Magical Bhutan Tour

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

We will take you to the most interesting places and sights of central Bhutan. Nowhere else the magical culture of Tibetan Buddhism has so unadulterated to this day as the "Dragon Kingdom" Bhutan. You will find an impressive landscape between subtropical forests and the eternal ice of snow peaks, as well as numerous monasteries, temples and monasteries castles. The whole country and the daily life of its people are shaped by religion and its colorful festivals. You will be enchanted by this Shangri-la, with its friendly people and its fascinating culture.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Arrival Paro International airport / transfer to Thimpu (2300m) - 2 hrs. drive — During the flight, on a clear day, you can see breathtaking views of the Himalaya Mountains, including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake Peaks in Bhutan. On arrival you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. If time permit in the afternoon you can visit the following places: -Kyichu Lhakhang -Paro Dzong In the evening you can drive to the capital town of Thimphu. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Dinner Day 2: Thimpu sightseeing - Late afternoon transfer to Punakha (1250m.). 3-4 hrs. drive — There are a good many things to see in the capital which has a very relaxed, laid-back feel about it. Thimphu is relatively small having a population of approximately 45,000 people and the streets are wide and tree lined. You will almost certainly visit the Late King's Memorial Chorten, the National Library, Drubthob Nunnery, Folk Heritage Museum, the handmade paper factory, the school of arts and crafts where young students learn the traditional arts and crafts (Zo Rig Chusum – the thirteen crafts), Gold and the Silver Smiths workshop, Zangtopelri Lhakhang, and the Handicraft Emporium and the local handicraft centers to see the weavers at work and also varieties of textiles, Thangkha paintings, masks, Jewellery etc After sightseeing in Thimpu you will drive to Punakha, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. After lunch at Wangduephodrong continue to drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 3: Excursion Punakha Dzong - Drive to Paro (1460m.), 4 hrs. drive — Early morning visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1636. After visit Punakha drive to Paro. Afternoon, visit Bhutan's national museum, a fascinating place housed in an old watchtower above the huge Paro Dzong (monastery/fortress). The museum holds a fantastic collection of Bhutanese national treasures ranging from ancient armour to textiles and thangkha paintings. Then, we drive to the head of the valley and visit Drukgyel Dzong built in a location that was chosen for its control over the route to Tibet. A spectacular view of Mount Jumolhari (23,996ft /7314m) can be seen from here. Also visit Rinpung Dzong and a typical Bhutanese farm house. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 4: Paro - hike to Taksang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) — After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, Bhutan’s most famous monastery. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion. After lunch you can visit other important site which you could not complete previous days. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 5: Final Departure — Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination. Meals: Breakfast

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE