Live it up in the Clouds | Detailed itinerary
Day 01| Arrival in Paro – Thimphu (1 Hr)
Flight to Paro has spectacular views of the Everest, Kanchen Junga and other Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Jichu Drakey in Bhutan are awesome. On arrival in Paro our guide will receive you and transfer to Thimphu by car/bus. One can wander on your own to stroll Thimphu streets or relax in your hotel
Overnight: Taj Tashi | Altitude: 2300m
Day 02| Thimphu sightseeing
Morning visit the weekend market (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday), Handmade paper Mill, School of Arts and crafts where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan, Lunch in town. Drive pass by Memorial Chorten (temple) built in memory of the late 3rd King. Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley, Enclosure where national animal, Takin are kept and Zilukha Nunnery.
Overnight: Taj Tashi
Day 03| Thimphu – Punakha (2 ½ Hrs)
Drive through Dochula pass, at 3150m. When the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. After a short tea break continue to sub tropical Punakha. Afternoon visit the Souvenir Making Center and the Punakha Dzong (fortress) which houses the most elaborated temple in the country.
Overnight: Amankora Resort | Altitude: 1350m
Day 04| Punakha sightseeing
Morning hike to the unique temple of Khamsum Yuley Lakhang built by one of the queens. Lunch at Amankora, in the afternoon, you have the option to take a pleasant hike through rice fields to Chimi Lakhang, Tantric Buddhist temple or spend the afternoon at Amankora spa. Dinner at Amankora
Overnight: Amankora Resort
Day 05| Punakha – Phobjikha (3 Hrs)
A visit to the School of Souvenir Production supported by the Youth Development Found (YDF), Bhutan, before our morning drive to the valley of Phobjikha, the winter home of the endangered black necked crane which visits Bhutan from end of October till February. Afternoon walk around the beautiful valley of Phobjikha where you will get an opportunity to visit the farm houses of the locals and to meet the people as well
Overnight: Hotel Dewachen | Altitude: 2900m
Day 06| Phobjikha – Paro (5 ½ Hrs)
Check out from the hotel, take an easy valley hike to the Gompa which takes about 2 hrs (Phobjikha Natural Trail) further drive back to Paro. If time permits, in Paro visit the National Museum, the first of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious paintings. Visit 17 century Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. One can also venture to try local restaurant for dinner
Overnight: Uma Resort | Altitude: 2200m
Day 07| Paro – Haa – Paro (6 Hrs)
Early morning drive for Haa valley excursion which opened to international tourists recently. This is good option day for biking downhill from Chelela, pass to Haa/Paro, check with us for extra charge applicable. You will be crossing over one of the highest motorable road in Bhutan. On a clear day one can have the direct face to face view of the Mt. Jumolhari, the highest peak in Bhutan. Picnic lunch in the valley, after visiting the valley drive back to Paro.
Overnight: Uma Resort | Altitude: 2200m
Day 08| Paro sightseeing
Morning hike to Tiger’s Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro Valley. Taktsang or the tiger’s nest temple is the most revered temple to the Buddhist. This magical temple clings to a vertical granite cliff 800m above the valley. Legend has it that in the 8th century, Guru Rimpochey, a tantric master flew here on the back of a tigress and meditated in a cave around which the temple is built. Afternoon on your way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one from the 2 oldest Buddhist temples in the country, historic Drukgyal Dzong (Fortress) and Evening at leisure
Overnight: Uma Resort
Day 09| Departure:
Transfer to airport for your departure flight. Our tour staff will bid you farewell at the airport.
