tipitaka in Devanagri script and it has
10,000 volumes of religious text. It also contents
the world largest book with 7feet wide and 5feet
tall.
Painting School: It is known as Zorig Chosum
In Bhutan (Institute for thirteen Art’s). Where
13Art’s practiced in the Kingdom. It was established
in 1971 to preserve its invaluable heritage. The
institute offer six year’s course.
Heritage Museum: The museum content
three-storied traditional rammed mud and timber. The
museum showcase the traditional artifacts used now
and in the past. It was recently inaugurated on 28th
July 2001.
Textile Museum: It is located in the heart of
the city, which gives you a fair Idea of the living
national art of weaving. It was founded in 2000.
Museum introduces the major weaving techniques and
styles of local dress and textile made by the
Bhutanese Women and man.
Traditional Hospital: The institute of
traditional medicine service was established in 1967
as Indigenous Unit under the department of Health
service. It promotes traditional system of medicine
in the country. Conduct research and quality control
of drugs. Provide alternative medicine as
complementary to the allopathic system.
Memorial Chorten: This Memorial Chorten (Stupa)
is the highlight of the capital city with its
towering golden spires shining in the sun and its
bell tinkling in the wind. This stupa was built in
1974 in the memory of 3rd King who passed away in
1972. Lunch in the local restaurant dinner at hotel
and overnight. (Thimphu).
Day 10: Drive to
Wangdue and Punakha Valley.
Punakha Valley and wangdue valley over Dochu-la Pass
with 3140mtrs. Take a view of the eastern Himalayan
Peaks. It is located at 1250mtrs, the size of the
place surprising considering the role that punakha
played in the history of the kingdom. It was the
country’s capitals for 300yrs.The fertile punakha
valley allows two rice crops an yrs. Orange’s and
bananas is abundance.
Wangdue Valley: This is another valley, which
is one of the largest districts in the Kingdom,
which lies above 1350mtrs. Since it is located on an
exposed promontory overlooking the river. The town
here is very congested to make it wider, but the
government has made the town plan on another side
where people can make it wider.
Visit Punakha Dzong: this dzong was built in
1637and consider as a 2nd oldest dzong in the
country. It covers the island at the confluence of
the two rivers; as it lies in between two rivers
that is believe as a male river and female river. It
is also use as a winter residence for the monk body.
The dzong has a very beautiful painting that has
done after the renovation in 1999.
Hike to Fertility Temple: This monastery was
built in 1456 by the cousin brother of Drukpa
Kuenley (Divine Madman). A visible monastery on the
hillock across the valley on the right side of the
Punakha road. It is also known as the temple of the
fertility. Those who visit the temple today will be
blessed by the pairs of iron phallus and Arrow and
bow, which were used by the Divine Mad Man Drukpa
Kuenley. Driving distance: 3hours 77km
Day 11: Drive to
Haa Valley
Haa valley lies above 2640mtrs from the see level.
Here they grow only wheat and Potato. First school
in Bhutan was opened in this valley.
Visit Temple in Haa: Lhakhang Karpo: It is
also one among the 108 monasteries that was built by
the Tibetan King (songtsen Geombo) in 659AD. It
contents the status of the present Buddha Sakyamuni
and the eight bodhisattva. At present it is use as a
monastic school for the monk body. It lies in the
beautiful Valley.
Lhakhang Nagpo: This monastery is in Black
painting, which means black monastery. It was also
built in the same year with the 108monasteries in
659AD. Inside the monastery you can still see the
lake where one of the Tibetan King used to offer the
holy water to God. Driving distance: 6hours, 150km.
Day 12: Haa to
Paro Valley.
Drive to Paro Valley over chelela Pass with
3988mtrs. Take a view of the Northern Himalayan
peaks, which are above 6500mtrs. Drive is through
the dens forest of Pine, Spurs, Ever Green Oak and
ETC. Evening leisure time for you to buy suvinour
for yours friends of family. Over night at hotel.
