6 Nights culture/4 Days
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight. During this flight, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount.Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks including, the sacred Chomolhari and Mount. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. The first gift from Bhutan will be cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the aircraft. Received by Bhutan Amazing Tours representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening visit Paro market and town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02: Paro
After breakfast drive to Drukgyel Dzong, although now in ruins, this Dzong is of historical importance. From here the peak of Mount. Chomolhari-"Mountain of Goddess" can be seen, on a clear day. On the way back, visit one of the holiest Lhakhang of Bhutan, the Kyichu built in 7th century A.D and it dates back to the time of Tibetan King Songster Gampo. Afternoon, visit Ta Dzong, the multistoried round tower built in 1775 as watch tower and refuge fortress for the Ringing Dzong. The National Museum was opened within its walls in 1967. A visit here is really made worthwhile by the carefully selected and exhibited collections of utensils, folk arts, weapons, thangkhas, statues and postage stamps. After that visit Ringing Dzong, the renowned fortress which has a long and fascinating history. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 03: Paro-Thimphu
After breakfast drive to Thimphu with a short stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Three different styles of chortens adorn the confluence. Before arriving Thimphu. Afternoon Thimphu City tour; visit gigantic Tashichhodzong, the seat of government and home to Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot). Memorial Chorten, the beautiful stupa is other interesting monument to see, which is built in the memory of Bhutan’s Third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Evening take a stroll in Thimphu market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04: Thimphu
Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley. painting School; known for its thangkha paintings and the Traditional Medicine Institute where indigenous healing arts still practiced. Also visit Handicrafts Emporium. Exotic weaves in wool, silk and cotton, basketware, silver jewelry, thangkhas and other traditional crafts of the Kingdom are available here. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 05: Thimphu - Punakha
Depart to Punakha across Dochula pass (3,100m). The pass offers the most spectacular view over the greater eastern Himalayas including highest peak of Bhutan. Short excursion about an hour to the temple of divine madman, through villages and the rice fields. Arrive Punakha the capital city of Bhutan till 1955 and still the Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot resides there during the winter. P.M visit Dzong built in. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06: Punakha - Limuka
Follow the road till Punakha Dzong and then across the Pho Chu river, the river that drains the remote Lunana region. It's a steady half day climb into a forest of scattered long needle chip pines. Further you will have a wonderful view of Punakha valley and Dzong. Also, if the weather is clean, you can see some of the snow capped mountain peaks to the north. The camp site is near Limukha village at altitude 2,250m.
Day 07: Limukha - Chungsakha
The trek trail rises gradually up through the forests of oak species and rhododendrons and then descends gradually through thick forests till you reach a small monastery dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kuenley.
Day 08: Chungsakha - Samtengang
The trek takes you to the village of Sha under Wangdue district. Camp at Samtengang at lakeside.
Day 09: Samtengang - Wangdue - Thimphu
The trail now drops down till the motor road where you will be received by Bhutan Amazing Tours transport and transfer to Wangdue. After lunch, visit Wangdue Dzong and local market and then drive to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 10: Paro depart
After early breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destinations.
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight. During this flight, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount.Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks including, the sacred Chomolhari and Mount. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. The first gift from Bhutan will be cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the aircraft. Received by Bhutan Amazing Tours representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening visit Paro market and town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02: Paro
After breakfast drive to Drukgyel Dzong, although now in ruins, this Dzong is of historical importance. From here the peak of Mount. Chomolhari-"Mountain of Goddess" can be seen, on a clear day. On the way back, visit one of the holiest Lhakhang of Bhutan, the Kyichu built in 7th century A.D and it dates back to the time of Tibetan King Songster Gampo. Afternoon, visit Ta Dzong, the multistoried round tower built in 1775 as watch tower and refuge fortress for the Ringing Dzong. The National Museum was opened within its walls in 1967. A visit here is really made worthwhile by the carefully selected and exhibited collections of utensils, folk arts, weapons, thangkhas, statues and postage stamps. After that visit Ringing Dzong, the renowned fortress which has a long and fascinating history. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 03: Paro-Thimphu
After breakfast drive to Thimphu with a short stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Three different styles of chortens adorn the confluence. Before arriving Thimphu. Afternoon Thimphu City tour; visit gigantic Tashichhodzong, the seat of government and home to Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot). Memorial Chorten, the beautiful stupa is other interesting monument to see, which is built in the memory of Bhutan’s Third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Evening take a stroll in Thimphu market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04: Thimphu
Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley. painting School; known for its thangkha paintings and the Traditional Medicine Institute where indigenous healing arts still practiced. Also visit Handicrafts Emporium. Exotic weaves in wool, silk and cotton, basketware, silver jewelry, thangkhas and other traditional crafts of the Kingdom are available here. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 05: Thimphu - Punakha
Depart to Punakha across Dochula pass (3,100m). The pass offers the most spectacular view over the greater eastern Himalayas including highest peak of Bhutan. Short excursion about an hour to the temple of divine madman, through villages and the rice fields. Arrive Punakha the capital city of Bhutan till 1955 and still the Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot resides there during the winter. P.M visit Dzong built in. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06: Punakha - Limuka
Follow the road till Punakha Dzong and then across the Pho Chu river, the river that drains the remote Lunana region. It's a steady half day climb into a forest of scattered long needle chip pines. Further you will have a wonderful view of Punakha valley and Dzong. Also, if the weather is clean, you can see some of the snow capped mountain peaks to the north. The camp site is near Limukha village at altitude 2,250m.
Day 07: Limukha - Chungsakha
The trek trail rises gradually up through the forests of oak species and rhododendrons and then descends gradually through thick forests till you reach a small monastery dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kuenley.
Day 08: Chungsakha - Samtengang
The trek takes you to the village of Sha under Wangdue district. Camp at Samtengang at lakeside.
Day 09: Samtengang - Wangdue - Thimphu
The trail now drops down till the motor road where you will be received by Bhutan Amazing Tours transport and transfer to Wangdue. After lunch, visit Wangdue Dzong and local market and then drive to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 10: Paro depart
After early breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destinations.
