Day
1 |
The
flight to Paro is a befitting introduction to Bhutan - an untouched pristine
wilderness. Upon arrival the representatives of YANA Travel will meet
you and transfer to your Bhutanese home - traditionally styled hotel. Afternoon
lunch visit the National Museum of Bhutan and Paro Dzong. Welcome dinner
and overnight at hotel. |
Day
2 |
Day
Excursion to Taktshang
Monastery literally known as Tiger's Nest. Lunch at the Taktshang Cafeteria.
Overnight at hotel. |
Day
3 |
Morning
you will hike to Kila Goenpa - a nunnery. There are superb view on all
directions - the Haa Valley, Taktshang Goenpa and the Paro valley. Lunch
at hotel and after lunch you will drive to Thimphu - the capital of Bhutan. Overnight at hotel. |
Day
4 |
After
breakfast, you will visit the Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, Institute
for
Zorig Chusum (Commonly known as Painting School) and National Library.
Lunch in restaurant in town. After lunch you will drive north of Thimphu
to hike to Tango Monastery - a college for learning higher Buddhist philosophy.
Overnight at hotel. |
Day
5 |
After
breakfast you will visit Memorial Choten, Changangkha Lhakhang, Sangaygang
viewpoint and Dupthob nunnery. Lunch in town. After lunch drive to ,
the ancient capital of Bhutan. On a clear day panoramic views of the eastern
Himalayas can be had, including Bhutan's highest mountain, Mt. Gangkar
Punsum (7550 m). Overnight at hotel. |
Day
6 |
After
breakfast you will visit the Punakha
Dzong. Then you will hike to Khansum Yuelay Namgyal Choeten. The hike
takes you through the terraced paddy fields. After lunch you will hike
Chimi Lhakhang dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenlay. Overnight at hotel. |
Day
7 |
Today
is a long day drive to Trongsa but it is a journey you are not likely to
forget. On route visit Wangdue Dzong built by Zhabdrung in 1638. Lunch
will be served near the Chendebji Choeten. After lunch resume your journey
to Trongsa. Overnight at hotel. |