Detailed Program
Welcome greetings and transfer to the hotel for refreshment. You will acclimatize the day by doing some light sightseeing to Rinpung Dzong (fortress of the heap of jewels)/ Kichu Lhakhang (one of the oldest temples in the country)/ Wandering around Paro town and interacting with locals.
Overnight Paro.
Places and attractions:
- Rinpung Dzong
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Taktshang
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Kila Gompa
- Dungtse Lhakhang
- Tachog Lhakhang
- Dzongdrakha
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After a wholesome breakfast, drive to the ruins of Drukgyel, and on the way back spend your day hiking to Taktsang monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, (4-5hrs round-trip) Bhutan’s most famous and scenic icon. It clings to sheer cliffs of 900m above Paro valley. Lunch at the hillside café. (Ponies & horses optional; fees not included). Bhutanese-style dinner at a village home. Hot stone bath, optional.
Overnight Paro.
Places and attractions:
- Rinpung Dzong
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Taktshang
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Kila Gompa
- Dungtse Lhakhang
- Tachog Lhakhang
- Dzongdrakha
Accommodation options:
Drive to Thimphu along the riverside. Thimphu is a charming capital city nestled in the heart of the Himalayas. After check-in, drive to Buddha gang to enjoy the city view of Thimphu. Circumambulate the Memorial stupa followed by a walking tour around the city; Hongkong market/ Norzin lam/ Main traffic area/ Clock tower, etc.
Overnight Thimphu.
Places and attractions:
- 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
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Sightseeing includes; Sangay gang/ Nunnery/ National library/ Zorig Chusum/ Heritage & Textile museums/ Traditional hospital/ Tashicho Dzong/ Traditional paper factory, etc.
Take some optional hikes to the monasteries at the ridge top, interact with the monks. Attend weekend market, craft bazaar and enjoy the archery match at the national stadium. Overnight Thimphu.
Places and attractions:
- 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:
Stop for a mountain view at Dochula pass (3150m)/ Walk in 108 stupas & Druk wangyel and drive to Punakha. Hike to Khamsum Yelling stupa built on the top of the hill for world peace. After lunch visit Punakha Dzong (Palace of the Great Happiness) and the famous fertility temple – Chimi Lhakhang.
Overnight Punakha & Wangdue.
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
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Embark on a scenic drive to Bumthang “the spiritual heartland of Bhutan,” over the Black mountain ridge via Pelela pass (3300m) & Youtongla pass (3425m). Chendbji chorten (large Nepalese stupa)/ Trongsa Dzong & town/ Yathra weaving center after arriving in Bumthang, do some easy sightseeing in Bumthang.
Overnight Bumthang.
Places and attractions:
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In the morning, spend time in Jakar Dzong (fortress) followed by spiritual hikes to some ancient monasteries & temples such as Jambay Lhakhang/ Kurjey Lhakhang/ Tamshing Lhakhang. After lunch drives to Tang valley and visits the holy Menbar Tsho (burning lake). In the evening visit Kharchu Dratsang (monastery) and enjoy the sunset.
Overnight Bumthang.
Places and attractions:
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Embark on a fantastic drive to eastern Bhutan. This journey will unfold the rivers, landscapes, cliffs, and different types of forests, waterfalls, and distant glacial peaks.
A picnic lunch will be arranged at the tip of the waterfall near Namling’s rocky cliff.
Stop at Thrumshingla pass (3800m) to view Mt. Gangkhar Puensum (7541m). On arrival, walk around Monggar town and talk to the locals.
Overnight Monggar.
Places and attractions:
Accommodation options:
Day 09| Monggar – Rangjung – Phongmey
Drive in the countryside via Koirala pass (2400m) where you’d offer butter lamps to the mountain God. Have lunch in Trashigang town and head on to Rangjung. Visit Rangjung monastery, if you are lucky you might get the chance to meet the reincarnated saint. You will meet your trekking crew of nomads in Phongmey village.
Overnight camp.
After breakfast walk through the paddy field and cross a small village. Here you will be walking amidst the oak trees beside the river. Damnongchu camping area is located after Mindrula, 3,316m.
The trail from Damnongchu to Merak goes along the riverbank with gradual ups and downs for almost 5 hours.
Overnight at Damnongchu Camp, altitude 3,499 m.
The trek from Merak to Miksa Teng is long and of medium difficulty. It will pass through the beautiful Nagchungla pass (approx. 4,100m / 13,451ft).
The campsite is located in a clearing surrounded by rhododendron trees.
Trek to Sakten from Miksa Teng is easy making your way through beautiful woods with a short climb before reaching Sakten.
Overnight at Camp.
Explore this beautiful, unique, and culturally rich nomadic village. People are extra warm and friendly. You will be invited to their homes for butter tea and drinks beside the fire.
The sources of their livelihood are dependent on yaks & sheep.
6 1/2 hours, camp altitude 1,859 m. Sakten to Jyonkhar Teng trek is an easy trek compared to previous days.
It is mostly downhill to Jyonkhar Teng camp.
5 hours, camp altitude 1,981 m the final day. This day is full of ups and downs until you reach the road at Phongmay. Farewell to crews and head to Trashigang. Check-in at your hotel, shower, and rest. In the evening, stroll around the charming town of Trashigang.
Overnight Trashigang.
In the morning, visit the Trashigang Dzong and head on to Samdrup Jongkhar En route stroll around several villages and towns like; Kanglung, Khaling, Womrong, Narphung, etc. A picnic lunch will be arranged near the Mirror cliff. Hang wind-horse flags to bring blessing and safety on your return trip to back home. On arrival, spend some time in the town and shop for souvenirs. Farewell dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Samdrup Jongkhar.
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Transport will be arranged. Our representative will bid you farewell at the Indo-Bhutan gate. Travel through the plains of Assam toward Guwahati (India). Tashi Delek!
- 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.
