Bhutan Experience Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimpu

  • Altitude: 2,334 m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meal: B L D

  Receive at the Airport by your personal guide and driver. Drive to Thimphu. The drive is 55 kms and it takes around 1hrs and 30 mins time. On the way we will stop at Tamchoe monastery built in 15 century. After that we proceed to Thimphu, the capital city. Then we check into the hotel, a brief talk about the tour, the culture and tradition of the country. Visit the institute of 13 crafts, folk heritage museum and have Lunch, after lunch to the Takin reserve to see the Takin, which is Bhutan’s national animal, and. Visit the big Buddha statue and enjoy the bird’s eye view of the capital city. After then Visit the Tashichoe Dzong .Back to the hotel, evening leisure time on your own. Dinner. Overnight Thimphu.

• Day 2 : Drive from Thimpu to Punakha

  • Altitude: 1,242 m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meal: B L D

  Early in the morning we visit the Budha statue then start our journey to Punakha after Breakfast. It’s a 2 hours drive. On the way we stop for tea at Dochula pass (3,140 meters) where we’ll see 108 chortens perched on the mountain side with the view of the snow capped Eastern Himalayas at the back ground. Further in the valley we stop at Chime Lhakhang which is the fertility monastery for Lunch. Early in the morning we visit the Budha statue then start our journey to Punakha after Breakfast. It’s a 2 hours drive. On the way stop for tea at Dochula pass (3,140 meters) where we’ll see 108 chortens perched on the mountain side with the view of the snow capped Eastern Himalayas at the back ground. We start our journey to Punakha Further in the valley we stop at Chime Lhakhang which is the fertility monastery for Lunch.  Time to stretch our feet and take a walk through the paddy fields to the temple, get blessed with a giant phallus!!!!! It is a great village walks (1 hour) and then visit the Punakha Dzong . Which I am sure they will really enjoy. Evening to the hotel. Overnight Punakha. We will visit the Punakha Dzong. Evening at the hotel. Overnight at Punakha.

• Day 3 : Drive from Punakha to Paro

  • Altitude: 2,200 m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meal: B L D

  After Breakfast early we take a walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten perched on a hill from where you’ll see the Punakha valley. Along the walk we’ll pass through the villages and see the villagers in their daily lives. The walk will take us around 1.5 to 2 hrs. After then back to Thimpu and stop for the lunch. After lunch we will visit Bhutan Gov. Post office and Memorial Chorten, after then we start our journey back to Paro. Overnight Paro.

• Day 4 : Drive and Hike up to Tiger's Nest and return

  • Altitude: 3,120 m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meal: B L D

  After a breakfast we drive to the base of Tiger nest(Tak tsang) Monastery. We will hike up to the tigers nest. The walk will take around 3 hours to the monastery. After visiting the temples, we’ll return back to the cafeteria for Lunch. After lunch we will return back to the base where our Minivan/vehicle will be waiting and Drive to the Nishoka Memorial Chorten and Kitchu Lhakang built in 659 and Paro dzong, paro valley. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Paro.

• Day 5 : Drive to Chelela Pass and return to Paro

  • Altitude: 3,988 m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meal: B L D

  After breakfast we drive to Chelela pass 3,999 meters, the pass is the highest motor able road in the country. The drive will take us through the lush green forest, 2 hours drive to chelela pass .then a mini hike for about half an hour to witness the panoramic views of mountain regions. After that we will return by car/Micro van to paro and visit the impressive Ta Dzong if time is available. Picnic lunch at the pass or Pack lunch. Visit Ta-dzong which houses the national Museum. Evening at leisure at Paro Bazaar. Overnight Paro.

• Day 6 : Departure from Paro

  • Meal: B

  After breakfast your personal guide and driver will drive you to the airport. Wishing you a safe flight home.