11 Days Bhutan Tour

Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Evening take a stroll around Paro market and town. Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro.

Morning visit Drukgyel Dzong (dzong = fortress/monastery), the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. On a clear day, there is splendid view of Mt. Chomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong. Later visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history. Evening visit to Kyichu Lhakhang (lhakhang = temple). Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro.

Morning drive to Thimphu en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies. Afternoon free for shopping and leisure. Overnight Hotel Motithang or similar, Thimphu.

Morning drive to BBS Tower for fascinating view of Thimphu valley and later visit Mini zoo, Anim Dratshang (nunnery), National Library, Handmade Paper factory & Memorial Chorten (stupa). Afternoon, as the time permits, visit to School of Arts & Crafts, Textile & Folk Heritage Museum, Zangtho Pelri Lhakahng (lhakhang = temple) and Handicrafts Emporium. Overnight Hotel Motithang or similar, Thimphu.

Morning drive to Trongsa taking a short stop at Dochula pass (3,080m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Drive further via Wangduephodrang town visiting here Dzong and local market. Further en route cross Pelela pass (3,300m) pass.
In the evening, visit to Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong (watch tower). Overnight Sherubling Lodge or similar, Trongsa.

Early morning transfer to Bumthang. On the way stop at Zungney village to look at production of Yathra cloths. Afternoon visit Jampa Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Chakhar Lhakhang and the Wangdichholing palace near the hotel. Overnight Hotel Wangdichholing or similar, Bumthang.

Explore fascinating Bumthang valley visiting Swiss farm house (walk or hike around), Tamshing Lhakhang, Konchogsum Lhakhang and Jakar Dzong. Overnight Hotel Wangdichholing or similar, Bumthang.

Morning transfer to Punakha. Later sightseeing of Punakha Dzong and town. Overnight Hotel Zangtho Pelri or similar, Punakha.

Day at leisure in beautiful Punakha valley. Overnight at Hotel Zangtho Pelri or similar, Punakha.

Morning transfer to Paro. Afternoon visit Paro local market and a traditional farm house. Overnight at Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro.

Morning transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.