Itinerary
Details
Day
01: On arrival at Paro International Airport,
our representative will receive you; and transfer to the
hotel. Evening stroll in town. Overnight stay in a Hotel.
Day 02: Full day sight seeing - visit
Drukgyal Dzong (a ruined fortress - 14 kms from Paro town).
Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance
in the Bhutanese context. This Dzong was built to commemorate
victory over the invading Tibetans who were driven back
to Tibet from this point. The daunting peak of Mount Jumolhari
is clearly visible on a clear sky. Way back, visit a typical
Bhutanese farmhouse. After lunch, visit 'Taa Dzong', the
National museum of Bhutan, Rinpung Dzong and walk down
to Paro town through the wooden bridge. Evening visit
Kichu Lhakhang, one of the holiest monasteries, which
was built in 7th Century. Overnight stay in a Hotel.
Day 03: Early breakfast and start your
journey for Thimphu. Distance is 70 kms and will appx
take 5 hrs to cycle you to the capital. On the way, you
can have views of Tacho Lhakhang, go through Chunzom Police
check-post . You will visit Simtokha Dzong the oldest
Dzong in Bhutan, which is at the outskirts of Thimphu
town. Overnight stay in a Hotel.
Day 04: Full day sightseeing, visit Dup-Thop
Lhakhang (nunnery), view point for an aerial view &
photography of Thimphu valley, Memorial Chorten, National
Library, Painting School, Handicrafts Emporium, and view
of Tashichhodzong (the central secretariat) and stroll
in town. Overnight Hotel.
Day 05: Visit Folk Heritage Museum, Textile
Museum, Wood craft center, gold & silver smiths at
work, indigenous Paper factory, Indigenous Hospital of
Traditional Medicine, Post & Telegraph office for
view of
Bhutanese stamps and afternoon stroll in town. Overnight
stay in a hotel.
Day 06: Early breakfast and continue
your journey to Punakha through Dochula Pass 3050 m which
is approximately 25 Kms from Thimphu. On a clear day,
you will have spectacular view of the snowcapped mountain
range of the Eastern Himalayas. After Dochula, you will
be cycling down hill until you reach Lobesa. Evening sightseeing
of Punakha Dzong and town. Distance is approximately 77
kms, and will approximately take 5-6 hrs. Overnight stay
in a Hotel.
Day 07: Early breakfast and drive to
Trongsa via Wangdiphodrang. Distance is approximately
145 kms, and thus you will be biking only at selected
places. On the way, view of Rukubji and Chendebji village.
Picnic lunch on the way. Overnight stay in a Hotel/Guest
House.
Day 08: Early breakfast to proceed for
sightseeing of Trongsa - view of Trongsa Dzong and the
Taa Dzong. Trongsa Dzong is the biggest Dzong in Bhutan
and is the ancestral home of the ruling dynasty. It now
houses the district administration office. Built at split-levels,
the Dzong fits narrowly on a spur that sticks out into
the gorge of River Mangdechu and overlooks the routes
south and west. Taa Dzong, watchtower of the Dzong in
the former days, displays many interesting armors used
by the Bhutanese soldiers during those days. After your
sightseeing, continue your journey to Bumthang. Distance
is 68 kms., appx.time 4-5 hrs.
Overnight stay in a Hotel./Guest House.
Day 09: Full day sightseeing - visit
the historical Jakar Dzong built by Minjur Tempa, the
third Druk Desi (Temporal ruler) in 1646 A.D. It was later
repaired and expanded by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye, the fourth
Desi of Bhutan in 1683 A.D., visit other important monasteries
viz. Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Kencho Sum Lhakhang
and Tamshing Lhakhangs. Also visit the Swiss farm. Afternoon
walk around the valley. Overnight stay in a Hotel./Guest
House.
Day 10: Early breakfast and drive to
Thimphu via Gangtey. It is a beautiful valley with a Monastery
"Gangtey Gompa" which is historically important
in the Bhutanese context. If the weather is clear, one
can have close view of the picturesque black mountain
range. Phobjikha valley which is next to Gangtey Gompa,
is one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan and is
a winter home of the endangered rare specie Black Necked
Cranes continue drive to Thimphu.Overnight stay in a Hotel.
Day 11: Drive back to Paro via Thimphu.
Overnight stay in a Hotel.
Day 12: You have options - if you are
travelling to Sikkim or Darjeeling (India), you can continue
biking towards Phuentsholing, the border town, & exit
to India the next day. Distance is 175 kms and you will
be cycling downhill in selected places. Spend overnight
in Hotel. The other option is your exit from Paro by air.Overnight
stay in a Hotel.
Day 13: Drive to the International Paro
airport for departure.
