Day 01: Arrive Paro, transfer to Thimphu

  • After arrival at Paro airport, drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
  • Sight seeing to Buddha point and Takin Preserve
  • Visit Tashi Chhodzong, the capital fortress of Bhutan.

Day 02: Thimphu sightseeing

  • Thimphu local sight seeing that includes:
  • Visit the National Memorial Chorten, Traditional paper factory, archery ground, and Centennial vegetable market.

Day 03: Drive from Thimphu to Punakha

  • Proceed to Punakha via. Dochula Pass.
  • Visit Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple of the Divine mad man Lama Drukpa Kuenley.
  • Drive to Khamsum Yueley Namgyel Chorten and the Dzong.

Day 04: Punakha to Bumthang

  • Drive to Bumthang crossing the Pelela pass which is at 3300 m.a.s.l.
  • Visit  Trongsa dzong and the watch tower museum of Trongsa.

Day 05: Bumthang excursion

  • Take a Bumthang valley tour.
  • Visit include Tamzhing monastery, Kurjee and Jampa Lhakhang.
  • Visit Wangdicholing palace museum and then drive to Mebartsho, the burning lake and proceed to Ura.

Day 06: Ura to Phobjikha.

  • Drive to Phobjikha
  • Visit Chhumey Yathra house on the way.

Day 07: Phobjikha to Paro

  • Visit the crane centre in the morning and proceed to Paro.
  • Enroute visit to Lamperi Botanical park .

Day 08: Hike to Tigers nest

  • Day excursion on foot to the renowned Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest.
  • Visit Ta Dzong that serves as the national museum.

Day 09: Fly to onward destination

  • Leave hotel to Airport for onward destination.
  • 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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