Dancers from Laya
Day 01: Paro:
Arrive in Paro where you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to the hotel. A day of sightseeing around Paro, sights visited–Ta Dzong, Paro Rimpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang and Drukgyal Dzong.
Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
Day 02: Paro – Thimphu:
After breakfast, visit Taktsang Monastery, a highlight of the trip. The visit requires a short hike (approx 2 hrs). After lunch, drive to Thimphu and check in to the hotel followed by an afternoon of sightseeing- sights visited– National Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Zoo and SangayGang View Point (2685m).
Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 03. Thimphu:
After breakfast, visit the National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute and Handicraft Emporium (various Bhutanese Arts and Textiles for sale). After lunch, short hike to Tango Monastery (approx 1 hr). In the evening, visit Tashichho Dzong “Fortress of the Glorious Religion”.
Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04. Thimphu – Punakha:
After an early breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass, where you can see 108 Bhutanese Stupas. If the weather is clear you can view the snow-capped Himalayan range. Drive to Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong. In the evening take a short hike to Chime Lhakhang “The Temple of Fertility”.
Overnight at Hotel in Punakha.
Day 05. Punakha – Wangduephodrang– Trongsa:
After an early breakfast, drive to Trongsa. Enroute visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong, built in 1638. Drive further and cross over Pelela Pass at 3250 meters. Lunch will be at Chendebji Restaurant. Visit the Chendebji Chorten.
Overnight at Hotel in Trongsa.
Day 06. Trongsa:
After breakfast, visit Trongsa Dzong, the most impressive dzong in Bhutan, and Ta Dzong (Previous Watch Tower) and have a good view of whole Trongsa valley including Dzong. In the evening leisure time to go around Trongsa town.
Overnight at Hotel in Trongsa.
Day 07. Trongsa – Bumthang:
After breakfast, drive to Bumthang via Yotongla Pass and Kilukha Pass. Bumthang sightseeing includes: Carpet Factory, Chamkhar Valley, Jakar Dzong “The Castle of the White Bird” and Jambay Lhakhang. In the evening, visit Bumthang’s different Handicraft shops.
Overnight at Hotel in Bumthang.
Day 08. Bumthang:
After breakfast, visit Chakhar “Iron Castle” Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang and Tamshing Lhakhang (“Temple of the Good Message” established in 1501 by Pema Lingpa and is the most important Nyingmapa temple in the kingdom. In the evening, visit Membarstho, “The Burning Lake”.
Overnight at Hotel in Bumthang.
Day 09. Bumthang – Ura Valley – Bumthang:
One day excursion to Ura Valley. It is one of the most beautiful valleys. We stop in many different view points for wonderful photography. Packed lunch will be served. In the evening, drive back to Bumthang.
Overnight at Hotel in Bumthang.
Day 10. Bumthang – Trongsa – Thimphu:
Early breakfast, drive to Thimphu. We can stop at various places to take photographs. Lunch at Chendebji and drive to Thimphu. In the evening, you have leisure time in Thimphu Town.
Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 11. Thimphu – Paro:
Early breakfast, drive to Paro Airport and bid farewell.
