7 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 visit famous sites like fortresses, monuments, park, and view point while still enjoying visiting famous cultural sites. Some short hikes and famous Taktsang (Tiger Nest) hike are included on the visit with this 7-day tour
DESTINATION : PARO, THIMPHU, PUNAKHA, GANGTEY
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 7 days hiking
- Taktsang Tiger’s nest hike
- Secluded village hikes
- Tie happiness prayer flags
- Village visits
Map of Tour
INTRODUCTION
Wonderfully exotic 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 tradition 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 magic.
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:Gangtey
Day 5:Paro
Day 6:Paro
Day 7: 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
Druk 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
Druk Hotel
- After breakfast, visit to Buddha Dordenma Statue at Kuenselphodrang
- Depart to Punakha valley (1200 mtr. a.s.l)
- Enroute to Punakha, visit Simtokha Dzong (Fortress) in Thimphu
- Sightseeing at Dochula Pass (3150 mtr. a.s.l) enroute to Punakha
- Visit village houses at Metsina and hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility temple) in Punakha
- Evening, visit Punakha Dzong (Fortress)
Overnight in Punakha.
Accomodations
Damchen Resort
- After breakfast, depart to Gangtey in Phobjikha valley (3000 mtr. a.s.l)
- Undertake the Gangtey Nature Trail hike and observe the Black Necked Cranes
- Evening, explore and visit Gangtey villages at leisure
Overnight in Gangtey.
Accomodations
Gangtey Resort
- Morning, visit to Gangtey Monastery
- Drive and visit to Information Centre for the Black Necked Cranes
- Depart to Paro valley via Wangdi and Thimphu valley
- Enroute, halt at Dochula pass for sightseeing and refreshments
- On arrival, visit Paro Ta Dzong (National Museum) and walk down to Rinpung Dzong and the Traditional Cantilever bridge
- Evening, leisure stroll around paro town for shopping.
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations
Zhiwaling Heritage
- After breakfast, drive and visit to Drukgyel Dzong (Fortress)
- Drive back to Ramthangka and hike to the famous Tiger Nest Monastery (Taktshang)
- Afternoon lunch, tea and snacks at Taktshang Cafeteria
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang on the way
- Evening, farmhouse visit at Paro
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations
Zhiwaling Heritage
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Drive to Paro International Airport for departure to your onward destination
Prompt and precise service
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