Phuentsholing to Thimphu (172 kms / 6 hrs)
On Arrival, Meet & Greet with our Representative and Proceed for Immigration formalities & transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan & Local Sight Seeing on the way to Thimphu. On arrival check- in at the hotel & over Night Stay at Thimphu .
Thimphu Local Sight Seeing
Morning drive for a Local Sightseeing of Thimphu the capital of Bhutan is a home of Royal family .After breakfast visit Tashichhodzong, the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty, the king. View of the Thimphu valley from BBS Tower is very captivating and will prove to be the perfect introduction to Thimphu. Some of the sites of religious nature are National Memorial Chorten; built in 1974 it was raised in the memory of third King. Next visit one of the oldest monasteries in the valley- Chang Gangkha Monastery. The nature and wildlife lovers should not miss a visit to National Zoo which also houses national animal takin. National Library (collections of holy scripts).Overnight at Thimphu.
Thimphu to Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing & n/stay (77 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast proceed for the permit of Phunakha & Dochula Pass & after that drive through Punakha / Wangduephodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.). Continue towards Punakhavisit Chimi Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century. Also visit Punakha Dzong. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Punakha.
Punakha – Gangtey (Phobjika) & Night Halt Phunakha (78 Km / 3 hrs)
After Breakfast Morning Drive from Phunakha to Gangtay (Phobjika) Sight Seeing Which also spelt Phobjika, the suffix kha means valley in Dzongkha) is a vast U- shaped glacial Valley. Also known as Gangtey Valley named after the impressive Gangtey Monastery of the Nyingma sect in Central Bhutan, where the Graceful Black- necked Cranes in Bhutan (Grus nigricollis) from the Tibetan Plateau visit the valley during the winter season to roost. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Punakha.
Punakha to Bumthang n/stay (212 kms / 08 hrs)
After breakfast Morning drive to Wangue Phodrang, visiting Dzong & local market. Its famous for Bamboo product, Slate & Stonecarving. Drive further across Pele-La-Pass (11,120 ft.), traditional boundary between east & west Bhutan. There is an abrupt change in vegetation, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo. Stop Enroute Chendbji Chorten. Further visit Trongsa Dzong – it was the seat of power over central & eastern Bhutan. Then drive further to Bumthang over the Yutong-La-Pass (11,155 ft.). On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Bumthang.
Bumthang local Sightseeing & night Halt
Bumthang is the general name given to the combination of four valleys – Chumey, Choekhor, Tang & Ura. These valleys produce Honey, Cheese, Apples & Yathra (woolen colorful material). After breakfast visit Jampey Lhakhang, Kuje Lhakhangand Tamsing Monastery. Also visit the Jakar Dzong. Back to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Bumthang.
Bumthang to Paro n/stay (140 kms / 05 hrs)
Morning drive to Paro through Bumthang local s/seeing on the way Visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is now the National Museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". Next visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. From there you will be taken to the Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutan's second-highest mountain at 7,314meters.Overnight stay will be at Paro.
Paro local Sightseeing n/stay Paro
After Breakfast morning walk for the Tasking Trekking & hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (the great spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. The monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. Overnight stay will be at Paro.
Paro to Phuentsholing drop (170 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to P/ling drop.