Driving distance: 3and half hours,66kms.
Day 13: You will
be escort by the representative to Airport for your
departure.
Dhur Hot
Springs Trek 10days 9nights
This trek follows an old expedition route to Gangar
Punsum.
Season: The recommended seasons are March, April
and September to November.
Arrive Paro – Thimphu.
Day1. Arrive at Paro air port and you will be met by
Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers and take you
for the refreshment to town. Lunch in the town and
drive to Thimphu in the evening. O/N hotel in
Thimphu.
Thimphu – Trongsa:
Day2. Morning after your breakfast drive to Trongsa
across Dochula Pass at (3,140m) and Pelela Pass
at(3,300m). En route lunch in Wangduephodrang and
continue the drive to Trongsa. O/N hotel in Trongsa
Trongsa – Bumthang.
Day3. Morning visit Trongsa Dzong and the
watchtower, that is converted into Museum. Continue
your drive to Bumthang, Lunch in Bumthang and after
lunch visit Kurjey Monastery, Jambay Lhakhang and
Tamzhing Lhakhang. O/N hotel in Bumthang.
Bumthang – Gorsum.
Day4. After breakfast drive to the starting point
for our trek, just beyond Kurjey Lhakhang. Our trail
runs upstream along the Chamkhar Chu (River) a river
known for its richness in trout fish. Camp at
(3,120m)
Walking distance: 18kms, 7hours.
Gorsum – Lungsum.
Day5. Today’s walk takes through dense forests of
spruce, hemlock, cypress, and Juniper and maple
tress. The trail is rather muddy and ascends
gradually to our campsite at (3,160m) O/N at camp.
Walking distance: 12kms, 5hours
Lung sum – Tshochenchen
Day6. The path ascends gradually through dense
vegetation to Tshochenchen (3,400m) where we camp
overnight.
Walking distance: 15km, 7hours
Tshochenchen – Dhurtshachu
Day7. We trek uphill from Tshochenchen to Juli-la
Pass (4,400m). On a clear day, there is a good view
of the surrounding mountains from here. After
crossing the pass, we walk downhill till reaching
our campsite at (3,300m). Mask deer, Himalayan Bears
and blue sheep may see en route. O/N at camp.
Walking distance: 17kms, 7hours.
Dhurtshachu Rest day.
Day8. After breakfast relax in the hot spring or
hike around the camp area.
Dhurtshachu – Gorsum.
Day9. Another early start, as we walk right through
to Gorsum, the Path descends gradually through dense
forest, and may be rather muddy in places after
Lungsum. We camp over at Gorsum (3,120m).
Walking distance: 18km, 6hours.
Gorsum – Dhur(Motor Road) – Bumthang.
Day10. The trails follows the Cham khar chu (river)
descending gradually to Dhur village, where Bhutan
Men-Lha Adventures and Travelers Transport will meet
you and drive to our lodge in Bumthang. Leisure in
the afternoon. O/N hotel in Bumthang.
Walking distance: 9kms, 3hours.
Bumthang – Punakha.
Day7. Morning after your breakfast drive to Punakha
with lunch en route. Visit Punakha Dzong in the
evening and O/N hotel in Punakha.
Punakha – Paro
Day8. Morning drive to Paro via Thimphu. Visit
Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro Dzong, National Museum. O/N
hotel in Paro.
Paro – Hike to Taktshang Monastery Hike
Day9. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this is
one of the most scared religious site in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro – Depart.
Day10. Early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for
your flight to onwards destination.
Samtengang
Winter Trek 9days 8nights
Season: it is possible to do this low altitude
trek through the winter season.
Arrive Paro
Day1. On arrival at Paro Airport, you will be
meeting by you Bhutan Men-Lha Adventures and
Travelers representative, and transfer to Hotel in
Paro. Afternoon Leisure O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro – Thimphu
Day2. Drive to Thimphu en route visit Tamchog
Lhankhang, lunch in Thimphu, the Capital city of the
Country. After lunch visit Painting school, National
Library, Folk heritage museum and Thimphu Dzong. O/N
at hotel in Thimphu
Thimphu – Punakha
Day3. Drive to Bhutan’s former capital Punakha,
stopping briefly en route at Dochula Pass(3140m) to
enjoy a panoramic views of snow capped eastern
Himalayan peaks. Continue drive to Punakha and visit
Punakha Dzong, built in 1637, second oldest Dzong in
the Bhutan. After lunch take a short hike to visit
Chimi Lhakhang located on the lock hill. O/N hotel
in Punakha.
Punakha to Limukha
Day4. We cross the suspension bridge over the river
by Punakha dzong and walk up to Shegana. Our trek
begins from there with a gradual climb up through
Chirpine forest to Limukha, visiting Dompala village
en route. Camp near limukha village at about
(1,800m).
Walking distance: 14km, 6hours.
Limukha – Chungsakha
Day5. The trail takes us downhill through
Rhododendron and oak forested areas. En route we
visit a famous temple used as a winter residence by
Lama Druk pa Kuenley in the 15th century. Camp near
Chungsakha village.
Walking distance: 15kms, 6hours.
Chungsakha – Samtengang.
Day6. The trail leads us down and across Pe-chu
river, then up the hillside to sha village is the
sha region of Wangduephodrang district. We continue
on upwards and camp by the lakeside at samtengang.
Walking distance: 13kms, 5hours.
Samtengang – Wangduephodrang.
Day7. We follow the trail downhill to the motor road
near Chuzomsa, where we will meet the Transportation
and transferred to Wangduephodrang. After Lunch
continue drive to Paro and O/N hotel in Paro.
Walking distance: 6kms, 3hours.
Driving Distance: 4-5hours.
Paro – Hike to Taktshang Monastery Hike
Day8. One full day Taktshang Monastery Hike, this is
one of the most scared religious sites in the
country. This monastery is built on the cliff above
the paro valley with (700m). This site is founded by
the Precious master in the 8th century and built in
1692. later in 1998 it was seriously damage by the
fire and renovated. It is 5hour hike. You can also
spend one whole day visiting near by monastery in
this area.
O/N hotel in Paro.
Paro – Depart.
Day9. Early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for your
flight to onwards destination.
BEAUTIFUL CHHOMOLHARI TREK
Starting at drugyal dzong,
Paro, this trek passes through scattered hamlets and
farm land, into a deep and richly forested valleys,
which leads to a high alpine pastureland where yak
herders graze their animals. The trek offers a taste
of great variety of Bhutanese landscape.
Season: April to June and September to
November.
Day1: The flight
in Paro is one of the most specticular of all
mountain flights. One can see Mount. Everest,
Kanchenjanga, Makula and other peaks in Bhutansuch
as Jhomolhari, Jitchu Drakey and Tsherim Gang. The
first gift from Bhutan will be cool, clean fresh air
as you step out of the airplane. Receive you by the
representative from Men-Lha Adventure Company and
transfer you to Hotel in Paro. Altitude: 2280mtrs.
National Museum: Built in 1649 as a
watchtower but in 1968 it was converting into
National Museum by the Third King. 7 storied
Building in couch shape. One of the best museum in
Asia.
Paro Dzong: Dzong is (Monastery Fortress in
English). The person who unified Bhutan in 1616
called Zhabdrung Rinpoche built it in 1646. It
survived the 1897 earthquake but a fire severely
damaged the dzong in 1907. It is one of the most
impressive and well known with finest example of
Bhutanese Architecture.
Day 2: Sight
seeing in an around Paro Valley.
Taktshang Monastery : this place was founded by the
Precious Master (Guru Rinpoche) in 8th century
(747AD) during his second visit to Bhutan. He has
meditated for four month has and founded this place
as one of the most secret pilgrim site for Buddhist.
