Bhutan Odysseycultural tour

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival at Paro international airport from where you will be picked up by our counterparts/representative and drive to Thimpu. Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight in Hotel at Thimpu.

Day 02: Sightseeing of Thimpu.
Thimphu valley sightseeing for full day which includes: Memorial Chorten (Stupa), Bhutan Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, National Library, School of Fine Arts, Institute of Traditional Medicine, Tashicho-dzong (the seat of the Royal Government), Zilukha Nunnery, Traditional Handmade Paper Factory and Handicrafts Emporium. Overnight in Thimphu.  .

Day 03: Thimpu to Punakha and Wangdiphodrang.
Morning drive to Punakha via Dochu La pass (3,050 m), which offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges. Afternoon visit to Punakha Dzong (previously the winter capital of Bhutan).Overnight at Punakha.

Full day excursion to Punakha and Wangdue valleys with sightseeing at Dochula pass(3.050 m). Lunch at Punakha Valley. Evening drive back to Thimphu.
Night halt: Thimphu.

Day 04: Punakha to Wangdue and Gangtey/Phobjikha
Morning visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. Then proceed to Gangtey Valley. Evening free or walk on your own to Phobjikha Valley. Night halt: Gantey

Day 05  Gangtey to Paro via Thimpu.
After breakfast visit Gantey Monastery. Drive to Paro, Overnight.

Day 06  Sightseeing of Paro.
After breakfast drive to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong (the Fortress where Drukpas won over joint Tibetan-Mongol Invasions in 1700s). Along the way, one can view the sacred Mount Jhomolhari (7,314m) – The abode of the Goddess Jhomo. Drive back to Satsam Chorten and then hike up to view the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) built on the face of 1000 m rock cliff.  End the day by visiting typical Bhutanese farmhouse to experience the daily life of the local farmer. Night Halt: Paro.

Day 07  Takstang Retreat.
After breakfast drive to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong (the Fortress where Drukpas won over joint Tibetan-Mongol Invasions in 1700s). Along the way, one can view the sacred Mount Jhomolhari (7,314m) – The abode of the Goddess Jhomo. Drive back to Satsam Chorten and then hike up to view the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) built on the face of a 1000 m rock cliff.  End the day by visiting typical Bhutanese farmhouse to experience the daily life of the local people. Overnight in Paro.

Day 08  Final Departure and Transfer to airport for onward flight