Bhutan Holiday Packages: -11 Days / 10 Nights

Places to Visit: Paro - Thimphu - Punakha - Wangdiphodrang - Gangtey (Phobjikha ( - Tongsa - Bumthang - Thimphu - Paro

Kathmadnu-Paro
Day 01 During this flight, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks including sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan . On arrival received by our Bhutan guides and transfer to the hotel. Evening visit to Paro market and town.Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Paro Sightseeing
Day 02: After breakfast, visit to Ta Dzong ( National Museum ) and then walk down the trail to see Rimpung Dzong. Afternoon visit to Drukgyel Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang and a traditional Bhutanese Farm House. Overnight at the hotel inParo .

Paro - Thimphu
Day 03: Morning, after breakfast proceed to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan . Enroute stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Nearby Thimphu , visit to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom. Afternoon, in Thimphu visit to King's Memorial Chorten, majestic Tashichjodzong, interesting Handicrafts Emporium and market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu .

Thimphu - Punakha
Day 04: Morning, Thimphu sightseeing, visiting National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute. After lunch drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan . Stop enroute for t ea / coffee at Dochula pass (3,100m) and enjoy mountain scenery. On arrival, check into the hotel. Evening visit Punakha Dzong, the fortress of 17th century. And later take a stroll around market are a. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha .

Punakha - Wangdiphodrang - Gangtey (Phobjikha (
Day 05: After breakfast drive to Gangtey via Wangdiphodrang. Visit remarkable Wangdi Dzong and a local village house offering good insight into lifestyle of people. Further ahead pass through dense forests and Oak, Rhododendron trees, reaching at Gangtey (Phobjikha). Evening take a stroll around Gangtey village and visit Gangtey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in the Kingdom. Overnight at Camp / Guest House .

Gengtey - Tongsa
Day 06: Morning explore Phobjikha valley which is famous for Black Necked Cranes. These cranes migrate from Central Asiatic Plateau to escape its harsh winters. After lunch drive to Tongsa crossing 3,300 m high Pele la pass. Evening visit to Tongsa market. Overnight at the lodge in Tongsa .

Tongsa - Bumthang
Day 07: Morning visit to Tongsa Dzong, the masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture and see Ta Dzong, the watch tower built to defend this dzong. After lunch proceed to Bumthang, the religious heartland of the nation. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Bumthang .

Bumthang
Day08: Bumthang is the general name given to complex of four valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura with altitude varying from 2,600 m to 4,000 m. It is home to many of prominent Buddhist temples and monasteries. Visit to

Tamshing Lhakhang, the treasure house of interesting religious Buddhist painting. The visit to Jakar Dzong, the administrative centre of the valley. Afternoon visit Kurie Lhakhang, one of the most sacred place. Later visit Jambey Lhakahang, one of the oldest monastery dating from introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan . Evening visit to local shops. Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang .

Bumthang - Thimphu
Day 09: Morning after visiting Bumthang market, drive to Thimphu for about 7 hours. Lunch would be served enroute at one of the famous restaurant in Tongsa town. Enroute at Wangdiphodrang take a short break for tea / coffee and then proceed to Thimphu . Arrive Thimphu and check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu .

Thimphu - Paro
Day 10: Morning free time in Thimphu for shipping and leisure. After lunch drive to Paro for overnight stay .

Paro-Kathmandu
Day11: Early breakfast in the hotel and drive to the airport for flight to onward destination .

Paro Valley
If you come to Bhutan by air, you'll probably land in Paro. Western Bhutan is the heartland of the Drukpa people and you will be confronted with the largest, oldest and most spectacular dzongs in the kingdom and you will immediately realise you are well off the beaten track of world tourism. The town of Paro lies in the centre of the rich, fertile Paro valley, with beautiful landscapes, scenic villages and historic buildings all within a few kilometres.

Paro valley is one of the most inhabited areas of the whole country. Because of its proximity to the airport, there ae hotels and tourist facilities close to the airstrip. The Hotel Olathang is located on the southern face of the valley isn the heart of apine forest. The Druk hotel and Paro hotel have opened closer to Paro down. The valley of Paro contains a wealth of attractions and requires a few days to be properly explored. Casting a shadow across the town of Paro and controlling all secular and religious activities in its valley is the elegant and perfectly symmetrical Rinpung Dzong. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan , the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro District. Behind Rinpung Dzong, on the high hillside, is the castle-shaped Ta Dzong. Onetime watch tower built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th Century, Ta Dzong ha housed the nation's heritage in Bhutan 's National Museum since 1967. The museum's circular shape augments its varied collection displayed over several floors.

From a Buddhist's point of view, Paro was the first stop for Guru Rimpoche on his crusade from Tibet to Bhutan over one thousand years ago. Guru Rimpoche is said to have arrived on the back of a tigress and meditated at monastery overlooking Paro Valley . That monastery is now a hallowed shrine for Bhutanese pilgrims who travel from all over the land to pray at its temple. Tourists are usually not allowed into the temple itself but they can and should climb the mountain that leads to a spectacular look out onto Tiger's Nest. The trail from the road takes a good walker about three hours to climb and about half that time to descend. A café at the lookout provides well-earned tea and snacks. For those unable to walk up the mountain(and it's a tough walk even when acclimatized), local tour operators can arrange ponies who ably trot up the mountain in a couple or hours. Eighteen kilometers from paro town on the south side of the valley are the burnt ruins of Drugyel Dzong (victorious fortress). It was from this monastery that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century. good place to buy a packet of biscuits and some drinks before a journey.