It is also believe to be said that who ever visit
this place once in their life will be counted as
thousand time’s. After visiting, this place can
purify your sin that has been committed. It is about
5hours hike, if you complete the hiking in an around
Monastery.
Dungtse Monastery: Built in 1421 by Famous
Tibetan saint Thangthong Gyalpo also known as
ChagzamPa, A famous iron chain bridge duilder. It
contains most extraordinary frescoes painting in the
Himalayan world. The temple is conceived as a
Mandala( a mystic Cosmic diagram).
Over night in hotel.
Kychu monastery: Built in 659AD by the
Tibetan King Songtsen Geompo to pin down the Ogress.
The construction of Kychu Monastery in Paro and
Jambasy Monastery in Bumtang (central Bhutan) first
put Bhutan on the Buddhist Map. Dinner and over
night at hotel in Paro.
Day 3: Paro to
Gunetsawa
The trek starts from Drugyal dzong at 2580mtrs with
a short walk on wide trails. The trails climb gently
traversing through well-maintained rice terraces and
fields of millets. The route later enters an area of
apple orchard and forests. Soon the valley widens
and you reach the Army post of Gunetsawa at
2810mtrs. This the last stop before Tibet. At
2870mtrs just beyond the Shana Zampa you will camp
near by the river. Over night camp.
Walking distance: 5/6hours, 17kms.
Day 4: Shana to
Soi-Thang thang ka
The trail again follows the Paro river ascending and
descending through pine, oak and spruce forests. Hot
lunch or pack lunch will be serve after crossing the
bridge on the left hand side. After lunch, follow
the river climbing up through rhododendrons forests
and finally crossing the bridge again reaching the
campsite at the altitude of 3750mtrs. Walking
distance: 8/9hours, 20kms.
Day 5:
Thangthangka to Jangothang(Base camp of
Mount.Chomolhari).
The path ascends for a while till you reach the army
camp. Then follow the river above the tree line
enjoying the stunning views of surrounding peaks.
Lunch on the way and continue your walk. A short
distance walk into the valley will take you into the
campsite of Jangothang at 4040mtrs. Over night camp.
Walking distance: 7hours, 19kms.
Day 6:
Jangothang halt
Cleaning day and make a short day hike to the
glacier near the Chomolhari mountain. Over night
camp.
Day 7:
Jangothang to Lingshi valley
The trail follows the stream for half an hour and
crosses the wooden bridge on right side. Start the
climb uphill with breathtaking view of Chomolhari,
Jitsu Drakey and Tserim gang. The walks towards the
valley, almost flat for a while, until the climb to
the Nyelela pass at an altitude of 4700mtrs. After
the pass gradually descents to the lingshi cam,
enjoying the panoramic view of Lingshi Dzong. Over
night camp at the altitude of 4000mtrs.
Walking distance: 7/8hours, 18kms.
Day 8: Lingshi
to Shodow
The trek route climbs towards a small white chorten
on a ridge above the camp. Turns south up the deep
Mochu valley. The trails stay on the west side of
the largely treeless valley, climbing steadily a
short distance above Mo-chu valley. You will be
crossing Yali la pass 4820mtrs. Descends alongside a
stream to a shelter, then further fownstream to a
camp site(4100mtrs).
Walking distance: 8/9hours,22kms.
Day 9: Shodow to
Barshong.
At this place, one comes back to tree line. The path
follows the Thimphu River, descending through
rhododendrons, Juniper and other alpine forests. The
view of the cliff facing rocks and waterfalls is
stunning. Lunch on the way and continue your walk
following the Thimphu river. Over night camp at
3600mtrs.
Walking distance: 6/7hours, 15kms.
Day 10: Barshong
to Dolomkencho
The trail descends through a dense forest of
rhododendron, birch and Conifers, then drops steeply
to meet Thimphu Chu. It stays on river left,
climbing over the ridge and descending to side
streams. Camp in among pastureland at 3600mtrs.
