Western Bhutan Tour

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  • Day 01:- Arrive – Paro/ Bhutan & drive to Thimphu (approx. 1 hour drive). Upon arrival at Paro international airport, meet with our guide. Visit Paro Dzong and Museum and then continue drive to Thimphu, enroute visit Tamchog Lhakhang. In Thimphu visit memorial chorten, Mini Takin zoo and Tashicho Dzong (after office hours). Lunch at hotel/restaurant. Dinner at Hotel.
  • Day 02:- Thimphu Visit Zorig Chusum (School of Arts), Textile Museum, Folk heritage museum, Big Buddha statue (commonly known as Buddha point) or hike to Tango or Cheri Goemba, if interested. Evening leisure walks around town and visit the local shops and people. Lunch in a restaurant Dinner at Hotel
  • Day 03:- Thimphu – Punakha (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes drive) Drive to Punakha, enroute visit Druk Wangyel Chortens at Dochula pass (coffee stop at Druk Wangyel cafe). Continue drive to Punakha. Visit Chimmi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong. Lunch at Chimmi Lhakhang Cafe. Dinner at Hotel.
  • Day 04:- Punakha Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten and evening visit farmhouses, fields, etc (if interested) or leisure time around town. Lunch in a restaurant Dinner at Hotel
  • Day 05:- Punakha – Paro (approx. 4 hours drive) Morning drive to Wangdi valley and visit the newly settled town and ruins of Wangdi Dzong which was burnt down by fire. Then continue drive to Paro and enroute visit Simtokha Dzong. In Paro, if time permits visit the local shops/town or the ruins of Drugyel Dzong. Lunch in a restaurant/hotel. Dinner at Hotel.
  • Day 06:-Paro After breakfast hike to Taktshang Monastery and evening visit Satsam chorten and Kyichu Lhakhang. Lunch at Taktshang café (only vegetarian meals) Dinner at Hotel
  • Day 07:- Departure from hotel to airport for onward journey.

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