Manas River Rafting and Camping
The Manas River is one of the biggest rivers in the Bhutan that flows between southern Bhutan and India. It is named after Manasa, the serpent god in Hindu mythology. The river valley has two major reserve forest areas, namely the Royal Manas National Park (43,854 hectares (108,370 acres), established in 1966) in Bhutan and the contiguous Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (391,000 hectares (970,000 acres) in 1955 increased to 95,000 hectares (230,000 acres) in December 1985). It is the reserve centre for Bengal Tiger , an elephant and a biosphere reserve, which constitutes a UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in December, 1985.
| Trip Name | Manas Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 Nights & 11 Days |
| Trip Type | Cultural with river rafting |
| Rate | From USD 2040 |
Day 1 Arrival in Paro to Thimphu (1.2 hrs).
Day 2 Thimphu sightseeing.
Day 3 Thimphu to Punakha (2.5 hrs).
Day 4 Punakha Sightseeing
Day 5 Punakha Trongsa
Day 6Trongsa to Manas
Day 7 Manas Sight seeing
Day 8 Manas to Phubjikha.
Day 9 Phubjikha to Paro
Day 10 Paro Tiger Nest Hike
Day 11 Departure
Day 1 Arrival in Paro to Thimphu (1.2 hrs).
On arrival in Paro international airport you will be received by Bhutan Travel Organiser representative and transfer to Thimphu by private car. Check into your hotel. Delicious lunch will be served at your hotel and afternoon we will proceed for city sightseeing. Visit memorial chorten, stupa built in the memory of our late 3rd king and Buddha view point, which gives breathtaking pictures of entire Thimphu valley. Overnight in Thimphu, altitude 2400m.
Day 2 Thimphu sightseeing.
After our leisurely breakfast we will drive to north end of Thimphu valley and hike to Tango monastery, which is converted into Buddhist college, river side lunch. After lunch we will drive back to Thimphu city and visit handmade paper factory, visit painting school, nearby folk heritage museum and national library. Evening we will explore the weekend market (Thursday to Sunday only) and some handicrafts to understand the Bhutanese arts, textiles, painting, religious artifacts and the varieties. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 3 Thimphu to Punakha (2.5 hrs).
After breakfast, we will checkout from the hotel and proceed to Punakha. We will stop at beautiful Dochula pass at 3050m. The pass offers stunning views of the entire northern Bhutanese Himalayas during a clear day. We have warm tea/coffee at the cafeteria and proceed to warm fertile valley of Punakha. Hike to Chimi lhakhang, the temple of fertility. Lunch at Punakha town and Visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery which is Buddhist college for nuns. Overnight in Punakha camping altitude 1350m.
Day 4 Punakha Sight Seeing
After breakfast visit most beautiful 17th century Punakha Dzong (fort) and nearby suspension bridge. After that drive to north valley of Punakha to hike Khansum Yulley Namgyal Chorten . It was built by the Queen Mother for heading off the negative forces and transportation peace and harmony for all the living beings.( 40-1hrs hike). After returning back go for Female /Male River rafting and River side lunch. Overnight in Punakha, Camping altitude 1350m
Day 5 Punakha to Trongsa. (6hrs)
Check out from the hotel after our breakfast and drive to Trongsa through Pelala pass (3420M) on the way you will get to see hilander way of living and their farming style. After reaching Trongsa check in the hotel relax and visit Trongsa fort,largest fort of Bhutan built in 1543. Visit Muesum and stroll small town. Over night in Trongsa. Altitude 2200m.
Day 6 Trongsa to Manas.
After breakfast drive towards Panbang. After reaching Panbang our team will be ready with tea and snacks. Relax and dinner in the camp. Over night in Manas River side. Altitude150m.
Day 7 Manas Sightseeing.
After your b/fast go for Manas National Park., do rafting. Overnight in Manas Camp.
Day 8 Manas to Phubjikha.
After your B/fast drive back to Phubjikha valley trough Trongsa.Lunch n Trongsa. After reachng to Phubjikha check in the hotel. Over night in Phubjikha. Altitude 3000m.
Day 9 Phubjikha to Paro. (6hrs)
After your B/fast check out from the hotel and visit Gangtey temple, Crane centre and if you wish for hike, you may also include it. Aftern that continue your journey back to Paro through wangdue and Thimphu. After reaching Paro check in the hotel and relax.
Day 10 Paro Tiger Nest Hike.
In the morning, we will hike to Tiger’s Nest Temple, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley at 900m above the valley floor. The temple is associated with Guru Rimpoche who visited in 8th century and believed to have meditated three months in this cave and converted entire valley into Buddhism. It is 2 hours walk up hill for an average hiker, however it can take our almost entire day too. Lunch in the town. After lunch visit National Muesum , Paro Fort and Kitchu Lhakhang. You can also do traditional hot stone bath, Evening stroll Paro town for souviner and back to the hotel and relax .Overnight in Paro. altitude 2200m.
Day 11 Departure.
The tour will end today. After the breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Carry smile on your face, eyes with tears and memories unlimited. Tour staffs will bid you farewell at the airport departure gate with the quick prayer of save journey and to see you again in future.
In the morning, we will hike to Tiger’s Nest Temple, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley at 900m above the valley floor. The temple is associated with Guru Rimpoche who visited in 8th century and believed to have meditated three months in this cave and converted entire valley into Buddhism. It is 2 hours walk up hill for an average hiker, however it can take our almost entire day too. Evening back to the hotel and relax or do hot stone bath and stroll small Paro town. Overnight in Paro. altitude 2200m.
Day 7 Departure.
The tour will end today. After the breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Carry smile on your face, eyes with tears and memories unlimited. Tour staffs will bid you farewell at the airport departure gate with the quick prayer of save journey and to see you again in future.
Thimphu: Thimphu Tower/Similar
Punakha: Camping 2 nights
Trongsa: Yangkhil Similar
Manas: Camping
Phubjikha: Gakiling Resort
Paro: Mandala Resort/Similar/Farm House Stay
Note: We can also provide hotels as per your recommendation if any ( 4 star and 5 star hotels are available in supplement cost)
PACKAGE INCLUSION:
- Visa Fees USD# 40/- single entry
- Sustainable development fee USD # 65/- per night per person
- All the government taxes.
- Three star hotel with all meals (APAI) (4 & 5 star Hotel are available in supplement cost)
- One English speaking guide entire your tour for your sightseeing
- Trekking: Full Board (Ponies, Chief, Helper, Horse Man, Trekking Guide, Sleeping Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dinning Tent, Toilet Tent and Sleeping Bag)
- Trekking route permit
- Private comfortable car with driver for entire your tour including pickup and drop to airport
- Medical Pick/drop and check up in Emergency
- Entrance fees to events, historic sites, museum, and park
- Complimentary bottle drinking water entire your tour
- Complimentary 1 tourist SIM (4G) in a group
- Complimentary Archery and Darts game
- Complimentary Bhutanese dress wearing and photo sessions.
PACKAGE EXCLUSION:
- Airfare ( International or Domestic)
- Alcoholic products
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Shopping
- Tipping to staffs
- Laundry
- Any other outdoor activities which are not mention in inclusion.