21 Days India Tour Package – Culture, Nature & Beach Holiday

Arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free to rest and adapt to the destination. Accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner included,Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Paro. Arrival, assistance and transfer by road to Thimphu. During the journey, breathtaking Himalayan landscapes are enjoyed and, on arrival, a traditional reception with a white scarf “Tashi Khaddar”, a symbol of good wishes. In the afternoon visit of MEMORIAL CHORTEN, one of the most emblematic monuments of Bhutan. THIMPHU MARKET AND MAIN STREET, Walk through Ka Ja Throm, center of local life, gastronomy and crafts. Overnight in Thimphu.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner included. We will visit

Departure to visit, BUDDHA DORDENMA Gigantic Buddha statue of 51 meters with magnificent panoramic views.

CAMINATA HASTA CHANGANGKHA LHAKHANG

One of Bhutan’s oldest and most revered temples, built in the 12th century on a hill with panoramic views of Thimphu. The trail passes through pine forests and numerous prayer flags, offering a unique spiritual and scenic experience.

MONASTERY OF DRUBTHOB GOEMA NUNS

An important Buddhist convent for women located in the hills of Thimphu. It is home to dozens of nuns who follow rigorous religious training and play a fundamental role in preserving the country’s spiritual traditions.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL ARTS

Center dedicated to the teaching and conservation of the thirteen traditional arts of Bhutan. Visitors can observe students perfecting ancestral techniques such as religious painting, wood carving, embroidery, and sculpture.

MUSEUM OF POPULAR HERITAGE

Ethnographic museum that shows the daily life of Bhutanese families through a restored traditional house. Its exhibitions allow you to learn about the customs, rural architecture, agricultural tools and traditions of the country.

TRASHICHHOE DZONG

Imposing fortress-monastery located on the banks of the Wang Chhu River. It is the seat of Bhutan’s government and central monastic authority. With its elegant courtyards, temples and gardens, it is one of the most iconic monuments of Thimphu and the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Overnight in Thimphu.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner included. We will visit

Departure to Punakha crossing the famous: DOCHU-LA PASS (3,088 M), with spectacular views of the Himalayas and the 108 chortens.

PUNAKHA DZONG

Considered the most spectacular monastery-fortress in Bhutan, it is strategically located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Built in 1637, it was the former capital of the kingdom and remains one of the most important religious centers in the country. Its stunning architecture, decorated courtyards, and natural surroundings make it a must-see.

CHIMI LHAKHANG

Known as the Fertility Temple, it was built in honor of Lama Drukpa Kunley, the celebrated “Divine Madman” of Bhutan. Situated among rice fields and accessible by a pleasant walk, this shrine welcomes pilgrims from all over the world who seek blessings for fertility, health, and family happiness. It is one of the most popular and unique places in the country.

Overnight in Punakha

Breakfast, lunch, dinner included. We will visit

KHAMSUM YUELLEY NAMGYEL CHORTEN

Beautiful Buddhist shrine situated on a hill above the Punakha Valley. It is accessed by a pleasant walk through rice fields, forests and small rural villages. From the top, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the valley and the meanders of the Mo Chhu River.

PUNAKHA SUSPENSION BRIDGE

One of the longest and most scenic suspension bridges in Bhutan. Suspended over the Pho Chhu River and adorned with colorful prayer flags, it offers magnificent views of the natural environment and constitutes an authentic experience to learn about the daily life of the local communities.

WANGDUEPHODRANG DZONG

Impressive monastery-fortress built in the seventeenth century on a strategic ridge overlooking the valley. After extensive restoration, the dzong has regained its original splendor and remains an important administrative and religious center of the region.

TRADITIONAL RINCHENGANG VILLAGE

Charming rural village known for its traditional stone and wooden houses, built very close to each other. Strolling through its narrow alleys allows you to discover authentic Bhutanese life, its ancestral customs and magnificent views over the Wangdue Phodrang valley.

Overnight in Punakha.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner included

Departure to Paro. We will visit

TA DZONG, a former watchtower converted into the National Museum of Bhutan, houses a valuable collection of art, religious relics, textiles, traditional weapons, and historical artifacts that allow you to learn about the kingdom’s rich culture and heritage. Its location also offers magnificent views of the Paro Valley.

RINPUNG DZONG, Magnificent fortress-monastery known as the “Fortress of the Pile of Jewels”, considered one of the most impressive constructions in Bhutan. Built in the seventeenth century, it stands out for its elegant traditional architecture, its decorated interior courtyards and its important function as a religious and administrative center of the Paro Valley. It is also the scene of the famous annual Paro Tsechu festival.

VISIT TO A TRADITIONAL BHUTANESE HOUSE

Cultural and gastronomic experience.

Accommodation in Paro.

MONASTERY

Breakfast, lunch, dinner included

TAKTSHANG (TIGER’S NEST), Bhutan’s most famous and sacred visit. Hike of approximately 5 hours round trip.

KYICHU LHAKHANG, One of the oldest temples in the country.

Free time to explore Paro.

Accommodation.

Breakfast.

Transfer to Paro airport for flight to Delhi and flight connection to Colombo, arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and Accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure to Habarana en route visiting the TEMPLES OF DAMBULLA, a cave complex declared a World Heritage Site with extraordinary Buddhist paintings and sculptures.

Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. We will visit SIGIRIYA ROCK, Lion Fortress and its famous frescoes.

POLONNARUWA, Antigua capital medieval de Sri Lanka.

They highlight:

Gal Vihara. Parakrama Samudra. Temples and historical ruins.

Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. We will visit, MATALE SPICE GARDEN, TEMPLE OF THE SACRED TOOTH, the most revered place of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

TRADITIONAL DANCE SHOW

Dinner and overnight in Kandy.

Breakfast. We see CEYLON TEA PLANTATIONS, TEA FACTORY

SCENIC TRAIN TO IT (subject to operation)

Considered one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world.

Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. Departure to Yala. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. SAFARI IN YALA NATIONAL PARK

Possibility to observe leopards, elephants, deer and numerous species of birds.

Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. Departure to Galle en route we see FISHERMEN ON STILTS, we will visit Galle

Colonial city declared a World Heritage Site. DUTCH FORT OF GALLE

Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. RELAX ON THE BEACH

Free time to enjoy the sea and the coastal environment.

Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast.

VISIT OF COLOMBO

Pettah neighborhood. Hindu and Buddhist temples. Colonial buildings. Residential areas.

Dinner and overnight

Breakfast at the hotel.

Flight to Maldives.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and alcoholic beverages included.

Arrival and transfer by speedboat to the resort.

Accommodation

FREE DAY IN PARADISE

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and alcoholic beverages included. Free time to enjoy white sand beaches and crystal clear waters.

Accommodation

FREE DAY

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and alcoholic beverages included. Possibility to do optional activities or just relax.

Accommodation.

LAST DAY AT THE BEACH

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and alcoholic beverages included. Free time to enjoy the resort.

Accommodation.

Breakfast.

At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the return flight.

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