7N 8D Paro-Thimphu-Punakha / Wangdue

Day 01: Paro Airport - Thimphu

Arrival at Paro Airport
Transfer to Thimphu
Check in at the hotel.
In the evening, you may choose to relax at the hotel or take a leisure walk around the Thimphu City.
Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing

After breakfast
Visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma).
Then visit the National Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan and visit the Folk Heritage Museum.
Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point.
On the way back visit the Takin Preserve Centre. Takin is the National animal of Bhutan. Then visit the Changangkha Lhakhang.
In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong,
Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu - Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing

Day 04: Excursion to Gangtey / Phobjikha or Punakha Sightseeing

After breakfast,
Start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey Valley
On the way you shall come across different flora and fauna, monuments, villages and people. Stop at places for sightseeing and photography.
While in Gangtey visit the Gangtey Goemba the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan,
Then explore the Phobjikha valley, You may choose to hike around the Valley.
After visiting the valley drive back to Punakha.
Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Alternatively, instead of going to Gangtey / Phobjikha, you also have an option of spending the day in Punakha Valley itself.
After breakfast hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten which is about 45 Mins easy hike to the top of the hill.
It offers a breath-taking view of the Punakha Valley.
After that visit Punakha Suspension Bridge which is one of the longest in Bhutan.
Later visit The Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery, a temple plus nunnery perched on a ridge overlooking Toebesa village, Punakha and Wangduephodrang valleys.
Rest of the day free for leisure.
Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 05: Punakha/Wangdue - Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast drive to Paro
On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park.
This park is a treat for nature lovers as the 36 species of exotic rhododendron and approximately 220 types of charming birds will make your day unforgettable.
On arrival check in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc.
Then visit the Rinpung Dzong – Meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels”.
The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro.
Rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 06: Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast start full day sightseeing covering Ta Dzong –
Afternoon, visit the Drukgyel Dzong – Built in 1647 to commemorate the victory over an invasion from Tibet, the dzong was however destroyed by accidental fire in 1951.
It was preserved in ruins as a heritage site. A full reconstruction of the Dzong was started in 2016.
On a clear day experience a beautiful view of Mt. Jhomolhari (24035 ft.); from here.
Then visit the Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan built in 659 AD by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gembo.
This is the second of the two temples built in a single day to hold down the giant demoness who was preventing the spread of Buddhism.
In the evening, explore the Paro Town.
Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 07: Excursion to Chele-La-Pass

After breakfast, drive to Chele-La-Pass (13,088 ft.) – the highest motor-able Passes in Bhutan.
Stop at places for photography and for bird watching (if a bird watcher).
The Pass is beautifully marked by hundreds of prayers flags and provides stunning views of Mountain Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake.
While returning, hike down to Kila Goemba which is a home to Buddhist nuns.
The temple and numerous meditation huts dot a rocky cliff and is a serene, peaceful place.
Drive back to Paro.
In the evening, explore the Paro town shopping for souvenirs.
Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 08: Paro Hotel - Paro Airport

The above tour description, inclusions, exclusions are daywise itinerary are indicative and may change at the time of quoting and booking

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