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, 7th 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.