“This tour is a delightful taste of Western Bhutan covering Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Wangdue valleys. A leisurely 6 day trip is fascinating combination of hiking and seeing incredible sights, monuments, culture, magnificent architecture, beautiful landscapes, farm houses, friendly and inviting people”
| DAY 01 | ARRIVE PARO (by Druk Air), transfer to THIMPHU |
| Fly to Paro by Druk Air. Following lunch visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and Rinpung Dzong (ancient fortress). Late afternoon drive to Bhutan’s modern capital, Overnight at hotel in Thimphu. | |
| DAY 02 | THIMPHU |
| Full day sightseeing of Thimphu valley. Visit to National Library, Traditional Medicine Institute, Arts & Crafts School, Textile and Folk Heritage Museum, National Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Traditional paper factory, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin mini Zoo, Handicrafts Emporium, local shops. Finally visit to Tashichho dzong, houses most of the Government's office and King's Throne room. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. | |
| DAY 03 | THIMPHU - WANGDUE |
| After breakfast drive to Wangdue (one of the major district headquarters of Western Bhutan). Stop en route at Dochula pass (3050 m) for refreshments. On a clear day this pass often offers panoramic views of the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges. After lunch visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong and local market. Overnight at Chuzomsa, Wangdue. | |
| DAY 04 | PUNAKHA - PARO |
| Morning drive to Paro across Dochula pass. Lunch in Thimphu and continue drive to Paro. Enroute visit Simtokha Dzong. Afternoon Paro visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. | |
| DAY 05 | PARO |
| After breakfast drive to visit Drukgyal Dzong and also visit a typical Bhutanese farm house of a local family for a close up view of everyday Bhutanese life. Then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s nest), the most sacred and spectacular monastery. It clings precariously to a craggy cliff 800 m (2,600 ft) above the Paro valley. The beautiful excursion to the monastery takes about 5 hours for round trip. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. | |
| DAY 06 | DEPART PARO (by Druk Air) |
| After early breakfast drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. | |
*Itinerary can be customized to suit your interests and schedules, email us for detailed itinerary.*
