Photography Tour

 Places Covered: Paro, Thimphu, Dochu-la pass, Phobjikha valley, Trongsa, Bumthang & Punakha

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Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu
Day 04: Thimphu – Phobjikha valley
Day 05: Phobjikha valley – Trongsa
Day 06: Trongsa – Bumthang
Day 07: Bumthang
Day 08: Bumthang – Punakha
Day 09: Punakha
Day 10: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro
Day 11: Hike to Tiger’s Nest
Day 12: Departure

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Thimphu: 3 nights
Phobjikha: 1 night
Trongsa: 1 night
Bumthang: 2 nights
Punakha: 2 nights
Paro: 2 nights

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

On arrival at Paro airport, our representative from our company will greet you and assist in escorting you to Thimphu. Enjoy leisurely photography along the way, 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.

Evening freely wandered the city. overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu

Take a straightforward ride of 14 kilometers to the north of Thimphu along the riverside, passing the same communities and vegetation until Tango monastery, which was built in the 13th century by Tenzin Rabgye, the 4th Temporal Ruler, passing the same communities and vegetation.

Enjoy leisurely photography along the way.

• The Tashichho Dzong (fortress), built on the Wang Chhu riverside in 1641, is the most impressive building in Thimphu.

Evening freely scrolls around town. Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu

After breakfast, followed by a visit, lunch will be served at a top tourist restaurant in town.

• Memorial Chorten (Stupa) was built in 1974 in memory of the Third King of Bhutan.
• The Buddha Dordenma statue is one of the world’s largest Buddha Rupas.
• Simply Bhutan is a living museum and a photo studio.
• Takin preserved center
• Archery stadium (Archery is a national game of Bhutan)
• Bhutanese authentic craft street

Evenings are spent freely scrolling and leisurely photographing. Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 04: Thimphu – Phobjikha valley, (134km, 05 hours)

After breakfast drive to Phobjikha valley through the 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

Lunch will be served along the way. The journey continuous towards Phobjikha Valley, valley is suited in a stunning location surrounded by snow-capped mountains and verdant meadows. It serves as the famous Black-necked Cranes’ winter home.

• Hike the Gangtey Nature Trail, which departs from the Gangtey monastery, to see lush foliage, a nearby school, and a temple. Where there is a significant valley vista.

Evening freely scrolls around town. Stay overnight at Phobjikha.

Day 05: Phobjikha valley – Trongsa (120km, 05 hours)

After breakfast, visit the Black Naked Carne information center and explore Phobjikha Valley with leisurely photography.

Drive to Trongsa, Lunch will be served at Phobjikha Valley or along the way. 

• Trongsa Dzong, built in 1648, is where the crown prince of Bhutan traditionally becomes the Penlop (governor) of Trongsa prior to being crowned king of Bhutan.
• Ta Dzong, built as a watchtower to guard Tongsa Dzong.

Evening freely scrolls around town.  Overnight stay in Trongsa.

Day 06: Trongsa – Bumthang (68km, 03 hours)

After breakfast drives to Bumthang. Followed by a visit.

• Jakar Dzong, the “Castle of the White Bird,” was built in the 17th century.
• Menbar Tsho, or Burning Lake, is the scariest lake in the nation and is thought to grant wishes.

Evenings are spent freely scrolling and leisurely photographing. Overnight stay in Bumthang.

Day 07: Bumthang

• Take a short hike to Tamshing Lhakhang to reach a structure with fascinating religious Buddhist artwork across the river.
• Yatha wool weaving center and vegetable dye center.
• Kurje Lhakhang, one of the holiest locations, is the shrine where Guru Rinpoche’s body prints are kept.
• Bumthang Swiss Cheese is of the same caliber as Swiss cheese from Switzerland.

the remainder of the day, indulge in leisurely photography. Overnight stay in Bumthang

Day 08: Bumthang – Punakha (205km, 07 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Punakha. Lunch will be served along the way followed by a visit.

• Punakha Dzong, the second oldest fortress, was built in 1637 and situated between the female and male rivers/ (the traditional wooden bridge).
• suspension bridge, one of the longest of its kind in Bhutan.

Evening freely scrolls around town. Overnight stay in Punakha.

Day 09: Punakha

After breakfast, drive to hiking spot, take a short upstream hike to Khamsum Yulay Temple, showcasing Bhutan’s architecture and arts. Enjoy magnificent panorama of Punakha Valley and river Mo Chu

NB: River rafting will be offered in Punakha; however, you are liable for the cost.

Evenings are spent freely scrolling and leisurely photographing. Overnight stay in Punakha.

Day 10: Punakha- Paro (125km, 03 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Paro. Enjoy leisurely photography along the way, followed by a visit.

• On the way, stop in Lobesa and take a short hike to Chimi Temple. It is popularly believed that childless couples who worship at this shrine are typically blessed with a child fairly quickly.

• Royal Botanical Park (lhamperi)
• Airport Bird’s Eye view point and River side.
• Paro Dzong was built in 1646. As you approach the fortress, you will cross a traditional wooden bridge.

Evening freely scrolls around town. overnight stay in Paro.

Day 11: Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)

Drive to a hiking location after breakfast. 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 8th 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.

• National Museum (Ta-Dzong), home to one-of-a-kind collections of historical clothing, textiles, Thangkha paintings, and more

Evening freely strolls around Paro. spending the night in Paro.

Day 12: Departure

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

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