Take in the spectacular aerial view of the valley as you approach Paro International Airport. Assigned tour guide and driver will greet tourists on arrival at the airport and drive to the hotel. In the afternoon travellers will explore the beautiful Paro valley. Some of the highlights include National Museum, Paro Dzong AND drive north of Paro town and visit the Drugyel Dzong
On a clear weather day, tourists can see the Mount Jomolhari. Overnight at the hotel
The highlight of the trip is the hike to the Tiger’s Nest. Tourists will drive up to the base of the monastery and a two hour hike awaits. Refreshment will be served on the way up at the cafeteria where tourists can take in a close up view of the Tiger’s Nest perched on a cliff. After the short break, continue the hike and on arrival at the monastery, tourists will visit the shrine. After the exploration, tourists will descend back to the cafeteria where lunch is served. After lunch, tourists will descend back to the base and onwards to the hotel.
Tourists will board the domestic flight back to Bumthang valley. It will be a half an hour flight. In the afternoon tourists will visit the local attractions including Jampa Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Khonchosum Lhakhang .Overnight at the hotel.
Tourists will hike to Tharpaling monastery via Kiki la pass. The hike will take about 3 hours. Lunch will be served on arrival at the monastery. Tourists will engage in activity like hoisting prayer flags. After visiting the Tharpling Monastery, tourists will drive back to Gaytsa. Overnight at Chumey.
Tourists will begin their journey back to western Bhutan. Tourists will drive back to Trongsa and engage in cultural sightseeing in Trongsa. Attractions include the Trongsa Dzong and the museum. Overnight at Trongsa
It will take 5 hours to reach Phobjikha from Trongsa. On the way, tourists will stop over at the Chendebji Chorten. The temple is considered a replica of the Bodhanath temple of Nepal. In the afternoon, tourists will explore the Gangtey Monastery in Phobjikha. Overnight at the hotel
Tourists can relax and explore the community and the valley. Overnight at the hotel
Early morning drive back to Punakha. En route tourists will visit the popular temple of fertility, Chimi Lhakhang. In the afternoon, tourists will visit the Punakha Dzong. Overnight at the hotel.
The idyllic Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten is built on a ridge in the northern countryside of Punakha valley. It takes 30 minute drive to reach the countryside from Punakha town and the journey continues for another 45 minutes on foot. Hikers will start the hike through the paddy fields. The way the terraces are built fed by the irrigation channel, hiking during the plantation or the harvesting season offers a scenic view of the countryside. At the base of the hill, the real trail begins through the pine forests. Upon arrival hikers can enjoy the spectacular view of the valley below
After breakfast tourists will drive back to Thimphu. An hour into the journey, tourists will arrive at Dochula Pass at an altitude of 3050 meters. On clear weather day tourists will be greeted with a jaw dropping snowcapped eastern Himalayan range. Tourists can circumambulate the 108 Druk Wangyel Chorten built at the center of the pass and enjoy the tranquility. In the afternoon, tourists will do some cultural sightseeing in Thimphu. Attractions include Kuensel Phodrang nature park and Folk Heritage Museum
Overnight in Thimphu.
Drive to Paro international airport for your onward departure flight.
Hotel | Room | 11D10N Ground Arrangement (MYR) | ||||
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Adult Single Room | Adult Twin Sharing | Adult Triple Sharing | Child With Bed | Child With No Bed | ||
Low Season |
Standard | 12958 | 12238 | 10328 | N/A | N/A |
Peak Season |
Standard | 14628 | 13908 | 11758 | N/A | N/A |
Proposed flight schedule
Malaysia Airlines (Daily)
MH170 KUL/Kathmandu 0930/1205
MH171 Kathmandu/KUL 1305/2005
Bhutan Air (every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)
B3 772 Kathmandu/Paro 0955/1110
B3 771 Paro/Kathmandu 0820/0910
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