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Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and
capital Delhi is the main gateway for travellers. Upon
arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred
to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Paro (by air)
In the morning you will drive to the airport for the flight to
Paro. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in
Paro. In the afternoon you will visit the Rinpung Dzong. It
was built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngwang Namgyal, the first
spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan. Then you will visit
the National Museum. After the visit of the National museum
you will go for an excursion to Taktstang monastery. In April
1998 a fire destroyed the main structure of Taktstang
Monastery, perched on the side of a cliff 900 m above the
valley floor.
Day 03: Paro
In the morning you will visit the Ta Dzong. Looking down upon
the Rinpung Dzong is the Ta Dzong which was built in 1651 as a
watch tower. This dzong is round more like parts of an
European castle. In the afternoon you will visit the Drugyal
Dzong. It means the victorious fortress which was built in
1647 by Shabdrung to celebrate his victory over the Tibetan
invaders. Evening free for leisure.
Day 04: Paro - Thimphu (about 65 km)
After breakfast drive to Thimphu. Thimphu is the modern
capital of Bhutan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to
the hotel in Thimphu. In the afternoon set out on sightseeing
tour of Thimphu. First of all you will visit the Tashichho
Dzong on the bank of the river. It is the main Secretariat
building which houses the throne room of His Majesty, the King
of Bhutan and is also the summer residence of the central monk
body. After visiting the Secretariat building you will visit
the national library to see the rare and precious collection
of Buddhism. In the evening you will visit the Memorial
Chorten. Memorial Chorten is a stupa and was built in 1974 in
the memory of the late third king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
Day 05: Thimphu
In the morning you will visit the 17th century Simtokha Dzong.
It is the oldest Dzong in the country which stands on a lofty
ridge at the end of the valley. It was built in the year 1627
and now houses the school for Buddhist studies. Today you will
also visit a painting school. In this painting school the
young children learn the ancient art of paintings. After
visiting the painting school you will visit the centre of
traditional medicines.
Day 06: Thimphu - Punakha (about 75 km)
In the morning you will drive to Punakha. Punakha was built
between two rivers in the 17th century by Shabdrung and served
as the capital of Bhutan until 1955. Upon arrival, you will be
transferred to the hotel in Punakha. In the evening visit the
Punakha town.
Day 07: Punakha - Wangdiphodrang - Gangtey - Trongsa
(about 147 km)
In the morning you will drive to Wangdiphodrang. The
Wangdiphodrang Dzong is the town's most visible feature built
during the 17th century. After visiting the Wangdiphodrang
Dzong and having lunch there you will drive to visit Gangtey
Gompa. This monastery follows the Pelling Nyingmapa sect of
school and was built in the 16th century. Then you will drive
to the Phobjikha valley. This place is home to the endangered
black necked cranes, which migrate from Tibetan plateau in the
winter. After visiting this you will drive to Trongsa. In the
evening arrive in Trongsa.
Day 08: Trongsa - Bumthang (about 68 km)
After breakfast visit the Trongsa Dzong. Trongsa Dzong was
built in 1648 as an impregnable fortress. The massive
structure is built on many levels into the side of the hill
that includes various courtyards, passage ways and temples.
Above the Trongsa Dzong is the Ta Dzong (Watchtower). It was
built to watch out for invaders and travellers. After lunch
drive to Bumthang valley. To the east of Trongsa lies the
Bumthang valley at an altitude of 2600 m. In the evening
arrive in Bumthang valley.
Day 09: Bumthang - Ura - Bumthang
In the morning you will drive to Ura Valley. This valley lies
in the east of Bumthang and has a small village. A small but
old dzong gives the village a medieval feel. There visit the
Ura Lhakhang and after lunch drive through the picturesque
valley of Bumthang to view Kurje Lhakhang. It consists of
three temples.
Day 10: Bumthang - Mongar (about 195 km)
After breakfast drive to Mongar across the Thrumshingla pass.
Mongar Dzong is modern as compared to other regions. This town
was reconstructed by the order of the king. In Mongar you will
visit the Dzong. A visit to this dzong gives the visitor an
impression on how the traditional Bhutanese architecture has
continued to thrive through the centuries.
Day 11: Mongar - Trashigang (about 90 km)
Today you will drive to Trashigang. Trashigang lies above the
Gumri river and is the largest district in Bhutan. The 17th
century Dzong is built on top of a cliff and serves as an
administrative centre.
Day 12: Trashigang - Samdrupjongkhar (about 180 km)
Today you will drive to Samdrupjongkhar. It is a border town
in the southern east Bhutan. This town acts as a commercial
hub and entry and exit point in the south east. Overnight stay
in Samdrupjongkhar.
Day 13: Samdrupjongkhar - Guwahati (about 110 km) -
Delhi (by air)
In the morning drive to Guwahati. After a journey for 3 to 4
hours you will reach Guwahati. In the afternoon you will drive
to the airport for the flight to Delhi. In the evening arrive
in Delhi.
Day 14: Delhi (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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