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Re: Chia sẻ kinh nghiệm đi Bhutan
@Nheva: Beocena là bạn đồng hành Bhutan với bạn đồng hành Tibet của em nha chị. Em post luôn phần lịch trình và invoice năm 2008 để mọi người tham khảo luôn
Nghe đồn từ 2011, phí hạng mục 1 tăng lên 250USD/ ngày. Đi gấp thôi bà con ơi!!!!
Itinerary for 2 pax (12th May – 16th May)
12th May. Arrive Paro at 9:45 a.m (By Druk Air from Kathmandu):
- received by the representative from Yak Adventure Travel at the airport
- after lunch, drive to Thimphu.
- In the evening, visit to a Bhutanese farm house and interact with the family.
- Dinner and over night in Hotel.
13th May Paro, Excursion to Taktsang Monastery:
- start from the Hotel at 6 am.
- After breakfast short drive to Satsam Chorten, from there a 2 hour horse ride till the viewpoint point of the monastery. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags.
- stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) and then walk a short distance until we see, clearly and seemingly within reach, Taktsang monastery.
Note: The primary Lhakhang was built around Guru Rimpoche’s meditation cave in the 1684by the Penlop of Paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, said to be his favourite consort.
- After Lunch, visit Ta Dzong (built in1656 and renovated in 1968)
Note: an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum.
The Ta Dzong is a roundhouse fortress which is nowadays turned into a historical and cultural museum. History, religion and the way of life gets explained in detail. From Thankas to dresses, jewelry, tools and equipment of the past - everything is shown here. Plus the architecture of the building itself is interesting and you have a great view over Paro from this hillside.
- Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong
Note: literally meaning “Heap of Jewels”, built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the centre of civil and religious authority in this valley. A short walk takes you to the base of the dzong and across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge.
Rinpung Dzong is a big fortified monastery at the entrance of Paro. This monastery offers vivid scenes with monks and pilgrims. Inside you can watch monks preparing for tests. If they feel ready for the examination they stand up in front of the higher ranked monk and wait until it is their turn.
By the way, this monastery was the setting for Bertolucci`s movie "Little Buddha" - so watch the movie to get a first impression of this place ;-)
- In the evening, drive to the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong
Note: 16 km up the valley built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts and on a clear day experience an unforgettable view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7,314 m).
This Dzong played an important role in defending Bhutan against Tibet. The founder of the State of Bhutan was a refugee from Tibet. After unifying Bhutan, these Dzongs - fortified monasteries, that also function as castles - garantied the freedom of this state. In fact Bhutan is one of the view countries that has never been conquered by invaders.
Today you can only see the ruins of this Dzong. But it had its hey-days.......
- On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang
Note: built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Srongsen Gampo
- drive to Thimphu. Dinner and over night in Hotel.
14th May. Thimphu Sightseeing:
- visit the National Memorial Chorten (1974)
Note: built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk
- the Dupthop Lhakhang
Note: one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
- visit the National Library
Note: stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts
- the Painting School
Note: where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls).
- After lunch drive to the Traditional Medicine Institute
Note: where medicines are prepared according to ancient practices
- Lungtenzampa
Note: to observe the Royal silver smiths and Bhutanese paper factory at work.
- Other highlights include a visit to the Tashichho Dzong
Note: seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan).
Today the Taschicho Dzong is the seat of the government - the king has his office hear. But there are also a huge number of monks. You can visit this place also from inside - but the entrance is restricted to half of the place. Still certainly worth a visit!
- drive to Simtokha Dzong; the oldest Dzong of Bhutan built by Shabdrung in 1627
- finally visit the Handicrafts Emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Over night in Hotel.
15th May. Thimphu – Punakha - Thimphu: (72 Kms, 3 hours drive).
- After breakfast, Drive to Punakha via Dochula pass.
Note: If the weather is clear, we stop for a while at Dochula pass to view Higher Himalayas.
- On the way, visit Chime Lhakhang
Note: which was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley. He subdued the demons with his “Magical Thunder bolt”. The Temple is also known as “the Temple of Fertility”.
- In Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong
Note: built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The construction of the Dzong was foretold by Guru Rimpoche, who predicted, “…a person named Namgyal will arrive at a hill that looks like an elephant”. There was a smaller building here called Dzong Chu (Small Dzong) that housed a statue of Buddha. It is said that Shabdrung ordered the architect, Zowe Palep, to sleep in front of the statue, while Palep was sleeping; the Shabdrung took him in his dreams to Zangtopelri and showed him the palace of Guru Rimpoche. From his vision, the architect conceived the design for the new Dzong, which in keeping with the tradition, was never committed to paper. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The war materials captured during the battle with Tibetans are preserved here. Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk convened the new national Assembly here in 1952. In the evening, drive back to Thimphu.
16th May. Departure at 10:10 am: Early morning, drive to the airport and farewell.