Walking distance: 5/6hours, 15kms.
Day 11:
DolomKencho to Dodena
The trail goes in and out of side valley above
Thimphu Chu (river), making a long ascents through a
forest of conifers and high altitude broadleaf
species to a pass at 3510mtrs. The trail then drops
steeply to the river and follow it southward to the
road head at Dodena 2600mtrs. The trek end here and
with the beautiful memories with you. Over night at
Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 12:
Sightseeing in and around Thimphu valley
National Library: It is located to the west
of the golf course. It was establish in 1967 to
preserve and promote religious and culture
degradation from rapid modern development. It has
4500 English titles mainly on Buddhism. 3 baskets of
Buddha teaching are in Burmese script and 50volume
have Patipitaka in Devanagri script and it has
10,000 volumes of religious text. It also contents
the world largest book with 7feet wide and 5feet
tall.
Painting School: It is known as Zorig Chosum
In Bhutan (Institute for thirteen Art’s). Where
13Art’s practiced in the Kingdom. It was establish
in 1971 to preserve its invaluable heritage. The
institute offer six year’s course.
Heritage Museum: A museum content
three-storey traditional rammed mud and timber. The
museum showcase the traditional artifacts used now
and in the past. It was recently inaugurated on 28th
July 2001.
Textile Museum: It is located in the heart of
the city, which gives you a fair Idea of the living
national art of weaving. It was found in 2000.
Museum introduces the major weaving techniques and
styles of local dress and textile made by the
Bhutanese Women and man.
Traditional Hospital: The institute of
traditional medicine service was establishing in
1967 as Indigenous Unit under the department of
Health service. It promotes traditional system of
medicine in the country. Conduct research and
quality control of drugs. Provide alternative
medicine as complementary to the allopathic system.
Memorial Chorten: This Memorial Chorten (Stupa)
is the highlight of the capital city with its
towering golden spires shining in the sun and its
bell tinkling in the wind. This stupa was built in
1974 in the memory of 3rd King who passed away in
1972. Lunch in the local restaurant dinner at hotel
and overnight. (Thimphu).
Day 13: Drive to
Paro via Haa valley
.Lhakhang Karpo: It is also one among the
108monasteries that was built by the Tibetan King (songtsen
Geombo) in 659AD. It contents the status of the
present Buddha sakyamuni and the eight bodhisattva.
At present it is use as a monastic school for the
monk body. It lies in the beautiful Valley.
Lhakhang Nagpo: This monastery is in Black
painting, which means black monastery. It was build
in the same year with the 108monasteries in 659AD.
Inside the monastery, you can still see the lake
where one of the Tibetan King used to offer the holy
water to God.
Driving distance: 6hours. 150kms.
Day14: You will
escort to an international airport of the kingdom by
the representative of Men-Lha Adventure & Travelers.
LAYA GASA BEAUTIFUL
HIMALAYA TREK
This trek offers a great
variety of trekking conditions, from picturesque
farmland and forests to alpine pastureland and high
pass. Spectacular campsite, beneath some of Bhutan’s
most impressive peaks, of which the most notable are
Chomolhari and Jitsu Drakey, are also the features
of this trekking route. Numerous isolated dzongs an
Scattered settlements, including the outlandish
village of Laya, Provide a great deal of
Cultural interest Enroute.
Season:
April to June and mid September to November.
Day1: The flight
in Paro is one of the most specticular of all
mountain flights. One can see Mount. Everest,
Kanchenjanga, Makula, and peaks in Bhutansuch as
Jhomolhari, Jitchu Drakey and Tsherim Gang. The
first gift from Bhutan will be cool, clean fresh air
as you step out of the airplane. Receive you by the
representative from Men-Lha Adventure Company and
transfer you to Hotel in Paro. Altitude:
2280mtrs.
National Museum: Built in 1649 as a
watchtower but in 1968 it was converting into
National Museum by the Third King. 7 storied
Building in couch shape. One of the best museum in
Asia.
Paro Dzong: Dzong is (Monastery Fortress in
English). The person who unified Bhutan in 1616
called Zhabdrung Rinpoche built it in 1646. It
survived the 1897 earthquake but a fire severely
damaged the dzong in 1907. It is one of the most
impressive and well known with finest example of
Bhutanese Architecture.
Day 2: sight seeing in an around Paro Valley
Taktshang Monastery: the Precious Master
(Guru Rinpoche) founded this place in 8th century
(747AD) during his second visit to Bhutan. He has
meditated for four month has and founded this place
as one of the most secret pilgrim site for Buddhist.
It is also believe to be said that who ever visit
this place once in their life will be counted as
thousand time’s. After visit this place can purified
your sin that has been committed. It is about 5hours
hike, if you complete the hiking in an around
Monastery.
Dungtse Monastery: Built in 1421 by Famous
Tibetan saint Thangthong Gyalpo also known as
ChagzamPa, A famous iron chain bridge duilder. It
contains most extraordinary frescoes painting in the
Himalayan world. The temple is conceived as a
Mandala( a mystic Cosmic diagram). Over night in
hotel.
Kychu monastery: Built in 659 AD by the
Tibetan King Songtsen Geompo to pin down the Ogress.
The construction of Kychu Monastery in Paro and
Jambasy Monastery in Bumtang (central Bhutan) first
put Bhutan on the Buddhist Map. Dinner and over
night at hotel in Paro.
Day 3: Paro to
Gunetsawa
The trek starts from Drugyal dzong at 2580mtrs with
a short walk on wide trails. The trails climb gently
traversing through well maintain rice terraces and
fields of millets. The route later enters an area of
apple orchard and forests. Soon the valley widens
and you reach the Army post of Gunetsawa at
2810mtrs. This the last stop before Tibet. At
2870mtrs just beyond the Shana Zampa you will camp
near by the river. Over night camp. Walking
distance: 5/6hours, 17kms.
Day 4: Shana to
Soi-Thang thang ka
The trail again follows the Paro river ascending and
descending through pine, oak and spruce forests. Hot
lunch or pack lunch will be serving after crossing
the bridge on the left hand side. After lunch,
follow the river climbing up through rhododendrons
forests and finally crossing the bridge again
reaching the campsite at the altitude of 3750mtrs.
Walking distance: 8/9hours, 20kms.
Day 5:
Thangthangka to Jangothang (Base camp of Mount.
Chomolhari)
The path ascends for a while till you reach the army
camp. Then follow the river above the tree line
enjoying the stunning views of surrounding peaks.
Lunch on the way and continue your walk. A short
distance walk into the valley will take you into the
campsite of Jangothang at 4040mtrs. Over night camp.
Walking distance: 7hours, 19kms.
Day 6:
Jangothang halt
Cleaning day and make a short day hike to the
glacier near the Chomolhari mountain. Over night
camp.
Day 7:
Jangothang to Lingshi valley
The trail follows the stream for half an hour and
crosses the wooden bridge on right side. Start the
climb uphill with breathtaking view of Chomolhari,
Jitsu Drakey and Tserim gang. The walk towards the
valley, almost flat for a while, until the climb to
the Nyelela passes at an altitude of 4700mtrs. After
the pass gradually descend to the lingshi cam,
enjoying the panoramic view of Lingshi Dzong. Over
night camp at the altitude of 4000mtrs.
Walking distance: 7/8hours,18kms.
Day 8: Lingshi to Chebisa
Proceed ahead passing Lingshi Dzong, Preach on the
hilltop with the command view of green hills. The
Winding River and magnificent peaks. It is an easy
day and pleasant walk through the village and yak
herders’ camp. After lunch short walk will take you
to the Chebisa village. Camp by the side of the
stream at the altitude of 3850mtrs.
