Glimpse of Bhutan

Places Covered: Paro – Thimphu – Punakha Thimphu Paro
Duration: 07 nights / 08 days

Day 01: Arrive Paro
On arrival in Paro, assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free.

Day 02: In Paro
Morning drive to Drukgyel Dzong (18kms). On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese Farm House also a short visit to the temple built in the 7th century. After lunch visit the Ta- Dzong that houses the National Museum of Bhutan followed by a short walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong. Evening at leisure.

Day 03: Paro – Thimphu
In the morning drive to Satsam Chorten from there, two hour trek to Taksang cafeteria. Hot lunch will be served at the Cafeteria followed by a short walk back to Satsam Chorten and 2 hour drive to Thimphu.

Day 04: In Thimphu
Sightseeing at Memorial Chorten, National Library, Nuns Monastery, Changlimithang Monastery, Indegenous Hospital. Lunch at Druk Hotel. After lunch at leisure. At 5 P.M. you will visit the Tashichdzong (Thimphu Dzong).

Day 05: Thimphu – Punakha
A 3 hour drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass. Light refreshment will be served at Dochula Cafe. Lunch at Hotel Zantopelri. After lunch visit the Punakha Dzong.

Day 06: Punakha – Thimphu
In the morning drive 3 hour to Gantay Gompa. Pack lunch will be served. After lunch drive back to Thimphu.

Day 07: In Thimphu
In the morning you will witness the Folk and Mask Dance performed by the Royal Dance Academy. Lunch at Druk Hotel. After lunch at leisure.

Day 08:Thimphu – Paro – Depart
Early morning drive to Paro to connect onward flight.