Central Bhutan Tour - 7 nights / 8 days

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1:Kathmandu – Paro - Thimphu

Fly to Paro by Druk air then drive for about one and half hour to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2:Thimphu sightseeing

Visit the National memorial chorten, folk heritage museum, textile museum, the school of arts and Zilukha nunnery. Evening ends with a walk through Thimphu’s main shopping areas. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3:Thimphu – Punakha

Drive to Punakha through the Docho La – ‘la’ (3050m), breathtaking panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas are spread out around us. Visit Punakha Dzong located between the rivers of the Mo (Female) Chu and Pho (Male) Chu. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 4:Punakha – Gangtey

Drive to Gangtey which lies to the east of Punakha and Wangdue passing Gangtey Gompa then enter the Phobjikha Valley the most beautiful valley in the Himalayas a winter home to black-necked cranes. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 5:Gangtey – Wangdue.

In the morning; walk around Phobjikha Valley and Khewa Valley with an old temple. In the afternoon drive to Wangdue. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 6:Wangdue – Paro.

Morning visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong and small hike to Chimi Lhakhang. After lunch, visit mini zoo to see National animal of Bhutan called TAKIN and drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 7:Hike to Taktsang and Paro Sightseeing.

Drive to Ramthangkha and hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s nest) which is one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the world is located above 2,950m. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro market.  Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 8:Paro - Kathmandu

After breakfast; Bhutanese escort will bid you farewell at Paro airport and fly back to home.

Trip Essential Information

Introduction and trip briefing: On our all tours, we give a short brief about the trip on the same day of your arrival and introduce your tour guide. At the mean time, we provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions if any about the trip.

Tour Guide: English speaking, well experienced and knowledgeable holding license from the government. They are well trained about eco tourism, social/culture/traditions responsibilities, and sincerely dedicated on their duty. Actually the tour guide play an invaluable role in ensuring that our clients have the best opportunity to experience, learn about, and enjoy their trip presenting them whenever you need any help.

Accommodation: A wide variety of accommodation is available ranging from farmhouse stays and budget hotels to the high-end resorts. However, there is no rating on the star category but all government approved A-B-C grade. Basically comfortable 2/3 star category resorts and hotels are used on the tour.

Transportation: Our local agent in Bhutan has own fleet of luxury Japanese/Korean and Indian car, van and buses. All major places of interest are connected by paved roads so travelling will be smooth and pleasant.

Tour itinerary: Given tour itinerary is fixed as the route permit is taken while applying visa of the planned tour itinerary. In the special case there will be possibility to extend or shorten the tour so please discuss this with your tour guide and express your wishes.

Food and drinks: As a full board package tour; three times meals are provided. The favorite Bhutanese dishes being Ema Dasti- a cheese and chilly dish. All Bhutanese dishes use an abundance of chilly so do order according to your palette strength. You will also have Indian and Chinese cuisine too. Besides the locally produced beer and whiskey, the local brew, are that is distilled from rice, barley or wheat is also popular with visitor

Photography: Bhutan is the picturesque country for the Photograph so bring a good camera with extra batteries memory as what you need may not be available in Bhutan. It is polite to ask people if you may take their picture. Ask your guide when it is permissible to take pictures in religious and public buildings.

Risk and Liability: Holiday Mountain Treks is not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by tourists. Additional expenses caused by weather-related delays, original itinerary change, and political actions must be borne by the traveler.

Tipping and Gifts: You will find no beggars in Bhutan. Please do not hand out candy or trinkets to children. Small gifts to people you stay with and tips for your guide and driver are appropriate.

Travel Insurance: Normally city tours no need any emergency evacuation insurance but we encourage people to purchase travel insurance that covers baggage and travel delays as well as helicopter evacuation for medical emergencies.