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10 Days

9 Nights

Our Bhutan Journey are designed by our specialists, who've travelled the routes themselves and have a guidebook-like knowledge ofBhutan. Each trip idea highlights a route we've loved travelling, which showcases aspects of Bhutan Journey we're passionate about, not just the run-of-the-mill tourist circuits. Use these ideas to give you a starting point, some inspiration, as you decide what you want to do on your trip to Bhutan. Then speak to us and we'll start to bring your trip to life to suit your tastes. Our specialist will carefully design your Bhutan Journey into a detailed itinerary complete with country facts, maps, accommodation, colour photos and a price. We'll keep perfecting your itinerary until you're completely happy and ready to book.

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tour itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Paro AirportWelcome to Bhutan. Today we arrive Paro - Extends from the confluence of the Paro Chhu and the Wang Chhu rivers at Chuzom upto Mt. Jomolhari at the Tibetan border to the North. This picturesque region is one of the widest valleys in the kingdom and is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley. Accentuating the natural beauty are the many elegant, traditional-style houses that dot the valley and surrounding hills. Visitors often spend several days in Paro as there are over 155 temples and monasteries in this area, some dating as far back as 14th century. Among them is the temple that is considered Bhutan’s most iconic landmark Taktsang Monastery, the Tiger’s Nest. On arrival transfer to hotel & check in. Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 2 : At ParoAfter breakfast visit Ta Dzong or the National Museum, then drive up valley to the Drukgyel Dzong or the Fort of Drukpa Victory and hope to sight the snow-capped sacred peak of Mt Chomolhari. Hike uphill for about three hours to get a close up look at the Taktsang Lhakhang or Tiger's Nest Monastery and a magnificent view of the entire Paro Valley. Overnight at Paro.
Day 3 : Drive Paro - Thimpu (70 kms)This morning visit to Ta Dzong - formerly a watchtower and now housing the National Museum. Stroll through the colourful market and enjoy a walk along the Paro River. Later drive to the Bhutanese capital of Thimphu - the kingdom’s capital city is home to approximately 100,000 inhabitants including the Royal family. This bustling little city is the main center of commerce, religion and government in the country. It is the most modern city in Bhutan with an abundance of restaurants, internet cafes, nightclubs and shopping centers, however it still retains its’ cultural identity and values amidst the signs of modernization. It is one of the few towns in Bhutan that have been equipped with ATM banking facilities and is a good place to stock up on some currency. One of the most curious features of Thimphu is that it is the only capital city in the world that does not use traffic lights. Instead a few major intersections have policemen standing in elaborately decorated booths (small pavilions), directing traffic with exaggerated hand motions. The juxtaposition of ancient tradition and modernity make Thimphu the ideal location for visitors to break away from their tour itinerary and just immerse themselves in the lifestyle of contemporary Bhutanese. Overnight stay at Thimpu.
Day 4 : Drive Thimpu - Gangstey (130 kms)From Thimphu, you will take an extraordinarily beautiful drive to Gangstey, through the Dochula Pass at 3,200 m from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayan range to the north.En-route you will also catch a glimpse of the Chimi Lhakhang temple and the Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the gateway to central and eastern Bhutan, strategically located on a promontory overlooking the meeting point of the Sunkosh and Tangmachu Rivers. Gangtey, or rather Phobjika village, on the valley floor a few kilometres beyond, is the winter haven of the rare Black Necked Crane, migrating down from Siberia and the Tibetan Plateau. And on a hillock overlooking the small villages is Gansgtey Gompa, dating back to the 17th Century, the only Nyingmapa temple in the country. Overnight at Gangstey.
Day 5 : Drive Gangstey - Bhumtang (160 kms)After breakfast proceed to Jakar via Trongsa, the ancestral home of the royal family of Bhutan. Drive over the Black Mountains, which divide western and central Bhutan. Pass through rich forests of rhododendron and magnolias, and yak settlements. Cross the Nikarchu Bridge to enter the Trongsa regions in central Bhutan. A great white stupa built in the 18th Century in Nepalese design stands below the road as testimony to the subjugation of a demon by the Lam Shida. Then, you will get a view of the most impressive dzong in Bhutan, the Tongsa Dzong, where unfortunately, tourists are not allowed entry. Built in 1647 by the Shabdrung, this dzong itself is a labyrinth of temples, corridors and offices holding court over the local community. An architectural masterpiece, it is built on many levels into the sides of the hill, and can be seen from every approach to Trongsa, declaring its strength and majesty. After lunch, drive further across Yutongla Pass (3,505 m), arriving in Bumthang Valley by evening. Overnight at Bhumtang.
Day 6 : At BhumtangBumthang is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism. Here, many sacred grounds mark the places where the great teachers meditated. Consequently, tales of Guru Padmasambhava dominate many of the holy shrines in the valley which is dotted with countless monasteries and temples, including the important Jakar Dzong. Overnight at Bhumtang.
Day 7 : Drive Bhumtang - Mongar (175 kms)Drive on to Mongar, passing through the charming village of Ura in Bumthang, before climbing sharply on the highest motorable road in the Kingdom, the Thrumsingla Pass at 3,800 m. The drive across Thrumsingla and the subsequent descent from high altitude alpine forests to lush pastures and orchards is probably the most exhilarating experience in Bhutan. As you drive down to Sengor, cascading waterfalls, steep cliffs with steeper drops, endless turns and fog rising out of the valley, blazing flowers and constantly changing vegetation combine to make the journey as varied as it is beautiful. Overnight at Mongar.
Day 8 : Drive Mongar - Trashigang (75 kms)The road from Mongar to Trashigang, the eastern most region of Bhutan, begins through lush forests and ferns as you travel through the Kori La Pass at 3,439 m. Descending rapidly through cornfields and banana groves, you will reach the village of Yadi. Follow the Gamri River until it bifurcates into Drametsi. About 30 kms onward lies Tashigang, at an altitude of 1,150 m. Once the bustling centre of trade between Bhutan and Tibet, it is today the biggest and most populated district in the nation. Here, you will tour the 17th Century Tashigang Dzong, that stands proud on the jagged spur jutting out towards Gamri Chu, and visit the famous weaving centre at Khaling en-route to Samdrup Jhongkhar. Overnight stay at Trashigang.
Day 9 : Fly Trashigang - ParoToday we transfer to Trashigang airport for flight to Paro. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening is at leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 10 : DepartureBidfarewell. After breakfast we transfer to Paro airport for your onward flight.