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10 Days 9 Nights
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Day 01 – Paro to Thimphu (Approx 65 kms – 1.15 hrs drive)
On arrival at Paro Airport, meet our representative & transfer to Thimphu ( Alt. 2400m/7875ft). Check in at the hotel. Afternoon you can relax in the hotel or you can visit interesting weekend market (The Centenary Farmer’s market ) (Open only from Friday to Sunday ) -Vegetable vendors from different area of the country come to sell their products. In the evening you can explore the city by walk or visit Tashichho Dzong, presently houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance. You can explore only outer view of Tashichho Dzong or you can visit Monk Body’s block between 5:30-6:00 p.m ( Timing may change). Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 02 – Thimphu
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing includes National Memorial Chorten- This stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of Bhutan’s third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan ; Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang), visitors can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from here; Chang Gangkha Monastery, the oldest temple in the valley; Takin Zoo, Preserve center of Takin – National Animal of Bhutan. Afternoon visit Changlimthang Stadium & Archery ground; The Jungshi handmade paper factory
Day 03 – Thimphu to Punakha /Wangdue via Dochula pass ( Approx 70 kms / 2.30 hrs)
After permit ( Permit is not issued on Saturdays, Sundays & Govt holidays) drive to Punakha/Wangdue, with a stop en route at Dochu La Pass ( 3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the highest mountains of Bhutan. After a photo break, drive to warm valley of Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu Rivers in the 17th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. (Note: The Punakha Dzong is closed in winter months when the monk’s body is in Punakha) Also visit Sangchen Dorji Lhendrup Nunnery in Punakha. Overnight in Punakha/Wangdue.
Day 04 – Transfer to Bumthang (via Trongsa)
Morning transfer (150 kms / 6 hrs to Trongsa crossing 3,300m high Pele la pass en route visit Trongsa Dzong, Chendbji Chorten. Drive to Bumthang (70 kms / 2.30 hrs) . Reach at evening. Check in at the hotel. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 05 – Bumthng sightseeing
Bumthang is the general name given to combination of four valleys – Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura with altitude varying from 2,600m to 4,000m. It is home to many of prominent Buddhist temples and monasteries.Visit Tamshing Lhakhang, the treasure house of interesting religious Buddhist paintings. Then visit Jakar Dzong, the administrative centre of the valley. Afternoon visit Kurje Lhakhang, one of the most sacred places. Later visit Jambay Lhakhang, the ancient monastery dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the country. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 06 – Transfer to Punakha /Wangdue
After breakfast drive to Punakha/Wangdue ( 220 km/8 hrs). Reach at Punakha/Wangdue by evening. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at Punakha/Wangdue.
Day 07 – Punakha /Wangdue to Paro ( Approx 160 kms / 4 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Paro (Alt. 2200 m/7,300 ft). On the way enjoy the view of Shaba River Point and Paro airport view. Check in at the hotel. Overnight in Paro.
Day 08 – Excursion to Chele La (pass)
After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Chele La (pass)
Day 09 – Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing includes Ta Dzong (National Museum) – the first of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious paintings and then walk down
the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (also known as Paro Dzong) which has a long and fascinating history. Afternoon visit Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. Later visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Evening stroll at Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. Return at hotel. Overnight at Paro.
Day 10 – Paro Departure
After breakfast drop to Paro airport for your onward journey.