Królestwo Bhutanu

Delhi • Thimphu • Punakha • Haa • Paro • Taktsang Monastery • Paro • Delhi

We invite you to a fascinating journey through India - a country where old traditions are intertwined with modernity, and Bhutan - known as the Land of Happiness and called the Kingdom of the Thundering Dragon, where authentic values and harmony between man and nature are preserved. The program includes not only breathtaking landscapes and interesting places, but also a deeper understanding of the culture of these beautiful regions. An amazing opportunity to see Delhi - the capital of India, which is divided into the Old Town with an impressive number of monuments and the New Town with modern buildings and the bustling life of its inhabitants. It is here that the Red Fort, entered on the UNESCO list, is eagerly visited by tourists from all over the world. The route is also surrounded by picturesque mountains and green valleys of Thimphu - the capital of Bhutan and the heart of Bhutanese culture, where one of the tallest Buddha statues in Asia is located. This trip is an ideal option for all those who want to visit mystical temples, monasteries and the surrounding villages, and go hiking along the phenomenal mountain passes and rice fields. Route: approx. 600 km and 2 internal flights.

1. DAY. Meeting of participants at the airport. Direct flight with PLL LOT's Dreamliner (Boeing 787) on the Warsaw-Delhi route.
2. DAY. DELHI Arrival in DELHI, the capital of India and the political center of the country. Impressive monuments and imposing government buildings testify to the city's splendor. Delhi is the quintessence of modern India, a city full of contrasts, where unimaginable wealth and extreme poverty as well as history and modernity exist side by side. Visiting Old Delhi: Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India, Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Passageway to the buildings of the Red Fort - a huge citadel made of red sandstone, entered on the UNESCO list. A walk through Chandni Chowk - the main artery of the Old Town, which is also a bustling bazaar. Rickshaw ride. Sightseeing in New Delhi: the Qutb Minar complex, which shows the influence of Hindu architecture and Islam, and the Humayun's mausoleum - the tomb of a Mongolian ruler from the 16th century, which were entered on the UNESCO list. Passage to the Gate of India - 42-meter triumphal arch. Panoramic ride past the parliament building and the Presidential Palace. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation, dinner and overnight.
3. DAY. DELHI - THIMPHU Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Bhutan (Paro). During the flight, breathtaking views of the main peaks of the Himalayas. After completing the visa formalities, transfer to THIMPHU. Once a rustic village nestled in a fertile valley, it is today the bustling capital of the country. It is a center of government, religion and trade with an interesting combination of tradition and modernity. Lunch. Visiting the imposing monastery - the Tashichho Dzong fortress. In addition to the Buddhist monastery, it was the seat of the main administrative authorities of Bhutan. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner and overnight.
4. DAY. THIMPHU Breakfast. Tour of THIMPHU: National Library with a valuable collection of Tibetan manuscripts; the Zorig Chusum Institute, known as the "School of Painting", which provides education in 13 traditional Bhutanese arts such as painting, wood carving and embroidery; the statue of the Dordenma Buddha, which is one of the tallest in Asia (51.5 m). Lunch. A visit to the weaving center that has a long tradition in Bhutan. It is definitely worth seeing and learning more about the production of the most popular local handicrafts, the National Monument - Chorten, a building that is the Tibetan equivalent of a stupa, dedicated to the third king of Bhutan. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
5. DAY. PUNAKHA Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Drive towards PUNAKHA through the Dochula Pass, located at an altitude of over 3,000 m above sea level, from which there is a wonderful view of 108 chorten, waving prayer flags and mountain ranges. On the way, visit the Chimi Lhakhang Temple, dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley. Lunch. Upon arrival in PUNAKHA, a city tour: the Punakha Jong Monastery, known as the "Palace of Great Bliss", is considered to be one of the most impressive buildings in the country. Check-in at the hotel, dinner, overnight.
6. DAY. PUNAKHA Breakfast. Continuation of exploring the area of PUNAKHA: hike (approx. 1 hour) through the phenomenal terraces of the rice field to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - a three-story chorten was built by Queen Ashi Tsering Yangdon to protect the country. Lunch. A visit to the female monastery of Sangchen Dorji Lhundrup, perched on the crest of a hill with spectacular views of the Punakha and Wangdue valleys. The temple houses a 14-meter bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara, one of the largest in the country, a university complex, and a meditation center. A visit to the Nalanda Monastery where the monks learn. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
7. DAY. HAA Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the town of HAA, located in the green valley of the same name. On the way, a visit to the Semtokha Dzong Monastery, built in 1627 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Currently, it houses the Institute of Language and Cultural Studies. The most notable artistic feature of the Dzong is a series of over 300 finely crafted slate carvings. Lunch. Hotel accommodation. Free time for individual Haa sightseeing. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
8. DAY. HAA - PARO Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Visiting the famous monasteries: Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple). Lunch. Drive towards PARO through the Chele La Pass (3810 m above sea level) covered by a forest of blue pine and rhododendrons with excellent views of the Chomolhari and Jichu Drake mountains. A visit to a typical Bhutanese farm, the opportunity to take a close look at the daily life of the inhabitants, learn about the traditions and customs of the local population. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner and overnight.
9. DAY. TAKTSANG MONASTERY Breakfast. Trek to the TAKTSHANG Monastery (3120 m above sea level), known as the tiger's nest. The most famous monastery in the country, considered a symbol of Bhutan, is almost suspended on a rocky slope. It was built on the site where Guru Rinpoche, considered the father of Buddhism in Bhutan, was to meditate. Free time, lunch. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. Trekking time: approx. 4-5 hours (approx. 13 km).
10. Day. PARO - DELHI Breakfast, check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport in PARO. Flight to DELHI. Hotel accommodation. Free time, dinner and overnight.
11. Day. DELHI Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Delhi and flight to Poland.

BENEFITS: 9 nights in hotels: in India ***, in Bhutan tourist class ** / *** in cities or towns: 2 in Delhi, 2 in Thimphu , 2 in Punakha, 1 in Haa, 2 in Paro; 2-person rooms with bathrooms • meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners • flight: Warsaw-Delhi-Warsaw • transfer by minibus or coach (depending on the number of people) • pilot care • local guides • visa, permit and tourist tax in Bhutan • insurance KL and NW Itaka Complex extended to extreme sports

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