Guiding the traveler through Thimphu, Punakha, Paro in central and Gangtey, Trongsa and Bumthang valley in eastern Bhutan, the tour explores the stunning landscape, isolated hermitages, rich art, culture and folklore of Bhutan.
6 Days: Thimphu | Punakha | Paro
Inclusions:
- 05 night’s hotel accommodations
- Full board meals on TDH basis.
- Tours with English speaking guide
- Entrance fee to monuments and Baggage handling
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Complimentary mineral water on board.
Itinerary:
Day 01: ARRIVE PARO-THIMPHU – Arrive Paro (7,480ft) and begin our scenic drive to Thimphu, one of the most beautiful drives in this region. Thimphu is a bustling, growing town of over 20,000 inhabitants, lying in a valley just over 7,200ft high. Late afternoon visit the Memorial Chorten, built in honor of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. (L, D)
Day 02: THIMPHU. Today visit the Tashichhodzong, the National library, the Traditional medicine center, the painting school. Later visit the Zilukha Nunnery and the Takin Zoo in the Motithang area. Also visit the Folk Arts Heritage museum and the Textile museum. Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese music and dance performance (B, L, D)
Day 03: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA. Morning drive to Punakha (4500 ft) crossing the Dochu-La pass (10,000ft) into Punakha. We will visit the Punakha Dzong, the winter home of the chief Abbot and one of the most impressive Dzong in the country. (B, L, D)
Day 04: PUNAKHA – PARO. Today drive back to beautiful terraced valley of Paro (7,480ft), home to many of Bhutan’s oldest temples and its first airport. Afternoon we will visit the Paro Dzong and the Ta Dzong National museum. (B, L, D)
Day 05: PARO. Morning drive to the foot hills of the Taktsang Monastery and from here hike up to the viewpoint of the monastery, which is approximately 2,300 feet above the Paro valley. This approximately one hour’s walk is rewarded with an unforgettable view of the valley below and the exotic Tiger’s Nest temple, clinging to the side of a cliff. (B, L, D)
Day 06: PARO – HOME. Morning fly home. (B)
Tour Highlights:
- Visit many ancient and important monasteries and learn about Buddhist traditions
- Watch students create thangkha paintings and masks
- Visit a local school to meet the children and teachers
- Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese music and dance performance
- View the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Visit a Bhutanese farm house and meet the family
Hotels:
THIMPHU (LE MERIDIEN)
PUNAKHA (DHENSA BOUTIQUE RESORT)
PARO (LE MERIDIEN RIVER FRONT)