Bhutan

Day 01: Paro Airport – Thimphu (65 kms / 2 hrs)
Meet & Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
Thimphu the capital of Bhutan is a home of Royal family. After breakfast visit Tashichhodzong, the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty, the king. View of the Thimphu valley from BBS Tower is very captivating and will prove to be the perfect introduction to Thimphu. Some of the sites of religious nature are National Memorial Chorten; built in 1974 it was raised in the memory of third King. Next visit one of the oldest monasteries in the valley Chang Gangkha Monastery. The nature and wildlife lovers should not miss a visit to National Zoo which also houses national animal takin. National Library (collections of holy scripts) & in the evening visit Buddha point. Overnight at Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing (77 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang (4,300 ft.), via DochuLaPass (10,170 ft.). Continue towards Punakha visit Chimi Lhakhang The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century. Also visit Punakha Dzong. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Punakha.

Day 04: Punakha to Phobjikha
After breakfast drive to Phobjikha. The Phobjikha Valley ཕོབ་སྦྱིས་ཁ is a vast Ushaped glacial valley, also known as Gangteng Valley named after the impressive Gangteng Monastery of the Nyingma sect in central Bhutan. Overnight stay at Punakha.

Day 05: Punakha – Paro (140 kms / 5 hrs)
Visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is now the National Museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels”. Next visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. From there you will be taken to the Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutan’s secondhighest mountain at 7,314meters. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 06: Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (the great spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. The monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 07: Paro – Chele La – Paro (45 KM, 1 hr driving)
After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Chele La pass (12,200ft) The highest motorable point in Bhutan. On a clear day one can get a breathtaking view of Mt.Jhomolhari (23,996 ft the second highest peak of Bhutan) and other Himalayan giants. While Paro Dzong while returning to Paro. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 08: Paro Airport
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey.