Overview
Bhutan is a spiritual and mystical place
situated in the Himalayas. The pristine environment with divinity surrounding
the mountains and the magical landscape is a breathtaking experience. The tour
package of 11 Days in Bhutan allows you to discover the Kingdom of
Bhutan in its entirety by covering the popular destinations of Paro, Thimphu,
Punkha, Gangtey, Trongsa, Bumthang etc.
Highlights
- Go to National Museum, Rinpung Dzong Traditional farm house at Paro.
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum, King's Memorial Chorten at Thimpu.
- Explore Punakha Dzong, Khamsum Yulley and Namgyal Chorten, Punakha.
- Visit Gangtey village and Gangtey Gompa.
- Spot Black necked cranes in Phobjikha Valley.
- Visit Tamshing Lhakhang, Chumey, Ura, Choekhor, Tang valleys at Bumthang.
- Visit Taktsang Monastery at Paro.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Paro
Day 02: Paro
Day 03: Paro - Thimphu (60 km, 2 hours)
Day 04: Thimphu - Punakha (75 km, 2.5
hours)
Day 05: Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang -
Gangtey (70km, 3 hours)
Day 06: Gangtey- Trongsa (120km, 4.5
hours)
Day 07: Bumthang (68km, 3 hours)
Day 08: Bumthang
Day 09: Thimphu (268 km, 8 hours)
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro
Day 11: Paro (Departure)
DAY
01: ARRIVAL AT PARO
In time arrive at Paro International Airport.
Airport transfer to booked hotel by the tour representative. Spend evening
by taking a walk to the nearby market. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY
02: PARO
After breakfast, you can go to the
National Museum/ Ta Dzong and later visit the Rinpung Dzong. Make
a trip to the ruined fort of Drukgyel Dzong in afternoon. Later visit
the traditional farm house. Kyichu Lhakhang which is the most holy shrines of
Bhutan, you can see that in evening. Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY
03: PARO - THIMPHU (60 KM, 2 HOURS)
After breakfast, set off to the capital city
of Bhutan- Thimphu. Stop over at Chuzom while on your way to Thimphu. Make
a visit to Simtokha Dzong near Thimphu. Post lunch make a trip to the
Folk Heritage Museum, King's Memorial Chorten, Handicrafts Museum,
Tashichhodzong and the local markets too. Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY
04: THIMPHU - PUNAKHA (75 KM, 2.5 HOURS)
After breakfast set off for the Painting
school, Traditional Medical institute and the National Library of Thimphu.
Drive to Punakha after lunch via Dochula Pass. Arrive at the hotel. Take
the evening tour to Punakha Dzong, Khamsum Yulley and the Namgyal Chorten.
Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY
05: PUNAKHA - WANGDUE PHODRANG - GANGTEY (70KM, 3 HOURS)
After breakfast, drive via Wangdue Phodrang
to Gangtey. Visit the local markets and the Wangdue Dzong. On the way to
Gangtey you find the dense forests. Spend the evening walking around
Gangtey village and Gangtey Gompa. Overnight stay at Guest house.
DAY
06: GANGTEY- TRONGSA (120KM, 4.5 HOURS)
After breakfast, head for the renowned Phobjikha
valley to spot some Black necked cranes. Take the road trip to Trongsa
crossing to visit Pele la pass. Spend evening at the Trongsa market.
Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY
07: BUMTHANG (68KM, 3 HOURS)
Post breakfast, leave for Tronsa Dzong
and Ta Dzong. Later in afternoon head for Bumthang. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY
08: BUMTHANG
Begin the day by visiting Tamshing
Lhakhang. The sightseeing of Bumthang includes visit to the
Chumey, Ura, Choekhor and the Tang valleys. Post lunch, go to Kurje
Lhakhang and the shop around the markets in evening. Overnight stay at hotel
DAY
09: THIMPHU (268 KM, 8 HOURS)
Post breakfast, shop around the Bumthang
market and drive away to Thimphu thereafter. Stop over for lunch at a
famous restaurant. After arriving at Thimphu, get to the hotel and have dinner.
Stay overnight.
DAY
10: THIMPHU - PARO
Take the road trip to Paro after
Breakfast. Visit the Taktsang Monastery. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY
11: PARO (DEPARTURE)
In the morning after early breakfast we will
see you off at the Paro Airport for your onward destinations.
Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable Holidays.
