Western Bhutan Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Paro - Thimphu

Stop At: Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, Paro-Thimphu Highway, Paro 12001 Bhutan
On the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang, which is located on the ridge with beautiful view.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan
After lunch, visit National Memorial Chorten where we see elderly people pray and circumambulate the stupa.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bhutan Postal Museum, Thimphu Bhutan
Visit Post Office to get personalised stamp of your picture and postal museum
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong), Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu Bhutan
visit Tashichho Dzong (Fortress) known as “fortress of the glorious religion,”. It houses the main secretariat building and the central monk body.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 2: Thimphu

Stop At: Buddha Dordenma, Kuensel Phodrang Viewing Point, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
visit Kuensel Phodrang where big buddha statue is built and walk into Kuensel Phodrang nature park.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Motithang Takin Preserve, Thimphu Bhutan
visit Motithang Takin Preserve also known as the Mini Zoo where you will see Bhutan’s typical national animal;
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: National Folk Heritage Museum, Pedzoe Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
Folk heritage Museum dedicated to connecting people to the Bhutanese rural past through exhibition.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Thimphu Handicrafts Market, Nordzin Lam, Thimphu Bhutan
Crafts Bazaar which you will find authentic Bhutanese made crafts.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 3: Thimphu - Gangtey

Stop At: Dochula Pass, Thimphu Bhutan
On the way stop over the Dochu-La pass (3,100 meters), which on a clear day offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks snowclad mountains from the pass. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyel Chorten – 108 stupas. Drive further to Phobjikha Valley via Punakha/Wangdue.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Gangtey Monastery, Gangtey Bhutan
Gangtey Gompa dating back to the 17th century,
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotels

Day 4: Gangtey - Punakha

Stop At: Gangtey nature trail, Unnamed Road, Bhutan
hike across Gangtey Nature Trail which is one and half hour and enjoy the breathtaking view of Phobjikha valley.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chimi L'hakhang Temple, Punakha Bhutan
visit to Chimi Lhakhang, temple of Fertility blessed by Lam Drukpa Kuenley, who is known as the Divine Madman for his eccentric behaviours. He is also considered a symbol of fertility and many childless couples go to his temple for blessing.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 5: Punakha - Paro

Stop At: Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Punakha Bhutan
After breakfast 45 minutes hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel chorten with the picturesque view of the rice terraces along the river.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
Then visit Punakha Dzong one of the majestic fortress which is located between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). Punakha was the ancient capital of Bhutan
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Punakha Suspension Bridge, Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
visit longest suspension bridge across the Dzong.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 6: Paro

Stop At: Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), Taktsang Trail, Paro 11001 Bhutan
breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery, the wooded structure stands bravely on a cliff in the upper Paro Valley. The walk of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours one way. It is said that the great Guru Rinpoche have flown here on the back of a tigress and set up this monastery when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: National Museum, Tag-Dzong Rinpung Dzong, Paro 12001 Bhutan
After lunch visit Paro National Museum
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Dinner at farm house to taste Bhutanese cuisine and dip into Traditional hot stone bath.
Accommodation included: 3 star

Day 7: Departure

Pass By: Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point, Paro Bhutan
Drive to Paro airport for your departure

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.