Tour Overview
This tour is an introduction to everything that is Bhutan. It provides an overview of Bhutan’s culture and is ideal for a first time visitor. As a prelude to the cultural richness of Bhutan, you will get to meet common people for first-hand experience of rural livelihoods and will also get to stay in countryside cabins and have a taste of the farmer’s idyllic rural life.
Due to the time consuming nature of traversing the country the content of this tour will be structured around the dates in which you intend to stay in the country.
Itinerary
Day 01 :
PARO – THIMPHU ( 55km)
- Arrive at Paro International Airport
- Meet the representatives from Bhutan Journeys.
- Transfer to Thimphu (The Capital of Bhutan)2 hours drive.
- Visit Iron Chain Bridge( An ancient craft work in the middle Ages)
- Leisure time
- Explore in Thimphu main street
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02 :
THIMPHU VALLEY EXPLORATION
Visit following places of cultural interest:
- National Memorial Chorten (Stupa)
- Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue, 169ft)
- Institute of Arts & Crafts school
- Takin Enclosure
- Tashi Cho Dzong- (Fortress of Glorious Religion)
- Archery
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03 :
THIMPHU – PUNAKHA/WANGDUE (71km)
- Drive to Punakha/Wangdue over Dochula pass (3050m / 10,000ft) (Spectacular view of eastern Himalayas)
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of fertility- Drukpa Kunley, Divine Madman) and Lobesa village.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04 :
WANGDUE –TRONGSA ( 129km)
- Transfer to Trongsa.
- View Wangdue Dzong
- Enjoy the beautiful sceneries of rural Bhutan, scattered settlement
- Pele La pass (3350m 11000ft), Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park,
- Valley of Yak herders and Chendebji Chorten.
- Amazing vegetation and serval villages
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05 :
TRONGSA – BUMTHANG ( 68km)
- Drive to visit the massive and architecturally the most impressive Dzong of the country “The Trongsa Dzong”.
- Ta-Dzong (Tower of Trongsa), an elegant museum tasteful blend of tradition and modernity.
- Depart to Bumthang “the spiritual heartland of the kingdom” over Yotong la pass (11,800ft)
- Chhumey Valley, Yathra (Woolen) weaving center at Zuney Village.
- Pass over Kila lass (2700M) and descend to Jakar.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06 :
BUMTHANG VALLEY EXPLORATION
- Ideal place to explore on foot
- Visit Jambay Lhakhang monastery
- Hike to Kurjey Monastery and Tamshing Monastery
- Visit Jakar Dzong” Castel of white swan”
- Stroll through Jakar town
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07 :
BUMTHANG VALLEY EXPLORATION
- Day excursion drive to Tang Valley
- Hike to Ugyen Choling to visit Museum
- Visit farmhouse, interact with local people
- Visit Remochen Monastery and Mebartsho (flaming Lake)
- Demonstration of Archery, National Sports of Bhutan, Darts another Bhutanese sport wildly played.
- Leisure
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08 :
BUMTHANG VALLEY EXPLORATION
- Day excursion to Ura Valley over
- Hike to Ura Village from Shertangla Pass ( 1 hours & 30 Minutes
- Visit Ura Monastery and Farmhouse
- Transfer back to Jakar via Chumey.
- Experience hot stone bath
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09 :
BUMTHANG – PHOBJIKHA (140 km)
- Transfer to Phobjikha via Trongsa,
- Enjoy the beautiful landscape, virgin forest , Lawala Pass, Phobjikha Valley—Valley of Black Necked cranes
- Visit Crane information Center
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10 :
PHOBJIKHA – PUNAKHA ( 74 km)
- Morning hike eco natural trail
- Visit Gantey Gompa Monastery
- Depart to Punakha
- Leisure
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11 :
PUNAKHA VALLEY EXPLORATION
- Visit to Punakha Dzong
- KhamsumYulley Namgyal Chorten Or Dali Gonpa
- Evening leisure
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12 :
PUNAKHA – PARO (130km)
- Transfer to Thimphu over Dochula pass
- Afternoon drive to Paro
- Visit Paro Dzong, Ta- Dzong, and National Museum
- Evening at leisure
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 :
PARO
- Excursion hike to Taktsang (Tiger Nest) monastery
- Kyichu Monastery
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14 :
DEPART PARO
- Drive to airport for your destination flights
Cost Includes
Includes
- Accommodation at 3 star hotels
- All meals included (B/L/ D) at 3 star hotels and restaurants
- Transportation for the entire trip
- Service of licensed English speaking tour guide
- Experience driver
- Visa for Bhutan
- Government fee, Royalty, Taxes and Surcharge for group travelling as one or two person
- Entrance fee museum, monument, permits etc.
- Mineral water
Excludes
- Airfare for your desired flight sector to fly into and depart from Bhutan
- Any Private Expenses
- Drinks
- Insurance fees
- Tips
