Scenic Valleys of Bhutan
Scenic Valleys of Bhutan Tour Package(8 Days)
Day 1:
AM - Arrival at Paro - and PM transfer to Thimphu
Arrive at Paro by Druk Air flight. Reception will be arranged for you on arrival. After lunch proceed by car to Thimphu. Stroll through Thimphu town in the evening.
Night halt: Thimphu.
Day 2:
Sightseeing in Thimphu
Visit Memorial Chorten , Bhutan Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, National Library, School of Fine Arts, Institute of Traditional Medicine, Tashichodzong (the seat of the Royal Government), Zilukha Nunnery, Traditional Handmade Paper Factory and Handicrafts Emporium.
Night halt: Thimphu.
Day 3:
Thimphu - Punakha
Morning drive to Punakha via Dochu La pass (3,050 m), which offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges. Afternoon visit to Punakha Dzong (previously the winter capital of Bhutan).
Night halt: Punakha.
Day 4:
Punakha to AM-Wangdue and PM-Gangtey/Phobjikha
Morning visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. Then proceed to Gangtey Valley. Evening free or walk on your own to Phobjikha Valley.
Night halt: Gantey
Day 5:
Gangtey / Phobjikha - Wangdue - Thimphu
After breakfast visit Gantey Monastery and drive to Thimphu via Wangdiphodrang.
Night halt: Thimphu.
Day 6:
Thimphu to Paro
Morning drive to Paro. Enroute visits Semtokha Dzong (oldest dzong in Bhutan). After lunch, visit 8th century Kichu Monastery. Visit Ta-Dzong (National Museum), Rinpung Dzong and Paro’s local market.
Night halt: Paro
Day 7:
Paro Valley
After breakfast drive to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. Along the way, one can view the sacred Mount Jhomolhari (7,314m). 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 8:
Depart from Paro Valley on Druk Air flight.
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