Incredible Bhutan 06N / 07D

Discover Bhutan’s beauty and culture in 6 nights and 7 days across Paro, Punakha, and Thimphu. Visit Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Punakha Dzong, Dochula Pass, Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, and local markets while enjoying serene valleys and Himalayan views. The package includes hotels, meals, permits, and guided sightseeing for a complete experience of monasteries, heritage, and nature in the Land of Thunder Dragon.

• Day 01 : Arrive Paro Airport – transfer to Hotel

  Upon  arrival  in Paro you will be driven to the hotel. Afternoon is scheduled for  sightseeing in Paro valley. A Visit to the impressive Rinpung Dzong, which featured in Bertolucci’s film “Little Buddha” and then descend on foot to the traditional bridge and into Paro town, where you can spend some free time.
  Restful Overnight stay in Hotel   

• Day 02 : Paro – Punakha (125Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  Today Drive to Punakha (3½hrs)is scheduled. A one-hour drive from Thimphu brings you to the Dochula Pass at an altitude of 3,000m. Stop to circumabulate the 108 chorten and enjoy the view of the Himalayan peaks in the distance.  Then descend to 1,200m and visit Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of 15th Century Lam Drukpa Kuenley, also known as the “Divine Madman”. Continue towards Punakha Dzong, which was the former fortress capital of Bhutan. The monks live here during the winter months, moving from their cooler summer residence in Thimphu Dzong.
  Overnight stay in Hotel. 

• Day 03 : Punakha – Thimpu (70Kms, 2.5 Hrs drive)

  Spend the morning in Punakha. Either take a short hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten from where you can get a view of the river valley and rice fields.  Alternatively, visit a nearby village such as Kabesa or Talo.  You also have the option to go rafting on the wide river during the right seasons (book with us in advance). Drive to Thimphu (2½hrs). Spend the rest of the day sightseeing in Thimphu. Visit the Chang-gangkha Temple, where locals take their children to be named. Drive up to the Takin Reserve to see the national animal and visit one of a choice of museums. Finally, visit the impressive Thimphu Dzong (Trashichodzong) which is a fortress-like building housing important offices of both the government and the monastic  body as well as a number of temples.
  Overnght stay in Hotel

• Day 04 : Thimpu – Sightseeing

  Start the day will be at the huge Buddha statue with a great view over the city.  A Visit  to the Folk Heritage Museum to get an idea of life in an ancient Bhutanese farmhouse is arranged. At the Institute for about  the 13 Traditional Arts (Zorig Chusum) students learn one of 13 skills such as statue-making, Buddhist painting or silk embroidery. If you are interested in traditional herbal-based medicine you can choose to visit the Institute of Traditional Medicine. Alternatively, at the Textile Museum you will learn about the intricate silk weaving which is very much a part of Bhutanese culture. Finally, take a stroll to the Memorial Chortens, where you will meet people of all walks of life circumambulating the stupa with their hand-held prayer wheels.
  Overnight stay in Hotel
  
  

• Day 05 : Thimpu – Paro

  In Morning  you are set free in Thimphu. While browsing in town, we suggestyou to have  a visit to the Post office museum to see the stamp collection or to have  your very own stamp made  and a visit to the handmade paper workshop or  to the various weaving centers. Alternatively, take a half-day hike to an outlying temple such as Tango or Cheri .In the afternoon, drive to Paro is scheduled. In between the route stop  at the chain bridge at Tamchog Lhakhang will be arranged .
  Overnight stay scheduled in the Hotel. 

• Day 06 : Paro – Sightseeing

  Morning hike or horse ride to Taktsang temple, also known as the Tiger’s Nest, which is built into the sheer rock face at an altitude of 3,000 meters. This is a highlight of the tour and involves a 2-hour uphill hike. The visit to the temple, and the return downhill to the base makes this a 4-hour round trip. This hike requires a certain level of fitness but is not excessively difficult. In the afternoon drive towards the ruined fortress Drugyel  Dzong from where you can get a view of the distant Jhomolhari mountain and enjoy the rural scenery of the valley with its small villages and farms scattered here and there.  On the return to town, visit to  Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan is arranged.
   You may opt to book a massage at one of several hotel spas to relax after your busy day. Overnight stay in Hotel 

• Day 07 : Paro – Airport departure

  Enjoy your  breakfast in the hotel and then spend the time at leisure until scheduled departure to Airport to board the flight for onward destination is held.
  Tour Ends with happy memories. Tashi Delek!