Day By Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi IGI Airport. On arrival, met by representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight hotel at Delhi..
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing-Delhi-Paro. Full day sightseeing of New and old Delhi historical monuments also including the Parliament house, India Gate and the National Museum. Evening transfer to International airport. Fly Delhi Paro. Arrive at Paro Airport, met by our Bhutan representative and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight hotel at Paro.
Day 03: Paro: Morning visit Drugyel Dzong, 18 kilometers away from Paro town. On a clear day one can get a glimpse of the sacred Mount Chhomolhari, Mountain of Goddess, (24,000 ft). Visit a typical Bhutanese farm house and sightseeing trip to the Paro Bazaar. Visit also Ta Dzong which houses the National Museum followed by a short walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong.
Day 04: Paro-Thimpu. Morning after breakfast at the hotel visit Drugyel Dzong which is a short drive of 18 kilometers from Paro. You can have a magnificent view Mount Chhomolhari (24,000 ft). Later on visit the Ta Dzong, which houses the National Museum and see also a typical Bhutanese wooden bridge. Post lunch drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Dinner and overnight hotel at Thimphu.
Day 05: Thimphu. Mornign after breakfast visit to the National Library, Zelukha Nunnery, Painting School, Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion) and Memorial Chorten. Afternoon, stroll through Thimphu town. Dinner and overnight hotel in Thimpu.
Day 06: Thimpu-Trongsa. Morning after breakfast drive over Dochula Pass (10,000ft / 3080m) where one gets the most spectacular views of the Himalayas and on to Wangdue Phodrang. The drive from Wangdue Phodrang to Trongsa goes over Pelela Pass (Alt 11,155ft / 3,400 m) in the Black Mountain ranges, which separates the western region from the other regions of the country. Overnight in camp.
Day 07: Trongsa-Bumthang Valley. Visit the premises of Trongsa Dzong one of the largest Dzongs in the country. Visit also the Ta Dzong (Watch Tower) and stroll through the small Trongsa town. After lunch, drive across Yutola Pass and on to Bumthang Valley. The Jakar Dzong (The Castle of the White Bird) towers over the small town. In the evening, see some weavers weave the famous yathra which is a unique material woven from coarse sheep wool. Overnight in camp.
Day 08: Visits. Drive to Ura - one of the four valleys of Bumthang. Visit Ura Lhakhang and drive through the picturesque valley of Bumthang to see Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Kuenshusum Lhakhang. Visit the Swiss Farm in the evening. Overnight in camp.
Day 09: Trek. The trek route begins along the Chamkhar Chhu, a river known for its richness in trout. Lunch stop at Thangbi Lhakhang. You will then enter the "Swan Land" (Ngang Yul) with its center at the "Swan Temple" (Nganglhakhang). Overnight in camp.
Day 10: Trek. The climb to Phephela pass (Alt 11,965 ft / 3625 m) will take you to the highest point on the trek. The trial to the pass leads through one of the most beautiful forested areas of the region. Overnight at camp.
Day 11: Trek. The trail passes through mini bamboo pasture with the view of Ta-hung village and Ugyenchholing Palace on the way. Overnight in camp.
Day 12: Trek. The trial follows the Tang - Chu, another trout filled river. Along the banks of this river is Tang Rimpoche Lhakhang. Enroute to Jakar, visit Membar Tsho also known as the "Flaming Lake". From Pangshing, drive to Jakar. Overnight in hotel.
Day 13: Visits. Drive to Wangdue Phodrang. Lunch at Chendebji. Visit Wangdue Phodrang town. Overnight at Jakar.
Day 14: Jakar-Paro. The drive to Paro takes approximately 5 - 6 hours. Stroll through Paro town..
Day 15: Paro-Delhi-Home: Early morning drive to Paro Airport, Fly Paro-Delhi. Evening transfer to International airport fly Delhi-Home.
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