Where you stay
6 nights in 4 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Thimphu
Arrive at Paro & Drive in to Thimphu (approx 2 hrs drive)
Arrive to Paro, complete all the immigration formalities and then transfer to Thimphu across Chhuzon - Confluence of paro Chhu adn wong ChhuTachog Lhakhang “Iron bridge. On arrival checking in hotel, towards evening visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) ). The largest seated Buddha statue (169ft) in the country Located at a short drive from Thimphu city. Then, visit King's Memorial Chorten and towards evening go for a walk in Coronation Park & stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m) -
Day 2 Thimphu
Local sightseeing in Thimphu
After breakfast drive to visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory and then drive to Takin Preserve - Takin is national animal of Bhutan, Later in the afternoon visit Trashichhoedzong, “fortress of the glorious religion”. This is the center of government and religion. The Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim), simply Bhutan museums and to National Textile Museum. towards evening visit Changgangkha Lhakhang and go for a walk in Changyul Park & stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar.
Overnight stay will be in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320) -
Day 3 Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha - 2 hrs Drive
After an early breakfast, Drive to Punakha. The journey takes you through beautiful mountain landscapes and the picturesque Dochula Pass, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Himalayan mountains on a clear day and visit the famous 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens.
Continue your drive towards Punakha, Bhutan's ancient capital. Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, beautifully located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. The dzong is one of the most impressive and historically important landmarks in Bhutan.
Afterwards, visit the famous Punakha Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan, offering beautiful views of the river and surrounding valley.
You may also visit Chimi Lhakhang, popularly known as the Fertility Temple, located on a small hill and surrounded by beautiful rice fields.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Punakha (Altitude 1,300m) -
Day 4 Phobjikha Valley
Punakha & Wangduephodrang (Excursion to Gangtey Phubjikha Valley) (2hrs)
After breakfast, embark on a fascinating excursion to Gangtey. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. The surprise of finding such a wide, flat valley without any trees after the hard climb through dense forests is augmented by an impression of vast space, an extremely rare experience in Bhutan where most of the valley’s are tightly enclosed.
Visit here the Gangtey Gompa : Perched on a small hill that rises from the valley floor, the Gangtey Monastery is the only Nyingmapa monastery on the western side of the Black Mountain’s and also the biggest Nyingmapa monastery in Bhutan. The Monastery is surrounded by a large village inhabited mainly by the families of the 140 Gomchens who take care of the Monastery.
Then explore the fascainting Phobjikha Valley. This place is the winter home of black necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the north to pass winter in milder and lower climate. Phobjikha, at an altitude of 2900 m, falls under the district of Wangduephodrang and lies on the periphery of the Black Mountain National Park.
Also visit Black Neck Crane Information Centre. Situated on the edge of the forest and wetland along the main road of Phobjikha valley, the black-necked crane information Centre has an observation room equipped with high power telescope and spotting scopes for catching the best view of the cranes. The centre also offers display information that outline the natural and cultural history of the area. There is a small gift shop, which sells handicrafts produced by the local people.
Overnight stay at Phobjikha. -
Day 5 Paro
Phobjikha to Paro (approx 3 ½ hrs drive)
After breakfast Visit if any place are missed in Punakha and drive back to Paro across Dochu la pass via Thimphu. On your way visit Tachog lhakang & Suspension Bridge which was built around 1420 by Thangtong Gyalpo who was great architect and saint of Bhutan. Then drive further to paro and after checking into hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (“fortress of the heap of jewels”).
Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m) -
Day 6 Paro
Hike to Tiger nest (Approx 6 hrs hike)
After breakfast, hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s next) approx 6 hours round trip hike. It is one of the most famous and wonders of Bhutan, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. After Hike visit Airport View Point, along the way, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo and also Airport view point.
Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m) -
Day 7
"Final Adieu" - Farewell & Departure
After the hearty breakfast check out of the hotel and transfer to airport enjoying the roadside scenery. There we bid you the final adieu with an undying hope of your visiting our country again to explore the unvisited parts and regions with many more adventures together. We bid you farewell with picturesque memories of Bhutan.
