After arriving in Paro and check-in at your hotel in Thimphu, we’ll visit the Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Lhakhang, Takin Zoo, stopping at Sangaygang for a panoramic view of Thimphu, and proceed to the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Point) and then to Tashichho Dzong.
Today, we’ll visit the tradition handmade paper mill, the Cen- tenary Farmenr’s Market, the National Institute for Zorig Chu- sum, followed by a visit to the Folk Heritage Museum. After lunch, we will visit the Dechhen Phodrang Monastic School, the Zilukha Nunnery National and end the day with a visit to the Simtokha Dzong.
After an early breakfast, we drive via the Dochula Pass, con- tinuing nowards to Wangdue Phodrang in time for lunch. We will then continue to Tongsa via Pelela Pass enjoying the sce- nic change in vegetation across the way. En-route, we’ll visit the Chendebji Chorten and as we arrives at Trongsa in the late afternoon, we check-in to our hotel for the night.
We’ll visit Trongsa Dzong, the ancient seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan where the Kings of Bhutan were invested as Trongsa Penlop (Governer) before enthroing as the king. We’ll then proceed to Bumthang over the Yotong-la Pass, through the coniferous forest and into the wide, open cultivated valley of Chumay, arriving in Bumthang in about 3 hours.
In Bumthang, home to many prominent temples and monas- tries, we’ll visit Kujey Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakhang, Tamsh- ing Lhakhang, and Jakar Dzong. In the evening, we will stroll the Bumthang town, perhaps have a coffee at a local cafe.
After breakfast, we’ll today drive to Gantey, the winter home for Black Necked Cranes. In Gangtey, we will first vist the Gangtey Goenpa before proceeding to explore Gangtey Vil- lage and Phobjikha Valley.
From Gangtey, we will proceed to visit the magnificent Puna- kha Dzong, visit Chimi Lhakhang en-route and proceed to Khamsum Yulley Namgeyl Chorten after lunch, exploring the beautiful Punakha valley.
Prepare for a scenic drive from Punakha to the Paro valley. Look out for Jomolhari, the third tallest mountain peak which can be seen on a sunny day. We’ll visit Kichu Lhakhang be- fore driving to Paro Dzong.
This is the day we take an exhilarating hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest). After the hike is done, you have the rest of the day to enjoy a walk around Paro town or buy some souvenirs before you return.
After breakfast, we’ll take you to the airport for your return flight home.
SPRING / FALL (Mar – May & Sep – Nov)
USD 2,650 for single traveller
USD 2,560 per pax for group of 2
USD 2,290 per pax for group of 3 or more
SUMMER / WINTER (Jun – Aug & Dec – Feb)
USD 2,200 for single traveller
USD 2,110 per pax for group of 2
USD 1,840 per pax for group of 3 or more
