5 nights / 6 days
| DAY | PLACE | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paro | Welcome, orientation and sightseeing. |
| 2 | Paro | Tiger Nest hike, sightseeings and festival. |
| 3 | Haa | Travel to Haa and sightseeing. |
| 4 | Thimphu | Drive to Thimphu and sightseeing. |
| 5 | Thimphu | Thimphu halt and sightseeing. |
| 6 | 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 hotel. Briefing. Depending on the time, the sightseeing includes - Local market, festival markets the display of textiles local and imported, games and food stalls. Overnight in hotel.
Altitude: 2200 m.
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 lunch, witness the festivals. There will be masked and folk dances, local people will be gathered in their finest cloths and jewelries. Enjoy the festival.
Overnight same hotel.
Morning drive to Haa over Chelsea pass at 3988m (ASL). Hike range - 20 min to 1 hrs depending on our interest. Enjoy the stunning views of Himalayan ranges on the clear day.
In Haa visit - Lhagang Karpo the white temple and Lhagang Nakpo the black temple. Hike in Yangthang or Katsho village.
Paro to Haa distance -67kms; Time 2.5 hrs.
Haa Altitude - 2770M (ASL)
Overnight in hotel or Farm house with hot stone bath.
Drive to Thimphu via Chelsea Pass ( Shorter route) and visit Big Buddha point, Memorial stupa, Tashicho dzong, town centre and don’t miss the iconic traffic policemen.
Overnight in hotel.
Altitude : 2400m
Haa to Thimphu distance - 107 KMS, Time - 3.5 hrs.
On Monday all the museums and school resume from weekend, visit Folk Heritage Museum, School of 13 arts and crafts, Takin park, nunnery, textile weaving centre, handmade paper unit, craft market, simple Bhutan. Overnight in Thimphu.
Drive back to Paro. Depending on your flight timing, drive to Airport. Your guide and driver will bid your farewell.