Introduction
Bhutan is a land filled with snow-capped peaks, glaciers, sparkling lakes, raging rivers, green terraced fields and flower-strewn valleys. The North is dominated by high peaks of the Himalayas. The inner central region is filled with temperate valleys and the South is where the steamy tropical jungles are found. Restrictions on the numbers of tourists help to preserve the country’s natural assets and a way of life that has remained unchanged for ages. Visitors will see monasteries perched on the tops of mountain peaks, ancient Buddhist art and sculpture, dense forests and spectacular valleys.
Itinerary
DAY 01: Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimphu
DAY 02: THIMPHU
Full day of sightseeing. Some of the highlights of Thimphu include:
- Visit weekly Thimphu market.
- Visit the Arts and crafts school and the Traditional Medicine Institute.
- Visit Memorial Chorten built in memory of Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, popularly known as the Father of Modern Bhutan.
- Observe traditional paper making from Daphnia and Edgeworthia
- Visit Botanical garden (Zoo) where one can see Takin, the National wild animal of Bhutan.
- Drive up to Buddha Point to get a good view of the Thimphu Valley.
DAY 03: THIMPHU TO GAGTEY & PHOBJIKHA VALLEY
DAY 04: PHOBJIKHA – TRONGSA
DAY 05: TRONGA – BUMTHANG
DAY 06: BUMTHANG
DAY 07: BUMTHANG – URA – BUMTHANG
DAY 08: BUMTHANG/PUNAKHA
DAY 09: PUNAKHA/PARO
DAY 10: PARO
DAY 11: Departure
