Historic Bhutan Tour with Paro Festival

Flight to Paro has spectacular views of the Everest, Kanchen Junga and other Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Jichu Drakey in Bhutan are awesome. On arrival in Paro international airport, you will be received by our Guide and transfer to Thimphu by car/bus. One can wander on your own to stroll Thimphu streets or relax in your hotel.

Morning visit the weekend market (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday), Handmade paper Mill, School of Arts and crafts where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan, Lunch in town. Drive pass by Memorial Chorten (temple) built in memory of the late 3rd King. Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley, Enclosure where national animal, Takin are kept and Zilukha Nunnery, Visit the largest sitting Buddha statue and the Tashicho Dzong.

Drive through Dochula pass at 3050m. When the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. After a short tea break continue to sub tropical Punakha.Hike to Visit the Chimi Lhakhang( A fertility Temple) After lunch drive to visit the Punakha Dzong(fortress). The dzong showcase the finest examples of arts and architecture of Bhutan.

Check out of the hotel and hike to Rinchengang village, one of the most clustered houses built in Bhutan. We get to meet locals, kids and see their farm houses. Quick breaks will be given in between our driver, Pelela pass at 3300m and Chendipji. We will take evening 2 hours hike from Trongsa viewpoint to the Dzong before concluding our day. If time permit visit Trongsa Dzong, else drive to your hotel.

Visit Trongsa Dzong and Trongsa Museum before proceeding to Bumthang. En-route we will stop at weaving center, which is famous in the region. Visit the Jakar Dzong. Later stroll around the Bumthang town.

Visit Jampay Lakhang, the one of the first 2 Buddhist temples built in the country. This is the home of the naked dance that is still performed annually. Visit Kurjey temple, the site where Bhutan's royals are cremated. Either walk cross the suspension bridge and visit the village of Parar and Tamshing or drive there. End your day with a walk passing by the Swiss farm. Evening stroll in Jakar town and try some local pancake and noodles.

Retrace and enjoy the drive back to the valley of Black-necked crane. Black-necked crane is one of the rare specials of the birds in the world, which migrates from Tibetan plateau to Bhutan in winters. On arrival at Gangtey visit Gangtey Gompa, the largest and the only monastery of the Nyingmapa sect in western Bhutan. Evening relax in your hotel.

The valley of Phobjikha is full of hikes. Phobjikha Natural Trail take about 2 hours walk through crane feeding areas and gives wonderful opportunity to see close up cranes for winter visitors. Further walk around the village to meet locals, taking pictures give us perfect knowledge about the Bhutanese rural life. There are many such hiking trains in an around Phobjikha valley. Explore the half day and after lunch drive to Paro.

Full day witness the beauty of Paro Tshechu ( Festival). Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. One can also venture to try local restaurant for dinner.

Visit Kichu Lhakhang, one from the 2 oldest temple in the country, historic Drukgyal Dzong (Fortress) and hike to Tiger's Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro Valley. Evening at leisure.

Morning transfer to the airport (15 mins drive) for your departure flight. Our tour staff will bid you farewell at the airport