Punakha
Suggested Places to Visit:
- Punakha Dzong
- Khamsum Yuellay Monastery
- Punakha suspension bridge
- Chimmi Lhakhang
- Changangkha Lhakhang
- Bajo Town
- Wangdue Dzong
- Weekend Market
- Khuru Town
Suggested Places to Eat:
- Temphey Traditional Restaurant
Suggested Activities:
- River Rafting
- Local village hike (Kabisa)
- Day trip to Gasa Highland
- Day trip to Phobjikha valley
Day 01: Arrive Paro by Druk Air
Druk Air flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers exciting descent into the Kingdom. On arrival at the airport received by our representative and transfer to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 02: Thimphu sightseeing & drive to Trongsa
After breakfast meet the tour guide at hotel and join full day guided sightseeing tour. Morning first visit the Zeleukha Nunnery, National Library and Memorial Chorten of the Late King Jigme Dorjee Wangchuk in the heart of Thimpu town, Ludrong Memorial Garden and The Tashichhodzong, ‘The fortress of the auspicious Religion’. Afternoon lunch break and drive to Trongsa (200 KM) and visit Trongsa Dzong.
Day 03: Drive from Trongsa to Bumthang
After breakfast visit Ta Dzong & drive to Bumthang (68 KM, 3 hours). You will drive through Yutong-La pass (3,400m).In Bumthang visit Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang & Tamzhing Monastery.
Day 04: Drive from Bumthang to Punakha
Morning visit Jakar Dzong and drive to Punakha (205KM, 7 hours). Evening relaxing time in Punakha.
Day 05: Punakha Sightseeing & drive to Paro
In the morning time, visit Punakha Dzong, Wangdi Dzong, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Suspension bridge. Then drive to Paro, on the way visit Simtokha Dzong . In Paro, visit National Museum & Paro Dzong. Paro Dzong also known as Rinpung Dzong which is built in 1644. It is the symbol of Bhutanese architecture.
Day 06: Paro to Taktsang Lhakang (Tiger Nest Monastery) excursion tour.
After breakfast meet the guide drive to Kyichu Lhakhang, which is considered the spiritual heart of the Kingdom of Bhutan and its people. Then drive to Sartsham Chorten and 4 hours uphill hiking (optional: 2 hour of horseback riding) will take you to the Taktsang cafeteria. After refreshment, commence a short trek to the viewpoint to witness a fascinating eye-level view of the famous Taktsang Lhakhang also known as the tiger’s nest. PM: After lunch a slow downhill trek to Sartsham Chorten and then drive to hotel.
Day 07: Final Departure
After breakfast get ready your luggage packed and drive to airport to catch the flight for departure from Paro airport to Kathmandu or other destinations as you wish.
Tour Cost Includes
- All Meals [Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner and Evening Tea].
- Accommodation [Twin Sharing] Single Room Supplement Extra.
- All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
- Royalty & Govt. Taxes.
- Entrance fees for Museums and Monuments.
- Bhutan Visa Fee.
- English speaking Local guide.
- Sightseeing.
- Bottled water.