Day 01 : |
Kathmandu to Paro Fly
Fly to Paro from Kathmandu. During the
flight, one will experience the breathtaking
views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjung and
other famous Himalayan peaks including the
sacred Mount Chomolhari and Jitchu Drive to
Thimphu. |
Day 02 : |
Thimphu Sightseeing
Sightseeing at Memorial Chorten, National
Library, Nuns Monastery, Changlimithang
Monastery and Indigenous Hospital. Lunch at
Druk Hotel. After lunch at leisure. At 5
P.M. you will visit the Tashichdzong (Thimphu
Dzong). |
Day 03 : |
Thimphu to Punakha Drive
After an early breakfast drive to Punakha
and Wangdiphodrang .On the way visit the
Dochula Pass.After lunch visit the Punakha
Dzong, the former winter capital and present
administrative seat of the district. Visit
Wangdiphodrang Dzong, which is 13 kms away
from Punakha. |
Day 04 : |
Punakha to Trongsa
After an early breakfast drive to Trongsa. |
Day 05 : |
Trongsa to Bumthang
Visit Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of
the royal family and its watchtower.It is
presently the administrative seat of the
district and the home of the monastic
school.After lunch drive to reach Bumthang. |
Day 06 : |
Bumthang Sightseeing
Sightseeing around Bumthang.Visit the
historical Jakar Dzong. Also visit several
ancient and sacred Monasteries such as the
Jambay Ihakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Kencho sum
Lhakhang Tamshing and Pema Samba
Lhakhangs.visit member Tso " The flaming
Lake " which is considered one of the
important pilgrimage spots. A trip to the
Bumthang Swiss Farm is also interesting. |
Day 07 : |
Bumthang to Mongar
After breakfast gear up for a fantastic
drive to Mongar.The journey is long and
crosses Thrumshing La which is the highest
pass in Bhutan.Mongar is the district
headquarters but hardly more than a transit
town. It is also the first town built on a
slope instead of the usual valley. |
Day 08 : |
Mongar to Trashigang
Visit the Mongar Dzong.Mongar Dzong is a new
Dzong, completed recently.It was built in
the 19th century,restored in 1953 and again
in 1990 after being gutted by fire.After
lunch drive to Trashigang. |
Day 09 : |
Trashigang Sightseeing
Visit the famous Trashigang Dzong.The Dzong
commands a remarkable view of the
surrounding countryside. Built in 1659 AD,it
is practically impregnable , protected on
three sides by the river and ravines , and
from behind by the mountains .In the
afternoon take a leisurely stroll through
Trashigang town. |
Day 10 : |
Day excursion to Khaling
After breakfast drive to Khaling.Enroute
visit Sherubtse, Bhutan's only college and
the sacred Zangtokpelri Monastery.At Khaling,
visit the blind school and the traditional
weaving center and return to Trashigang in
the evening. |
Day 11-12 : |
Drive to Rangjung
After breakfast drive to Rangjung. |
Day 13 : |
Day excursion to Trashi
Yangtse
After breakfast drive to Trashigang. |
Day 14 : |
Day excursion to Trashi
Yangtse
Trashi Yangtse lies on the North - West of
Trashigang.The Trashi Yangtse Dzong was
built around 1656 AD in commemoration of a
Drukpa victory and renovated in 1976.In
Trashi Yangtse, you can visit the popular
Chorten Kora, one of few stupas constructed
in Nepali (Sherpa) style. Also visit the
traditional woodcraft workshop where
Bhutanese bowls and other wooden items are
made. |
Day 15 : |
Trashigang to Mongor
After breakfast drive to Mongar. |
Day 16 : |
Mongar to Bumthang or
Samdrup Jongkhar to Gauhati
Drive to Bumthang. |
Day 17 : |
Bumthang to Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit the
picturesque view of Bhutan.
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Day 18 : |
Thimphu to Paro
After breakfast drive to Paro.At Paro visit
the National Museum the watchtower for the
Rinpung Dzong , which was converted into he
National Museum in 1968.In afternoon drive
to Drugyal Dzong.The name means " The
Victorious Bhutanese". Also visit the Paro
Rinpung Dzong.The Dzong was built in 1645
AD. |
Day 19 : |
Excursion to Taktsang
Monastery
Trek to Taksang Monastery from Paro Town.The
name Taksang means " Tiger's nest". The
monastery is perched on a rocky ledge with a
sheer drop of nearly 800 mtrs. |
Day 20 : |
Paro to International
Airport
Early morning drive to Paro airport and fly
back Kathmandu. |