10 Days West and Central Bhutan Overland Journeys
This tour will take you to the best scenic sites in west and central Bhutan in a short time out of your busy schedule. You will visits famous sites like fortresses, monuments, park, and view point while still enjoying visiting famous cultural sites. Some short hikes and famous Taktsang (Tiger Nest’s) hike are included on the visit with this 10-day tour.
DESTINATION : PARO, THIMPHU, PUNAKHA, GANGTEY, WANGDI, TRONGSA, BUMTHANG
TRAVELING
Style: Easy car travel, any day departure, regular small group or private tour
Theme: Culture, history, scenery, monuments, village visits, and relax
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
- Fully escorted 10 days hiking
- Taktsang Tiger’s nest hike
- Secluded village hikes
- Tie happiness prayer flags
- Village visits
Map of Tour
INTRODUCTION
Wonderful adventure and amazing journeys. From the rich Buddhist culture to its remote Himalaya setting, its magical essence can’t be articulated. Here the people live hard but full lives, rooted in age-old traditions and guided by Gross National Happiness. Bhutan seems like a place that couldn’t exist in today’s world. Join us on this one-of-a-kind-hiking tour and feel the difference
PLACES TO BE SEEN
All the pictures of the places we will see with name on the pictures of the places
Itinerary
OVERVIEW
Day 1: Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu
Day 3: Punakha
Day 4:Bumthang
Day 5:Bumthang
Day 6:Gangtey
Day 7: Wangdiphodrang
Day 8: Paro
Day 9: Paro
Day 10: Tour end and depart
- Arrive at Paro International Airport (2300 mtr. a.s.l)
- Drive to Thimphu (2280 mtr. a.s.l), the capital city of Bhutan
- Visit to National Memorial Stupa in Thimphu
- Visit to Desho Paper Factory (Traditional paper) and the Handicrafts Emporium
- Visit to School of Thangka painting and the National Library
- Visit to National Institute of Traditional Medicine (Drungtsho Menkhang)
- Evening leisure stroll through Thimphu town
Overnight in Thimphu.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, continue with the previous days leftover sightseeing
- Drive to Dodeyna and hike and visit to Tago Monastery
- Enroute sightseeing of Dechencholing Palace, farming villages of Begana and Kabisa and temples on the hill slopes
Overnight in Thimphu.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, visit Simtokha Dzong (Fortress) in Thimphu
- Depart to Punakha valley (1200 mtr. a.s.l)
- Enroute to Punakha, halt at Dochula Pass (3150 mtr. a.s.l) for sightseeing
- Visit village houses at Metsina and hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility temple) in Punakha
- Evening, visit Punakha Dzong (Fortress)
Overnight in Punakha.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- Early morning after breakfast, drive to Bumthang valley via Pelela pass (3300 mtr a.s.l)
- Halt at Chendebji Stupa for rest, sightseeing, and photography
- Stop at Trongsa for lunch at a restaurant
- Tour of Trongsa Dzong (Fortress) and Ta Dzong (Watch tower)
- Enroute to Bumthang via Yotongla pass (3404 mtr. a.s.l), visit Chume valley
- On arrival, check in hotel at Bumthang (2580 mtr. a.s.l) for rest
Overnight in Bumthang.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, visit to and tour of Wangdicholing palace/museum
- Visit to Jambay and Kurjey Monastery (2630 mtr. a.s.l)
- Visit Jakar Dzong (Fortress) and Tamshing Monastery
- Stopover at Swiss Farm House for refreshments
- Visit and tour Swiss Cheese and Beer Factory, Village handicraft shops
Overnight in Bumthang.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, depart to Gangtey, Phobjiha valley via Trongsa (2200 mtr. a.s.l)
- On arrival, undertake the Gangtey Nature Trail hike and observe the Black Necked Cranes
- Evening, leisure time and rest at hotel
Overnight in Gangtey.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, visit and tour of Gangtey Monastery (3000 mtr. a.s.l)
- Drive and visit to Information Centre for the Black Necked Cranes
- Stroll around Gangtey villages for sightseeing
- Depart to Wangdiphodrang valley (1273 mtr. a.s.l)
- Enroute, halt at a few places for photography and scenic views
- On arrival, check in at a local restaurant for lunch
- Visit to and tour of Wangdiphodrang Dzong (Fortress) and local market
Overnight in Wangdiphodrang.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- Early morning after breakfast, drive to Paro valley via Thimphu city
- Enroute, halt at Dochula pass for scenic view and refreshments at Cafeteria
- Visit to Paro Ta Dzong (National Museum) and walk down to and tour Rinpung Dzong (Fortress) and Traditional Cantilever Bridge
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Paro town
- Drive to and visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Evening, leisure stroll around Paro town
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- After breakfast, drive and visit to the newly reconstructed Drukgyel Dzong (Fortress)
- Drive back to Ramthangka and hike to the famous Tiger Nest Monastery (Taktshang)
- Afternoon lunch, tea and snacks at Taktshang Cafeteria
- Evening, farmhouse visit at Paro
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations
Partnership Hotel
- Early Breakfast at Hotel
- Drive to Paro International Airport for departure to your onward destination
Prompt and precise service
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