Walking distance: 5/6hours, 10km.
Day 9: Chebisa
to Shomuthang
Today the trail began with a stiff climb up a ridge
to Gubu la pass at an altitude of 4500mtrs, taking
nearly 4 hours. After crossing, a pass descends to a
lunch stop, through Rhododendrons bushes. After
lunch continue your walk along the up and down path,
after crossing the stream, through rhododendron
forests and yak herders camp. You may also see the
herd of Blue sheep now and then. Over night camp at
altitude 4250mtrs.
Walking distance: 6/7hours, 17kms
Day 10:
Shomuthang to Robluthang
The trek starts with a climb to Jari la pass at the
altitude 4700mtrs. Then descends to Tasharijathang
valley, the summer residence of rare Himalayan
takin(national Animal) of Bhutan. From here, we may
have to cross the stream most of the time the
footbridge is washes away. After crossing the stream
towards the left the trail ascends till you reach
the campsite in Robluthang at an altitude 4200mtrs.
Over night camp.
Walking distance: 6/7hours, 18kms
Day11:
Robluthang to Limethang
It is along climb up to Shingjela pass 4900mtrs. The
view of the mountains from the path is stunning.
After the pass descends to Limethang. The path is
quite narrow and you may have to cross the stream
again and get wet. The last part of the trek is very
interesting with the view of the Mount. Gangchen
Ta(tiger mountain). Over night camp at an altitude
4100mtrs.
Walking distance: 7/8hours, 19kms.
Day12: Limethang
to Laya
The morning you wake up with a superb view of the
Mount. GangchenTa in front of you. The walk to Laya
is very pleasant with wonderful views. You will pass
through the damp forests, filled with mass and
singing birds. Over night camp at an altitude
3800mtrs.
Walking distance: 4/5hours, 10kms
Day13: Laya Halt
Explore in an around Laya Village. You can also
visit the local houses and witness the cultural show
performs by the local young ladies. Over night camp.
Day14: Laya to
Chamsa
Descends to Army camp and Join the Mochu (Female
River) of Punakha. Follow the river till you cross
the bridge. After crossing the bridge will be up and
down several times through Juniper and Fir forests
till you reach the camp. Over night camp at an
altitude of 3800mtrs.
Walking distance: 8/9hours, 19kms.
Day15: Chamsa to
Gasa
Walk for over half an hour on the flat land till you
reach the Belela Pass. Its down hill all the way to
Gasa, Lunch at Gasa Village at the altitude of
2700mtrs. After lunch visit the Dzong in Gasa and
stroll in an around Gasa Village. The evenings
descend to Gasa Tshachu (hot spring) for camp at
2200mtrs.
Walking distance: 6/7hours,14kms.
Day16: Gasa Halt
After a long trek, this is the place to relax and
enjoy the hot bath and local beer that can be
procured here.
Day17: Gasa to
Damji
The path continue ascending and descending through
heavily forested areas and wild orchids. In this
area, there are leeches so one must be careful. Over
night camp at an altitude of 2400mtrs.
Walking distance: 5/6hours,18kms
Day 18: Damji to
Tashithang(Punakha)
It is the last day trekking continue following the
river (mo-chu) Female river down heavily forested
area till you reach Tashithang at an altitude of
1620mtrs. The Men-Lha transportation will be waiting
to drive you to Punakha Valley for over night. Over
night at Hotel in Punakha 1250mtrs.
Walking distance: 5/6hours, 16kms.
Day19:
Sightseeing in an around Punakha and Wangdue Valley
Visit Punakha Dzong: this dzong was built in
1637and consider as a 2nd oldest dzong in the
country. It covers the island at the confluence of
the two rivers; as it lies in between two rivers
that is believe as a male river and female river. It
is also use as a winter residence for the monk body.
The dzong has a very beautiful painting that has
done after the renovatition 1999.
