Itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Day 01: Arrive in Paro (D)
Arrive in Paro, Bhutan, Today's sightseeing in Paro valley includes, visit to Ta Dzong, the National Museum which in the past served as watch tower for the Paro Dzong. Then walk down the trail to visit Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Also en route visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
Day 02: Paro / Taktsang Temple / Thimphu (B/L/D)
After breakfast, you will walk to visit the Taktsang Temple, which is the most famous temple in Bhutan. In the afternoon drive to Thimphu, the modern day capital of Bhutan. Visit some handicraft shops. Over night in Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu (B/L/D)
Today's full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley includes, visit to National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute, Memorial Chorten, Trashichhodzong, Handicrafts Emporium
Day 04: Thimphu / Wangduephodrang / Punakha (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea break at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get a spectacular view of the Himalayas. After lunch, will continue drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637.
Day 05: Punakha / Gantey / Wangduephodrang (B/L/D)
Today visit Gantey. Passing through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons and arrive at Gantey Village, where you will visit Gantey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa Monastery in Western Bhutan. From Gantey, you can see the picturesque Black Mountain range as well as Phobjika Valley, the winter habitat of the black necked cranes. In the evening stroll through the town of Wangduephodrang and visit the shops.
Day 06: Wangduephodrang / Paro (B/L/D)
Morning, set out for Paro with a stop in Thimphu for lunch and a visit to the Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon, will continue drive to Paro and visit a traditional farmhouse, enjoy a hot stone bath and a typical Bhutanese dinner at the local family. Overnight in Paro.
Day 07: Depart from Paro (B)
Your guide would be in time at your hotel to escort you to the Paro airport to connect your onward destination flight.
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