
| Trip Code: | . | Min. Altitude: | 0m./0ft. |
| Trekking Start: | . | Max. Altitude: | 0m./0ft. |
| Trekking End: | . | Walking Per Day: | 3-4 hrs |
| Groups Size: | . | Route Nature: | Lodge [Tea House Trek] |
| Trekking Days: | 5 | Difficulty: | Easy |
| Total Days: | 9 | Best Season: | Around the year.. |
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival
in Kathmandu Int'l Airport, reception and transfer to hotel. A short tirp
briefing and free time for your own activities. O/n hotel.
Day 02: Arrival at Paro (by Druk Air) – Transfer to hotel
The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting
introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather,
magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks give way to the lush green Paro
valley as you land. The first gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh
air as you step out of the plane. After clearing customs and visa control you
are met by your guide from Bhutan and drive to Paro town for lunch. After lunch
visit National Museum, Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower which now houses the
National Museum and visit Paro Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century to defend
the valley against Tibetan invaders. The dzong is now used as an administration
centre and school for monks. Evening ends with a stroll through the main street
of Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast drive the winding road to the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort,
which was once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions. Mount Chomolhari,
can be seen the on a clear day from Drukgyal village. You can visit a
typical Bhutanese Farm House of a local family for a close up view of everyday
Bhutanese life. We then drive to Shari to hike up (or horse ride) to the
Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s nest). The horse ride up or hike to the cafeteria
will take around one and half hour. At the view point enjoy the stunning view
of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigeress in
the 8th century. After lunch at the café walk back to the road point. After
lunch at the cafeteria walk back to the road point. On our way back to the
hotel we visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Bhutan built in 7th
century. Late afternoon depart to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. The
drive will take around 1½ hour. Thimphu has a population of about 98,500. The
town is made up of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the
world without traffic lights. Enroute visit Simtokha Dzong. Check In at hotel
and dinner will be served. Dinner and overnight at hotel Jumolhari.
Day 04: Thimphu valley sightseeing – Punakha
Thimphu sightseeing includes a visit to the visit National Memorial Chorten,
built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and also visit the Folk
Heritage Museum, which is dedicated to connecting people to the Bhutanese rural
past through exhibition of items and artifacts used in rural households,
Textile Museum, where the art of traditional weaving is still kept alive and
preserved through exhibition and has a good collection of old textiles which
are rich in its color and design. Lunch will be served at a restaurant in
Thimphu. After lunch visit the School of Arts and Crafts where the 13 Crafts
are taught to the Young Children which was established in 1971 with two
objectives in mind, a) to preserve and promote the traditional arts and
crafts and b) to create more job opportunities. Later in the afternoon depart
to Punakha, an ancient capital of Bhutan. Leaving Thimphu the road climbs
steeply through a forest of pine and cedar, festooned with hanging lichen high
up near Dochula pass (3,050 m).This pass often offers panoramic views of the
Himalayan mountain ranges. After stopping for tea and the view, we descend
along a series of hairpin bends to the fertile valley of Punakha. Check in at
hotel Meri Puensum/Zangtopelri. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 05: Punakha – Wangdue - Paro
In the morning visit Punakha Dzong, winter seat of the Je Khenpo and the Monk
Body, remarkably located between the rivers of the Mo (Female) Chu and Pho
(Male) Chu. A short drive from Punakha will take you into the valley of
Wangdue, one of the major towns and district headquarters of Western Bhutan
where we make a stop to view the Wangdiphodrang Dzong dramatically located on
the spur of a hill at the confluence of the Tsang Chu and Dang Chu rivers and
then drive to Paro over the Dochola pass to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel
Olathang.
Day 06: Paro – Kathmandu (by Druk Air)
After an early breakfast served at your hotel and drive you a short distance to
the airport where your Bhutanese escort from Bhutan will bid you farewell at
Paro airport. And arrival in Kathmandu Int'l airport, reception and
transfer to hotel. O/n hotel.
Day 07: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, drive to Durbar Square, swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and
Boudhanath for sightseeing activities. O/n in hotel.
Day 08: Patan, Bhatapur & Nagarkot
After breakfast, set out Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot for sightseeing. Evening
followed by farewell dinner. O/n in hotel.
Day 09:Final departure
Early in the morning, enjoy with the sunrise view and drive back to
Kathmandu int'l airport for your final departure to your homeland country and
see off!!!