Gangtey

Tiger’s Nest

Thimphu

Punakha虎穴寺 普那卡

廷布 岗提Paro巴罗

Overnight: Thimphu

Overnight: Thimphu

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

THIMPHU PUNAKHA03 This morning you will be transferred by road eastwards to the Punakha Dzong. Continue ascending to Dochu La (pass) to view 108 Stupas. On a clear day you will witness a breathtaking view of the eastern Himalaya. On arrival into the Punakha valley stop and visit Chimi Lhakhang, a monastery built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley (also known as the Divine Madman or Mad Monk) who has a very colourful history, and which is an, easy 20 minute walk across paddy fields.

Overnight: Punakha/Wangdue

Chimi Lhakhang

SINGAPORE PAROTHIMPHU01

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and fly to Paro, Bhutan. After clearing immigration and customs you will be transferred to Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, travelling through the spectacular countryside en-route. All the houses and buildings in the Kingdom are painted and constructed in traditional Bhutanese style. Take a quick visit to the National Museum in Paro which has recently added a very good introductory audio-visual presentation and an invaluable tool for visitors on their arrival into the Kingdom. Arrival at Thimphu, check-in to your hotel and take lunch. Enjoy the remainder of the day to explore Thimphu, both by vehicle and on foot. Visit to the Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point), which also offers an sensational valley views; the National Memorial Chorten; the celebrated new National Textile Museum, and the Takin Preserve (Mini Zoo), is a wildlife reserve area for Takin, the National Animal of Bhutan.

Lunch + Dinner

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

THIMPHU02 Morning, visit National Institute for Zorig Chusum this institute, commonly known as 'The Painting School', operates four to six-year courses that provide instruction in Bhutan's 13 traditional arts. Students specialize in painting furniture, thangkas - painted religious pictures, usually on canvas), woodcarving (masks, statues, bowls), embroidery (hangings, boots, clothes) or statue-making (clay) (sometimes closed for visitors); the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts; Folk Heritage Museum. This museum provides glimpse into the traditional Bhutanese life. The artifacts which are kept inside the house remind the visitors about how the rural Bhutanese live today. Traditional Handmade Paper Factory, the paper products are made from a mulberry plant bark called Daphne. Visit 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 Abbotra plan. In the evening, free to relax or stroll around Thimphu town, do shopping, etc.

Tour Code: 12FITBT 14/17KB7D TOUR OF THEDRAGON KINGDOM BHUTAN

Gangtey• Gangtey Goempa• Phobjikha Valley• Black-Necked Crane Information Centre

Punakha• Chimi Lhakhang• Dochu La Pass• Punakha Dzong

Thimphu• Buddha Point • Zorig Chusum• Memorial Chorten• Tashichoe Dzong• Takin Mini Zoo• Traditional Handmade Paper Factory• National Textile Museum• Folk Heritage Museum

Paro• Taktshang Monastery• Drukgyel Dzong-Outview• Local Farm House Visit• Traditional Costume Tryingwith Cultural Dance Performance• Experience the traditional archery

IMPORTANT NOTES: Guide & Driver tipping at US$6/pax/day x 7days=US$42 (Adult/Child). Tour Leader tipping at US$2/pax/day x 7days=US$14 (Adult/Child). In the event of local religious festivals, unforeseen circumstances and/or bad weather condition, the sequence of the itinerary may be changed or substituted in by alternative sites without prior notice and/or at short notice in order to ensure smoother journey and tour.

PUNAKHA GANGTEY (PHOJIKHA VALLEY)04

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

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Today we head back to Paro and the scenic beauty of the Paro Valley. This area has many monasteries, temples, dzongs, and natural wonders that make Bhutan such a breathtaking country. Visit the Rinchen Pung Rinchen Pung Dzong, usually called Rinpung Dzong, means Fortress on a Heap of Jewels as it was built with stones rather than clay. It is considered one of the most impressive dzongs in the country and the finest example of both 15th and 17th-century Bhutanese construction. After Lunch, visit Ta Dzong, a cylindrical seven-story watchtower built in 1649 that is now the National Museum of Bhutan. This museum houses artifacts, weapons, textiles, and fine Bhutanese art from 4000 BCE to the present. The building is a conch shape with spiral construction inside and out.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Overnight: Gangtey

After breakfast, begin your day to Gangtey Goempa, the largest Nyingma monastery in Bhutan. Continue to Phobjikha Valley where you maybe able to catch a glimpse of the endangered black-necked cranes which migrate from the Tibetan plateau in winter. Visit the Black-necked Crane Information Centre, which has informative displays about the cranes the valley environment. You can use the centre’s powerful spotting scopes and check what you see against its pamphlet “ Field Guide to Crane Behaviour”.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

PAROBHUTAN USEFUL INFO

06 After breakfast drive up the valley to view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. It was from here that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century. Then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called "Tiger's Nest". The excursion to monastery takes about 5 hours for round trip.

