Day by day itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO
DAY 02: PARO
DAY 03: PARO - EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG OR DRIVE TO CHELILA PASS
DAY 04: PARO - THIMPHU
DAY 05: THIMPHU - WANGDUE PHODRANG
DAY 06: WANGDUE PHODRANG - TRONGSA
DAY 07: TRONGSA - BUMTHANG
DAY 08: BUMTHANG
DAY 09: BUMTHANG - THIMPHU
DAY 10: THIMPHU -PARO - DEPARTURES
Detail itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO
Our Tour escort from Bhutan will receive you upon arrival at Paro Airport (7,000ft) and drive you through the valley of Paro to the hotel. After refreshment, take a stroll around the town of Paro.
DAY 02 PARO
Drive to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. This Dzong is of historical importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a clear day one can view the sacred Mount Chomolhari, Mountain of Goddess (24,000 ft). After lunch, visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangka painting, textiles, weapons and artifacts. Walk to the traditional wooden bridge.
DAY 03: PARO - EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG OR DRIVE TO CHELILA PASS
Drive to Ramthongkha and then hike to the viewpoint of Taktshang, the Tiger's Nest (one and a half hours). This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. The monastery unfortunately got burnt in 1998 but it has recently been reconstructed.
DAY 04 PARO - THIMPHU
Drive through the beautiful valleys of Paro and Thimphu to the capital of Bhutan - Thimphu. Visit the Zangthopelri Lhakhang, the School of Thangka Painting and the Tashi Nincha folk studio where the traditional folk and mask dance are learned and practiced. Afternoon, visit the Zilukha Nunnery, the TashiChho Dzong and the Handicraft Emporium.
DAY 05 THIMPHU - WANGDUE PHODRANG
In the morning, visit the Memorial Chorten and see also some gold and silversmiths at work. After lunch, drive to Punakha through Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha town and visit the Punakha Dzong if the monastic body has shifted to Thimphu for the summer. Evening drive to Wangdue town.
DAY 06 WANGDUE PHODRANG - TRONGSA
Visit the Wangdue town. After lunch, drive to Trongsa over the Pelela Pass. (Alt 11,155 ft / 3,400 m) in the Black Mountain ranges, which separates the western region from the other regions of the country.
DAY 07 TRONGSA - BUMTHANG
Visit to the outside premises of Trongsa Dzong, one of the largest Dzongs in the country. Visit also the Ta Dzong (Watch Tower) and stroll through the small Trongsa town. After lunch, drive to Bumthang Valley across the Yutola Pass.
DAY 08 BUMTHANG
Drive to Ura - one of the four valleys of Bumthang. Visit the village and explore the beautiful valley. Visit Ura Lhakhang and drive through the picturesque valley of Bumthang to see Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Kuenshusum Lhakhang.
DAY 09 BUMTHANG - THIMPHU
Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit the Rukhubji village. Overnight in Thimphu.
DAY 10 THIMPHU -PARO - DEPARTURES
Early morning drive to Paro for departure at the airport.
What's the price included?
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Airport pickup and drop
- All accommodation
- All Meals (breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- All Transportation by car van/Bus/Coaster
- One English Speaking Guide
- Sightseeing Entry fee
- Bhutan Travel Permit
What's the price excluded?
- Bhutan Visa fee (USD 40.00)
- Tourism Development fund(TDF USD 10.00)
You will experience breathtaking views of the Himalayan Peaks including sacred Jhomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drakey in Bhutan. On some flights you will see Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga, the No. 1 & No. 3 respectively of the Himalayas. You will explore the Valleys of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangduephodrang, Phobjikha and Haa. You will visit the valley of the endangered Black-Necked Cranes, Hike to the Choki Traditional Art School where they train poor disadvantaged children in learning our rich traditional arts and crafts. Also, visit Haa valley which was opened to tourists only since 2002 and go to ancient monasteries and Dzongs, hike through lush green valleys and villages with many opportunities to interact with the locals and conclude your visit to Bhutan with a hike to the magical ridge-top Tiger's Nest (Lair) of Taktsang Monastery.