Day 1: Paro–Thimphu:
Arrive at Paro International Airport.
Travel to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. En route, visit to Tachog Monastery.
Afternoon, visit to National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma Statue, Kuenselphodrang Park and Traditional Handmade Paper Factory.
Overnight stay at Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)
Day 2: Thimphu
Hike to Cheri Monastery.
Afternoon, visit to Takin Park, Centenary Farmers’ Market, Institute of Traditional Arts and Crafts and the majestic Tashichhodzong which houses the office of His Majesty the King.
Overnight stay at Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)
Day 3: Thimphu–Punakha
Travel towards Punakha.
On the way, stop at Dochula pass and visit the 108 Victory Stupas. Then visit Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple.
Afternoon, visit to the majestic Punakha Dzong, the longest suspension bridge, and Galem’s house.
Overnight stay at Zhingkham Resort (or similar)
Day 4: Punakha-Bumthang
Leave Punakha for Bumthang.
En route, stop at the re-construction site of Wangduepodrang dzong.
Then stop at the Trongsa Dzong and the museum at Ta Dzong.
Our highest driving point will be a mountain pass- Pelela at 3140 meters. We will also come across Yotongla pass. From there, we gradually take a descent to the floor of Bumthang valley which is often filled by dense fogs.
Overnight stay in Bumthang
Day 5: Bumthang
Visit Tamzhing Monastery. Then walk to the sacred Kurjey Lhakhang.
Resume walking towards Jambay Lhakhang.
Ramble through the small ad ever quiet Chamkhar town in the evening.
Overnight stay in Bumthang
Day 6: Shug-dra Excursion
Today, we will visit the Shug-dra Monastery to offer our prayers and receive blessings.
Overnight stay in Bumthang
Day 7: Bumthang-Phobjikha
Travel to Phobjikha.
Visit Gangtey Goenpa and have stroll along the Nature Trail at Phojikha valley, the winter habitat to endangered Black-necked Cranes.
Overnight stay in a home-stay
Day 8: Phobjikha-Paro
Travel back to Paro.
En route, visit Semtokha Dzong, the oldest dzong in the country.
Afternoon, visit to the National Museum, Paro Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang and have orientation walk along the silent street of Paro Town.
Overnight stay at Bhutan Mandala Resort
Day 9: Hike to Taksang Monastery
Hike to Taksang Monastery or the Tiger’s Nest.
In the evening, visit to one of the nearby homestays and have a hot-stone bath.
Overnight stay at Bhutan Mandala Resort
Day 10: Paro to Haa
Drive to Haa through Chele La (3,988 m).
Picnic at Chelela Pass. Then visit Lhakhang Karpo.
Drive back to Paro.
Overnight at Bhutan Mandala Resort
Day 11: Departure
We will see you off at Paro International Airport. We hope that you have had a wonderful and memorable stay in our dragon kingdom.