6N 7D Paro-Thimphu-Punakha/Wangdue

Day 01: Paro Airport - Thimphu

Meet & Greet on arrival at Paro Airport
Transfer to Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan.
On arrival 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).
Located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley.
Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point.
The Lookout point offers a stunning panoramic view of the entire Thimphu.
On the way back visit the Takin Preserve Centre.
Then visit the Changangkha Lhakhang.
In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong, first built in 1216 A.D. by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa.
The Dzong is the seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan).
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
Drive to the base of the abode of gods and monks, the Taktshang Monastery.
The monastery is a 2 -3 hours hike uphill from here.
Afternoon (If time permits), visit the Drukgyel Dzong.
On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan.
Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 07: Excursion to Chele-La-Pass

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Paro Airport for your onward journey.

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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