This seven-day “Essence of Bhutan Tour” is filled with excitement for the visitors who desire to explore Bhutan’s unique traditions and preserved cultural heritage, from its ultra-modern western historical valleys to its incredibly rural west, including Paro, Thimphu, Phobjikha Valley, Punakha, and Wangdue, with the highlight being the enchanting Phobjikha Valley, which is nestled in an enchanting spot encircled by snow-capped mountains and a rich meadow of greenery. The trip also includes beautiful cultural heritage sites, active monasteries, stupas, shrines, fortresses, the countryside, crystal-clear rivers, and more. Each of those locations provides a distinct and captivating experience. The trip’s highlight is when you finally get to visit the splendid Taktsang Monastery, perched on the edge of a rock. The itinerary can be customized to suit individual requirements and time frames.
Places Covered: Paro, Thimphu, Dochu La Pass, Phobjikha Valley & Punakha.
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Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu – Phobjikha valley
Day 04: Phobjikha valley – Punakha
Day 05: Punakha – Paro
Day 06: Hike to Tiger’s Nest
Day 07: Departure
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Thimphu: 2 nights
Phobjikha: 1 night
Punakha: 1 night
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.
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, followed by a visit.
Evenings are free for exploring the city. Overnight staying 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.
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.
Overnight stay in Phobjikha.
Day 04: Phobjikha valley – Punakha (87km, 03 hours)
After breakfast Hike the Gangtey Nature Trail, which departs from the valley nearby temple and ends at Gangtey monastery. The hike leads to lush foliage, a nearby school, and a significant valley vista.
Drive to Punakha, Lunch will be served along the way.
Evening freely scrolls around town. Overnight stay in Punakha
Day 05: Punakha – Paro (125km, 03 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Paro, followed by a visit. Lunch will be served along the way.
Evening freely scrolls around town. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 06: Hike to Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Monastery)
Drive to a hiking spot 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 premium tourist eatery. followed by a visit.
Evening freely strolls around Paro. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 07: Departure
After a breakfast, drive to Paro airport for a flight to your onward destination.
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