Discover Bhutan

 Places Covered: Paro, Thimphu, Dochu La Pass, Phobjikha valley, Trongsa, Bumthang, Ura village & Punakha.

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

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Thimphu: 2 nights
Phobjikha: 1 night
Trongsa: 1 night
Bumthang: 03 nights
Punakha: 1 night
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. 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.

Evening freely wandered the city. Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing

After breakfast, followed by a visit, lunch will be served at a premium tourist eatery 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.
• Zorig Chusum is a thirteen-domain classification of arts, crafts, and technological abilities.
• National Library of Bhutan, founded 1967, preserves Bhutan’s cultural and religious heritage.
• Archery stadium (live witness to the national game of Bhutan)
• Bhutanese authentic craft street

Evening freely scrolls around town. Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu – Phobjikha valley (Gangtey Gonpa), (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.

• Black naked carne information center and explore Phobjikha valley.

Overnight stay in Homestay at Phobjikha

Day 04: Phobjikha valley – Trongsa (120km, 05 hours)

After breakfast drives to Trongsa. Followed by a visit.

• Hike the Gangtey Nature Trail, which departs from the valley nearby Khewang Lhakhang (shrine), and ends at Gangtey monastery. The hike leads to lush foliage, a nearby school, shrines and a significant valley vista.
• Gangtey monastery, one of the most well-known and largest Nyingmapa monasteries in the nation, is situated on a small hilltop surrounded by a sizable settlement
• Chendebji Chorten was built in the 18^th century on a pattern similar to the Swayambhunath Stupa of Kathmandu, Nepal.

Evening freely scrolls around town.  Overnight stay in Trongsa.

Day 05: Trongsa – Bumthang (68km, 03 hours)

After breakfast drives to Bumthang. Followed by a visit.

• 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
• Jakar Dzong, the “Castle of the White Bird,” was built in the 17^th
• 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.

Evening freely explores around town.  Overnight stay in Bumthang.

Day 06: Day Excursion to Ura village

After breakfast, an excursion to the village of Ura Along the way, come across the Shertang La pass at 3573m. Mt. Gangkar Puensum (7540m) is most magnificently visible on a clear day. Trace back, followed by a visit

• Menbar Tsho, or Burning Lake, is the scariest lake in the nation and is thought to grant wishes.

Evening freely explores around town.  Overnight stay in Bumthang.

Day 07: Bumthang

After breakfast, followed by a visit

• Jampay Lhakhang, built in 7th century by Tibetan king, is an ancient Himalayan temple dedicated to subduing evil spirits.
• Kurje Lhakhang, one of the holiest locations, is the shrine where Guru Rinpoche’s body prints are kept.
• Take a short hike to Tamshing Lhakhang to reach a structure with fascinating religious Buddhist artwork across the river
• Bumthang Swiss Cheese is of the same caliber as Swiss cheese from Switzerland.
• Bumthang Brewery (Red Panda Weiss Beer) was founded by Mr. Fritz Maurer, a Swiss citizen.

Evening freely scrolls around town.  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 – Paro (125km, 03 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Paro, 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 explores around town. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 10: Hike to Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Monastery)

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. Overnight stay in Paro

Day 11: Departure

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

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