Where you stay
6 nights in 3 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Welcome Drink on Arrival
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Thimphu
Arrival at Paro International Airport to Thimphu
Welcome to Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragons. Touching down at Paro International Airport. You will be greeted by Bhutan GBS Tours and Travel’s representative. Today we will take it easy and acclimates to the altitude. Drive to Thimphu, check in at the hotel and let you have your first taste of Bhutanese cuisine and some sightseeing in Thimphu if possible.
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Day 2 Thimphu
Thimphu Sightseeing
Morning drive to BBS Tower for fascinating view of Thimphu valley and later visit mini zoo(Takin Preserve Center), Tashi Chho Dong, Buddha Point(Kuensel Phodrang), Memorial Chorten (stupa) and Simply Bhutan- The Living museum when you can enjoy the cultural dance of Bhutan.
Afternoon, as the time permits, visit to School of Arts & Crafts, Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum and Handicrafts Emporium(Craft Bazzer) later evening visit and Chang Yul Park. -
Day 3 Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha(3hrs)
Early morning after breakfast drive to Punakha, En-route stopover at Dochula Pass where 108 Chorten was built by the present Queen Mother of Bhutan Ashi Dorji Wangmo to commemorate Bhutan’s over Indians militants and to liberate the soul of the soldiers lost. Punakha Dzong: Built-in 1637, the dzong continues to be the winter for the clergy, headed by Chief Abbott, the Je Khenpo. It is a stunning example of Bhutanese architecture, sitting at the fork of two rivers portraying the image of the medieval city from a distance. The dzong was destroyed by fires and glacial floods over the years but has been carefully restored and is today a fine example of Bhutanese craftsmanship. Longest suspensory bridge of the Kingdom. If possible go for river rafting.
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Day 4 Punakha
Punakha to Phobjikha/Gangtay - Punakha
Morning drive to Gangtey / Phobjikha. In the mountains east of Wangduephodrang lies the beautiful Phobjikha valley, on the slopes of which is situated the great monastery of Gangtey, established in the 17th century. The village of Phobjikha lies a few km, down from the monastery, on the valley floor. This quiet, remote valley is the winter home of black-necked cranes, which migrate from the arid plains of Tibet in the north, to pass the winter months in a milder climate. At Gangtay,visit the Royal Society for Protection of Nature, Nyelung Dechenling Temple and meet the locals. You might catch the sight of the heavenly bird if visiting early spring/late autumn. The wide valley provides plenty of trails to take easy walks. In the evening drive back to Punakha.
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Day 5 Paro
Punakha to Paro(4hrs)
Morning after breakfast visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten(Monastery) and Chimmi Lakhang- The Fertility Temple and drive to Paro and if possible, visit Drukgyel Dzong (Fortress/monastery), the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies. On a clear day, there is a splendid view of Mt. Chomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong.
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Day 6 Paro
Hike to Taktsang Monastery(Tiger's nest)
Today, you will trek up the mountain to view the enchanting Taktsang Monastery
(Tiger’s Nest) that clings dramatically on a huge rock cliff, 900m above the valley. The 2 to 3 hours hike (each way) takes you through pine forests with a spectacular view of the valley below.
We end our tour with a visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan. Tibetan King Songtsen Gambo the second of two temples builds this in Bhutan in a single day to hold down the giant demoness who was preventing the spread of Buddhism.
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Day 7
Paro Airport Departure
Morning drive to Paro International Airport for onward program
