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
Trip details
Day by day
-
Day 1 Thimphu
Arrive Paro by Druk Air & transfer to Thimphu (55km, approx. 1.1/2 hour drive)
Arrive Paro airport and drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan. On arriving to Thimphu check into the hotel and later by evening go for a walk in Changyul Park & stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m) -
Day 2 Punakha
Thimphu sightseeing to Punakha - 2 hrs Drive
After breakfast, visit:-
1) Trashichhoedzong the central administration center of Bhutan and the picturesque fortress of pride,
2) Takin Preserve center at Motithang a small zoo housing the unique and rare ship-like animal which is the national animal of Bhutan
3)Simply Bhutan Musuems - Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances.
4) Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) ). The largest seated Buddha statue (169ft) in the country Located at a short drive from Thimphu city.
5) King's Memorial Chorten
Then without any further delay drive to Punakha across Dochu La Pass. Located at a height of 3,088m/ 10,130 ft, Dochula is a beautiful scenic point housing 108 beautiful Chorten(Stupa), circular mani(Prayer wheel) wall, and prayer flags which decorates this highest point en-route.
On arrival in Punakha Visit Punakha Dzong - The Palace of Great Happiness and one of the most beautiful fortress of Bhutan after that Visit Bhutan Longest Suspension Bridge and visit Chimi Lhakhang (the fertility temple).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Punakha (Altitude 1,300m) -
Day 3 Punakha
Punakha to Gangtey valley (Approx. 75 km 2hrs drive)
After breakfast, embark on a fascinating to Gangtey valley and visit Black-Necked Crane festival.
After that Visit valley of Gangtey and its 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 hotel in Phobjikha -
Day 4 Punakha
Leisure time at Phobjikha Valley
Explore the scenic beauty of Phobhjikha valley, enjoy the nature and have a leisure time.
Overnight stay at hotel in Phobjikha -
Day 5 Paro
Phobjikha to Paro (approx 6 hrs drive)
After breakfast 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 Air port 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.
Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m) -
Day 7
Departure
After the hearty breakfast drive back to Paro international Airport for your onward destination and we wish you a safe journey.
