10 nights / 11 days
Tang valley excursion
| DAY | PLACE | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thimphu | Reception and transfer to Thimphu, sightseeing. |
| 2 | Thimphu | Full day Thimphu sightseeing. |
| 3 | Phobjikha | Thimphu sightseeing and drive to Phobjikha. |
| 4 | Phobjikha | Full day Phobjikha sightseeing. |
| 5 | Bumthang | Drive to Bumthang and sightseeing. |
| 6 | Bumthang | Full day Bumthang sightseeing. |
| 7 | Bumthang | Tang valley excursion |
| 8 | Punakha | Drive to Punakha, sightseeing. |
| 9 | Paro | Drive to Paro and sightseeing. |
| 10 | Paro | Tiger Nest monastery hike and Paro sightseeing. |
| 11 | Departure | Drive to airport. End of tour. |
The flight to Paro crosses the Himalayan Mountains, affording spectacular views of the awesome peaks, including the sacred Jomolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan, after the completion of check in formalities in airport. Guide and driver will escort to Thimphu. Depending on the time, the sightseeing includes - Folk Heritage museum, School of Art and crafts and Tashicho Dzong. Overnight in hotel.
Paro to Thimphu driving distance - 55 kms, Time - 1.2 hrs.
Altitude: 2400 m.
The Thimphu sightseeings includes- Fold Heritage museum, School of 13 Arts and Crafts, Takin Preserve park, National library and witness the archery game.
Overnight in same hotel.
108 stupas in Dochula pass, Himalayan mountain ranges on clear day.
Drive to Phobjikha and sightseeings - Gantey Gomba Monastery and Natural trail hike.
Overnight in hotel.
Thimphu to Phobjikha driving distance - 129 kms; Time - 4hrs.
Altitude - 3000 m.
Tshala hike, crane center. After lunch drive to Rameychen village and explore the village on foot and visit Rameychen Pry School and Tangchey Gompa.
Overnight in same hotel.
On the way to Bumthang, visit - Chendebji stupa, tower of Trongsa museum, Trongsa Dzong and Textile weaving centre. Overnight in hotel.
Phobjikha to Bumthang distance 162kms; Time 6 to 7 hrs with sightseeing.
Altitude - 2800M (ASL)
The day is off into road less taken, visit during lake known as Membar tsho, Taa Remochhen monastery, Ogyen Choling Palace and museum and hike into village in Tang. It typically takes an hour drive to Tang.
The Bumthang sightseeings includes- Jakhar Dzong, 7th century Jambay Lhagang, Kurji monastery, Tamshing monastery, Swiss farm.
Overnight in same hotel.
Start early morning to Punakha and Visit temple of fertility, Punakha Dzong and suspension bridge.
Overnight in hotel
Bumthang to Punakha distance - 216kms; Time 6 hrs hrs.
Punakha Altitude - 1200M(ASL)
Morning drive to Paro. In Paro visit - Iron chain bridge, National museum, Rimpong Dzong, Wooden cantilever bridge and stroll in local market at leisure.
Punakha to Paro - 115kms, Time - 3.5 hrs.
Taktsang the tiger nest monastery is the most iconic and sacred Buddhist site in the World. It is dramatically perched on sheer cliff face, about 900 m above the Paro valley. It is one of the most beautiful hiking trail for its pristine forest and views.
Hiking distance ( round trip) approximately 6kms/3.7miles. Time 5 to 6 hrs including guided tour in monastery.
After hike, visit Drukgyel Dzong, 7th century temple, local market. Suggestion- hot stone bath in village.
Overnight same hotel.
Depending on your flight timing, drive to Airport. Your guide and driver will bid your farewell.