Trip Facts
Program Code: AHTBT-03 |
Duration: 8 days |
Program Type: Tour |
Minimum pax: 2+ |
Mode of Travel: Flight/Land |
Start Trip: Paro |
End Trip: Paro |
The Capital of Bhutan till 1955, Punakha is still the seat of religion. In 1637, the Shabdrung built the fortress of Punakha to serve as both the religious and administrative center for Bhutan. In keeping with tradition, the daily rituals, the serving of meals, are carried out in the same manner as was done during the Shabdrung's lifetime.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing:
Day 03: Paro Sightseeing:
Day 04: Paro Sightseeing:
Day 05: Paro - Punakha:
Day 06: Punakha - Thimphu:
Day 07: Thimphu Sightseeing:
Day 08: Paro - Kathmandu
Itinerary Detail
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro
Fly to Paro from Kathmandu. Transfer to Druk Hotel. Overnight at Hotel .
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing:
Morning drive to Drukgyel Dzong 18kms, away from the hotel. On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese Farm House also a short visit to the temple built in the 7th century. After lunch visit the Ta- Dzong that houses the National Museum of Bhutan followed by a short walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Paro Sightseeing:
In the morning drive to Satsam Chorten. From there two hour trek to Taksang cafeteria. Hot lunch will be served at the Cafeteria followed by a short walk back to Satsam Chorten and 2 hour drive to Thimphu . Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Paro Sightseeing:
Sightseeing at Memorial Chorten, National Library, Nuns Monastery, Changlimithang Monastery, Indegenous Hospital . Lunch at Druk Hotel. After lunch at leisure. At 5 P.M. you will visit the Tashichdzong (Thimphu Dzong). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Paro - Punakha:
A 3 hour drive to Punkha across the Dochula Pass. Light refreshment will be served at Dochula Cafe. Lunch at Hotel Zantopelri. After lunch visit the Punkha Dzong. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Punakha - Thimphu:
In the morning drive 3 hour to Gantay Gompa. Pack lunch will be served. After lunch drive back to Thimphu. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Thimphu Sightseeing:
In the morning you will witness the Folk and Mask Dance performed by the Royal Dance Academy. Lunch at Druk Hotel. After lunch at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Paro - Kathmandu
Early morning dive to Paro to fly to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.