Black-Necked Crane Festival

Places Covered: Paro, Thimphu, Dochu la Pass, Punakha, Phobjikha & Taktsang Hiking.

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Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu (54km, 01 hour)
Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 03: Thimphu – Phobjikha valley (Gangtey Gonpa), (134km, 05 hours)
Day 04: Black-necked crane festival
Day 05: Phobjikha valley – Punakha/Wangdue (87km, 03 hours)
Day 06: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro (125km, 03 hours)
Day 07: Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
Day 08: Departure
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Thimphu: 2 nights
Punakha: 1 night
Phobjikha: 2 nights
Paro: 2 nights

Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu (54km, 01 hour)

On arrival at Paro int. Airport, our representative from our company will greet you and assist in escorting you to Thimphu. followed by a visit.

• On the way there, stop by Tachogang Lhakhang (the temple). The bridge leading there is a 15th-century iron suspension bridge.
• The Tashichho Dzong (fortress), built on the Wang Chhu riverside in 1641, is the most impressive building in Thimphu.

Evenings are free for exploring the city. Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 02: Day Excursion to Dochu la pass

After breakfast, drive to Dochu-la Pass (3,088 m). The highest peaks of the Himalayas are most magnificently visible on a clear day.

• Druk Wangyal Chorten (Temple) at Dochu La/Nature walks

Retrace to Thimphu, lunch will be served at a premium tourist eatery, followed by a visit.

• Simply Bhutan is a living museum and a photo Studio.
• The Buddha Dordenma statue is one of the world’s largest Buddha Rupas.
• Bhutanese authentic craft street

Evenings are free for exploring the city. Overnight stay in Thimphu

Day 03: Thimphu –Tiger’s Nest Hike (54km, 01 hour)

After an early breakfast, drive to Paro for a hike. The Taktsang Monastery is perched on a ledge of rock. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha in Bhutan, is claimed to have arrived in the 8^th century flying on the back of a tigress and meditated where Taktsang Monastery currently stands.

Lunch will be served in the town’s top tourist eatery. followed by a visit.

• Paro Dzong was built in 1646. As you approach the fortress, you will cross a traditional wooden bridge

Evenings are free for exploring the city. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 04: Departure

After a breakfast, drive to Paro airport for a flight to your onward destination.

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Thimphu Town, Bhutan