Enchanted Central Valleys Tour Package(11 Days)
Day 1:
Arrival at Paro - Transfer Thimphu
Arrive at Paro Airport by Druk Air flight. Our guide will receive you upon arrival. After lunch proceed by car to Thimphu. Evening walk through Thimphu Town.
Night halt: Thimphu.
Day 2:
Sightseeing in Thimphu
Thimphu valley sightseeing for full day which includes: Memorial Chorten (Stupa), Bhutan Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, National Library, School of Fine Arts, Institute of Traditional Medicine, Tashicho-dzong (the seat of the Royal Government), Zilukha Nunnery, Traditional Handmade Paper Factory and Handicrafts Emporium.
Night halt: Thimphu.
Day 3:
Thimphu - Punakha
Proceed in the morning to Punakha across Dochu La pass (3,050 m) with stunning scenery of the Himalayan ranges. Visit Punakha Dzong in the afternoon.
Night halt: Punakha.
Day 4:
Punakha - Wangdue - Trongsa
Drive Early to Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. Then Proceed to Trongsa via Pele La pass (3,300 m). Visit Chendebji Chorten (a Buddhist stupa in built in Nepalese style) on the way.
Night halt: Trongsa.
Day 5:
Trongsa - Bumthang
After breakfast visit Trongsa Ta-Dzong (Watch Tower) and Trongsa Dzong. Proceed to Bumthang across Yotong La pass (3,400 m). Free afternoon for exploring the picturesque Bumthang valley on your own.
Night halt: Bumthang.
Day 6:
Bumthang Valley
Full day sightseeing of Bumthang valley, visit Jakar Dzong, Jambay Lhakhang (8th Century) , Kurje Monastery (8th Century) and Tamshing Lhakhang (15th Century).
Night halt: Bumthang.
Day 7:
Bumthang to Gantey/Phobjikha
After breakfast, drive back to Trongsa. Then proceed to Gantey/Phobjikha. Evening free to take a stroll in the wide, open valley, meet locals or watch Black Necked Cranes (only in winter though).
Night halt: Gantey
Day 8:
Gantey/Phobjikha to Thimphu
After breakfast visit Gantey Monastery. Then drive to Thimphu via Wangdue Phodrang.
Night halt: Thimphu
Day 9:
Thimphu to Paro
Morning drive to Paro. Enroute visits Semtokha Dzong (oldest dzong in Bhutan). After lunch, visit 8th century Kichu Monastery. Drive to Ta-Dzong (National Museum), Rinpung Dzong and visit Paro’s local market.
Night halt: Paro
Day 10:
Paro Valley
After breakfast drive to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong (the Fortress where Drukpas won over joint Tibetan-Mongol Invasions in 1700s). Along the way, one can view the sacred Mount Jhomolhari (7,314m) - The abode of the Goddess Jhomo. Drive back to Satsam Chorten and then hike up to view the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) built on the face of 1000 m rock cliff. End the day by visiting typical Bhutanese farmhouse to experience the daily life of the local farmer.
Night Halt: Paro.
Day 11:
Depart from Paro (Bhutan)
Transfer to Paro airport for your departure flight from Bhutan.
