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Day 1: Paro

The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all the mountain flights. The first three gifts you will receive from Bhutan will be cool, clean fresh air you feel as you step out of the plane. Our local agents will great us and escort us to our hotel. After check in and lunch at the hotel you will visit the National Museum of Bhutan where you will have time to admire the museum’s collections of rare Bhutanese artifacts and art, traditional weaving and other eclectic pieces. After  the museum you can visit Paro Dzong which now houses the offices of the district administration and the district monk body. Evening you will explore the Paro town. Welcome dinner and overnight at hotel. – L/D

 

Day 2: Paro - Thimphu

After breakfast drive to Thimphu and visit the Memorial Choeten, a stupa built in 1974 to honor the memory of the 3rd King, His Late Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who is known in Bhutan’s history as the “Father of Modern Bhutan” since the modern developments be began during his reign. Then you will visit the Changangkha Lhakhang, which is also a focus of daily worship for many Thimphu residents. Spend the afternoon exploring historical site, temples and take in the fresh air and stunning view of Thumphu Valley from Sangaygang - the view point. It is also known as “Lover’s Point” where young couples come to enjoy the bird’s eye view of the Thimphu valley. In the evening we'll have th eopporunity to purchase Bhutanese handicrafts and souvenirs. Dinner and overnight at hotel. - B/L/D

 

Day 3: Thimphu

In the morning there is more chance to explore Thimphu. After lunch drive north of Thimphu to hike to Tango Monastery – a college to learn higher Buddhist philosophy. It’s a moderate hike of 45 minutes through the forest of oak and pine. There are more than 200 practicing monks. Return to Thimphu for overnight. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. – B/L/D

 

Day 4: Thimphu - Punakha

Drive to Punakha via the Dochula pass (3100 m). On clear weather it offers magnificent views of the Eastern Himalayas.  After lunch hike to Chimi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenlay, who is also known as “Divine Madman” in the west. It’s an easy hike through the rice paddies and the village of Yuwakha. The temple is worshipped Bhutanese women for fertility. Overnight stay at YANA farmhouse to have an insight on Bhutanese way of life and Bhutanese hospitality. Dinner and overnight at Homestay. – B/L/D

 

Day 5: Punakha - Trongsa

Drive to Trongsa via the beautiful Phobjikha valley. Lunch on route at Chendebji Choeten. Evening visit Trongsa Dzong and explore Trongsa township. Dinner and overnight at hotel. –B/L/D

 

Day 6: Trongsa - Bumthang

After breakfast drive south of Trongsa to visit Kuenga Rabten Palace. You will visit a local school where kindergarten kids will perform some songs for you. Return to Trongsa for lunch. After lunch drive to Jakar. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at guest house. – B/L/D

 

 

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Day 7: Bumthang

After leisurely breakfast visit Jambay Lhakhang (Built: 7th Century), one of the 108 temples built by Buddhist King Songtsen Goenpo to pin down an Ogress who was disturbing the propagation of Buddhism in the Himalayas. Next you will hike to visit Kurjey Lhakhang which has a body imprint (Kurjey) of Guru Rinpoche. The hike is easy and offers good views of the Chamkhar valley. You will then visit Jakar Dzong (Fortress of the White Bird) which now houses the office of district administration and district monk body. Dinner and overnight at Guest House. – B/L/D

 

Day 8: 

*    ***Jambay Lhakhan Drup Festival ***

takes place in Jakar during our stay

            our tour may be modified to maximum our time at local events and celebrations

 

Option 1: Excursion to Ura valley

Day excursion to Ura valley. Hot lunch will be served at Ura village. After lunch visit Ura Lhakhang where you will have time to admire the wall paintings. Return to Jakar for your final night in Jakar. Dinner and overnight at Guest House. – B/L/D

 

Option 2: Hike to Tharpaling Monastery

After breakfast hike Tharpaling Monastery. It’s a moderate all day hike through the forest of pine, oak and juniper trees. This hike offers panoramic views of Chamkhar valley. Dinner and overnight at Guest House or similar. – B/L/D

 

Day 9: Bumthang - Punakha

Morning drive to Punakha. You will drive the same road. Lunch will be served on route at local restaurant in Chendebji Choeten. Dinner and overnight at hotel.– B/L/D

 

Day 10: Punakha - Paro

After breakfast hike to Khamsum Yuelay Namgyal. It’s a moderate hike through the rice paddies. The hike offers beautiful views of terraced rice paddies of upper Punakha valley. Next visit Punakha Dzong (Built: 1637) by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and it still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body. You will have time to admire the paintings of the life of Buddha and the master pieces of Bhutanese sculptures. Lunch will served at a popular local restaurant in town. After lunch resume your drive to Paro. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in hotel. – B/L/D

 

Day 11: Paro

Day Excursion to Taktshang literally known as Tiger’s Nest. This is one of Bhutan’s most sacred places, and an important pilgrimage destination. You will walk along a trail that slowly rises above the valley to a ridge where prayer flags rustle in the wind next to a massive prayer wheel. Just beyond is the Taktshang Cafeteria at 9200 ft., where you will stop to enjoy hot drink and the striking views of the Monastery across the valley. Depending on your energy level, you may relax in the pleasant atmosphere of the cafeteria until lunch or continue on for a mile of steep climbing to another dramatic viewpoint. You return to the cafeteria for a delicious buffet of typical Bhutanese food. You may also want to try Emadatsi (A chili cheese dish), vegetables with cheese sauce and other dishes. Evening you will visit the Drukgyel Dzong which was built in 1649 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory of the Bhutanese armies over the Tibetan intruders. On route you will visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight at hotel. - B/L/D

 

Day 12: Departure

Early morning breakfast and drive to the airport for departure. YANA representative will help with check-in formalities and bid you farewell.