Your Bhutan itinerary begins with arrival at Paro, where you'll be greeted by your guide and transferred to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital, with a scenic stop at Chuzom, the confluence of two rivers. You'll explore Thimphu's iconic landmarks, including the Buddha Dordenma Statue, National Memorial Chorten, and Tashichho Dzong. Journeying to Punakha via Dochula Pass, you'll visit Chimi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong. A day trip to the glacial valley of Gangtey or an alternative exploration of Punakha’s stunning sights awaits you next. Finally, you'll head back to Paro, visiting Ta Dzong, Rimpung Dzong, and embarking on a memorable hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) before concluding your trip at Paro Airport.
After completion of immigration formalities at the Paro Airport exit door, you will be met by your Bhutanese Guide and get transferred to Capital City of Bhutan, Thimphu. Enroute stop at Chuzom, confluence of Thimphu (Wang Chhu) and Paro (Pa Chhu) rivers. Here you will see three Stupas, built in Bhutanese, Tibetan and Nepalese style. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
After breakfast you would be taken for tour of Thimphu City. You would be visiting Kuensel Phodrang, the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill offering magnificent view of Thimphu Town; National Memorial Chorten, a Stupa built in 1974 to honour the third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck circumambulated by people offering prayers; Folk Heritage Museum, traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle and artefacts from the rural households; Changangkha Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Thimphu and Motithang Takin Reserve, a wildlife reserve centre for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong, Fortress of the Glorious Religion. This impressive fortress houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
After breakfast, you will be driven to Punakha. Later halt at Dochula Pass, situated at an altitude of 3,100 mts. The landmarks around the pass includes 108 Druk Wangyal Stupas. Continue your drive to Punakha / Wangdue. On arrival visit Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility. It is a short hike of around 30 - 45 minutes. Later, visit Punakha Dzong, located at the confluence of Mo Chhu and Po Chhu Rivers. Later check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha / Wangdue.
After breakfast, you would be taken to Gangtey, a beautiful glacial valley which is home of Black Necked Crane which arrived in winters. Here you can also visit Gangtey Goemba, monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism and Black Necked Crane Information Centre, a place for recreation with crane watching equipment and reference books. Later in the evening return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
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Alternatively, hike Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, a hike of about 45 Mins. It offers a breathtaking view of the Punakha Valley. Later visit Punakha Suspension Bridge and Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
After breakfast, you would be driven to Paro. Enroute stop at Royal Botanical Garden at Lamperi Bhutan’s first botanical park. Later continue your drive to Paro. On the way again stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to return the permit which was stamped earlier. Enroute stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, situated between Thimphu and Paro built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as the Iron bridge builder. Continue your drive to Paro. On arrival visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower overlooking Paro Valley built in 1951 now converted into national museum; Paro Rimpung Dzong, also known as Fortress of the heap of jewels, built during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646; walk down to Nemi Zam Bridge, also known as Nya Mey Zam Bridge is a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town to the Dzong. Later check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), home of gods and monks located at an altitude of 3100m in the Upper Paro Valley, Bhutan. As per legend, Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery. The hike to the Monastery takes about 5 - 6 hours to complete. As the hike to Taktsang Monastery is steep coupled with stiff stairs, it is not recommended to take the hike with small children and elderly people. On the way back visit Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
After breakfast you would be dropped at the Paro Airport for your return journey. Tashi Delek!
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61 to 90 | 30% |
46 to 60 | 40% |
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19 to 30 | 100% |
0 to 18 | 100% |
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Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro
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