Thimphu Punakha Paro Journey Through Bhutan’s Valleys and Heritage

Where you stay

• Thimphu

  1 night

  Hotel Migmar ★★★ · Deluxe room

• Punakha

  3 nights

  Punatshangchu Cottage ★★★ · Deluxe room

• Paro

  2 nights

  Gonju Boutique ★★★ · Deluxe room

6 nights in 3 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.

What's included

• 🏨 Hotel
• 🚖 Private vehicle
• 🗺️ Sightseeing
• 🍽️ Meals

Trip details

Duration

6 nights, 7 days

Starts from

Paro

Transport

SUV in Bhutan, A/C

Hotels

★★★

Day by day

1. 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)

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   Night in Thimphu · Hotel Migmar ★★★

   Includes: Dinner

2. 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)

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   Night in Punakha · Punatshangchu Cottage ★★★

   Includes: Breakfast, Dinner

3. 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

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