Gateway to Heartland of Bhutan
9 Nights & 10 Days
Highlights
- Immersion in a timeless, unique culture and tradition.
- Immersion in the pristine natural environment.
- Religious landmarks and spiritual monuments.
- Indigenous Bhutanese farm house experience.
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest & Nature Day hikes.
- This Tour covers the western and the central Bhutan, which is considered the Spiritual Heartland of the country. This beautiful tour around Bhutan’s most scenic places takes us to the country’s finest locations with an unparalleled diversity and offers a mix of some of Bhutan’s not-to-be missed sites as well as visits to lesser-known places. It’s a perfect trip to experience the delight of crossing high hills as well as the wide windswept meadows filled with wildflowers, across sleepy hamlets, through fragrance filled forests, rice fields and orchards.
Paro, Thimphu, Phobjikha, Punakha, Haa, Paro
You will be met & assisted on arrival at Paro Airport and transferred to your pre-booked hotel in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan at an altitude of 2,250mts / 7,382ft.
On arrival, check-into the hotel.
Afternoon at leisure to relax.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, proceed for morning sightseeing tour of Thimphu. Visit Buddha Point where the tallest sitting Buddha Statue stands overlooking the beautiful whole capital city. National Memorial Chorten – religious landmark in Bhutan, followed by a stroll through Thimphu town and Bhutanese authentic local craft stall bazaar. School of Thirteen Arts & Crafts to check out the religious and spiritual Arts and Crafts. National Textile Museum, to get insight on Bhutan’s national art of weaving Post lunch, drive to Sangaygang and hike to Wangditse Monastery. Visit Tashichho Dzong (fortress) which is the seat of Bhutan’s government since 1952 and presently houses the throne room, offices of the King and the monastic body & Centenary Farmer’s Market.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, checkout and drive to Phobjikha, situated at an altitude of 3,000mts / 9,843ft Is the land of endangered bird species Black Necked Crane
En-route, stop at Dochula pass (3150mts) consisting of 108 mini Druk Wangyel Stupas and enjoy the spectacular views of the eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges on a clear day.
Your journey will proceed through the beautiful Wangdue Dzong situated on the hill.
On arrival, check-into the hotel.
Later in the afternoon, visit Gangtey Monastery; followed by Gangtey nature trail hike.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, checkout and drive to Bumthang at an altitude of 2,600m / 8,530ft the land of religious landmarks.
En-route, visit Chendbji Chorten (Stupa) located 41km West of Trongsa. Proceed further until you reach Trongsa to visit Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong (Museum).
Afterwards, resume journey to Bumthang.
On arrival, check-into the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, visit Kurjey Khakhang an active and important temple complex, named after the body print of Guru Rinpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan.
Hike across to Tamshing Lhakhang, located across the river from Kurje Lhakhang which was built by Terton Pema Lingpa (treasure discoverer) in 1951. Visit Jambay Lhakhang built in the 7th century by the King Songtsen Goempo of Tibet.
Visit, a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse for an experience of an authentic indigenous Bhutanese culture and the local hospitality. Enjoy a meal with the family here and try the Bhutanese butter tea and Ara (local wine) as well.
Afternoon, free to explore Jakar town.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, drive to Tang Ugyen Chholing Palace.
En-route, enjoy the view of Tang Valley. Ugyen Chholing Palace/Museum was restored in 19th century, is now serving as museum to preserve its legacy, and provide a place for religious studies and research
Evening, drive back to Bumthang.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, checkout and drive to Punakha an ancient capital of the country; at an altitude of 1,200mts / 3,900ft.
On arrival, visit Chimi Lhakhang the famous temple of fertility.
Afterwards, proceed to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, checkout and proceed to visit Punakha Dzong which is one of the most beautiful fortresses in Bhutan.
Afterwards, resume journey to Paro.
On arrival, visit Bhutan National Museum, located right above Paro Rinpung Dzong.
Afterwards, proceed to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, proceed for a hike to the picturesque and iconic Taktshang Monastery. Also known as ‘The Tiger’s Nest’ this monastery at 900m above Paro valley and clings beautifully on the cliff overlooking and offering beautiful views of the valley. Afterwards, visit Bhutan’s oldest temple, Khyichu Lhakhang.
Evening at leisure to relax.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport for flight to onward destination.