Central Bhutan Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Paro - Thimphu

  The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain fights. One can see the Mt.Everest, Mt. Kanchanjungha, Mt. Makula and other peaks in Bhutan such as Mt. Chomolhari, Mt. Jichu Drakay and Mt.Tsherimgang. The green wall of hills known as the doors, or gateways into Bhutan from plains climbs continually higher as down the forested Mountainsides and to the north, the great snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up to the sky.
  
  On arrival at the Paro Airport your Tour Guide from Bhutan Aries Tours & Treks, local travel agent, will receive you and after completion of airport formalities, including visa, who will be your tour guide throughout your entire stay in Bhutan. He will take you to your hotel.
  
  Check into the hotel. After refreshment, visit the National Museum, housed in the Ta Dzong (watch tower). Here an intriguing collection of artifacts provide a wonderful introduction to the rich culture and heritage of the kingdom.
  
  Walk down to Paro Dzong, a fine example of Bhutanese historic architecture. From the Dzong, walk further down to Nyamai Zampa, a traditional cantilever bridge.
  
  Drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan. The road runs down through the Paro valley, to Chuzom (confluence) at the entrance of the valley, where the Paro and Thimphu rivers meet. The road passes along a narrow valley with high, rocky cliffs on the left, and then the valley opens out into farmland on the approach to Thimphu. Simtokha Dzong, "the place of profound tantric teaching", stands sentinel on a hillock a few kilometers out of town. This Dzong now houses the Institute for Language and Culture Studies.
  
  Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

  • Hotspots : National Museum

• Day 2 : Thimphu Sightseeing

  In the morning, visit National Library where a vast collection of ancient manuscripts is preserved. Visit the school of Traditional Painting of Arts and Crafts where children are taught the traditional art of woodcraft and painting. Then visit Folk Heritage Museum, which is located in the same area, and further down to the Textile Museum.
  
  After lunch, visit Tashichhodzong, "the fortress of the glorious religion". This is the center of government and religion, site of the monarch's throne room and seat of the Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed in the 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. Also visit the National Memorial Chorten, continuously circumambulated by the faithful, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutan's third King, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck ("the father of modern Bhutan") who had wished to erect a monument to world's peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the late King and as a monument to peace.
  
  Then, visit the government run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts shops, to browse through examples of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carving, jewelry, and other interesting items made from local materials.
  
  Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 3 : Thimphu - Trongsa

  After breakfast, drive to Trongsa through Dochula Pass (3,088m/10,130ft). if you have a clear sky, the view of Himalayan Mountain ranges is spectacular and you can see the Gasa Dzong as a white dot in the horizon. Visit the beautiful 108 Chortens built on the hill by her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo for the security and well being of His Majesty the King of Bhutan.
  
  Drive onto Wangdue through metshina village. Drive further through Pelela pass towards Trongsa with a picnic lunch at Chendebji Chorten.
  
  Overnight at Trongsa.

• Day 4 : Trongsa - Bumthang

  After breakfast, visit Trongsa Dzong, the main administration center during the second King's reign and it is also known for its masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture. Then visit the Ta Dzong, the watchtower built to defend this Dzong. After lunch, drive to Bumthang, the religious heartland of the nation, with lush valleys and hilly forests. Bumthang consists of four valleys - Chumey, Chorkhar, Tang and Ura with altitude varying from 1,600 to 4,000 meters.
  
  Overnight at hotel in Bumthang Jakar.

• Day 5 : Bumthang Sightseeing

  Sightseeing includes visit to the following :
  
  Jambay Lhakhang built in the 7th century by the King Songtsen Goempo of Tibet. In his effort to propagate Buddhism he had a plan to build a total of 108 temples in Tibet and neighboring Kingdoms.
  
  Chakhar Lhakhang, beside the main road, a short distance beyond Jambay temple is Chakhar (Iron Castle) Lhakhang. Although it is easy to mistake it for a house and drive right by, this is an interesting temple and is worth a short visit. It is one of the 108 Monasteries built by him to subdue evil spirits in the Himalayan region.
  
  Kujey Lhakhang (Kujey means "Body imprint"). The temple to the right is the oldest and was built by Migmar Temple in 1652. It was built around the cave in which Guru Rimpoche meditates and left his body imprint. Tamshing Lhakhang, this temple is also known as Tamshing Lhendrup Chholing (Temple of the Good message).
  
  Jakar Dzong, "castle of the white bird". According to legend , when the lamas assembled in about 1549 to select the for the monastery, a big white bird rose suddenly in the air and settled on a spur of the hill. This was interpreted as an important omen, and the hill was chosen as the site for a monastery and for Jakar Dzong. The fortress is now used as an administrative center of the valley and summer residence of Trongsa monks. In the evening stroll around the beautiful landscape of the Bumthang valley.
  
  Dinner and overnight in Bumthang.

• Day 6 : Bumthang - Wangdue via Gangtey

  Drive to Gangtey (95 kms- 4 hours drive) Gangtey is situated in Phubjikha valley, which is the winter home of endangered Black - Necked Cranes that migrate to this valley from central Asia in winter.
  
  Picnic lunch at Gangtey. Drive to Wangdue.
  
  Overnight at Wangdue.

• Day 7 : Wangdue – Punakha – Thimphu

  Visit Wangdue Dzong, situated on a ridge overlooking a river junction. In the 17th century, Wangdue played a critical role in unifying the western, central and southern regions of the country. Also visit the local market.
  
  Drive to Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan and presently the winter residence of the central monk body. Visit the Punakha Dzong, located on the island of the Pho-Chu (male) and the Mochu (female) river. Visit the Dho Jha Gha Lam Temple.
  
  After lunch, walk through the Metshina village and take a 20 minutes' walk through the rich fields to the Devine Madman's Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing. Drive to Thimphu and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 8 : Thimphu Short Hike

  After breakfast, drive to the base camp to Tango Monastery and hike up to the Monastery. Tango is the center for higher studies for monks. The hike up will take approximately 45 minutes. Walk down to the base camp and then walk up to the Cheri Monastery which again takes about 45 minutes to experience the complete serenity. Drive back to Thimphu and evening free to relax/stroll around Thimphu town.
  
  Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 9 : Thimphu – Paro

  In the morning drive to Paro, visit Simtokha Dzong en route. This Dzong, built in 1627, is the oldest in Bhutan. It now houses the Institute for Language and Culture Studies.
  
  Sightseeing in Paro valley.
  
  Visit the "Drukgyel Dzong" the fortress now in ruins which was built as the monument of victory. On a clear day, Mount Jhomolhari can be seen.
  
  Sightseeing to Courtyard of Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan. Visit the typical Bhutanese farm house.
  
  Overnight a hotel in Paro.

• Day 10 : Paro Excursion to Taktsang

  Drive to Ramthongkha and then hike to viewpoint of Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest (one and half hours). The monastery is situated on a cliff of about 3000 ft above the valley.
  
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  Drive to Chelela Pass where you can see beautiful mountain ranges and rhododendron flowers in bloom. On the way back walk to Chila Nunnery.

• Day 11 : Paro - Departure

  After breakfast, drive to the Paro Airport for your onward Destinations.

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