Day 1
Arrival at Paro Airport and you will be received by our company representatives. After arrival you will drive to Thimphu which is around 1 hrs 30 minutes. The sightseeing for the first day is very light which includes: –
Changangkha Temple
Craft Bazar
Royal Textile Museum
Tashicho Dzong
Halt at: 3 star rated Hotel
Day 2
After breakfast, proceed towards Wangdue. Enroute, halt at Dochula; a mountain pass leading further into the Punakha Valley. It offers a stunning view 360 degree panoramic view of Eastern Himalayan Ranges. The view is especially scenic on a clear, winter Days with snow capped mountains forming a majestic backdrop to the tranquility of the 108 chortens gracing the mountain pass.
Have lunch in Punakha and take a short hike to Chimi lhakhang. After hike visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637.
Overnight stay in Punakha/Wangdue. Halt at: 3 star rated Hotel
Day 3
After breakfast, start your journey towards Central Bhutan with lots of nature sightseeing en-route.
Overnight in Trongsa: Halt at: 3 star rated Hotel
Day 4
Trongsa is the ancestral home of Bhutan’s Royal Family. Both the First and Second King ruled the Kingdom from this ancient seat. All the Kings of Bhutan has to become Tongsa Penlop (Honorary post of Governor) prior to being crowned as the Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan). So, visit Trongsa Dzong (fort), one of the largest in the country was first built is 1648 and later enlarged many times. Then, drive to Bumthang.
Overnight in Hotel: Halt at: 3 star rated Hotel
Day 5
Bumthang is very spacious and open ranging in altitude from 2,600m to 4,000m. Bumthang is a heaven for hikers and trekkers, not to mention the numerous beautiful and important Buddhist monasteries and pilgrimage sites, making it the Cultural and Historic center of Bhutan. One could spend months exploring this fascinating valley. Almost every little valley or hill has a background of interesting myths and legends about Kings, Buddhist masters and Serpents. Bumthang is combined of four main valleys, Chumey, Tang, Ura and Choskhor (Jakar). Commonly known as Jakar valley where you can see a little bit of modern touch with Swiss Influences. Visits to the important cultural and historic sites in the special valley. The sightseeing includes:
Jakar Dzong
Jampel Lhakhang
Kurjey Lhakhang
Tamshin Lhakhang
Ken-Cho-Sum Lhakhang
Kharchu Dratshang
Mebartsho
Overnight Bumthang Halt at: 3 star rated Hotel
Day 6
Full day sightseeing drive further east towards Ura Valley. Ura Valley is famous for one of the most unique and earliest settlements in Bhutan. Enroute visit Mebar Tsho which is called burning Lake. Visit Ura Village and the Temple Return to Jakar,
Halt at: 3 star rated Hotel
Day 7
Full day drive to Phobjikha with sightseeing en-route.
Overnight in Phobjikha. Halt at: 3 star rated Hotel
Day 8
After exploring the beautiful valley of Phobjikha, proceed towards Paro.
Overnight in Hotel Halt at: 3 star rated Hotel
Day 9
Morning, hike up to the view point of “Taktsang”, popularly known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Afternoon, sightseeing in and around Paro Valley and enjoy Hot stone bath.
Overnight Paro Halt at: 3 star rated Hotel
Day 10
After breakfast, transfer to Paro Airport for your departure to Bangkok.
Package is inclusive of following:
- Airport Transfers
- Stay in hotels as indicated in the itinerary
- All three meals, tea and coffee
- Dedicated SUV vehicle with a driver and
- English Speaking Guide throughout the Trip
- Short hikes, Packed lunches and snacks wherever required
- Monumental Fees
- Bhutan Tourism Development Fee
- VISA processing Fee
Package is exclusive of following:
- International Airfare
- Refreshments and bottled drinks and alcohol
- Tips/gratuities
- Cost arising out of Flight Cancellation/road blockades/ landslides and events beyond our control
- Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost