Bhutan Drukyul Tour

Arrival Paro - Thimphu

Day 1

Arrive at Paro where you will be welcomed by the representative form Mysterious Bhutan Tours and Adventures at the airport. Then after having completed the arrival formalities, you will be transferred to Thimphu which is about one and half hour drive from the Airport. Night at hotel Jomulhari.

Thimphu

Day 2

After early morning breakfast, on this day in Thimphu, You will be escorted to Trashi Chhodzong to witness the Thimphu tshechu festival for whole day. Lunch at the hotel in the city. After the festival walk leisurely around Thimphu city in the cool evening. Night at Hotel in Jumolhari.

Punakha

Day 3

After breakfast in the hotel, we will drive to Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan. On the way to Punakha, stop at Dochu-La Pass about 10500 feet (3150m), for a breathtaking view of the eastern Himalayas. In clear sky, you can view seven mountains including the majestic Gangkar Puensum. The road descends through the ever-changing tress reaching the Punakha valley.

There at Punakha, visit the most impressive Punakha Dzong at the location of two Rivers, Pho- Chu and Mo- Chu (Male and Female River). If time permits, drive back to hike Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility. The hike will take about half an hour. Childless couples come from all over the country to ask for children and it is widely believed that their prayers are answered.

Overnight stay at Punakha, Damchen Resort.

Trongsa

Day 4

After breakfast, we drive to Trongsa. En route we Stop at Dochu La Pass 3150 m and see 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens (stupa) built by Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. You have the panorama of majestic seven snow capped mountains on the other side. Continue our journey towards Punakha as we descend through the forest of magnolia till we reach Metsina rice field valley. We lunch at Wanduephodrang.Continue our journey with a gradual ascends to the Pele La pass 3100m. Feel the cool mountain air on this pass and take photos as you take walk around. This pass was the traditional boundary dividing western and eastern Bhutan. Continue drive to reach Trongsa in the evening. Night at Yangkhil resort.

Bumthang

Day 5

After breakfast in the hotel, visit Trongsa Dzong the biggest and capital seat of Choetse Penlop of eight regions of eastern Bhutan(Sharchok Khorlo Tsipgyed). Before the King of Bhutan is enthroned as the King of Bhutan, He has to become the Trongsa Choetse Penlop which was instituted by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 17th Century. So even our present King was Choetse Penlop of this Dzong before he was crowned in 2008. Then visit TaDzong ( Watch Tower), which is now house as the national mesuem. Continue our drive to Bumthang and lunch at Chumey Nature Resort. By the sun down, we reach Bumthang and night at Hotel River Lodge.

Bumthang (Festival)

Day 6

After breakfast we drive to Thangbi to witness Thangbi Mani Tsechu festival. Lunch at hotel at Bumthang. Evening back to Bumthang town and you can walk around the newly built town after the massive fire. You can walk on the bridge as you see the crystal clear chamkhar chu(river) below. Night at hotel River lodge.

Bumthang (Festival)

Day 7

Whole day witness the festival at Thangbi. Night at Hotel River Lodge.

Bumthang (Festival)

Day 8

Some of the other places you can visit are: 7th century Jampa Lhakhang (temple), Kurjey Lhakhang, Tamzhing Lhakhang just next to beautiful domestic Bumthang airport. Visit Mebartsho (popularly known as burning lake). Night at Hotel River Lodge.

Thimphu

Day 9

Today is long journey and on the way you will have enough time for photography as you cross three mountain passes all above 3000 m before you reach Thimphu. Night at Hotel Kisa.

Paro

Day 10

After breakfast sightseeing in Thimphu. See national Library, Giant Buddha Dordenma at Kuensel Phjodrang, National Handicraft Emporium, visit memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage. After lunch move to Paro. Evening visit Paro Rinpung Dzong and National Museum. And night at Tiger Nest resort.

Taktsang (Tiger Nest)

Day 11

On this morning, right after early breakfast, drive to Taktsang base. From there hike to Taktshang (Tiger Nest), one of world famous monastery built on the 900 m granite cliff. Your hike will take about 5 hours in total. Here if you need pony to ride, you can advice us. Visit this amazing temple during the day. Lunch at Taktsang cafeteria and evening back to Hotel. If you are interested, you can take Hot Stone bath which is upto you. If you do not want to do hiking, you can take the option like visiting Drugyal Dzong (Ruin Fort), Kyichu Lhakhang 7th Century. Paro town. Night at Tiger Nest Resort.

Departure

Day 12

After breakfast you will be driven to airport for your onward destination.

Accommodation on twin sharing basis

Meals CPAI (Continental Plan - breakfast only)

All meals included as per itinerary

Bed tea and evening tea

Sightseeing as per itinerary

Services of licensed tour guide

All internal transport

Entry and route permit

Tips, laundry, telephone bills, portage and Beverages.

Meals unless specified.

Entrances to Monuments and other specified destination.

Movie / video camera fee at monuments.

Domestic or International airfare unless specified.

Medical or baggage insurance.

Airport Departure taxes, Visa Charges.

Tips and gratuities.

Any other service that has not been specified

Your game safaris in the National Parks unless specified above.

New Year, Christmas, festivals & Events Period (supplements to be advised, if required)