Detailed Program
Arrived at Paro and will be received by the representative of Truly Bhutan at the Paro International airport, the only airport in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. From directly we will visit the National Museum of Bhutan.
- We will visit Paro dzong (fortress) and then stroll around Paro town.
- Welcome dinner & drinks (Bhutanese local drink Ara) at Paro.
Places and attractions:
- Rinpung Dzong
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Taktshang
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Kila Gompa
- Dungtse Lhakhang
- Tachog Lhakhang
- Dzongdrakha
Accommodation options:
Very early in the morning, we will drive to Chelela pass with your packed breakfast. The pass is the highest pass, where the car can go in Bhutan. On the way we may see the following birds:
- Colorful Himalayan Monal
- Blood Pheasants.
- Kalij Pheasants.
- Grosbeaks
- Bullfinches
- CutiaBesides seeing these birds we can also see the Mountain Jhomolhari & Jichu Drakye beautifully on clear days from the past.
There are lots of prayer flags here at the pass. We will have our breakfast here, near the pass. After enjoying the sight of birds, prayer flags, and mountains on clear days, and then we will drive back to Paro, to our hotel. We will take a rest in the hotel for about 1 hour and then we will hike to Taktshang, Tiger’s Nest to the viewpoint. We will have lunch here at the viewpoint, Taktshang cafeteria. Walk back to the car point and then we will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes from the road point.
Evening stroll around the Thimphu town and explore handicraft shops for Authentic Bhutanese Souvenirs and gifts for your friends and loved ones.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel, Thimphu.
Attractions and places:
- Tashichho Dzong
- Semthoka Dzong
- Dochu La Pass
- Memorial Chorten
- Changangkha Lhakhang
- Zangdopelri
- The Tallest Buddha Image
- Tango And Cheri Monasteries
- The Handicrafts Emporium
- Traditional Medicine
- Zorig Chusum Institute
- National Library
- Weekend Market
- Botanical Garden
- Thadrak Goemba
- Tashigang Goemba
- Chizhing Samtencholing Lhakhang
Accommodation options:
We will hike to Cheri Monastery and during the hike, we may spot the following birds:
- Spotted Laughing Thrush
- Fire Capped Tit
- Golden Breasted Fulvetta.
- Yellow Backed Flower Packer
- Maroon Backed Accentor
Drive back to Thimphu and do some sightseeing in Thimphu, like visit Memorial Chhorten, Weaving center, Bhutanese paper factory, and the post office to buy the Famous Bhutanese Stamps. We have bird stamps also-which are very beautiful and can be good souvenirs for your bird lover friends and your collections too.
Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel, Thimphu.
Attractions and places:
- Tashichho Dzong
- Semthoka Dzong
- Dochu La Pass
- Memorial Chorten
- Changangkha Lhakhang
- Zangdopelri
- The Tallest Buddha Image
- Tango And Cheri Monasteries
- The Handicrafts Emporium
- Traditional Medicine
- Zorig Chusum Institute
- National Library
- Weekend Market
- Botanical Garden
- Thadrak Goemba
- Tashigang Goemba
- Chizhing Samtencholing Lhakhang
Accommodation options:
Drive to Punakha over Dochula pass (3150m). stop for a while at the pass for a breathtaking of the eastern Himalayan Mountain Ranges on a clear day and also to see the 108 small chortens (stupas). The following bird species can be found on our way to Punakha.
- Gold-napped Finch.
- Rufous-breasted Bush Robin
- Satyr Tragopan
- Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler
- Tree Creepers.
Hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located on a hilltop. This temple is also known as ‘the temple of fertility. The hike will take about 25minutes from the road end through the farm fields. Then we will drive to Punakha and visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong.
Dinner and overnight stay at Punakha, Hotel.
Places and attractions:
- Punakha Dzong
- Khamsum Yulley
- Talo Goenpa
- Nalanda Buddhist College
- Chorten Nyingpo Lhakhang
- Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup
- Limukha Village
- Ritsha Village
Accommodation options:
We drive to Trongsa over Pelela pass. Today we may find the following birds on our way to Trongsa.
- Blood Pheasant
- Yellowish-billed Bush Warbler
- Great Parrotbill
- White Winged Grosbeak
- Fire-tailed Myzornis
- Maroon-backed Accentor.
Continue our journey to Trongsa. If we have time, we will visit the impressive Trongsa dzong.
Dinner and overnight stay at Trongsa, Hotel.
Places and attractions:
Accommodation options:
Drive to Zhemgang with pack lunch. We will pack lunch whenever we feel hungry. Today we may see the following birds beside the good opportunity to see the golden langur- an animal endemic to Bhutan.
- Chestnuts Breasted Partridge
- Ward’s Trogon
- Rufus Necked and Great Horn Bill
- Blue-napped Pitta
- Blue-fronted Robin
- Wedge Billed & Bar-winged Wren Babblers and many more.
Dinner and overnight stay in Zhemgang, Camp.
Places and attractions:
- Duenmang Tshachu
- Buli Tsho
- House Of Bjoka Khoche
- Dasho Keiji Nishioka Bridge
- Bermo Botanical Garden
- Royal Manas National Park
- S|Choling Dratshang
- Tali Dratshang
Accommodation options:
Today we will explore the birds from Zhemgang to Tingtibi.
Dinner and overnight stay at Tingtibi, Camp.
Places and attractions:
- Duenmang Tshachu
- Buli Tsho
- House Of Bjoka Khoche
- Dasho Keiji Nishioka Bridge
- Bermo Botanical Garden
- Royal Manas National Park
- S|Choling Dratshang
- Tali Dratshang
Accommodation options:
After an early breakfast, drive to Trongsa with your packed lunch. We will stop wherever necessary if we spot birds on our way back to Trongsa.
Dinner and overnight stay at Trongsa, Hotel.
Places and attractions:
Accommodation options:
Drive to Wangdue. The drive will take about 5 hours. Lunch will be served at Nobding and Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at Wangdue, Hotel.
Places and attractions:
- Dargay Goemba
- Gangtey Gompa
- Temple Of Sha Radap
- Gaselo & Nahee Village
- Adha And Rukha Village
- Shaa Region Of Wangdiphodrang
- Bhey Langdrag Nye
Accommodation options:
Drive to Paro.
Evening stroll around Paro town for your last shopping in Bhutan. Dinner and overnight stay at Paro.
Dinner can be arranged at the farmhouse if you are interested.
Places and attractions:
- Rinpung Dzong
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Taktshang
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Kila Gompa
- Dungtse Lhakhang
- Tachog Lhakhang
- Dzongdrakha
Accommodation options:
Drive to Paro international Airport for your onward flight. Our Truly Bhutan team will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very safe and comfortable flight and we hope to see you again in Bhutan.
- Inclusion
- Exclusion
- Insurance
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
- 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars may require an additional premium update).
- Bhutan visa fee – including all necessary processing
- Route Permit
- Three meals per day during your stay in Bhutan
- A licensed Bhutanese tour guide
- All land transportation by private vehicle
- Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Monuments entrance fees where applicable
- Drinking water
- All internal taxes and charges
- A sustainable development fee of $200. (This sustainable development fee goes towards free education, free healthcare, and poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.)
- Airfare & Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature, Tips to guides and drivers
- Expenses occurred due to unavoidable events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.
Package does not include insurance of any kinds, and that you are required to obtain separate coverage from your home country before your trip begins.
