Overview
Day 01: Arrive Paro-Thimphu
During the flight, you will experience breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks like the sacred Mt. Jhumolhari & Jichu Drake in Bhutan. You can check early in the morning from any other destinations and request ticket counter to issue the flight tickets at the left side at the window side of the flight.
On arrival at Paro International Airport our representative from 7 Brothers Tours and Travels will be happily waiting for you at exit point to welcome you and transfer to Thimphu. After check in to hotel will have lunch then visit Bhutan posts office where you can buy the beautiful Bhutanese stamps then visit the largest and newly built statue of Buddha offering magnificent view of entire Thimphu valley, 5PM, visit the fortress of Thimphu, witness Flag ceremony and Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king.
Overnight: Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu sightseeing
After breakfast, drive to Tonga Monastery for 45 minutes hour hike back to Thimphu have lunch at Simply Bhutan museum and visit Memorial Chorten, National Library, and embroidery handicrafts shops,
Overnight: Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu -Punakha Sightseeing; Distance: 71 km
Estimated driving time: 2 1/2 hrs
After breakfast, travel to Punakha & Wangdue through Dochula Pass (3140 m). In the clear sky; enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain ranges. Then pass by the beautiful 108 chortens built on the hill by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck (Queen Mother of Bhutan) for the security and well being of His Majesty, the King of Bhutan.
Then drive onto Punakha. Punakha has been inextricably linked to some of the most momentous events in the Bhutanese history. Punakha had served as the capital of Bhutan from 1637 till 1907 and the 1st National Assembly was held there.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Punakha.
Day 4: Punakha- Phobjikha Valley
Distance: 77 km, estimated travel time: 3 hrs
After breakfast, drive to Phobjikha valley. Driving through the dense forests of the Phobjikha Valley you arrive at Gantey village where you see the Gangtey Monastery and visit the monastery. Phobjikha valley is part of the beautiful Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (formerly known as Black Mountains National Park), one of Bhutan’s most important nature sanctuaries. Each winter it is home to a flock of 300 rare and endangered black-necked cranes. The surrounding hills and mountains are home to nomadic shepherds and yak-herders. This is one of the most remote and untouched regions in Bhutan and is only just opening its doors to the outside world.
After lunch at Phobjikha valley and explore the valley and also visit the Black Necked Crane Center.
Gangtey day hikes
Gangtey in the remote Phobjikha valley is an excellent place for day hikes.
Hike around Phobjikha valley you can start your walk at the Dewachen hotel and walk from here to the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre, which has lots of information on the valley and its famous migrating birds. From here you can walk to Beta Village where there is a small school which you are welcome to visit if you are interested. Then continue your walk to Gangtey Gompa (one of Bhutan’s oldest monasteries and recently extensively renovated). From here you can walk along the Gangtey Nature Trail, past Semchubara village, through forests of blue pine trees covered with lichen (known as old man’s beard) and where you can hopefully see some birds. Continue on from the end of the nature trail to Kingathang village where you can visit a temple built by the Queen Mother. From Kingathang, you can walk via Yusa village back to your hotel. Total distance 12 to 13 Km (6 to 7 hrs).
Dinner & overnight at local farm house in Gangtay.
Day 5: Phobjikha- Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast travel to Paro and visit the following:
• Ta dzong (the national museum)
• Paro Rinpung Dzong
• Kichu Temple
• Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Day 6: A Day Hike to Taksang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
After breakfast, drive for about 20 minutes to the base camp of Taktsang Monastery and hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’. The climb up to the viewpoint will take around 1 ½ hours and from there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. Stop for refreshment at the View Point Cafeteria.Then walk further up to the monastery which will take about 1 hour. It is said that in the 8th century Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a tigress from eastern Bhutan to this place and meditated in a cave here for 3 months. The principal Lhakhang (monastery) of the present monastic complex dates from 1692. Taktsang was damaged severely by fire in 1998 but has now been fully restored to its former glory.
After visiting the monastery, walk back down to the road on the way stop for lunch at the view point cafeteria and then walk further down to the road point. Then drive back to hotel.
Overnight at a hotel in Paro
Day 7: Departure from Paro. Morning transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Our tour staff will bid you farewell at the airport.
Places to visit
Thimphu,Punakha,Gangtay and Paro
Details
- Duration: 7 days
- Category: Culture
- Tour operator: 7 Brothers Tours and Travels
- Contact: 17942733
- Email: contactsevenbrothers@gmail.com
- Website: http://www.bhutanbrotherstours.com
Additional details
| Provider | 7 Brothers Tours and Travels |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Brothers Tours and Travels |
| Phone | 17942733 |
| Provider email | contactsevenbrothers@gmail.com |
| Provider website | http://www.bhutanbrotherstours.com |