Duration: 07 Days - 08 Nights
Places Covered: Paro – Thimphu – Punakha
Day 01 Arrive Paro
Fly into the Himalayas with Druk Air. Arrive at Paro airport, received by our representative, and transfer to Thimphu. En route visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) for panoramic views of Thimphu valley and pay obeisance at the largest Buddha statue in Bhutan.
Evening at leisure in Thimphu.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 02 Thimphu Sightseeing
Visit National Library (ancient Buddhist texts), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Arts & Crafts School), and Textile Museum. Explore Simply Bhutan, a living museum showcasing Bhutanese heritage. Afternoon sightseeing: Memorial Chorten, Trashichhodzong (fortress & monastery), and Handicrafts Emporium.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Thimphu
Day 03 Thimphu – Punakha (75 km, approx 5 hrs drive)
Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass (3,080 m) with spectacular Himalayan views. Enroute visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Punakha
Day 04 Punakha Sightseeing
Morning hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgel Chorten with panoramic views. Visit Punakha Dzong, built at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Afternoon excursion to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility).
Overnight at hotel in Punakha
Day 05 Punakha – Paro (125 km, 4½ hrs drive)
Drive back to Paro, visiting Simtokha Dzong enroute. Afternoon sightseeing in Paro: Ta Dzong (National Museum) and Rinpung Dzong with its traditional covered bridge.
Overnight at hotel in Paro
Day 06 Paro – Taktshang Lakhang & Kyichu Lhakhang
Morning hike to Taktshang Lakhang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery), perched 900m above Paro valley. On the way back, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.
Evening at leisure
Overnight at hotel in Paro
Day 07 Paro – Haa Valley Excursion
Drive to Haa Valley via Chele-la Pass (4,200 m) with stunning views of Mt. Chomolhari and Jichu Drakey. Visit Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple). Return to Paro in the afternoon.
Overnight at hotel in Paro
Day 08 Departure Paro
After breakfast, transfer to Paro airport for onward journey.
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