
Best Season: October-November and Early March
Itinerary
Early morning flight
to Bhutan (Please check the flight timing) Upon your arrival in Paro airport
our guide will be there to welcome you and transfer to Thimphu. After Lunch
visit the Memorial Chorten (temple) built in memory of the late 3rd King. Visit
Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley offering a nice view of
the valley. The enclosure where national animal, Takins are kept and drive to visit
the largest and newly built statue of Buddha offering a magnificent view of the entire Thimphu valley. After 5 PM, visit the fortress of Thimphu,
Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king.
Elevation of Thimpu: 2334m/7657ft
Transportation: Private jeep
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meal: Lunch and dinner
Morning visit the
School of Arts and Crafts where students learn 13 different arts used
predominantly in Bhutan, walk to Folk Heritage Museum which is located next to
the school and end with the visit to nearby National Library. After lunch drive
to Punakha over Dochula pass, at 3150m, if the weather permits one can enjoy a
spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches
almost 180 degrees. Walk around the 108 stupas and enjoy the view and the fresh
air. Continue your drive to the warm valley of Punakha.
Elevation of Punakha: 1350m/4429ft
Transportation: Private jeep
Driving Duration: 85km/2.5 hours
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meal: Full Meal Board
Morning drive to
visit Punakha Dzong (fortress), which houses the most elaborate temple in the
country. This is a fine example of Bhutanese rich Art and Architecture. Drive
further up to visit the Souvenir Making Center for girls supported by Youth
Development Fund. Interact with the students and back to the hotel for lunch.
After lunch, we could relax on the balcony of the hotel to enjoy the view and nature. Or could go for an hour hike to the temple of KhamsumYuleyLakhang or
the temple of ChimiLakhang, the temple of fertility associated with religious
art of phallus.
Elevation of Punakha: 1350m/4429ft
Transportation: Private jeep
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meal: Full Meal Board
Check out from the
hotel, drive to the isolated valley of Phobjikha. The valley is protected for
the endangered Black Necked Cranes migrating to Bhutan every winter (early Nov
to End of February). The drive is very picturesque and worth every turn and
climb. On arrival visit Gangtey Gompa, the only Ningmapa monastery which is the largest in western Bhutan. Phobjikha valley is a paradise for hikers and
nature lovers. Later in the afternoon could relax in the hotel or could go for
a nice short hike in the valley. This valley got electricity only recently.
Farmhouse stays optional.
Elevation of Phobjikha: 2900m/9514ft
Transportation: Private jeep
Driving Duration: 81km/2 hours
Accommodation: Farmhouse
Meal: Full Meal Board
Retrace the drive
back to Paro. After lunch visit Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue
walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Continue further to
stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. We could get some opportunity to see the traditional game, the Archery match going on.
Evening back to the hotel and enjoy the facility in the hotel.
Elevation of Paro: 2200m/7217ft
Transportation: Private jeep
Driving Duration: 176km/6-7 hours
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meal: Full Meal Board
Morning drive to the
base for the hike (2 hrs uphill) to Tiger's Nest, the most revered temple in
the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro
valley. Lunch in the cafeteria. Most of the day will go on the hike. Back to
the hotel and enjoy the facility. Hot stone bath for available on Clients'
personal cost. Farewell dinner in the town.
Transportation: Private jeep
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meal: Full Meal Board
After breakfast transfer to Paro Airport for flight to Kathmandu.
Transportation: Private jeep
Meal: Breakfast
Meals
Accommodation
Service Included
- Arrival/Departure transfers
- Meet and assistance at the airport
- 06 nights hotel accommodation as per itinerary on Twin/Double sharing basis on full board basis
- All the sightseeing tour and transfers as per the itinerary with English speaking guide
- Entrance Fee
- Private Transfers by Landcruiser/SUV/coaster as per group size
Service Excluded
- Bhutan Visa fee & Tourism development fee US$ 50.00 Per Person
- International Airfare Ktm/Paro/Ktm) USD 412 (subject to change during the time of booking)
- International airport taxes
- Items of personal nature such as bar bills, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, extra mileage, personal gratuities as tips to guide, porters, drivers, etc
- Personal insurance policy - suggested comprehensive travel insurance covering tour and flight cancellations, loss of valuables, thefts, illness, accidents and hospitalization
- Excess baggage
- Expenses incurred by re-routing, inclement weather, floods, famine, political disruptions, strikes, riots, and other disturbances