TRIP DETAILS

ITINERARY
Day 01: Paro Airport – Thimphu (65 kms. / 2 hrs.)
On arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu. Evening explore the Thimpu town by walk. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here, Tashichho Dzong. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing (77 kms. / 3 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong. After that take a short excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 04: Punakha – Bumthang (212 kms. / 8 hrs.)
After breakfast check out and drive to Trongsa across Pele-La-Pass. Stop Enroute Chendbji Chorten. Further ahead visit Trongsa Dzong. An ancient watch tower. The chapel inside is said to be dedicated to the Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal. Then drive further to Bumthang over the Yutong-La-Pass. While in Chumey valley in Bumthang, visit the Yathra Weaving Factory. Overnight stay at Bumthang.

Day 05: Bumthang Sightseeing
After breakfast, 1st half visit Jakar Dzong, Lamey Goemba - A large palace and monastery. Chakhar Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Iron Castle, the original palace was made of Iron and hence the name “Chakhar”. Kurjey Lhakhang: Named after body print of Guru Rimpoche. Afternoon 2nd half Visit Tamshing Lhakhang. established by Pema Lingpa. Membarstho: Literally meaning, “The burning Lake”. The evening ends visit a local handloom weaving house and Interact with the weavers. Overnight stay at Bumthang.

Day 06: Bumthang – Punakha / Wangdue (212 kms. / 8 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Punakha/Wangdue.

Day 07: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing (140 kms. / 5 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Paro enroute to visit Royal Botanical Park at Lamperi. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum. Rinpung Dzong - "fortress of the heap of jewels". Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 08: Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger's Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.

Day 09: Paro Airport
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey.


COST INCLUDE:
• Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
• Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
• Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).