Tour Summary
This tour package covers four major regions of Bhutan. The highlight of the tour is the mesmerizing Phobjikha valley. With wide valley meadows and lush green surrounding, Phobjikha promises an enchanting experience of Bhutan’s carefully protected natural environment. The valley is part of an important wildlife preserve and is home to the endangered black-necked cranes. These endangered birds fly south to the valley all the way from Tibet and usually migrate back during spring. Let the tranquility of the valley rekindle your spirit.
Detail itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL AT PARO-THIMPHU
On your arrival you will be received by Guide and driver from Bhutan Dendrobium Tour and Trek (BDTT) And then visit National Museum (known as Ta Dzong since it has been turned into National Museum, was the watch tower of Paro Dzong in 17th century)Paro Dzong (also known as Rinpung dzong is the venue for the annual Paro Tsechu festival held every spring). Lunch in Paro town and then transfer to Thimphu,the capital city of Bhutan. On reaching Thimphu check in hotel Overnight at THIMPHU
Day 2: THIMPHU-SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast and visit Memorial Chorten(the stupa built n 1974 in the memory of our third king Jigme Dorji Wang chuck).and then visit Tashichho dzong(the fortress of the glorious religion, houses the throne room of his majesty the King, the main secretariat building and the central monastic body. Lunch in Thimphu town and after lunch visit Painting School (Commonly known as the Painting School, the Institute offers you a glimpse of novices learning 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. It is a hands-on trip for you. Enjoy few moments with the future artists of the country.) And then visit Folk heritage Museum (This museum provides glimpse into the traditional Bhutanese life.).Overnight at Thimphu
Places to visit:
Buddha Dordenma Centenary Farmers Market Zorig Chusum Tashichodzong Memorial Stupa VAST Studio Crafts Bazaar
Day 3: THIMPHU-PUNAKHA
Breakfast in Hotel transfer to Punakha is about 3 hours from Thimphu via Dochula pass at 3150m; one can have a magnificent view of Eastern Himalayas on the clear weather from the pass. Further down hill drive from the pass will take you to the warm and humid valley.On the way Hike to Chhimi Lhakhang (the monastery of fertility). Lunch in Khuruthang Town and after lunch Visit Punakha dzong (majestically located at the junction of the two rivers Pho Chu and Mo Chu, meaning male and female river, it was built in 1637AD, and was the capital of Bhutan since 1955 AD). And that at evening drive towards Wangdi.
Places to visit:
Dochula Pass Punakha Dzong Suspension Bridge Chimi Lhakhang – The Fertility Temple
Day 4: PUNAKHA-GANGTEY GOMPA
Breakfast in hotel and transfer to Gangtey.On reaching Gangtey visit Gangtey Gompa Monastery and Black Necked Crane information center in Phobjikha valley (the wintering home for the black necked crane).And visit Norsang Carpet Factory (Established in 1992 by a local woman, it has a small hall housing eight weaving). Overnight at GANGTEY
Places to visit:
Phobjikha Valley Gangtey Monastery
Day 5: GANGTEY- PARO
Early Breakfast in hotel and drive back to Haa. Overnight at Haa.
Day 6: Hike to Taktsang
Hike to Taktshang is the perfect way to end your memorable journey through Bhutan. Tiger’s nest monastery is located on a cliff at over 900 meters above Paro valley. It will take 4 hours to reach the monastery from the base where you will be dropped off. The steep trail takes you through lush green diverse forest and prayer flags all the way guiding you. The monastery is credited to a Buddhist master Guru Rinpoche. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew to the site of the monastery riding atop a flying tigress and meditated in the cave for many years. The monastery still encloses the particular cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated.
After completing the hike you will be again picked up from the Base and will be taken to your hotel.
Places to visit:
Tigers Nest
Day 7: Depart From Paro
Take back beautiful memories.
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