DAY 01 : PHUENTSHILONG TRANSFER TO THIMPHU (Meals – Lunch + Dinner)
On arrival at Phuentshilong you will greet by our guide cum driver who will assist you to Permit Office. Once the immigration formalities is done than proceed to Thimphu (Approx 5-6hrs drive) via Chukha Thimphu lies at an elevation of 2300m. Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River and has a total area of about 1,809 sq. kms.
Evening at your own leisure. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
DAY 02 : THIMPHU CITY TOUR (Meals – Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
After breakfast go for Thimphu City Tour Covering – Art & Craft school, National Institute of Traditional Medicine , National library, Handicraft centers, The Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Tashichoo dzong ,Buddha Dordenma statue, 15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare “Takin” national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley.
Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
DAY 03 : THIMPHU – PUNAKHA/WANGDUE – VIA DOUCHALA PASS (Meals – Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
After Early breakfast check out and drive to Punakha /Wangdue (Approx 70 kms / 2 hrs).
Enroot visit Simtokha Dzong proceed to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. In Wangdue, stop at Mehsina village & visit Chime Lhakhang – The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kinley.
Drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. Also visit the Punakha Suspension Bridge – The second longest suspension bridge in Bhutan , its perche cover the Mo – chhu and Po Chhu river and is about 160-180meters in length –it‟s one of the oldest bridge in the world that connects Punkaha Dzong to the rest of the valley.
Check in to Hotel and evening at Leisure. Overnight at Punakha/Wangdue.
DAY 04 : TRANSFER TO PARO + LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (Meals – Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
After breakfast check out and transfer (Approx –2-3 hrs) to Paro, covering some sightseeing on the way. Every turn on the way comes with surprise and scenic view of the mountain and nature. Visit the historic ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647. Also visit the Paro Airport View Point, Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, DungtseLhankhang, Nya-meyZam, UgyenPelri Palace, Kychulhakhang Monastery (one can visit here to explore the cultural and traditional heritage. Back to hotel and check in. Rest of the day free at your own Leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
DAY 05 : EX PARO – CHELE LA PASS (Meals – Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
After breakfast drive up to Chelela Pass, which is at 3800m, is the highest motorable paved road in the country and is about 25km from Paro town. On a clear day the pass offers stunning views of Mt. Jomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drakey and if you are lucky you can even see Mt.
Kanchenjunga at a distance. Return back to hotel. Overnight stay at Paro.
DAY 06 : DROP TO PHUENTSHILONG (Meals – Breakfast)
After breakfast check out & drop to Phuentshilong (approx. 5-6hrs drive).
Tour ends with memories.