Land of Happiness 8 Nights 9 Days Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro

  Arrive Paro, you will be received by the representative of Charisma Bhutan Tours & Treks. Then you will be driven to your hotel in Paro and checking into your hotel.
  visit  Paro Rinpung Dzong (fortress), built in 1645 to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The Dzong is now being used as an administration center and school for monks. Walk down to traditional Cantilever Bridge and one the oldest bridge in Bhutan.
  Then you will visit one of the clusters of farm houses in Paro Valley and a visit to a farm house offers a good glimpse into the lifestyle of a farmer.
  In the evening drive up the Paro valley to visit Drukgyel Dzong (in ruins); it was built in 1649 to commemorate the victory of Bhutanese over allied Tibetan-Monolian forces. The Dzong as a defenses fortress is said to have housed the finest armory in the country.
  Dinner & overnight at a hotel in Paro.

• Day 2 : Paro to Punakha/Wangdue

  Distance: 125 km estimated driving time: 3:50 hours
  After breakfast, drive to Punakha & Wangdue which will take you through Chunzom.
  On the way, visit Tachog Lhakhang (temple) , this 14th century temple located on the base of a mountain across the Pa chu on the Paro-Thimphu highway, is a must visit temple in the Paro valley. Built by the great master architect Thangtong Gyalpo, the temple houses some unique statues.
  After crossing Chunzom, the drive will take you along the Wangchu upto Simtokha where road diversion leads you to Punakha/Wangdue through Dochula Pass (3,088m). At Dochula Pass you will see the beautiful 108 chortens (stupas) and also visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple) .The temple was built to honor His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck (the 4th King of Bhutan).
  After refreshment at Dochula Pass Resort you will continue your driving to Punakha. Punakha Dzong (fortress) is historically important and stands as the symbol for a unified Bhutan.
  visit the Devine Madman’s Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing. After lunch at Lobesa Village you will visit thePunakha Dzong, located on the island of the Pho - Chu (male river) and the Mochu (female river). Dinner & overnight at a hotel in Punakha.
  Overnight in Hotel at Punakha

• Day 3 : Punakha to Bumthang vai Trongsa

  Distance: 197 km, estimated time: 7:40 hrs
  After breakfast, drive to Bumthang through Trongsa, the drive will take you through dense forests of oak and blue pine trees and through the subtropical vegetation. Throughout your trip you will come across the beautiful sceneries of rural Bhutan, with scattered settlements far from the road which makes for good photographing.
  On arrival at Trongsa, visit National Museum which is housed in the Ta Dzong (watch tower).A museum in which aspects of Bhutanese culture and history are explained by beautifully objects. Documentary will be shown too which explains a great deal about Bhutanese history and history of monarchy.
  After that continue your journey to Bumthang passing through Yotong La Pass (3400 m). Just before reaching Bumthang you will come across “Yathra” Weaving Centre at Zugney Village  where you will see local weavers weaving Yathra. Yathra is the name for the colorful, hand-woven woolen cloth (often with geometric designs) that is produced in this region and wool used for this type of textile is sheep wool as the sheep is reared in this Bumthang Valley.
  On arrival at Bumthang, check into your hotel in Bumthang.
   Dinner and overnight at hotel in Bumthang.

• Day 4 : Bumthang Sightseeing time

  After breakfast, following are the visit:
  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.
  Kujey Lhakhang (Kujey means, "Body imprint"). The temple to the right is the oldest and was built by Minjur Tempa in 1652. It was built around the cave in which Guru Rimpoche meditated and left his body imprint.
  Jakar Dzong, "castle of the white bird". According to legend, when the lamas assembled in about 1549 to select a site for a monastery, a big white bird rose suddenly in the air and settled on a spur of a hill.
  Tamshing Lhakhang: This temple is also known as Tamshing Lhendrup Chholing (Temple of the Good Message). In the evening stroll around the beautiful landscape of the Bumthang Jakar valley
  After lunch  drive to Mebar Tsho ( Burning lake)  and visit the lake and then drive back to your hotel and  in the evening you may wish to stroll around the beautiful landscaped gardens of Bumthang.
  In the evening leisure time in Bumthang market.
  Dinner & overnight at hotel in Bumthang.

