Bhutan - The Last Shangrila (07 Nights / 08 Days)

Paro-Thimphu-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro

Day 01 : Arrival

Arrive Paro international airport by Druk Air. You will be received by our representative from Bhutan Himalayan Holidays, Drive to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 02 : Thimphu

After Breakfast. We will take to Thimphu valley for sightseeing. Visit to National Library,Painting School,Traditional Medicine Institute -the traditional Himalayan herbal medicines abundant in Kingdom is manufactured here.Textile and Folk Heritage Museum.Memorial Chorten-built in the memory of Bhutan's third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Father of Modern Bhutan.Trashichhodzong; the beautiful fortress/monastery which houses Secretariat building, King's Throne room and other government's offices. It is also the summer residence of Chief Abbot of Monastic Body. Next to Handicrafts Emporium; it displays wide assortment of beautifully hand-woven and crafted products. Leisure in the Capital.Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 03 : Thimphu / Trongsa ( 200 Km, 6 Hours )

After breakfast, drive to Dochula pass (3,050m). If the weather permits, you can see a range of high Himalayan ranges. You can see 108 stupas at Dochula pass. After arriving Wangdue, lunch in the town. Proceed to Tongsa across Pelela pass (3,300 m ), the traditional boundary between east and west. We will stop for a while at Chendbji Chorten on the way to Trongsa, which was built in 18th century by a Lama named Shida, it is Nepalese in style with eyes painted at four cardinal points. Arrive Trongsa and check into the lodge. Dinner in the Hotel.

Day 04 : Trongsa / Bumthang ( 68 Km, 3 Hours )

After breakfast drive to Trongsa Fortress built by Shabdrung in 1647. Visit to the Ta Fortress (watch tower).Then drive to Bumthang which is about 3 hours. 29 km from Trongsa road reaches the Yutong La pass (3,400m). Further 13 km ahead, the road enters into a wide open cultivated valley known as Chumey valley.On arrival in Bumthang, check into the Hotel. After lunch, visit to Kurje Lhakhang where the saint Padmasambhava subdued a local demon and left his body imprint on a rock., the Jambey Lhakhang (7th century temple), Tamshing Monastery (one of the oldest monastic school), the Jakar Fortress (administrative centre of the region) and Swiss Farm House. Overnight  stay in Hotel in Bumthang.

Day 05 : Bumthang / Punakha ( 205 Km, 6 Hours )

After breakfast we will see beautiful valley of Bumthang. Then proceed to Trongsa where lunch would be served in local restaurant.Before arriving Punakha visit Wangduephodrang Dzong. Leisure in the town.Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

Day 06 : Punakha / Paro ( 125 Km, 4.1/2 Hours )

After breakfast drive to  Punakha Fortress, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers Male and Female. It was the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and now it serves as the winter residence of the monastic body. The first King, Sir Ugyen Wangchuck was crowned here in 1907. After lunch, drive to Paro. On arrival in Paro, check into the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07 : Paro

After breakfast sightseeing in Paro valley.  Visit to Ta Fortress, the National Museum of Bhutan,the Paro Fortress (Rinpung Fortress) built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. After lunch drive to Drukgyel Fortress, built in 1647 by the Shabdrung to commemorate Bhutanese victory over the Tibetans in war of 1644. After that visit to Kyichu Monastery , one the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 08 : Paro Depart

After breakfast drive to the airport with our representative and farewell.

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