Rafting Tour

Rafting or kayaking in the white waters of Bhutan is an adventure you would not like to miss. Clear transparent waters and the gorges and the rapids makes it even more thrilling. Adrenalin rush is what you can feel through your body along with your heartbeat and tightening of the forearm muscles when you peddle through the oncoming speedy gallons of water. The 30-40 minutes affair with the rapids becomes one of the most exhilarated moment of the day.

Journey

Day 1 : Thimphu

  • The thrill of visiting Bhutan starts mid air when you witness the spectacular view of the grand Himalayas and its snow capped mountain ranges filling up the horizon. The thrill grows more as you near the Paro international airport as the aircraft is manoeuvred between the curves and gorges in-between mountains by our experienced Bhutanese pilots leading to the picturesque Paro valley with its almost square paddy fields, traditional houses built on hill tops making the landing most thrilling and a memorable one. Bhutan Travel Buddies welcomes you to Bhutan and you will be received at the airport. After a short stop for a refreshing tea/coffee/juice, proceed towards Thimphu which is a 1.5 hours drive 60 kilometres (KM) at 2320 masl (metres above sea level). Check in at hotel and freshen up. Your travel guide will give you a small familiarisation talk on the ways of Bhutan and the Bhutanese people so as to make you more aware and feel more at home, though away from home. A brief sight seeing in Thimphu and a relaxed evening followed by a sumptuous Bhutanese dinner. Good night rest for an exciting tomorrow.

Day 2 : Punakha

  • After breakfast, proceed towards Puankha, located on the banks of Pho chu & Mo Chu (Chu means river) at an altitude little lower than other valleys, 1310 masl and slightly warmer than the rest. its a 4 hours drive covering 76 KM. En route stop at Dochula pass and Chimmi Lhakhang. After a refreshing tea/coffee/juice relax for a while. Lunch will be served after sometime. After lunch, raft in Mo Chu. Head back to camp. Relax in the evening.. Sound night in the camp

Day 3 : Paro

  • After breakfast, take on Pho Chu. After lunch, proceed towards Paro with a small tea/coffee/juice & snacks stopover in Thimphu. Checkin at hotel in Paro. Night halt in Paro

Day 4 : Paro

  • After breakfast, hike to Tigers Nest (Taktshang) in the morning. Spend the rest of the day in sight seeing. Spend a nice evening and have a peaceful sleep for a long flight back home the next day.

Day 5 : Seeoff

  • Awaken Bhutan Tours & Treks will see you off at the airport and give you a warm farewell wishing you a safe journey to your next destination

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What is included?

  • * All night stay at 3 star hotel
    * All transportation throughout the tour
    * All meals(B/L/D) throughout the tour
    * All entry fees to dzongs and museums
    * Complimentary mineral water bottle
    * Well experienced guide service
    * Airport pick & drop
    * Government Royalty
    * Doctor consultancy only

What is excluded?

  • * Airfare cost
    * Upgrade to 4 & 5 star hotels
    * Upgrade to luxury vehicles
    * Upgrade to specific language guide
    * Personal purchases & expenses
    * Extra cost due to natural calamities
    * Extra cost due to delays
    * Travel insurance
    * Bellboy Services

Things to Carry?

  • * Warm clothing
    * Basic medical kit
    * Raincoat during May, June, July
    * Sunglasses
    * Skincare ointment
    * Photography equipments

Attractions


Memorial Chorten


Built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty the 3rd King of Bhutan Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972), it is one of the most prominent landmark of Thimphu. People from everywhere come here to do the Chorten Kora (going round the chorten). It looks magnificent a great place to visit and pray


Buddha Dordenma


Buddha Point is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue completed construction on September 25th 2015 celebrating 60th birth anniversary of fourth king His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck. It houses 100,000 8-inch-tall and 25,000 12-inch-tall gilded Buddhas respectively, each of which, like the Buddha Dordenma itself, will be made of bronze and gilded in gold. it will be one of the largest Buddha rupas (Form of the Awakened One) in the world, at a height of 169 feet (51.5 meters). Big ground in front makes it a nice place to stroll around and enjoy the scenic beauty of Thimphu


Changangkha Lhakhang


Lam Phajo Drugom Zhipo built it in 12th century, one of the oldest lhakhangs in the country. Lam Phajo Drugom Zhipo chose the site and the monastery houses Chenrizig (Avolokitesawara), an 11-headed, thousand-armed manifestation as the central statue. New born are brought here for naming them


Zorig Chusum


In 1680, Ngawang Namgyal, the Zhabdrung Rinpoche, ordered the establishment of the school for instruction in the thirteen traditional arts. Although the skills existed much earlier, it is believed that the zorig chusum was first formally categorised during the rule of Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye (1680-1694), the 4th Druk Desi (secular ruler). You get to witness artisans & craftsman in action in these 13 different crafts & arts which is rare view in today's machine manufacturing era. It trains the Bhutanese students on all the 13 crafts and is leading the race to preserve the culture of Bhutan


