Itinerary
Itinerary Detail
Day 01: Arrival in Paro – Thimphu (1.2 Hrs)
Day 02: Thimphu sightseeing
Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha (2 ½ Hrs)
Day 04: Punakha – Phobjikha (2 ½ Hrs)
Day 05: Phobjikha – Paro (6 Hrs)
Day 06: Paro – Haa – Paro (5 Hrs)
Day 07: Paro Sightseeing
Day 08: Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Paro – Thimphu (1.2 Hrs)
Transfer to Thimphu by car/bus. One can wander on your own to stroll Thimphu streets or relax in your hotel.
Overnight: Thimphu | Altitude: 2300m
Day 02: Thimphu sightseeing
Morning visit the weekend market (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday), Handmade paper Mill, School of Arts and crafts where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan, Lunch in town. Drive pass by Memorial Chorten (temple) built in memory of the late 3rd King. Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley, Enclosure where national animal, Takin are kept and Zilukha Nunnery.
Overnight: Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha (2.5 Hrs)
Drive through Dochula pass at 3010m. When the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. After a short tea break continue to sub tropical Punakha. Afternoon visit the Souvenir Making Center and the Punakha Dzong (fortress) which houses the most elaborated temple in the country.
Overnight: Punakha | Altitude: 1350m
Day 04: Punakha – Phobjikha (3 Hrs)
Check out of the hotel and visit Chimi Lhakhang on foot, the temple of fertility associated with religious art of phallus. En route visit Wangdi town and continue to Phobjikha over the second highest road pass on your trip at 3140m.Visit Gangtey Gompa, the largest and the only monastery of the Nyingmapa sect in western Bhutan.
Evening relax in your hotel or take a stroll.
Overnight: Phobjikha | Altitude: 2900m
Day 05: Phobjikha – Paro (6 Hrs)
Start early retracing the drive to Paro. In Paro visit the National Museum, the first of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious paintings. Visit 17 century Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use.
Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. One can also venture to try local restaurant for dinner.
Overnight: Paro | Altitude: 2200m
Day 06: Paro – Haa – Paro (5 Hrs)
Visit the temples of Dzongdrakha on foot which studs the rock cliff. Continue driving to Haa over the Chelela Pass, your highest point of the trip at 3800m. When the weather permits one can view the most scared mountain in the country Mt. Jomolhari (7314m). Visit the quiet, timeless Haa valley with a picnic lunch.
Overnight: Paro
Day 07: Paro Sightseeing
Visit Kichu Lhakhang, one from the 2 oldest temple in the country, historic Drukgyal Dzong (Fortress) and hike to Tiger’s Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro Valley. Evening at leisure
Overnight: Paro
Day 08: Departure:
Transfer to airport for your departure flight. Our tour staff will bid you farewell at the airport.
Cost Info
Cost Includes:
- All accommodations in 3 star standard hotels.
- Standard room on twin sharing basis only.
- Meals on fixed buffet (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- All hotel tax and service charge.
- Full time English Speaking Guide.
- Private transportation for airport pick up/ drop and all sightseeing.
- Local sightseeing.
- Road permits.
- Visa processing and arrangements.
- Royalty to the government and all other taxes.
- Entrance fees to events, historic sites, museums and parks as indicated in the itinerary.
Cost Excludes:
- Visa fee for single entry (US $40).
- Travel and medical insurance coverage.
- Refreshment, water and any alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages.
- Laundry, tips and other expenses of personal nature.
- Domestic & International airfare.
- Specialized guides (Foreign Language, Photography, Bird Watching, Buddhism or any specialized guide) available at an additional cost.
- Any personal expenses.
