17 Nights/18 Days
This in-depth cultural tour offers a rare opportunity to savor the different customs and cultures of the western and central valleys of Bhutan at a leisurely pace. Highlights include Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong and the infamous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the beautiful Paro Valley, The National Memorial Chorten, 12th century Changangkha Temple and the National Library exhibiting ancient scriptures in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, and after crossing the 3050m Dochula Pass with spectacular Himalayan views, a journey into the sub-tropical Punakha Valley featuring the incredible the Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang, temple of the ‘Divine Madman’.
Continue onto the central districts of Trongsa, the birthplace of monarchy, and the Bumthang Valley, Bhutan’s spiritual heartland featuring 7th-century Jambay Lhakhang and Kurje Lhakhang with its rock imprint of Guru Rimpoche. The tour then returns westward to the glacial valley of Gangtey/Phobjikha, the winter home to the rare black-necked cranes.
Day 1: Arrive Paro, Paro-Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu Tour and Sightseeing.
Day 3: Thimphu Short hike to Tango Monastery.
Day 4: Thimphu-Punakha-Wangdue.
Day 5: Wangdue – Trongsa -Bumthang.
Day 6: Bumthang Tour and Sightseeing.
Day 7: Bumthang – Mongar.
Day 8: Mongar - Lhuentse - Mongar.
Day 9: Mongar - Trashigang.
Day 10: Trashigang – Mongar.
Day 11: Mongar – Bumthang.
Day 12: Bumthang (hike to Tharpaling Monastery)
Day 13: Bumthang -Trongsa with a Short excursion to Kuenga Rabten.
Day 14: Trongsa to Punakha via Phobjikha Valley.
Day 15: Punakha-Thimphu.
Day 16: Thimphu to Haa valley to Paro.
Day 17: Paro Excursion to Taktsang Monastery.
Day 18: Paro Departure.
Note: For detailed itinerary do contact us.
In addition to above itinerary , World Tour Plan can also arrange a variety of “add on” options to provide a more in-depth experience of Bhutan. These include:
These activities can easily be incorporated into any itinerary. Please note that some activities may attract additional fees.
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