Udumbara Tours & Treks

10/03/2024

One Million Trees: Bhutan’s green revolution

In the heart of Bhutan, a green revolution is taking root. Amidst global concerns, where an estimated 10 million hectares of forest vanish each year, Bhutan is writing a different story.



Video courtesy: Department of Tourism

06/03/2024

Welcome to Bhutan

13/11/2019

Use freely and wisely when you are in Bhutan.

NOTIFICATION

Tourism Council of Bhutan would like to inform the relevant stakeholders (Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators, Guides Association and Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan) that the tourists requiring medical attention in Thimphu can avail following services at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JWWNRH) as per the timing prescribed:

12/11/2019

A Buddhism is borne once you realise the truth behind myth

24/10/2019

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR 2020 IN BHUTAN WITH SPECIAL OFFER

FEATURED BY LONELY PLANET AS TOP DESTINATION IN 2020

MAKE IT COME TRUE

PACKAGE COST : $999 per pax ( Minimum 10pax )

Travel date : 29 dec 2019 ---- 3rd Jan 2020 ( Fixed Departure )

Package Inclusion:

> Accommodation on twin sharing in 3 star hotel
> English Speaking Guide for entire tour
> Transport and sightseeing as per the itinerary, vehicles to be used based on group size (Paro Airport pick up & drop)
> APA- daily breakfast & dinner in the hotel (buffet set menu) and lunch at local restaurants
> Visa fee of USD 40 per person
> Government royalties of $ 65 per day per person
> Route permits for visiting municipal areas only (Punakha, Wangdue & further)
> One Bottle mineral Water per day
> Welcome drinks at hotel
> One Farm stay with authentic Bhutanese dinner
> Udumbara happy souvenir
> Complimentary tea and snacks
> One complimentary cultural program
> All taxes & service charge
> All Entrance fees for sightseeing

Package Exclusion:

> Flight fare (Kolkata/Delhi/Dhaka/ Bangkok / singapore /Kathmandu )
> Tripping to guide and driver
> Travel Insurance
> Personal Expenses (tea/coffee/drinks/shopping/phone calls/laundry/breakage)
> Extra Services if taken (rafting, cycling, playing archery, hot stone bat, etc)
> Room upgrade charges incase required.
> Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusion are not included


Day 01: Paro Airport – Thimphu
(Distance: 55km/ Driving Time: 1.5 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2400m, 7874 ft.)
On arrival at Paro International Airport, our team will meet and greet, transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening explore the Thimphu town by walk. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) world largest sitting Buddha statue which gives awesome views of Thimphu valley, National Memorial Chorten (Stupas) which remembers the father of modern Bhutan. Folk Heritage Museum gives inside of living arts of Bhutanese life of rural Bhutan. Afternoon visit Changangkha Monastery the oldest temple in the valley, Sangaygang View Point often known as BBS tower and lovers point. Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here. Interesting weekend markets to peep for local produce. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing
(Distance: 77km/ Driving Time: 3hrs / Altitude of Punakha: 1350m, 4429 ft.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150m, 10334 ft.). to view the great Himalayan ranges. En-route take a short excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. After noon visit Punakha Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo religious head of Bhutan. King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 04: Punakha – Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Paro , via Dochula pass, the most beautiful pass in Bhutan. On arrival in Paro, check into the hotel. Evening we will enjoy outdoor activities at Souvenir House on additional cost (INR 500/head) you get to enjoy wearing Bhutanese dress, enjoy shooting archery and playing dart. Souvenir House offers whole rates for all our guests. You may choose to enjoy hot stone bath, organic food and the best place for bone fire and cultural program all on additional cost. Overnight stay at Paro

Day 05: Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast visit famous - called “Tiger's Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp for regular trekker) however for those you are not used on Himalayan walks, you may take entire day. For those who cannot go to Tiger Nest, we will give the optional visit to . Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 06: Paro Airport
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey

Contact us :
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Whatapps / mobile : +97517339341
Landline : 02350738

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07/10/2019

What more you need , when you can make beautiful memories with people around you. Just create more when you can - don't wait for your time. Come and join us for better memories 💘💘

07/10/2019

Beautiful memories

The beautiful spiritual countries of Nepal and Bhutan in 2019

23/09/2019

24/09/2019

Blessed Rainy Day is considered an especially holy day on the Buddhist calendar.

The name of the holiday isn't just to thank the rain that fell as part of the monsoon season that helps make a successful harvest, it is much more literal than that. It is believed that during the day, there is a special time when all water in the Himalayan kingdom is imbued with a special elixir, sprinkled from heaven by Buddha.

Legend has it that eons ago there was a Buddha called Dipenkara. After he passed away, a statue to him was erected in an ocean by the King of the Nagas (mythical serpent beings) as a symbol of worship.

As soon as the construction was completed a rain of ambrosia fell upon the statue as an offering of the King of Devas (heavenly beings). This ambrosia had the power to cure all medical conditions and since then, once every year, this sacred rain falls again to cleanse the world.

Each year Astrologers will determine the exact hour when this auspicious event takes place. On the eve of Blessed Rainy Day, people will fill buckets of water and leave them out overnight to make sure the water gets sanctified at the right time.

Then it is a tradition for everyone to take a bath with the blessed water to eliminate diseases, bad karma, bad luck, and other negative influences.

After the refreshing and holy bath is over, the Bhutanese will take part in traditional sports such as archery or "khuru”, a traditional Bhutanese dart game that is played outside where large darts are hurled at wooden posts.

In some parts of central Bhutan, Blessed Rainy Day is celebrated as the new year. On this holiday, Government offices, schools, and institutions are closed for the day.

The government first made this day a public holiday in the 1980s. The holiday was removed from the public holiday list in 2007 as part of several revisions. Despite its change in status, people still took the day off, so the Bhutanese home minister reinstated the holiday in 2008.

& wishes happy Blessed Rainy Day

18/09/2019

It's much hard to say goodbye then welcoming you all 😢
We miss you already 😢

15/09/2019

We are never late to explore the beauty that can't be photograph.
With our Australian group of 7pax
Date : 13- 18th September 2019