(*Pony ride can be arrange for way up at own expense by USD40)

Overnight: Paro

Overnight: Paro

7D Tour Of The Dragon Kingdom - Bhutan (12FITBT 14/17KB)

PARO SINGAPORE07 Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast, proceed to Paro town for last minute shopping. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom, also famous Hong Kong actor Tony Leong wedding ceremony held here. Depart to airport for flight back to Singapore.

VISA Foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to pay a Visa Fee (non refundable)CURRENCY Bhutanese currency unit are the Ngultrum (1Nu = 100 Chetrum). The Ngultrum is pegged to the value of the Indian Rupee. Increasingly businesses in Bhutan accept credit cards and there are foreign currency exchange services at some hotels and banks plus there are now ATMs for visitors’ use in Paro and Thimpu. It is recommended that for incidentals, drinks and souvenirs, beyond the capital that guests carry a combination of cash or traveler’s cheques in US Dollars & credit card (AMEX card holders may experience difficulties).TOBACCO Bhutan, first nation in the world to ban the sale and consumption (in public) of tobacco. However, visitors can still bring in cigarettes for their own use and the items will attract a duty of 200%. Smoking in public should be avoided.INTERNET ACCESS Bhutan’s connectivity is improving by the day, with most smart phones working and wireless connections available in Tourist Class hotels however this diminishes as you move eastwards beyond Punakha. ELECTRICITY 220 volts AC from clean Hydro Electric plants. Please pack a universal plug adapter as the type of electrical sockets varies across the country.TIME Bhutan is 2hours behind Singapore /Malaysia time.LANGUAGE Dzongkha is Bhutan’s official language and there are countless dialects. Thanks to his Majesty the 4th King’s education policy, English is widely spoken in shops and hotels.FOOD Bhutanese dishes are rich and spicy with plenty of cheese and chili. Do try the national dish called Ema Datse whose spiciness can be reduced to visitors’ tastes. Most guests stick to the bhutanese cuisine that is served in restaurants/ hotels.LOCAL WEATHERSPRING & AUTUMN (Mar-May & Sep-Nov) warm days & cool nights (max 24ºC & min 2ºC), some chance of rain - Camping Trek Seasons (freezing temps at high camps) SUMMER (Jun-Aug-) Hot days & balmy nights (max 26ºC & min 14ºC), chance of rain - Best Time for Flowers and Birdlife WINTER (Dec-Feb) Crisp, clear sunny days and cold dry nights (max 20ºC & min -4ºC) some chance of snow – Best Time for Mountain Views.

Gangtey Goempa

Kyichu Lhakhang

在廷布过夜

备注 : 1. 服務費－导游司机小费美金6元每人 每天 X 7天总共美金42元, 领队小费美金2元每 人每天X7天总共美金14元; 2. 当地旅行社有权视当地的情况更改行程次序，酒店住宿或膳食。任何叁人房都以折叠式加床为标准 ; 3. 有关航空如遇不可抗拒之情况或班机调度的因素而造成班机变动及延误，保留变更行程之权利若中英文行程版本出现不符之处，将以英文版本为依据 ; 4. 团队出发前建议需购买旅游保险，以则安心在廷布过夜

在普那卡过夜

早餐 + 午餐 + 晚餐廷布 普那卡03

一早离开廷布，一路翻山越岭，经过险峻的多雄拉山口，抵达不丹旧都普纳卡山谷。沿途观赏“108 座佛塔”。这些佛塔被称为（ “楚克旺耶纪碑”）是2005年不丹政府为了纪念在剿灭不丹南部阿萨姆反政府武装中丧生的英烈。同时也为祈祷世界和平所建。续前往参观纪念癫狂圣僧朱卡库拉而建的切米拉康。据说，此地为求子圣地，不孕妇女来此朝拜便可怀孕，因而又称求子庙。

