Rhododendron Flower Tour.

Highlights of the Tour

v Visiting to the prime Rhododendron and other flowering sites in Bhutan.

v Will be seeing Orchids of Bhutan.

v You will see at least 10 species of Rhododendron Flowers of Bhutan (out 47 Species)

v Visit Dzongs (fortress), Lhakhang (temples), Museum, villages and so on.

v City tour of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdiphodrang, Trongsa & Bumthang.

Duration : 09 Nights/10 days in Bhutan.

Place :Paro, Thimphu, Wangdiphodrang, Phobjikha, Trongsa, Bumthang and Sengor.

Season : April & May.

Brief Description of the Tour.

The Rhododendron Tours will visit some of the prime Rhododendron and other flowering sites in Bhutan. Still, Bhutan remains unexplored largely. So far, about 4500 species of flowering plants has been documented. About 46 species and 10 subspecies of Rhododendrons grow largely wild in Bhutan and most of them blossom during the months of April, May and June. You will not only see the Rhododendron flowers but also other flowers too, like wild orchids, magnolia and many more.

Detailed Model Itinerary for Flowering Tour in Bhutan – Rhododendron Flower.

DAY 01: Arrive to Bhutan ( Paro International Airport) – Paro

Arrival to Paro International Airport and received by the representative from Authentic Bhutan Tours. We will do some sightseeing in Paro. Evening at leisure. Welcome dinner and over night stay in hotel, Paro.

DAY 02: Paro Halt.

In the morning we will drive via Chele-la 3800m. Chele-la that connects Haa to Paro valleys has been one of the important routes in old day for any travelers that would visit Bhutan from Northwestern India. Chele-la harbors one of the most exciting sites for Bhutanese flora. Many species of Primulas, Rhododendron and many more. Lunch will be pack lunch and whole day we will explore here at Chele-la. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Paro.

DAY 03: Paro – Thimphu

We will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take about 2hours. On reaching Thimphu, we will do some sight seeing in Thimphu. Lunch in hotel, Thimphu. Afternoon we will continue with the sight seeing. Evening at leisure. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Thimphu.

DAY 04: Thimphu – Wangduephodrang

Drive to Punakha over Dochula pass. Dochula is home to 16 species of Bhutanese Rhododendrons. It also harbors different species of Primula, Lauraceae such as Litsea, Cinnamomum, Neolitsea etc., oaks, Viburnum, Magnolia, Daphne, and many others. Recently, on the pass of Dochula, 108 small chortens were erected which add beauty to the natural setting of the area. On clear days, we can see in the distant, the beautiful eastern Himalayan mountain ranges bordering in the north. From the pass, we will trek downwards, about 1 hour to have better idea of natural forest and other biota.
Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Wangduephodrang.

DAY 05: Wangdue to Phobjikha.

We will drive to Phobjikha. At first we will drive to Pelela Pass and we will walk around the old road side and to the Telecome tower. Here you will see the Rhododendrons in full bloom We have pack lunch here. On the way to Phobjikha, we will again stop where ever necessary. Evening walk around the Phobjikha valley. Dinner and over night stay in hotel, Phobjikha.

DAY 06: Phobjikha – Sengor

We will drive to Sengor. Lunch in Bumthang. Dinner and overnight stay in Camp, sengor.

Day 07. Sengor Halt

Botanization in Sengor and Thrumshingla National Park. A special Botanization will be done in recently declared Royal Rhododendron garden.

Thrumshingla La National Park, established in 1998 covering Bumthang, Lhuentse, Zhemgang, and Mongar districts. In 2001, Royal Government of Bhutan designated one of the areas close to the pass as insitu-Rhododendron garden. Thrumshingla La National Park is home to many endemic species viz. Daphne ludlowii, Lobelia nubigena, Vanda griffithii, Rubus sengorensis, and Pedicularis spp. It is also home to some of the fauna species such as Red Panda, reptiles, amphibians and one can watch different avian fauna.

Night halt in Sengor

DAY 08: Sengor – Trongsa.
We will drive to Trongsa. In olden days, Trongsa is home to Royal family and seat of power. The dzong at Trongsa is the magnificent dzong in Bhutan. On the way will stop where ever necessary. Dinner an over night stay in hotel, Trongsa.

Day 09: Trongsa – Paro

Today we will drive to Paro. We will be stopping in many places to see what have left out, for new blossom, reconfirmation etc. Lunch will be served at Wangdue. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel, Paro

DAY 10: Thimphu – Paro
Transfer to Paro Airport for your departure. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a Safe Journey!

Note: The above itinerary is just a sample itinerary intended to give you a general idea of Flowering Tour in Bhutan – Rhododendron Flower Tour. We can always customized and tailor an itinerary to suit your requirements and interest.

For more information write to us at authenticbhutan@druknet.bt or visit us at www.authenticbhutan.com.bt

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