Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Paro to Thimphu- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (You will be picked up at Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (First taste of Bhutanese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Buddha Dordhenma Statue at Kuensel Phodrang
- Visit Weaving Center
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten Buddha Dordhenma Statue (Kuensel Phodrang) - Day 2
Thimphu to Punakha Valley
Thimphu to Punakha Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant with traditional setting and buffet of traditional dishes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Takin Preserve
- Visit National Institute of Zorig Chusum
- Visit Centenary Farmers Market
- Visit Changlimithang Archery Ground
- Cross Dochu La Pass
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
Landmarks Takin Preserve National Institute of Zorig Chusum Centenary Farmers Market Changlimithang Archery Ground Dochu La Pass Chimi Lhakhang - Day 3
Punakha to Phobjikha Valley
Punakha to Phobjikha Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Visit Wangdue Phodrang (fortress reconstruction observation)
- Gangtey Nature Trail
Optional Activities
- Visit Black-Necked Crane Information Center
- Traditional hot stone bath (approximately US$15)
Landmarks Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten Punakha Dzong Wangdue Phodrang Dzong Phobjikha Valley - Day 4
Phobjikha to Bumthang Valley
Phobjikha to Bumthang Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gangtey Monastery
- Visit Pele La Pass
- Visit Chendebji Chorten
- Visit Trongsa Dzong
- Visit Trongsa Ta Dzong (museum)
- Visit Yathra Weaving Center
Landmarks Gangtey Monastery (Gangtey Goenpa) Pele La Pass Chendebji Chorten Trongsa Dzong Trongsa Ta Dzong Yotong La - Day 5
Bumthang Valley
Bumthang Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jampa Lhakhang
- Visit Kurjey Lhakhang
- Rural village walk and farmhouse visit
Optional Activities
- Authentic homecooked local cuisine lunch at farmhouse
Landmarks Jampa Lhakhang Kurjey Lhakhang - Day 6
Bumthang to Paro
Bumthang to Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Bumthang to Paro
- Visit National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong)
- Visit Kichu Lhakhang
Optional Activities
- Drive to Chele La Pass at 3,800m
- Leisure walk in Paro town
- Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong
Landmarks National Museum of Bhutan (Paro Ta Dzong) Kichu Lhakhang Paro Rinpung Dzong Chele La Pass - Day 7
Paro to Haa Valley
Paro to Haa Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chele La Pass
- Visit Lhakhang Karpo
- Visit Lhakhang Nagpo
Optional Activities
- Hoist prayer flags at Chele La Pass
Landmarks Chele La Pass Lhakhang Karpo Lhakhang Nagpo - Day 8
Haa Valley to Paro
Haa Valley to Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Village walk and farmhouse observation
- Drive via Chele La Pass
Landmarks Chele La Pass - Day 9
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served at Taktsang cafeteria), Dinner (Delicious authentic homecooked local cuisine at farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit traditional farmhouse for evening experience
Optional Activities
- Traditional hot stone bath (approximately US$15 per person)
- Participate in learning Bhutanese cooking
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery - Day 10
Paro
Paro- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (You will be dropped off at Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
