Day 01 Arrive at Paro Airport and drive to Kichu Resort. In the evening an orientation talk will be given by your local escort with a short documentary film on Bhutan. Overnight stay at Kichu Resort.
Day 02 Morning drive to Drukgyel Dzong. On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse and sightseeing trip to Paro bazaar. Lunch at Kichu Resort. After lunch drive to Taa Dzong which houses the National Museum followed by a short walk to Paro Rimping Dzong. Overnight at the Kichu Resort.
Day 03 A short drive to Satsam Chorten. From there a 2 hour horse ride to Taktshang till the viewpoint of the Monastery, where light refreshments and lunch will be served at the Cafeteria, followed by a short walk to Satsam Chorten and a 2 hour drive to Thimpu. Overnight stay at Hotel River View.
Day 04 In the morning Witness mask & folk dances performed by the Royal Academy of Performing Arts and visit the memorial Chorten and National Library. Lunch at Hotel River View. After lunch a visit to the Handicrafts Emporium and a sightseeing trip to Thimpu town. Overnight at Hotel River View.
Day 05 In the morning Visit the Painting School followed by a short drive to Dechenchholing to see the traditional gold and silver smiths and their crafts. Lunch at Hotel River View. After lunch 2 hour drive to Punakha across Dochula Pass (Alt. 3100 m) On the way back light refreshments will be served at Dochula Cafe. Overnight stay at Dechen Cottages.
Day 06 Morning drive to Punakha Dzong followed by a visit to Punakha High School. Lunch at Wangdiphodrang. After lunch drive to Tongsa through Wandiphodrang. Overnight stay at Sherabling Lodge, Tongsa.
Day 07 In the morning a visit to the outer premises of Tongsa Dzong and the Taa Dzong ( Watch Tower ) followed by leisure time in Tongsa Bazaar. After lunch a 2 hour drive to Bumthang valley across the Yotonla Pass (Alt. 3404 m). Overnight at Hotel Wangdiphodrang, Bumthang.
Day 08 Drive to Ura. Visit Ura Lhakhang and after lunch drive through the picturesque valley of Bumthang to view Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Kuenahusum Lhakhang.
Day 09 Early morning drive to Thimpu. Picnic lunch at Rukubji. Overnight at Hotel River View.
Day 10 Early morning drive to Paro for departure. |