7 Nights Bhutan Private Tour - Daily Departures

Day 1: Arrival in Paro (2250m) and transfer to Thimphu (2350m)

1. Paro District
   2h
   Arrive Paro & meet at the airport then transfer to Paro for lunch. Visit Paro Ringpung Dzong in Paro then drive to Thimphu. Proceed with sightseeing in Thimphu visiting King’s Memorial Chorten, Buddha’s point, Centenary farmer’s market, handicraft market etc.
2. Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
   Pass by
   Paro airport is the only international airport in Bhutan.
3. Rinpung Dzong
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Paro Rinpung dzong is the center of attraction in Paro.
4. Thimphu
   8h
   Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan.
5. Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
   30m · Admission ticket included
   King's Memorial Chorten is one of the sightseeing attractions of Thimphu.
6. Thimphu’s Weekend Market
   30m
   Weekend market is where the local farmers sell their rest and organic produces.
7. Thimphu Handicrafts Market
   30m
   Handicraft market is closer to the weekend market where one can find many collectible items for gifts etc.
8. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Buddha's point is the largest statue of Lord Buddha atop hill overlooking the beautiful Thimphu Valley.

Day 2: Thimphu to Punakha (1310m)

1. Thimphu District
   30m
   After breakfast, drive to Punakha crossing over Dochula pass (3050m) which commands great views of the eastern mountains. Getting closer to Punakha, take a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang 'the fertility temple' dedicated to Drukpa Kunley. Further, driving will soon reach the Punakha Valley.
2. Dochula Pass
   30m
   Dochula pass is en-route Thimphu to Punakha and commands spectacular Himalayan panorama of the eastern mountains in a clear day.
3. Chimi Lhakhang Temple
   45m
   Chimi Lhakhang is the temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley.
4. Punakha
   8h
   Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan.

Day 3: Punakha-Gangtey (2320m)

1. Punakha District
   30m
   After breakfast, drive to Gangtey After Wangdue, the road climbs up and finally to the beautiful Phobijikha Valley and eventually to Gangtey.
2. Wangdue
   Pass by
   Wangdue is en-route Punakha to Gangtey.
3. Wangdue Dzong
   Pass by
   Wangdue and Wangdue Dzong is en-route Thimphu to Gangtey.
4. Phobjikha Valley
   Pass by
   Phobijikha Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan.
5. Gangtey
   8h
   Gangtey is a beautiful village in Bhutan.

Day 4: Gangtey-Trongsa (2200m)

1. Gangtey
   30m
   Visit Gangtey Dzong at the center of Gangtey Village then drive towards Trongsa which is a small highway town. Trongsa has the enormous fortress-monastery Trongsa Dzong.
2. Gangtey Monastery
   30m
   Gangtey Monastery is located at the center of Gangtey village.
3. Chendebji Chorten
   Pass by
   Chendebji Chorten is en-route Gangtey to Trongsa and chorten resembles Swayambhunath 'Monkey Temple' of Nepal.
4. Trongsa
   8h
   Trongsa is a small town along Gangtey to Bumthang highway.

Day 5: Trongsa-Thimphu (2350m)

1. Trongsa District
   30m
   After breakfast, trace the same route back to Thimphu passing over Dochula pass and once more chance to witness eastern mountains. Upon arrival in Thimphu, check-in hotel.
2. Dochula Pass
   30m
   Dochula pass is en-route Thimphu to Punakha and commands a spectacular Himalayan panorama of the eastern mountains on a clear day.
3. Thimphu District
   8h
   Thimphu is also known as the city with no traffic lights.

Day 6: Thimphu – Haa Valley (3050m) – Paro (2250m)

1. Thimphu District
   30m
   Drive to Paro from Thimphu en-route visiting the Haa Valley which requires crossing over Chele la pass then to Haa. Finally, drive to Paro town.
2. 30m
   Chele la pass commands good Himalayan views and the valley below.
3. Haa Valley
   1h
   Haa is a beautiful valley located closer to Paro town.
4. Paro
   8h
   Paro is the entry and exit point of Bhutan if you are flying in/out of Bhutan.

Day 7: Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery

1. Paro District
   1 day
   In the morning, drive to the base of Taktsang Monastery outskirts of Paro town then begin the hike up to the monastery. After two hour’s hike will reach the cafeteria from where a beautiful view of the monastery can be seen. Then further hike up to reach the monastery, explore around and head downwards to the road point. Drive to Paro en-route visit Kychi Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples of Bhutan.
2. Paro Taktsang
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Takstang monastery is the main highlight of any Bhutan tour. The monastery is perched in a vertical hillside defying all engineering logic where it's believed that Guru Padma Sambhava came on a back of a flying tigress from Tibet in the 8th century and meditated here, thus the name 'Tiger's Monastery'
3. Kyichu Lhakhang
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Kyichu Lhakhang is the oldest temple in Bhutan.

Day 8: Paro-Depart

1. Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
   30m
   After breakfast, drive to the Paro International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination & bidding farewell to the land of the thunder dragon.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult