Itinerary
Day 01 : Paro
Arrive at Paro International Aiport
Places to visit on your first day in Paro are the Paro Dzong, National Museum, nearby Kyichu Temple which was built at 8th century.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Day 02 : Hike to Takshang
Hike to the Guru’s Glory. Takshang or Tiger Nest is considered one of the holiest sites in the entire Buddhist faith. It will take almost half a day to complete the hike.
In the evening visit, home stay in the Paro valley to enjoy the traditional hot stone bath, local’s foods, try playing traditional archery game (National sports of Bhutan) and good interaction with the local families.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03 : paro to haa
Start the day with a visit to Dzongdrakha village, the village clings to a cliff overlooking rice fields and Paro valley. Then hike up to Kila Gompa Monastery. Continue hiking to Chele La Pass. Arrive at Haa valley. Have orientation walk in the small town of Haa.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04 : Haa to Thimphu
Travel to the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. En route, visit Dobji Dzong. After lunch, visit to painting schools, the centre for Bhutan arts and crafts, the Takin Zoo, the National Memorial Chorten and traditional handmade paper factory.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05 : Thimphu to punakha
Head towards Punakha. En route, stop off at Dochula Pass and visit the 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens. Next stop is at Thinleygang to visit Toeb Changdana Lhakhang.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 06 : Punakha
Visit to Khamsum Yuelley Lhakhang. Later, visit Punakha Dzong (ancient castle fortress built in 1637).
After lunch visit Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility.
Meals Included: Breafast, lunch and dinner
Day 07 : Punakha to phobjikha
Travel to Gangtey valley. En route, visit the under-construction Wangduephodrang Dzong. Upon arrival, visit the beautiful valley and take a look around the sacred Gangtey Gompa.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 08 : phobjikha to paro
Drive to Paro route, visit the oldest dzong at Semtokha.After lunch, visit archery range and play the traditional game of Bhutan. In the evening, stroll along the street of Paro town and buy gifts and souvenirs as you prepare to leave back home.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 09 : departure
Depart for your respective countries
What’s included
- Bhutan Royalties, tourists fees, Visa fees and taxes.
- Accommodations in listed or similar hotels (pleasant hotels 3 star) during the tour.
- All meals, including evening tea/coffee etc through-out the trip.
- All land transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other camp services.
What’s not included
- Luxury hotel upgrades available at additional cost.
- Travel insurance
- Expenses of personal nature
- Drinks like beer, whisky, coke, fanta and Mineral water
- Telephone and internet