Itinerary 6 Nights 7 Days

Day 1

Paro to Thimphu - driving distance 1 hour

The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country.

In clear weather, magnificent views of the Bhutan's highest peaks give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land.

First gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. After clearing customs and visa control you will be brief by our guide and transferred to Paro (lunch will be either in Paro or Thimphu).

After lunch, we visit Paro’s airport view point and stop at Tachog Temple Bridge to walk around. From there we will drive to modern capital of Bhutan, Thimphu.

Thimphu’s elevation 2200 meter approximately and has population about 150000. The town is made up of just three lines of shops, and is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. Here at Thimphu, we will do hotel check in.

At the afternoon we will visit Buddha Point, a 169 feet bronze statue of Buddha, located at Kuenselphodrang Nature Park. After that, we will go to National Memorial Chorten (stupa) and weaving center. At evening we can walk around Thimphu town. End of the day, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Thimphu

Morning time we will visit Thimphu Dzong (fort), which function as seat of the monk body and the government office.

Our next destination will be painting school, heritage, museum, and market. We will have lunch at town, then visit Takin Enclosure Park (to see national animal of Bhutan), archery match, and handicraft.

Day 3

Thimphu to Punakha – driving distance 2.5 hours

After breakfast, destination will be Dochula Pass at the height of 3050 meter. This beautiful pass has 108 stupas and view of Himalayas range if the sky is clear.

We will have lunch on the way to Punakha. After lunch we go for a walk around 30 minutes to Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple, and visit Punakha Dzong - the most beautiful fort in Bhutan. This is the second oldest fort in Bhutan that built during 1638.

From there we walk across longest suspension bridge in Bhutan (200 meter). In the evening we do the check in and dinner at hotel.

Day 4

Punakha to Gangtey (or Phobjika)– driving distance 2.5 hours

After breakfast at Punakha, we go to Gangtey valley (elevation 2900 meter), situated south of the road and east of Wangdiphodrang. Here we will visit Gangtey Gompa, an old monastery dating back from 16th century.

Gangtey or Phobjikha also known as home for the black necked crane in winter.

We will also do the nature hike along the the valley of Gangtey or Phobjikha, a short trek around 90 minutes and very easy. At the end of the day, we will have a night over staying at Gangtey or Phobjikha.

Day 5

Gangtey or Phobjikha via Thimphu to Paro– driving distance 6 hours

Early in the morning we start the journey from Gangtey or Phobjikha to Paro.

On the way we will stop for tea break and toilet break. Lunch will be either at Thimphu or Paro.

At afternoon we will visit one of Paro Dzong (fort), and in the evening we going to walk around Paro town. The day ended with dinner at hotel.

Day 6

Hike to Tiger’s Nest or Paro Taktsang(elevation 3100 meter) – total time for hike up and down 6 hours

After breakfast, we will go to the base of Paro Taktsang to start the hike up to the Tiger’s Nest monastery. Need around 1.30 hours to reach the cafeteria, where we will have a short stop for tea break and toilet break. At this area, you can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. After finish with the hike up, we then walk back down to the road point. Continuing the trip, will drive to visit Kyichu Lhakhang – one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Later at the evening we will enjoy a night walk around the main street of Paro’s main shopping district.

Day 7

Departure

After breakfast, your representative will help you with the exit formalities and bid you farewell and wish you happy journey back home.