Day 01

Arrive Paro You will be met by our representative, and after completion of arrival formalities you will be taken to your hotel. Evening visit to Paro market and town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 02

Paro
After breakfast, visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then walk down a hillside trail to Rinpung Dzong. Afternoon visits to Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 03

Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast, set off for Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing in Thimphu, visiting the National Memorial Chorten, majestic Tashichhodzong, the Handicrafts Emporium and the main shopping area. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 04

Thimphu - Punakha
On arrival at Punakha, check into the hotel. In the evening visit Punakha Dzong, a 17th century fortress. Afterwards take a stroll around the market area. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

Day 05

Punakha - Wangduephodrang - Gangtey (Phobjikha)
Drive up a winding mountain road through oak and rhododendron forest, and over a high pass down into the Phobjikha valley. In the evening take a stroll around Gangtey village and visit Gangtey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in the kingdom. Overnight at guest house, or camp under the stars.

Day 06

Gangtey - Tongsa
In the morning, explore Phobjikha valley, chosen winter home of black necked cranes, migrating from the Tibetan Plateau. After lunch drive to Tongsa, crossing Pele-la pass (3,300m/10,830ft). Evening visit to Tongsa market. Overnight at the lodge in Tongsa.

Day 07

Tongsa - Bumthang
Morning visit to Tongsa Dzong, a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture. Built in 1647, it is the most impressive dzong in Bhutan. Also see Ta Dzong, the watchtower built to defend this dzong. After lunch, proceed to Bumthang, the religious heartland of the nation. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.

Day 08:

Bumthang
Bumthang is the general name given to a group of four valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura, with altitudes varying from 2,600 to 4,000m (8,840-13,600ft). This area is home to many ancient Buddhist temples and monasteries.
We will visit Tamshing Lhakhang, founded in 1501 by Pema Lingpa, which contains interesting and ancient Buddhist wall paintings. Later on we will visit Jakar Dzong, "the dzong of the white bird", the administrative center of the region.
In the afternoon, we will visit Kurje Lhakhang, one of the most sacred places in Bhutan as Guru Rinpoche meditated here, and later on Jambey Lhakhang which was erected in the 7th century, when Buddhism was first introduced into Bhutan.
Evening visit to local shops. Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.

Day 09:

Bumthang - Thimphu
On arrival at Thimphu, check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 10:

Thimphu - Paro
Morning free time in Thimphu for shopping and leisure, then after lunch drive to Paro for an overnight stay.

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