7天

雷龙之国-不丹

切米拉康

Gangtey

Tiger’s Nest

Thimphu

Punakha虎穴寺 普那卡

廷布 岗提Paro巴罗

新加坡 帕罗 廷布01 午餐 + 晚餐

早餐 + 午餐 + 晚餐廷布02

在酒店吃过早餐后前往“不丹国家绘画艺术学院”, 参观学生在这里学习不丹的13种传统手工艺及不丹国家图书馆，这里摆放着古代佛教手稿。然后参观民俗博物馆、传统造纸厂。在这里您可以对不丹的文化艺术有个直观的感受。参观扎西确宗，现为不丹政府总部与宗教中心，也是不丹境内最大的寺庙。宏伟的中央金塔仍维持改建前的原貌，巨大的不丹特殊风格建筑物中，除了有国王及政府高级官员的办公室外，也是喇嘛们做为研修、居住的的寺院，是不丹政治、宗教重要的活动埸所。由此还可眺望廷布谷地景色。

聚集于樟宜机场搭乘客机飞往不丹第二大城帕罗– 素有雷龙之国的称谓。“Bhutan”梵文意为西藏的边陲高地，位于喜马拉雅山脉内，搭程不丹皇家航空，可一览高耸雄伟的喜马拉雅山群峰与美丽帕罗山谷。抵达后，由亲切且专业的导游接机前往餐厅享用午餐。午餐后，我们将乘车前往廷布位于旺曲河谷，是不丹的政治、军事、宗教和文化中心。沿路领略非一般的山林风光。途经参观国家博物馆。博物馆早先用作瞭望塔，后不丹政府将它改为博物馆，珍藏不丹丰富文物。前往参观不丹大佛，在这里可以俯瞰廷布城市全景，大佛高51米，据说这是不丹最大的一尊最大的释迦摩尼坐像。续往不丹国家纪念碑是廷布的标志，按不丹三世国王旺楚克陛下(现代不丹之父)的设想而建的。续前往不丹纺织品厂和“塔金迷你动物园”, 观看不丹的国兽—塔金, 这种羊头牛身的动物只在不丹能够看见。传说是癫狂圣贤喇嘛朱卡库拉用动物骨头创造了塔金续。

团号: 12FITBT 14/17KB

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早餐 + 午餐 + 晚餐

岗提(富毕卡谷地) 帕罗05早餐后,乘车返回帕罗山谷,那里有很多寺庙,翠绿的稻田和清冽的河水.紧接着参观“帕罗宗-日蓬堡”,意为“一堆珍宝上的城堡”。它是不丹最为知名的寺庙,或许是你会见到的不丹建筑里的最好代表。午餐后,参观古时用作帕罗宗瞭望塔的"塔宗",现在已建成为不丹的"国家博物馆",藏有多达3000件艺术品。博物馆的圆形外观据说是佛教吉祥法器海螺的形状。博物馆分6层,各层的文物分别不同,包括宗教、国家发展历程、邮票、老照片、生产生活、动植物等各方面。入住帕罗酒店。

早餐 + 午餐 + 晚餐

在岗提过夜

早餐后驱车前往刚提寺,这里是白玛令巴的寺院,建筑古老、宏伟,喇嘛们戒律严格,极力避开和世俗人接触。然后欣赏整个富毕卡谷地的美丽景色,不丹人说这里有不丹的瑞士风光。这里的山谷广袤、连绵起伏,湛蓝的天空和绿色草甸中间浮着白的刺眼的云朵。接着游览黑颈鹤保护区及教育基地。这里是西藏黑颈鹤每年越冬的山谷,如果您在11月2月初期间来到富毕卡谷地,便可捕捉到这种鸟儿很多优雅的图片。

教寺庙，被誉为世界十大超级寺庙之一。据古代经书记载，传说中的第二位佛，相传莲花生大师当年从印度去西藏，骑虎飞过此地，在这里修行。曾在一处山洞中冥想，就是现在的虎穴寺。虎穴寺作为不丹最重要的佛教圣地，游客有幸踏入这座不丹“悬空”的神秘佛殿。但摄影、摄像设备和背包都得寄放在寺庙之外，不得带入这片圣地。徒步到达这所寺庙需要大约4-5小时，途中有嘹望台和自助餐厅，这里的餐非常的简单，上下山分别需要2个小时，健行时，您可根据自己的身体状况决定是否走完全程，或者走一半再依原路返回。备注：可自费乘坐矮脚马登山~每人美金40元（1个小时左右） 在帕罗过夜

在帕罗过夜

7天6晚雷龙之国不丹 (12FITBT 14/17KB)

帕罗 新加坡 07 早餐+ 午餐

早餐后，驱车前往帕罗小镇自由购物接着参观克楚拉康。又称祈楚寺或古雀寺，它的历史可以追溯到7世纪，是不丹最古老最神圣的寺院之一。它坐落在帕罗河谷，是不丹王国建造的第一批宗教堡垒之一，它不仅成为了当地人民朝拜的神圣之地，还成为了不丹皇室举行庆典的重要场所，也是香港“巨星情侣”梁朝伟和刘嘉玲举行婚礼的寺院.告别精彩的幸福王国 - 不丹，送往机场乘坐飞机返回新加坡。

不丹签证: 所有外国人士需申请不丹签证入境（除了印度护照）不丹签证也不能单独办理，必须向旅行社代理才能申办。

货币: 不丹的货币是NU（努）。100 Chetrum=1 Nu。努与美元的比值是：1美元=60 。印度卢比和努是同值的，所以印度卢比在不丹通行使用。建议旅游者带上旅行支票和一些现金（最好是美金）作为购物和其他花销。在所有主要的城市都有银的机构，可以兑换努。新币或马币在不丹不能兑换努，也不能使用。

海关 & 行李: 不丹全国禁烟。携带香烟入境是不丹海关将收取200%的烟税。瓶装酒只能带一瓶。古董、植物和动物制品未经不丹相关部门查验报关是严禁出口的。游客个人使用的照相机、摄像机、个人电脑和其他贵重电器用品入境时要在海关申报，出境时将验关放行。飞机上的托运行李要求是，经济舱：20 公斤、商务舱30公斤。超重将会被要求支付超重费。

通讯: 新加坡手机目前在不丹还不能正常漫游使用。您可以请您的导游帮你买当地的手机卡使用。请记住，一次充值不能太多，不丹手机费也不低的。游客可以在不丹的大多数城市的网吧查询电子邮件和打国际电话。网吧在西部地区很普及。国际IDD 在我们提供的大多数酒店里可以提供，至少在廷布我们提供的酒店是有网络接入端的，您可以付费只用。

电压及电器插头: 在不丹，电压是220/240伏特，使用的是圆孔两相或三相插座。如果您带有电器，请准备适当的转换插头。

时差: 比新加坡时间慢两个小时

语言: 不丹居民的语言以不丹族宗喀语为主，也讲夏却普语、洛昌语和英语。其中，宗喀语为不丹的国语，英语是教学和官方语言，夏却普语和洛昌语是两种最主要的地方语言。

餐食: 在不丹旅游用餐，您可以选择不丹和西藏等风味的餐食，这里的口味独特，干净卫生.请记住，不丹人喜食辣椒，如果您不喜欢辣椒，请提前给侍者申明。

天气: 不丹南部是热带地区，夏季气候炎热。总的来说，东部地区比中部河谷地区要暖和一些。请记住，海拔越高，温度越低。但是即使是海拔很低的山谷，晚间也会有寒冷的微风。不丹中从11月中旬到3月中旬是廷布、普拉卡的冬天，这段时间是干季，大多数时间天空阳光灿烂，空气洁净，最高温度是摄氏15—18度左右。晚上温度则有可能降到零下。不丹的雨季是从6月中旬开始，每天的降雨集中在下午和晚上。雨季会一直持续到9月下旬。当9月底的最后一场大雨后，秋天突然降临在不丹，从10月上旬开始一直到11月下旬都是旅游及行山健行的黄金季节，这个季节也是不丹旅游的高峰时节。

克楚拉康刚提寺

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早餐后前往 TAKTSHANG 寺，意为虎穴寺，您可以选择攀登或者自费骑马上山，这里是不丹的象征。虎穴寺地势险要，这座雄伟壮观的寺庙位于帕罗山谷上方900米高的悬崖峭壁上，海拔3000多米，是不丹国内最神圣的佛