Highlights of Bhutan
7 Nights & 8 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 takes you to the most exotic places and scenic sites which in mixed with driving through lush green valleys and hamlets, picturesque passes and landscapes, fragrance filled forest, rice fields and orchards. Experience and explore the culture and tradition of the country and reap every moment with the new adventure and journey.
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 early breakfast, proceed for Cherry Monastery hike (2hrs round trip). This monastery was established in 1620 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The monastery is now a major teaching and retreat centre of the Southern Drukpa Kagyu sect.
Afterwards, 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 proceed on the Gangtey Natural Trail (1.5hr) to witness the natural beauty.
Afterwards, drive to Punakha and, on the way, visit Chimi Lhakhang – “Temple of Fertility”.
On arrival, check-into the hotel.
Punakha, is an ancient capital of the country; at an altitude of 1,200mts / 3,900ft.
Afternoon visit, Punakha Dzong, Bhutan’s beautiful – Fortress and traditional suspension bridge.
Evening, explore Khuru Town or relax in the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, checkout and drive to Haa, situated at an altitude of 1,140mts / 3,740ft is one of the most picturesque places in the Kingdom, spread over an area of 1706 sq. km.
On arrival, check-into the hotel.
Afterwards, proceed to visit Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) and Lhakhang Nakpo (Black temple).
In the evening, visit the quiet little town of Haa.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, checkout and drive to Paro; en-route visiting Chelela Pass at 3900mts.
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.
After the hike, 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.