Day 1 : Arrive Paro.  (altitude range: 2200m)

  • Paro Local sight seeing that includes visit to Rinpung Dzong and its watchtower, the National Museum.

Day 2: Paro to Phobjikha 5hrs. drive  (altitude range: 2200m-3300m)

  • Proceed to Phobjikha with brief stopover at Dochu-la pass (3,088m).
  • Explore Phobjikah valley

Day 3:  Black-necked crane valley visit and then proceed to Bumthang 6 hrs drive. (altitude range: 1500m-3000m)

  •  Proceed to Bumthang with a short walk at Pelela pass (3300 meters). Another place to visit is the Tadzong or the watch tower.

Day 4: Bumthang local tour (altitude range: 3000-3300m)

  • Take a Bumthang valley tour in the morning followed by Wangdichoeling palace museum, and then in the afternoon, proceed to Ura.
  • En-route, visit MebarTsho the sacred burning lake. Stop at Shelthang La Pass for a view across the Ura valley towards Mt. GangkarPhunsum. From here, choose to continue the journey to Ura on foot (1.5 hours) or continue by car.                                           

Day 5 :  Journey to Khoma (altitude range: 2500-3500m)

  • Travel to khoma from Ura. It is approximately 7 hours drive. Khoma is known as the paradise of Bhutanese textiles where the popular  textile “Kishuthara “ is woven.

Day 6 : Khoma Kishuthara Tour: (altitude range: 2000m-2800m)

  • Kishuthara tour followed by trip to Takila where the largest Guru Padma Sambhava statue stands overlooking the Lhuentse valley.

Day 7 : Return journey to Ura 7-8 hrs. drive (altitude range: 2500-3300m)

  • Visit to Mongar on the way back to Ura.

Day 8,9: Ura Local tour and community experience (altitude range: 3000-3300m)

  • Enjoy four more days with the community of Ura and Chumey. Enjoy day walks through the valley and surrounding hills, visit local farms growing wheat and barley, meet yak-herds and discover forests carpeted with mushrooms and enjoy fresh dishes. Visit the local Yathra weavers, discover local monasteries, relax in a hot stone bath and enjoy local folk music. Immerse yourself in village life. Farewell night with the community members

Day 8: The first day Ura will begin with the Ura cultural trip.

Day 9: 

  • The village ways life in Ura
  • Followed by Hotstone bath in the afternoon.

Day 10: Ura to Punakha. 7 hrs.(altitude range: 1500m-3000m)

  • Ura to Punakha with brief stopover at Chummey where Yathra weaving is a community tradition.

Day 11:   Transfer to Thimphu. (altitude range: 2200m-3000m)

  • Visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 and then visit Chimi Lhakhang the temple dedicated to the Divine Mad Man of Bhutan popularly known as Lama Drukpa Kuenley.
  • Drive to Thimphu with en-route visit to Lamperi Botanical Park area.

 Upon arrival in Thimphu the sightseeing includes:

  • Traditional Paper Factory and Weaving Centre.
  • National Memorial Chorten and Buddha point

Day 12: Thimphu local (altitude range: 2200m-2500)

Sightseeing in Thimphu valley includes visits to:

  • Institute for 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan;
  • Thangtong Dewachen Nunnery; National Takin Preserve and Buddha point.

Day 13 : Day excursion to Taktsang. (altitude range: 2200-2900m)

  • Take a day excursion on foot to the renowned Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest.

Day 14 : Homeward Journey.

  • Transfer to Paro International airport for homeward journey
  • Accommodation in 3-star hotels (upgradable on request)
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable private transportation
  • Entrance fees and permits
  • Government SDF (Sustainable Development Fee)
  • Airport transfers
  • Airfare to/from Bhutan
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Optional activities (hot stone bath, archery, etc.)

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