Central Bhutan Tour

The trip covers all significant places in western and central Bhutan.  Despite exploring the cultural sites of both antient and modern, the trip offers an opportunity to interact with local people of different ethnicity.

Inclusions

Hotel, transportation, guide, tea and snacks, visa fee, permits, entrance fee, mineral water (bottled), government tax and 3 meals daily.

Accommodation

3-star hotel (Bhutanese type), there is possibility of upgradation.

Exclusions

Flight ticket, insurance, tips, drinks and beverages, laundry, cellphone, internet and other personal expenditure or bills.

Insurance

We highly recommend you to obtain separate coverage of insurance from your home country since your package does not include any insurance.

Day 01: Paro – Thimphu 

On arrival to Paro, you will be received by tour guide from Bhutan Tsholung Tours and Travels who will be with you during your entire trip in Bhutan (English speaking or language guide). After lunch you will drive to Thimphu (capital city) and check-in to a hotel in Thimphu. Despite beautiful scenes on the way you will explore more in the evening, walking in the city. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu Tour and Sightseeing
The sightseeing includes visiting memorial chorten (stupa built to commemorate late 3^rd king of Bhutan), Bhddha point (largest buddha statue in the world), school of arts and craft (painting school), zoo (preserved area for the national animal of Bhutan, Takin).

In the evening, visit to Trashi Choedzong (fortress of glorious religion), it serves as the central administrative purpose and residence of central monk body. Overnight hotel in Thimhu.

Day 03: Thimphu-Punakha

Driving on the scenic hillside, stop at Dochula Pass (3140 m), in the clear sky you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain ranges. Then pass by the beautiful 108 chortens built on the upraised ground by Queen Mother of Bhutan.

After refreshment at Dochula Cafeteria, drive to Punakha (former capital of Bhutan 1637-1907). It has been inextricably linked to some of the most momentous events in the Bhutanese history and deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful and significant regions at the heart of Bhutanese culture.

After lunch, you will visit the Divine Madman’s Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing.

Check in-in to a hotel in Punakha and overnight hotel in Punakha.

Day 4: Punakha-Trongsa

Driving towards Trongsa through deep forest passing Pelila 3,200m above sea level. After lunch in Trongsa, you will visit Trongsa dzong (the largest fortress in Bhutan). after that you will visit museum in Trongsa. Included sightseeing. Overnight hotel in Trongsa.

Day 5: Trongsa -Bumtang

Your driver will drive you to Bumtang via Yotongla pass after breakfast from hotel. On the way you will see lots of ridges including Black Mountain. Reaching Bumtang begins with a small valley named Chumey located in the meadow. Check in the hotel in Bumtang and after lunch you will visit Jakar dzong. Overnight hotel in Bumtang.

Day 6: Bumtang

The day begins visiting Jampel Lhakhang which is one amongst 108 temples built in 7^th century by manifested Tibetan king. Next you will visit a temple where you can find natural imprinted portrayal of Indian master known as Padmasamvawa. After lunch you will visit Tamzhimg monastery to witness the Bhutanese monks and their teachings.

Day 7: Bumtang

Drive to tang valley nearly 1 ½ hr to witness, how the Bhutanese tribes are scattered in Bumtang region by their local leaders. After that you will walk downhill for 30mins where you will can explore the village life of the commoners. Hot lunch will be served near river side.  After luch Drive back to Bumtang, on the you can visit to most sacred buring lake found in the middle of running river. The day ends driving back at hotel in Bumtang.

Day 8: Bumtang to Gangtey

In the morning, you will drive towards Gangtey and lunch will be served at Chendepji stupa.  After lunch drive to Gangtey and you will hike in Gangtey valley. Overnight hotel in Gangtey.

Day 9: Gangtay to Thimphu

The day begins with sightseeing of Phobjikha valley, home to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrates from Tibetan plateau escaping harsh winter. After visiting Gangtey monastery your journey towards Thimphu begins. Lunch will be served on the way and finally you will reach back to Thimphu. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.

Day 10: Thimphu to Paro

On the way towards Paro you will stop at Tamchu Lhakhang which is popular for iron bridge since 14^th century. On reaching Paro, you will check in to hotel in Paro and after lunch you will visit farmhouse where you will be facilitated to hot spring bath. Overnight Hotel in Paro.

 Day 11: Chelila excursion

Drive to chelila pass 3995m covering 35km approximately 1 ½ hr. further you will hike to nunnery temple. Hot lunch on the way back to paro. The end exploring Paro town.  Overnight hotel in paro.

Day 12. Hike to Taktsang

In the morning take a hike to visit Taktsang monastery also known as tiger nest. Bhutan’s most famous monastery, which stands at 3100m clings on the cliff.  In 8^th century spiritual master known as Guru Rimpoche has flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang monastery now stands. Lunch at Taktsang café and overnight hotel in Paro. Overnight hotel in Paro.

Day 13: see off

Departing from Paro international airport to your onwards destination. Head back to your destination with memories entangled by happiness.