Rimso Standard Tour - Southern India

After breakfast will visit following places in the town of Thimphu filled with plethora of signs and symbols:
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐮, 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 The BD 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥:
Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) , Hindu Tempel ,Outer view of National Memorial Chorten (Monument) and Wagdi tse Lhakhanag ( short hike of 40 mins ) Simply Bhutan . Afternoon visit Nunnery , BBS Tower , National Library , Centenary Farmer Market ( Handicraft product and Local product can be Found here . Craft Bazar for shopping can be seen here. Overnight stay at Thimphu
𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙝𝙤 𝘿𝙯𝙤𝙣𝙜: Explore this impressive fortress-monastery, which also houses government offices.
𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙝𝙖 𝘿𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙢𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙚: Admire the massive golden statue of Buddha overlooking the city.
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙝𝙖 𝙇𝙝𝙖𝙠𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜: Discover this ancient temple offering panoramic views of Thimphu.
𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚: Witness the Takin, Bhutan's national animal, in this unique reserve.
BBS Tower view point area: Enjoy the bird’s eye view of Thimphu valley from BBS Tower the town of Thimphu filled with plethora of signs and symbols.
𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙣: Pay homage to Bhutan's third king at this prominent religious site.
𝙍𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙝𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙣: Immerse yourself in Bhutanese textile arts and history.
𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙝𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢: Experience Bhutanese cultures, heritage, and traditions here.
𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙯𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙢: Stroll along this vibrant street filled with shops, cafes, and local life.
𝙏𝙧𝙮 𝘽𝙝𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚: Taste local dishes like Ema Datshi, momos, and suja (butter tea).
Point /Kuenselphodrang: This massive Buddha statue is 51.5 meters in height and it is one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. The statue is made of bronze and is gilded in gold. The throne that the Buddha Dordenma sits upon is a large meditation hall.
National Memorial Chorten (stupa) which was constructed in 1974 as a memorial for the third King of Bhutan, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who is widely regarded as the father of modern Bhutan. The term ‘chorten’ literally means ' seat of faith' and Buddhists often call such monuments the 'Mind of Buddha'. (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis)
Simply Bhutan is an interactive 'living' museum that gives a good guided introduction to various aspects of Bhutanese traditional life. Visitors get to learn how to distil ara, dress up in traditional clothes, try out archery and hear songs sung by Bhutanese women as they build houses out of rammed earth. It's a good family experience. There are also souvenir shops and a snack bar. (Entry Fees Rs 1000 on direct payment basis)
Takin Preserve. Visit Takin Preserve
Folk Heritage Museum or “Phelchey Toenkhyim” was established on July 28th, 2001. It was established by the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. The building structure is more than 150 years old. It was set in the core area of Thimphu city with a rural way of life including paddy, wheat, and millet fields. (Entry Fees Rs 250 on direct payment basis)
Tashichhodzong, “the fortress of the glorious religion”. This is the center of government and religion, site of the monarch’s throne room and seat of the Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed in the 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis)
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Thimphu

After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.), during clear days you will get a chance to see Himalayan mountain ranges of Bhutan. After noon visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named PungthangDechenPhodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of monastic body. After that take a short hike to visit the Chimi Lhakang its also known as temple of fertility and on way back vist Suspension bridge , Evening free for leisure.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Punakha

After breakfast drive to Paro and on the way stop over for view of Chuzom’s Chorten that augur good fortunes to visitors,few distances ahead visit river side place of interest called Tachog Lhakhang. It was built by Tangtong Gyelpo in the fifteenth century. The temple was likely constructed in 1420. While the Tibetan master was meditating here, he had a vision of an emanation of Avalokiteshvara and decided to build a temple as well as an iron suspension bridge at this location.
After that enjoy Airport View , RinpungDzong Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels , Visit Muesume of Lights ( To display the country’s journey before the arrival of electricity and the present) " then next Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangka. Evening Leisure
Namgay Artisanal Brewery (Entry Fees Rs 300 on direct payment basis); An ultimate place to take a sip of your favourite styles of beer, Namgay Artisanal Brewery is among the most coveted places to visit in Paro. Brewing a wide range and some of the best quality beers in the world, this brewery is known for its unique flavour and aroma produced from indigenous Bhutanese ingredients.
Dungtse Lhakhang (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis), built in the early 15th century, Dumtse Lhakhang provides with an in-depth knowledge of Buddhism to its visitors. It is located between the valleys of Dopshari and Paro and is in the form of a Chorten which is quite rare and exceptional in Bhutan. The monastery contains a few beautiful Buddhist iconographies and paintings.
Initially constructed by Thangton Gyelpo in 1421, to subdue an evil spirit, it is a three-storey temple, with each storey representing hell, earth and heaven respectively.
In the evening stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores and Kaja Throm to see the lifestyle of the Bhutanese people.
After that we will visit to Paro Rinpong Dzong (Fortress on a Heap of Jewels), followed by the Ta Dzong (Entry Fees Rs 300 on direct payment basis), which was formerly a watch tower and now the country’s national museum and begin our journey to southern town of Phuntsholing from Paro district (4hrs)
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Paro