Tashichho Dzong


Traditionally been the seat of the Druk Desi (or "Dharma Raja"), the head of Bhutan's civil government, an office which has been combined with the kingship since the creation of the monarchy in 1907, and summer capital of the country. The original Thimphu dzong (the Do-Ngön Dzong, or Blue Stone Dzong) was built in 1216 by Lama Gyalwa Lhanapa (1164-1224). In 1641 Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal took over that Dzong from the Lhapa Kagyu, reconsecrated, and renamed it Tashichö-dzong. Tashichö Dzong has been the seat of Bhutan's government since 1968. It presently houses the throne room and offices of the king, the cabinet secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance. Lowering of the national flag in the evening around 5 pm is an event not to be missed and the lights during the night makes it a visual treat.


Takin Preserve


Takin - the national animal of Bhutan is a peculiar animal with head of a goat and body of a cow, is believed to be created by Lama Drukpa Kuenlay - The Divine Madman upon his follower's request to show a miracle. He created it by attaching the skull of a goat and bones of a cow. It is an area of 3.4 hectares (8.4 acres). It is a collaborative effort of the Royal Government of Bhutan and World Wide Fund, WWF (Bhutan), including a traditionally styled entrance gate, a small information center, signage and trash receptacles.


Simtokha Dzong


It is the 1st Dzong built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629 in Bhutan. Earlier called Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang (Bhutanese language meaning: "Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras") is a small dzong in size compared to other dzongs in Bhutan. It is believed that the dzong provided protection against a demon which had disappeared into a rock close to the site and hence taken the name 'Simtoka' meaning "simmo" (demoness) and 'do' meaning "stone". The Buddhist school of Linguistics was established as part of the dzong.


Punakha Dzong


Also known as Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong (meaning "the palace of great happiness or bliss"). Built by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38 and houses sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Rangjung Kasarpani and the sacred remains of Ngawang Namgyal and the tertön Pema Lingpa. It is the winter capital of Bhutan and 2nd largest dzong. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion


Chimi Lhakhang


Also know as Chime Lhakhang stands on a round hillock and was built in 1499 by the 14th Drukpa hierarch, Ngawang Choegyel, after the site was blessed by the "Divine Madman" the maverick saint Drukpa Kunley (1455–1529) who built a chorten on the site. Believed to be the Temple of Fertility, pilgrims & women visiting are blessed with wooden phallus (have been intended to drive away the evil eye and malicious gossip) decorated with a silver handle. Lama Drukpa Kuenley is revered for his unorthodox ways of teaching Buddhism by singing, humour and outrageous behaviour, which amounted to being bizarre, shocking and with sexual overtones


Dochula Pass


Built on the pass overlooking Thimphu valley on one side and Wangdue/Punakha on the other, it is on the way to Punakha from Thimphu on a hill top where 108 memorial chortens or stupas known as "Druk Wangyal Chortens" have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother. Apart from the chortens there is a monastery called the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple), built in honour of the fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.


Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten


Built by Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck for the well being of the kingdom, it's people and all sentient beings took 9 years to complete this magnificent 4 storied Chorten showcasing the expertise and marvel of Bhutanese architecture, art & paintings. Lovely view of Punakha valley awaits you after a hike on 30 to 60 minutes from the suspension bridge.


Rinpung Dzong


Built in 1644 by Ngawang Namgyal, the Zhabdrung Rinpoche, it stands as a majestic symbol of authority and governance. The administrative and religious seat of Paro Dzongkhag (a state of Bhutan). Located just above Paro Chu (river) making it a picturesque delight.


Taa Dzong - National Museum


The national museum of Bhutan - Taa Dzong has artifact from around the country and some of the artefacts ranging back to even 4000 B.C E. and to the present day. Here you get to see the ancient Bhutanese culture and it is a must visit if you are interest to know and understand Bhutan better


Tiger's Nest - Taktsang


Taktshang or the Tiger's Nest got it's name from the myth that in 8th century Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) flew here on a Tigress Back and meditated to in a cave here t0 subdue the demons and provide relief to the local people of Paro. Built on a cliff that stands 10,000 feet/3,048 meter above sea level overlooking Paro valley. It is a visual treat and a holy place for pilgrimage


Kyichu Lhakhang


Also known as Kyerchu Temple or Lho Kyerchu) is an important Himalayan Buddhist temple situated in Lamgong Gewog of Paro District in Bhutan. Built in the 7th century by the Tibetan Emperor Songtsän Gampo, the Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. It was visited by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century and believed to have concealed many religious relics and treasures. A holy place for pilgrimage


Drukgyal Dzong


Once a fortress constructed in 1649 by Tenzin Drukdra on the behest of Ngawang Namgyal, Zhabdrung Rinpoche to commemorate the victory over Tibet invasion, it was in ruins due to a fire in 1950's that engulfed almost everything. It has been restored now to it's full standing and it is a magnificent view surrounded by beautiful scenery around it

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