Authentic Bhutan Photography Tour of 11 Nights and 12 Days tour will take you to the most amazing tourist destinations of Bhutan where you can capture the images of daily life in Bhutan on hikes to local villages, nature and excursions to lively markets. This tour will take you to the to capture the unique sites of Bhutan that you will get lost on it.

Day 1: On Arrival at Paro

Our representatives from Charisma Bhutan Tours & Treks will greet you and welcome you.

• Kichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples in Himalayan regions
• Airport view point

Leisure time in Paro market

Dinner and overnight in hotel

 Day 2: Paro sightseeing

After Breakfast:

• Paro Dzong (Fortress on a Heap of Jewels), National Museum, 7^th century Kyichu Temple among several other ancient religious monuments and sites
• Ta Dzong national museum
• The ruins of Drugyal Dzong and Taktshang (Tiger’s Lair) Monastery, famed for its religious significance and architectural wonder
• Chelela Pass, from there stunning views of Mt Jomolhari which is revered as the Abode of Goddess Remati. Also, numerous species of alpine flowers, and birds like Himalayan Monal, Satyr Tragopan, and Kalij Pheasant

Overnight stay in Paro.

 Day 3: Paro toThimphu

After breakfast:

• Tashichhodzong – the magnificent 500-year old seat of Bhutan’s governance and the palace/office of the king.
• Parliament Building – An epitome of modern Bhutanese architecture combined with traditional grandeur.
• Buddha – the world’s biggest Buddha built on the breast of a hillock which commands a spectacular view of the capital city.
• BBS Tower view point– The perfect viewpoint for Thimphu city.
• Memorial Stupa – the most beautiful stupa in Bhutan built in memory of the father of modern Bhutan, king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
• Vegetable Market – For people and culture
• Norzin Lam (street) – The busiest place in the capital
• Textile Museum
• Folk Heritage Museum
• School of Art and Craft

Overnight stay in Thimphu

 Day 4 – Thimphu to Punakha Via Wangdue

After Breakfast:

• Semtokha Dzong, the oldest monastery fortress of Bhutan.
• Dochula, the 3,116 meter pass which provides a breathtaking view of the higher Himalayas
• Vegetation from alpine to the sub-tropical, rare birds and flowers
• The Wangdue-Punakha valley, farms and villages, ancient monasteries including Chimi Lhakhang (the Temple of Fertility)
• Punakha Dzong, the old capital of Bhutan and Bhutan’s most prized asset
• The ruins of Wangdue monastery-fortress
• The area is the habitat of White-Bellied Heron, the world’s rarest bird.

Overnight Punakha

 Day 5 – Punakha vai Wangdue( Phobjikha sightseen) to Trongsa

Afer breakfast:

• Verdant forests, rare birds (including the exotic black-necked crane) and animals, and beautiful alpine flowers.
• Valley of Nature beauty
• Pelela pass (3,390 meters), the Black Mountain range, hamlets along the way.
• 18th century stupa at Chendebji
• View of Trongsa Dzong – the monastery fortress which is one of the biggest in Bhutan and traditionally the power centre of central-east Bhutan.
• The Watch Tower of Trongsa

Overnight in Trongsa

 Day 6 – Trongsa – Bumthang

After Breakfast

• Yotongla pass (3,400 meters)
• Bumthang valley, one of the most beautiful in Bhutan, filled with old palaces, historical and religious monuments.
• Burning Lake

Over Night in Bumthang

 Day 7 – Bumthang to Mongar

After breakfast:

• Jakar Dzong (Castle of the White Bird)
• Wangdicholing Palace and Domkhar Palace
• The famous Kurjey Temple and 7th century Jambay Lhakhang (temple)
• Tamzhing Monastery
• Thrumshingla National Park and the Thrumshingla Pass (3,780 meters)
• Sengor-Yongkala-Lingmithang area, which is known as the Birding Capital of the World. Has the world’s highest density of birds, including some of the most rare and exotic.
• Ruins of Zhongar Fortress
• Lingmethang and Mongar towns

Overnight in Mongar

 Day 9 – Mongar to Trashigang

After breakfast:

• Korila Pass and the surrounding views of the landscape of eastern Bhutan
• Yadi zig, and shots of the valley carved by Dangmechu, the biggest river of Bhutan
• Gomphu Kora, a great site of pilgrimage for Buddhists
• Trashigang Dzong, historically the powerhouse of the regional ruler
• Trashigang and Rangjung towns
• North Trashigang, the most populated area of Bhutan – local culture, customs, traditions, lifestyle

Overnight in Trashigang

Day 10 – Trashigang

After Breakfast

• North Trashigang, the most populated area of Bhutan and the centre of local culture, customs, traditions, lifestyle
• Folk festival, dance and music
• Explore to unique Culture

Overnight in Trashigang

 Day 11 – Trashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar

After Breakfast:

• Dozens of villages views along the way.
• Sherubtse College (Bhutan’s first), Yonphula airstrip, and the adjoining views.
• Numerous ancient temples and monasteries enroute
• Ancient iron smithy at Barshong
• Bird watching area at Moshi, Dewathang

Overnight in S/jongkhar

 Day 12 – Departure from S/Jongkhar

After breakfast departure, our guide and drive will drop you till Guwahati Airport.

• Accommodation in 3 Star Hotels.
• Transportation in comfortable vehicles with experienced driver – (SUV cars of Toyota and Hyundai up to 4 persons, for more than 5 persons Toyota Mini bus and in Toyota coaster bus more than 9 persons).
• All meals – (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). Experience Licensed English-speaking tour guide. Royalty Taxes (Sustainable Development fee) of US $65 per person per night spent in Bhutan.
• All Entrance fees to all tourist sites (Dzongs, Museums and Monuments).
• Refreshment (Tea and snacks during the day Tour).
• Mineral water bottle during the day Tour.
• One-time Bhutan Visa Fee of US $40.
• Surcharges for solo and 2 traveler $40 and $30 per night per person respectively but more than 3 travelers’ surcharges is not applicable.
• Pick and Drop till Airport included

• Flight Airfare (both international and domestic)
• Travel insurance
• Beverages, Laundry and Tips.
• Any cost incurred due to flight cancellation, delayed flight or road blockage
• Spa
• Hard and Soft drinks.

The total tour cost includes minimum daily tariff, surcharges and Bhutan visa fees.