• Day 5 : Bumthang to Punakha via Phobjikha Valley

  Distance: 208 km, estimated time: 9 hrs
  After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Phobjikha valley. Driving through the dense forests of the Phobjikha Valley you arrive at Gantey village where you see the Gangtey  Monastery and visit the monastery. Phobjikha valley is part of the beautiful Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (formerly known as Black Mountains National Park), one of Bhutan’s most important nature sanctuaries.  Each winter it is home to a flock of 300 rare and endangered black-necked cranes.  The surrounding hills and mountains are home to nomadic shepherds and yak-herders.
  After lunch at Phobjikha valley and explore the valley and also visit the Black Necked Crane Center.Then drive continue to Punakha .
  Dinner & overnight at hotel in Punakha.

• Day 6 : Punakha/Wangdue to Thimphu

  Distance: 71 km & estimated time: 2:40 hours
  After breakfast drive to Thimphu and After reaching have lunch visit the following:
  Centenary Farmers’ Market (open from Thu-Sun only): Most of the Thimphu’s population and many valley dwellers converge on the bustling weekend market, held by the side of Wangchu River. A wide range of foodstuffs and local arts and crafts are sold at the market, which runs from Friday afternoon till Sunday evening.
  Takin Preserve, which houses the national animal the Takin that is only found in Bhutan. This is an extremely rare member of the goat family. Found in herds in the very high altitudes (13,125ft and over). They live on a diet of grass and bamboo. It can weigh as much as 550 pounds.
  Watch Archery match ( Bhutan’s national game)
  Tashichhoe Dzong, a fortress of the glorious religion. It was built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and was reconstructed into present structure by the late King, His majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the year 1962-1969. It houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the king, and the central monk body.
  The National Memorial Chorten (stupa) which was constructed in 1974 as a memorial for the third King of Bhutan, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who is widely regarded as the father of modern Bhutan.
  
  Craft Bazaar where craftsmen and artisans from across the country display and sell their handicrafts.
  Dinner & overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 7 : Thimphu sightseeing & trail walk Hike to Tango Monastery

  After breakfast visit the following:
  Traditional Bhutanese paper making factory. The handmade paper making in Bhutan stemmed from the age old tradition originated in 8th century of Bhutanese history. The handmade paper constitutes as valuable National heritage of Bhutanese cultural identity and is preserved through all the ages.
  National Textile Museum which is a good place to see the art of traditional weaving being kept alive and preserved through exhibition and has a good collection of old textiles which are rich in colors and designs.You will also see people weaving with intricate designs.
  Folk Heritage Museum, explore of ancient unique culture and traditional.
  School of Traditional Painting of Arts and Crafts where students undertake a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.
  After lunch drive to the base camp of Tango Monastery and hike up to the Monastery. The walk up to the Monastery is through the forest filled with Rhododendron flower trees which will be in full bloom during April month. Tango Monastery is the center for higher studies for monks.
  Dinner & overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 8 : Thimphu to Paro & A Day Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)

  After breakfast,drive to Paro hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’. The walk up to the Tiger Nest is by walk or Horse ride.
  Then drive back to hotel. On the way visit Kyichu temple,one of the 108 temples built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. The story goes that a giant demon lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of Buddhism. To overcome her, King Songtsen Gampo decided to build 108 temples, which would be placed on all the points of her body. 
  In the evening relax in the Traditional Bhutanese Hot stone bath.
  Dinner & overnight at hotel in Paro.

• Day 9 : Paro Departure

  In the morning after breakfast your tour guide will escort you to the Paro airport for your flight to your onward destinations.

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