ITINERARY
(6 Nights/7 Days)

Day 1
ARRIVAL AT PHUNTSHOLING: Meet & Greet upon arrival at Phuntsholing - The Frontier town is situated directly at the base of Himalayan foothills. Overnight at Hotel in Phuntsholing.

Day 2
PHUNTSHOLING – THIMPHU: After breakfast and after completing your Visa/Permit formalities [assisted by our Bhutan representative] transfer to Thimphu (180 Kms/06 to 07 Hrs) .Thimphu is the capital town of Bhutan and a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Check in to the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3
THIMPHU – PARO : After breakfasts sightseeing of Thimphu . Places covered:
  • Memorial Chorten
  • Tashichho Dzong
  • Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point) - You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the Largest Statue in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley, Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery)
  • Motithang Takin Preservation centre to see the rare "Takin" Which was declared by Royal Government of Bhutan as National Animal on 25th November 1985.
  • The new Drupthob Goemba/Zilukha Nunnery - Perched on a promontory, overlooking picturesque Trashichho Dzong and Golf course
  • Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School)
  • Then visit Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Zangthopelri still possesses some impressive murals and art treasures and is worthy of a visit.
  • Afternoon transfer to Paro ( 65 Kms/02 to 02½ Hrs). Overnight at Hotel

Day 4
PARO - FULL DAY HIKE TO TAKTSANG LHAKHANG (TIGER`S NEST)
Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest ).The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2½ hrs. to 3Hrs one way through pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 900 meters from the Paro valley. It is one of the most famous of Bhutan's monasteries. Back to the Paro hotel.
Afternoon / Evening free at leisure or one can also go for shopping in the market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5
PARO – HAA VALLEY EXCURSION – PARO
Start the day early for a full day excursion to Haa via Chele-la pass (65 Kms/02 to 03Hrs – One way) with packed or early breakfast.  The Haa Dzong is presently occupied by military, but the view from outside is stunning. After refreshment break  visit the famous Monastery of Lhakhang Karpo. Evening you drive back to Paro. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6
PARO – PHUNTSHOLING             
After breakfast, drive to Phuntsholing (06 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel

Day 7
PHUNTSHOLING - ONWARD CONNECTION
After breakfast, the services