Itinerary

Day 1

Day 01: Arrival Paro:Arrive at the Paro airport where you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at your mountain resort.

Day 2

Day 02 :Paro:After breakfast, half day city tour of Paro : visit Drukyel Dzong, the historical fortress built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders. Also visit Ta Dzong, which was built in 1651 as a watchtower. Since 1951 the Dzong has been re-established as the National museum and holds fascinating collections of art and religious Thankha paintings. Overnight at your mountain resort.

Day 3

Day 03 :Paro/ Thimpu:After breakfast, depart for Thimphu by road which is 65 km / 2 hrs. The capital of Bhutan lies at an elevation of 2300m. Arrive and transfer to hotel visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley. Overnight at your mountain resort.

Day 4

Day 04 :Thimpu / Wangdiphodrang: After breakfast, city tour of Thimphu : visit Memorial Chorten - the stupa built in 1974 in the memory of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. The paintings and images inside the monument provide a rare sight into Buddhist philosophy. Also visit Mothinthang zoo and viewpoint. Afternoon drive to Wangdiphodrang (70 kms / 03 hrs), the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan. the drive over Dochu La pass is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Overnight: at your mountain resort.

Day 5

Day 05 : Wangdiphodrang:After breakfast, full day Gangtey excursion. Gangtey Gompa in the Phobjikha Valley is a 16th century monastery. It is the only monastery in Bhutan, which follows the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. The Phobjikha valley is home to rare Black Necked Crane, an endangered species, which migrate from the Tibetan plateau in winters. About 250-300 of these reside in this beautiful valley. Return to Wangdiphodrang in the evening. Overnight at your mountain resort.

Day 6

Day06 : Wangdiphodrang / Punakha/ Paro :After breakfast, leave for Punakha, the valley that lies amidst snow - capped mountain peaks, served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. The Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu rivers in the 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. The Dzong houses sacred artifacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Drive to Paro (150 kms / 5 hrs). Arrive and transfer to hotel. Overnight at your mountain resort.

Day 7

Day07 : Departure post breakfast to the airport.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Accommodation, all meals & sightseeing in private car

Exclusions -

Any other items not specified as above