Overview
DAY 1 – Pick up from Paro International Airport (PIA) & Transfer to Thimphu
DAY 2 – Thimphu Day Sightseeing
DAY 3 – Excursion to Punakha
DAY 4 – Punakha to Phobjika & Night Stay
DAY 5 – Transfer to Paro
DAY 6 – Paro Sightseeing
DAY 7 – Excursion Chele-La-Pass
DAY 8 – Drop to Paro International Airport (PIA)
Itinerary
On arrival in Paro International Airport & Processing of Tourist Permit and same day Transfer to Thimphu - It is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Paro – Not only the capital but Thimphu is also the largest city of Bhutan - It has a population of 104,200 - On Road Water Falls & Natural Sightseeing, Chukha Dam (Top View) En-route - Check-In at Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the local market.Over Night Stay at Thimphu.
Major Sightseeing Covering 1) Memorial Chorten 2) Buddha Point, 3) Changlimithang Monasteries) 3) Takin Zoo[National Animal of Bhutan], 4) BBS Tower, 5) Thimphu Dzong[View Point] 6] National Library, 7] Thimphu National Museum, 8] School of Arts & Crafts, 9] National Library, 10] Handicrafts & Textile Museum, 11] Handmade Paper Factory, 12] Semtokha Dzong, 13] National Flag Hoisting, 14] Tashicchhoe Dzong. Night stay at Thimphu.
Transfer to Punakha - It is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours from Thimphu - Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan - It Has a population of 25,700 - Wangdue Phodrang is a town and capital (dzongkhag thromde) of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan - It Has a Population of 34,300 - Enroute Visit 1) Dochu la Pass, 2) Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, 3) Punakha Dzong 4) Wangdue Phodrang, 5) Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. Overnight Stay in Punakha.
After Breakfast: Transfer to Phobjika Valley, Vast U-shaped glacial valley and for Black- necked Cranes. Visit Gangtey Gompa / Phobjika (3,000m/9,845ft): Another highlight of Wangdue is the beautiful Phobjika Valley or "The Valley of Black Necked Cranes". This valley is the winter home of Black Necked Cranes (BIRD) that migrates from Tibet. This valley is one of the most beautiful and scenic ones in Bhutan. On the slope overlooking the valley is the Gangtey monastery built in 17th century and is one of the oldest and biggest monasteries of the Nyingma (Red Hat Sect) school of Buddhism & Back to Punakha & Overnight stay in Punakha.
A Destination of Scenic Beauty & the Only International Airport in Bhutan having a population of 39,800,distancing approximately 65 km and 1.5hours from Thimphu. Overnight Stay in Paro.
Paro is a town and seat of Paro District in the Paro Valley of Bhutan - Sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area - The Paro Valley is wide and verdant and is beautiful - The sightseeing starts with visit 1) Rinpung Dzong (Museum), 2] Kichulanka Monastery, 3] Drukgyal Dzong, 4] Tiger Nest Monasteries [View Point], 5] Paro Museum, 6] Paro Dzong, 6] Road View of Monasteries. Overnight Stay in Paro.
After Breakfast: En-route visit: Chele La (Pass) the only border of Bhutan and China situated at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour's drive along a densely-populated forest road. This Pass is also known to be a 'botanical paradise. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow premolars; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colors-pale pink, deep pink, burnt orange, mauve, white and scarlet. In Evening: Stroll Through the Market of Paro. Overnight Stay in Paro.
After Breakfast: Check-Out from Hotel & Your heart will never allow you to leave this place but your destination awaits you. Today you will depart from Paro with a cute smile on your face remembering all the sweet moments spent here and drive back to PIA for further journey. Today your tour with sweet memories.
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Includes
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- Personal Guide
- Airport Transfers
- Breakfast
Excludes
- 5 Star Accommodation