Hike to Fertility Temple: the cousin brother
of Drukpa Kuenley (Divine Madman) built this
monastery in 1456. A visible monastery over the
hillock across the valley on the right side of
Punakha road. It is call as the temple of the
fertility. Those who visit the temple today will be
blesses by the pairs of iron phallus, Arrow and bow,
which were use by the Divine Mad Man Drukpa Kuenley.
Driving distance: 3hours 77km
Wangdue Dzong: The position of the dzong is
remarkable as it completely covers the spur and
commend an impressive view over both the
north,-south and east-west highway. The dzong was
built in 1638 and consider as 3rd oldest dzong in
Bhutan. Over night and dinner at Hotel.
Day20: Drive to
Thimphu the Capital City of the Kingdom.Thimphu).
Thimphu valley is located at an altitude of 2320m.
It is the capital city of Bhutan (the Himalayan.
Kingdom. The construction of the of the new motor
road from Phuntsholing (India Border) to Thimphu
(capital City) prompted this noble thought. This is
only the capital city without traffic light in the
world. Capital of Kingdom (Thimphu). The population
is about 50,000. The population is increasing each
year due to rural-urban migration.
Visit the following places in
the Thimphu
National Library: It is located to the west
of the golf course. It was establish in 1967 to
preserve and promote religious and culture
degradation from rapid modern development. It has
4500 English titles mainly on Buddhism. 3 baskets of
Buddha teaching are in Burmese script and 50volume
have Pali tipitaka in Devanagri script and it has
10,000 volumes of religious text. It also contents
the world largest book with 7feet wide and 5feet
tall.
Painting School: It is known as Zorig Chosum
In Bhutan (Institute for thirteen Art’s). Where
13Art’s practiced in the Kingdom. It was establish
in 1971 to preserve its invaluable heritage. The
institute offer six year’s course.
Heritage Museum: The museum content
three-storey traditional rammed mud and timber. The
museum showcase the traditional artifacts used now
and in the past. It was recently inaugurated on 28th
July 2001.
Textile Museum: It is located in the heart of
the city, which gives you a fair Idea of the living
national art of weaving. It was found in 2000.
Museum introduces the major weaving techniques and
styles of local dress and textile made by the
Bhutanese Women and man.
Traditional Hospital: The institute of
traditional medicine service was establishing in
1967 as Indigenous Unit under the department of
Health service. It promotes traditional system of
medicine in the country. Conduct research and
quality control of drugs. Provide alternative
medicine as complementary to the allopathic system.
Memorial Chorten: This Memorial Chorten (Stupa)
is the highlight of the capital city with its
towering golden spires shining in the sun and its
bell tinkling in the wind. This stupa was built in
1974 in the memory of 3rd King who passed away in
1972. Lunch in the local restaurant dinner at hotel
and overnight. (Thimphu).
Driving distance: Two and half Hours. 65Km.
Day21: Drive to
Paro via Haa valley
Haa valley lies above 2640mtrs from the see level.
Here they grow only wheat and Potato. First school
in Bhutan was opened in this valley. Lunch at local
restaurant in Haa Valley and continue the drive to
Paro across chelela Pass 3988mtrs.
Visit Temple in Haa: Lhakhang Karpo: It is
also one among the 108monasteries was build by the
Tibetan King (songtsen Geombo) in 659AD. It contents
the status of the present Buddha sakyamuni and the
eight bodhisattva. At present it is use as a
monastic school for the monk body. It lies in the
beautiful Valley.
Lhakhang Nagpo: This monastery is in Black
painting, which means black monastery. It was build
in the same year with the 108monasteries in 659AD.
Inside the monastery, you can still see the lake
where one of the Tibetan King used to offer the holy
water to God.
Over night at hotel in Paro.
Driving distance: 7hours, 167kms
Day22: Men-Lha
Adventure & Travelers will escort you to an
International Airport for your departure.
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