After breakfast start the hike for visit of Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger's Nest” which is about 5 hours (round trip.) The trail is along an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels.
Mediating in Taktshang Monastery (Entry Fees Rs 2000 on direct payment basis) can be a very good experience of mediating in a most important and revered Buddhist Monastery in Bhutan.
As you reach Taktshang you will be struck by the architectural wonder of this most pious Buddhist shrine in Bhutan. Perched some 1000m, 3000ft on a cliff overlooking the valley, it would justifiably qualify as one of Bhutan’s wonders. Tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, it has been rebuilt to its original glory. It is said that the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tigress to tame five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 A.D.
The next stop will be at Kyichu Monastery (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis), one of Bhutan’s oldest, built in 659 A.D. by the Tibetan King Songsten Goembo and later if time permits visit Drukgyel Dzong.
You can also experience hot stone bath. A traditional hot stone bath (Extra Cost between 1500-2000) uses river rocks that therapists place in water where they crack and steam, releasing key minerals and relieving deep-set aches. In the past, families soaked after their seasonal farm work in winter. The long, healing bath relaxed their tired bodies and always worked to rid them of any ailment they had picked up during the long months of hard work. It is also believed to cure stomach disorders, arthritis, joint pains and many other minor diseases – though there is no scientific evidence of this.
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Excursion to Chelela Pass
In the morning after early breakfast we will drive for visit to Chelela Pass en route to Phuentsholing.After early morning breakfast, we will take you for a morning drive to Chelela Pass. Seeing the view of Kelela Geoenpa is a beautiful and magnificent forest. You will find the forest worthy, where you will see great beautiful clouds, yaks, hemlock trees, wildflowers, tall firs, Paro valley, Haa valley and natural beauty of the forest. You can also see the beautiful mountains of Bhutan such as Mt. Jomolhari (7314 meters/24000 feet), Mt. Jichu Drake (6794 meters/22290 feet) and the world’s third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga (8586 meters/28169 feet) in a clear weather from the spot.
In Kila Goemba, there are about 40 nuns whose age ranges from 15 to 80. These nuns reside in Kila Goemba as some were orphans and some left their homes and wealth for spiritual happiness. Nuns live here by dedicating their entire life for religion, meditation, studies, prayers and spiritual peace.
The main temple of Kila Goemba has ancient statues such as of Chenrizig (Avalokiteswara) and Guru Rinpoche. Nuns here live a simple lifestyle where their day begins and ends with prayers. The nuns have their breakfast at 10 am where their meal includes rice, vegetables and tea. After the breakfast, they continue with their studies until 9 pm. After the study, they have their simple meal for the night. The nuns are off to bed after their final session of prayers. Older nuns have entered into meditation by retiring while the younger nuns still undergo their dharma studies and even perform religious ceremonies. The courses take about five to six years and after that they start meditation which can take four months to five years.
When you visit this beautiful place, you will witness the atmosphere of peace and discover the undisturbed lives of nuns. One of the interesting things about the nuns here is that they also get lesson in carpentry. You will witness the nuns learning carpentry when you reach the temple.
Visitors usually hike to Kila Gyemba from the Chelela pass which is 25 kilometers from Paro. Chelela pass is located at 3822 meters and is located between Paro and Haa. The hike takes about 1.30 hours through the spectacular views of valleys, pine trees, rhododendron tress and exotic highland flowers such as orchids and blue poppy which is the national flower of Bhutan.
The Chelela pass is the highest road point in Bhutan and people usually come here for picnic. Visitors usually start their hike on early morning around 8 am for fresh view and atmosphere. The pass is beautifully decorated with prayer flags and looks colorful and peaceful as well. Sometimes fogs make the scenes look very breathtaking and beautiful in pictures while captured
It defies natural principles to the core and amazes tourists from around the world. It is a sight to behold.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Paro
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After breakfast drive to Sangchen Chokor Monastery for Paro valley view and temple . Back to Paro. And Evening Try Bhutanese Traditional Dress and Shopping at Town.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Paro

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On the way you will enjoy sight seeing of the beautiful sceneries,photography,etc. On the way you can enjoy the waterfall panoramic view along the highway.
En-route again enjoy the Chukha Dam View far from the Highway and Waterfall along the Highway. After that visit the Sangye Migyur Ling Lhakhang, a tower for Milarepa before reaching Kharbandi.
Few minutes later on reaching Kharbandi enjoy visiting Goemba,Chorten and enjoy birds eye view of Phuentsholing town and Indian town called Jaigaon. Then proceed to check into your respective hotel.After refreshment you will be taken to visit of crocodile zoo, Toorsa river reclamation scenes. Evening walk around Phuentsholing for shopping or leisure walks.
View of Phuentsholing and Indian town
Yet another place of new interest-Visit of New township of Phuentsholing transformation into the biggest city of Bhutan,Garden Gate,Toorsa Township, etc Evening time stroll around Phuentsholing town and enjoy the evening walk with ambient vibes in sheer delight.
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Overnight stay hotel in Phuentsholing.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Bagdogra IXBAirport for departure with the best goodbye and memory cherished ever in the heart. Where every Journey end, a lifetime memories are sparks of memory cherished ever in the heart.
Only Breakfast is Included