Magical Bhutan Tour

Arrival at Paro airport of Bhutan and transfer to Hotel. The flight to Bhutan is spectacular with the great Himalayan peak appearing on and after the others on the life side. Visit the Ta-Dzong built in the 17th century, as watchtower to defend Rinpung Dzong below. This Dzong was later converted into the National Museum in 1967, and is filled with antique Tanka paintings, textiles, weapons and amour. Drive to the Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century to defend the valley against the Tibetan invaders. The Dzong is now used as an administrative center and school for monks. Overnight in Paro.

After breakfast we drive to the north of Paro Valley to Ramthankha, from where we start hike to Taktsang Monastry (Tiger’s Nest). Visitors are permitted to hike up to the viewpoint from where you can see the monastery hanging on a cliff and we will obtain a special permit to allow you to visit the monastery. Legend has it that Guru Rimpoche flew from Eastern Bhutan on a tigress, bringing Buddhist teachings and meditated here in this cliff. This is one of the most venerated and sacred of all Buddhist sights around the world. Lunch will be served at Taktsang cafeteria. Walk downhill to the road and enroute home visit Drukgyel Dzong this is the start point for the famous Jhomolhari trek and then to the Paro national Museum. Over night in Paro.

After breakfast drive to Satsam Chorten. From there a 2 hours horse ride to Taktsang till the view point of the Monastery, where light refreshments and lunch will be served at the Cafeteria, followed by a short walk to Satsam Chorten and than 2 hour drive to Thimphu and visit to the Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic body. Overnight in Thimphu.

After breakfast drive to Punakha via Duchula pass (altitude 3050 meters). From here on a clear day one can see superb view of the highest peaks in Bhutan, such as Gangkar Puensum, Table Mountain, Jeje Khang, Masakhang and Gangchey Ta. After lunch drive to old capital of Bhutan and the present winter capital for Central Monks Punakha. Overnight in Punakha

After breakfast drive to Tongsa around 6 hours through a forest of pine and cedar. The road climbs to Pelela Pass, traditionally considered the boundary between west and east of Bhutan. Arrive in Tongsa. View the impressive Tongsa Dzong, built in 1648, the ancestral home of the ruling dynasty. The Dzong is a massive structure with many levels which slope down the contours of a hill which it perches and visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watch-tower. Overnight in Tongsa.

Drive to Thimphu via the valley of Wangdiphodrang. Visit Wangdi Dzong. After lunch drive to Thimphu for the overnight stay.

Visit the National Memorial Chorten built in honor of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the Dupthop Lokhang one of the few surviving nunneries are prepares according to the ancient practices. After lunch drive to Paro. Free at leisure in Paro.

After early breakfast, drive to airport for departure flight to your onward destination.

Note: We can book your flights to and from Bhutan, please inform us your convenient airport to enter Bhutan and exit from Bhutan.