Overview

Paro is a valley town in Bhutan, west of the capital, Thimphu. It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. North of town, the Taktsang Palphug (Tiger’s Nest) monastery clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley. Northwest of here are the remains of a defensive fortress, Drukgyel Dzong, dating from the 17th century.

Punakha is a town in the Himalayas of Bhutan. It's known for the Punakha Dzong, a 17th-century fortress at the juncture of the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers. The fortress hosts the Punakha Tshechu, a religious festival featuring masked dances and music. In the surrounding Punakha Valley, temples include the fertility-focused Chimi Lhakhang and the hilltop Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which has river and mountain views.

Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVAL AT PARO AIRPORT – THIMPHU

THIMPHU

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

On arrival at Paro Airport and after completing your Visa / Permit formalities you will be received by our Bhutan representative who will assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer to Thimphu (2320Mts / 7656Fts, 65 Kms / 011⁄2 to 02 Hrs), Thimphu is the capital town of Bhutan. Evening free at Leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2

THIMPHU – PUNAKHA / WANGDI

PUNAKHA

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast visit Textiles Museum (Handicrafts Shops - Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), National Library (Closed on Saturday , Sunday & National Holiday), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School- Closed on Saturday , Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter Vacations),drive to Punakha (1200Mts / 3936Fts, 77 Kms / 03 to 31⁄2 Hrs) / Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang) (1350Mts / 4430Fts, 70 Kms / 03 to 31⁄2 Hrs). Punakha / Wangdi is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Visit Punakha Dzong, If time permit visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at the Hotel in Wangdi.

Day 3

PUNAKHA / WANGDI

WANGDI

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast today go for MO CHHU - "THE TEMPLE STRETCH" 6 KMS on Punakha River and rafting option also there.later back to the hotel. OR PUNAKHA / WANGDI - GANGTEY EXCURSION – PUNAKHA / WANGDI Today the day start early for full day excursion to Gangtey & Phobjikha Valley (3000Mts / 9845fts , 85Kms / 3 to 31⁄2 Hrs One way ) The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. At Gangtey visit Black Necked Crane Information Centre , Gangtey Goempa (Monastery), Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4

PUNAKHA / WANGDI – PARO

PARO

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Paro (2134Mts / 7000Fts, 135 Kms / 05 Hrs). On arrival Paro, check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit Rinpung Dzong. free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5

PARO - FULL DAY HIKE TO TAKTSANG LHAKHANG (TIGER`S NEST)

PARO

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) - The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours one way through pine forests. Afternoon at leisure for go for shopping in the market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

After breakfast, transfer to Paro Airport for taking onward connection.