@Nheva: Beocena là bạn đồng hành Bhutan với bạn đồng hành Tibet của em nha chị. Em post luôn phần lịch trình và invoice năm 2008 để mọi người tham khảo luôn
Nghe đồn từ 2011, phí hạng mục 1 tăng lên 250USD/ ngày. Đi gấp thôi bà con ơi!!!!
Itinerary for 2 pax (12th May – 16th May)
12th May. Arrive Paro at 9:45 a.m (By Druk Air from Kathmandu):
- received by the representative from Yak Adventure Travel at the airport
- after lunch, drive to Thimphu.
- In the evening, visit to a Bhutanese farm house and interact with the family.
- Dinner and over night in Hotel.
13th May Paro, Excursion to Taktsang Monastery:
- start from the Hotel at 6 am.
- After breakfast short drive to Satsam Chorten, from there a 2 hour horse ride till the viewpoint point of the monastery. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags.
- stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) and then walk a short distance until we see, clearly and seemingly within reach, Taktsang monastery.
Note: The primary Lhakhang was built around Guru Rimpoche’s meditation cave in the 1684by the Penlop of Paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, said to be his favourite consort.
- After Lunch, visit Ta Dzong (built in1656 and renovated in 1968)
Note: an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum.
The Ta Dzong is a roundhouse fortress which is nowadays turned into a historical and cultural museum. History, religion and the way of life gets explained in detail. From Thankas to dresses, jewelry, tools and equipment of the past - everything is shown here. Plus the architecture of the building itself is interesting and you have a great view over Paro from this hillside.
- Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong
Note: literally meaning “Heap of Jewels”, built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the centre of civil and religious authority in this valley. A short walk takes you to the base of the dzong and across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge.
Rinpung Dzong is a big fortified monastery at the entrance of Paro. This monastery offers vivid scenes with monks and pilgrims. Inside you can watch monks preparing for tests. If they feel ready for the examination they stand up in front of the higher ranked monk and wait until it is their turn.
By the way, this monastery was the setting for Bertolucci`s movie "Little Buddha" - so watch the movie to get a first impression of this place ;-)
- In the evening, drive to the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong
Note: 16 km up the valley built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts and on a clear day experience an unforgettable view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7,314 m).
This Dzong played an important role in defending Bhutan against Tibet. The founder of the State of Bhutan was a refugee from Tibet. After unifying Bhutan, these Dzongs - fortified monasteries, that also function as castles - garantied the freedom of this state. In fact Bhutan is one of the view countries that has never been conquered by invaders.
Today you can only see the ruins of this Dzong. But it had its hey-days.......
- On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang
Note: built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Srongsen Gampo
- drive to Thimphu. Dinner and over night in Hotel.
14th May. Thimphu Sightseeing:
- visit the National Memorial Chorten (1974)
Note: built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk
- the Dupthop Lhakhang
Note: one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
- visit the National Library
Note: stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts
- the Painting School
Note: where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls).
- After lunch drive to the Traditional Medicine Institute
Note: where medicines are prepared according to ancient practices
- Lungtenzampa
Note: to observe the Royal silver smiths and Bhutanese paper factory at work.
- Other highlights include a visit to the Tashichho Dzong
Note: seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan).
Today the Taschicho Dzong is the seat of the government - the king has his office hear. But there are also a huge number of monks. You can visit this place also from inside - but the entrance is restricted to half of the place. Still certainly worth a visit!
- drive to Simtokha Dzong; the oldest Dzong of Bhutan built by Shabdrung in 1627
- finally visit the Handicrafts Emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Over night in Hotel.
15th May. Thimphu – Punakha - Thimphu: (72 Kms, 3 hours drive).
- After breakfast, Drive to Punakha via Dochula pass.
Note: If the weather is clear, we stop for a while at Dochula pass to view Higher Himalayas.
- On the way, visit Chime Lhakhang
Note: which was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley. He subdued the demons with his “Magical Thunder bolt”. The Temple is also known as “the Temple of Fertility”.
- In Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong
Note: built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The construction of the Dzong was foretold by Guru Rimpoche, who predicted, “…a person named Namgyal will arrive at a hill that looks like an elephant”. There was a smaller building here called Dzong Chu (Small Dzong) that housed a statue of Buddha. It is said that Shabdrung ordered the architect, Zowe Palep, to sleep in front of the statue, while Palep was sleeping; the Shabdrung took him in his dreams to Zangtopelri and showed him the palace of Guru Rimpoche. From his vision, the architect conceived the design for the new Dzong, which in keeping with the tradition, was never committed to paper. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The war materials captured during the battle with Tibetans are preserved here. Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk convened the new national Assembly here in 1952. In the evening, drive back to Thimphu.
16th May. Departure at 10:10 am: Early morning, drive to the airport and farewell.
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