Bhutan Luxury Tour

Bhutan Luxury Tour start by arriving at the Paro International Airport and after clearing your immigration formalities, we shall transfer you to Thimphu which is about an hours’ drive from Paro. Visit several locations in Thimphu like Buddha’s Point, Takin Preserve, Tashichoe Dzong, King’s Memorial Chorten, Centenary Market, the new authentic craft bazaar, Folk heritage museum etc. Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu. (Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, drive to Punakha which is about 3 hours. Ascending upwards, you will come across Dochula pass at 3,100 meters which commands great panorama of the eastern Himalayas in a clear day. Then descend downwards to Punakha Valley; reaching closer to Punakha, take a hike to Chimi Lhakhang. It’s located amid rice fields in a hilltop and is the temple of ‘Drukpa Kuenley’. The temple is also known as fertility temple and pilgrimage site for childless couples. Later on drive to Punakha. Afternoon, visit the impressive Punakha Dzong located at the confluence of Pho-chu (male-river) and Mo-chu (female-river. Overnight at Hotel in Punakha. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Today drive to Gangtey via Wangdue. After crossing Wangdue, the roadhead winds up through oak and rhododendron forest, and over a high pass down into the beautiful Phobjikha valley, one of the loveliest high altitude valleys in Bhutan. Phobjikha is one of Bhutan’s few glacial valleys, and chosen winter home of black-necked cranes, migrating from the Tibetan plateau during the winter season. Finally, arrive Gangtey and check in hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Gangtey. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, one can go for 1½ hours Gangtey nature trail from the monastery through the jungle before emerging to the valley floor and explore the beautiful Phobijikha Valley. Later on drive back to Thimphu re-tracing the route with crossing over the Dochula pass. It will take about 3-4 hours to reach Thimphu. Upon reaching Thimphu, check-in hotel. PM: Free to explore around or relax at hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, drive from Thimphu and to the Chelela pass (3899m). Once can notice great Himalayan views and Paro/Haa Valley from the pass in a clear day. Then continue the drive to Haa; Haa Valley was opened up to the outside world only from 2002. At Haa, visit Wangchucklo Dzong dating back to 1915 and Lhakhang Nakpo (Black temple) is said to have been built by pigeon emanation of King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century and Lhakhang Karpo (white temple). Then further drive to Paro. Overnight at Hotel in Paro. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Early in the morning, drive to the base of the popular Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ and hike upwards. For a fit hiker, it will take 2 hours after when you will get dramatic view of the monastery. It’s believed the Guru Padmasambhava came here in a flying tigress and meditated here in the 8th century. Later on visit Kiychu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Then back to Paro town for overnight stay. Overnight at Hotel in Paro. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Bhutan luxury tour ends with bidding farewell to the Dragon Kingdom and we shall transfer you to the Paro International Airport to catch your onward flight. (Breakfast only)