Activities : Sightseeing
Best Month : March-May September -December
Transportation : Private Car
Accommodation : Hotel
Style : Hotel
Max Elevation : 2900m
Meal : Full board basis
Trip Route : Paro-Thimpu-Punkha-Paro
The land of the Thunder Dragon, also known as Shangri-La, is a land-locked country which lies between Tibet to the north and India to the south, east and west. Bhutan's landscape ranges from subtropical plains in the south to the sub-alpine Himalayan heights in the north, with some mountain peaks exceeding 7,000 meters (23,000 ft). The state population is 691,141, the majority being Buddhist with the second largestgroup being Hindu. Thimpu is the capital of Bhutan. The climate of Bhutan varies with altitude, from subtropical in the south to all-over snow in the north. Bhutan has five different seasons: summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. Western Bhutan has the heavier monsoon rains; southern Bhutan has hot humid summers and cool winters; central and eastern Bhutan is temperate and drier than the west.
Our journey, the Bhutan Cultural Tour, begins in the Paro Valley, Thimphu, an unique capital city that has a mix of traditional and modern lifestyles. We drive across the picturesque Dochu La Pass into the subtropical valleys of Punakha and Gangtey. Punakha valley offers great views of Himalayan ranges during clear weather. We also take you to Fertility temple, the Dzong, and to the chorten, which is located on the top of a hill. This tour ends in Paro for your departure to your next destination.
Day 01: Arrival day in Paro
Day 02: Drive to Thimpu. 2350m\7710ft- 54km (2 hours)
Day 03: Explore Thimpu
Day 04: Thimpu to Punakha. 1250m/4000 ft]: 76 km/ 3 hrs
Day 05: Punakha to Gangtey and back to Punakha. 2900m/9280ft]-Punakha: 85Km/3-4 hrs
Day 06: Drive to Paro. 130km/4 hrs
Day 07: Departure day
Day 01: Arrival day in Paro
Up on arrival at Paro International Airport, we will greet you and assist you to the Hotel. After time to get refreshed, visit to Rinpung Dzong, built in 1646, then visit buildings of government offices and religious institutions including Dzongs (Fort). Then cross a traditional wooden bridge on the way to the Dzong. Visit Kichu Lhakhang, which is the oldest temple of Bhutan. Visit Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), built in 1646. You will enjoy the views of mountains on a clear day. Stay overnight at Paro.
Day 02: Drive to Thimpu. 2350m\7710ft- 54km (2 hours)
After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, Bhutan's most popular monastery. It is said that Guru Rimpoche has flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery exists at present. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro. The hike to the monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria on the way. At afternoon we drive to Thimphu. In the evening we explore Thimphu which is the capital of Bhutan to explore way of life. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Explore Thimpu
After breakfast proceed to visit the King's Memorial Chorten (built for memory of the third King of Bhutan), the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and the Thimphu Dzong), and the zoo, which contains the national animal of Bhutan after that proceed to visit the nunnery temple, the National Library (which has ancient manuscripts) and the National Institute of Traditional Medicine. After time to get relaxed, lunch and visit the Textile Museum, the Handicraft Emporium, the traditional paper factory and the majestic Tashichhodzong. In the evening kill your time to stroll around Thimphu. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Thimpu to Punakha. 1250m/4000 ft]: 76 km/ 3 hrs
Today is scenic drive to Dochu La which has panoramic views of Himalayas. From the top of the pass, drive downhill through the forest of Rhododendron and Fir. N the way stop at a Temple which is fertility temple dedicated to the Devine Madmam or lama Drukpa. Finally you reach Punakha for overnight.
Day 05: Punakha to Gangtey and back to Punakha. 2900m/9280ft]-Punakha: 85Km/3-4 hrs
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gangtey through dense forest of Oak trees and Rhododendrons. This is beautiful valley surrounding by snow covered mountains. After exploring around, drive back to Punakha for overnight.
Day 06: Drive to Paro. 130km/4 hrs
Breakfast at the lodge and drive to Paro via pass at Dochula. Today we drive through Thimpu to get in to Paro for overnight.
Day 07: Departure day.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to airport for final departure. Flights from Paro especially Druk Air departs in the early morning to avoid adverse weather conditions. Therefore, after taking breakfast, we transfer you to the airport in the morning to catch your onward flight.
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Special Note: On our trip you are able to schedule your own departure dates. We are able to depart our trip every day (only Nepal). So kindly choose your own date as per your convenient. Contact us to schedule your own departure day.
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