Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Destinations Covered
Thimpu, Gangtety, Punakha & Paro
Day 01
Paro – Thimphu (55Kms, 1½Hrs) (D)
Arrive Paro & transfer to the Thimphu. Just before arriving Thimphu, visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang). Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02
Thimphu (B,D)
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of National Library (Closed on weekends), Zorig Chusum (painting school – closed on weekends), Textile (Closed on Sunday), Folk Heritage Museum (halfday on weekend), Changangkha Lhakhang (fortress like temple and monastic school), Takin Preserve and the Zulekha Nunnery. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03
Thimphu – Gangtety (150Kms, 5Hrs) (B,D)
After early breakfast, proceed to Gangtety via Dochu-la pass & Wangduephodrang visiting local market (famous for bamboo products, slate and stone carvings). Afternoon visit to Gangtey Goemba (monastery). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04
Gangtey – Phobjikha – Punakha (75Kms, 3Hrs) (B,D)
After breakfast drive to the beautiful Phobjikha valley. Later proceed to Punakha. On arrival check in & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05
Punakha (B,D)
In the Morning after breakfast take a short excursion to Chimi Lhakhang. Afternoon visit to the Punakha Dzong. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06
Punakha – Paro (125Kms, 4½Hrs) (B,D)
Morning after breakfast drive to Paro. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong (National Museum). Rinpung Dzong, Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07
Paro (B,D)
After breakfast visit to the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). Afternoon drive to Drukgyel Dzong, Enroute visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08
Paro – HAA Valley – Paro (B,D)
Start the day early for drive to Haa via Chele-la pass. Later visit to the famous Monastery Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) followed by visit to Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple). Later in the afternoon drive to Paro same way back. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 09
Departure (B)
After breakfast in the morning drive to the Airport for your onward journey.
Package Includes
- 02 Nights accommodation in Thimphu.
- 01 Night accommodation in Gangtety.
- 02 Nights accommodation in Punakha.
- 03 Nights accommodation in Paro.
- Daily breakfast & dinner.
- Transfers & Sightseeing by Non AC vehicle.
- English speaking accompanying guide.
- Hotel & Transportation taxes.
Package Excludes
- Airfare & Visa.
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry bills, bar bills, telephone bills, tipping, porterage at airports/hotels, Camera/video camera fees & museum fees (if any), Any other services which are not included in the above cost,
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated), The services of Vehicles is not included on leisure days & after completing the sightseeing tour as per the itinerary, Monuments & museum Entrance fees for above sightseeing places.
