Welcome to Bhutan tranquility cultural, hiking tours 8Night 9Day

Day 01 – Bangkok/ Delhi/ Katmandu – Paro - Thimphu

Arrive Paro International Airport, during the flight to Paro, one will experience breath taking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan . On arrival at Paro International Airport , you will be received by representatives of our tour guide, who will escort you to the Hotel. Lunch at hotel. After lunch drive further to Thimphu and overnight at the hotel Phuntshopelri .

Day 02 – Explore Thimphu valley

Sightseeing includes visit the Weaving centre, Memorial Chorten ( a huge stupa ) built in memory of the third king of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972, Changangkha monastery built in 12 century, Takin zoo, view point of Thimphu valley, Nunnery monastery,  lunch at  local restaurant .

After lunch visit National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved, the Wood Craft and Painting school where traditional arts and crafts are still kept alive and the Folk Heritage museum and the Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses part of the government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot and the senior monks. Overnight at hotel Phuentshopelri.

Day 03 – Thimphu to Punakha

About 3 to 4 hrs drive through beautiful forests of rhododendron and fields of dwarf bamboo breathtaking scenery of the landscape, green meadows, beautiful wildflowers, gushing waterfalls and constantly changing vegetation. After breakfast proceed to Punakha. About 45 min from Thimphu, lies Dochula pass (3,100m), offering visitors their first glimpse of the eastern Himalayan range. There you will see spectacular view 108 stupa or chorten at the Dochula pass. From the pass have panoramic view of the eastern Himalayan peaks over 6000m to 7554m snow Cap Mountains. After pass stop at cafeteria for Tea and biscuits and descent down to low lying sub tropical valley, Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and still it is home of Chief Abbot in winter months. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has played prominent role in civil and religious life of the Kingdom. Destroyed four times by fire and an earthquake in 1897, the Dzong has been now fully restored in its original splendour. On the way to Punakha hike about 1 hour 40 minutes round trip to (Drupa Kuenly) Divine monastery it was built in 15 century. Lunch at Punakha town. Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and drive half an hour and hike to the Khamsumyuly chorten. Overnight at the hotel Zangdopelri

Day 04 – Punakha – Bumthang via, Wangdue Phodrang and Trongsa

After breakfast drive to Bumthang190km it’s about 7 hours via Wangdue Phodrang and drive further toward Trongsa across Pelela pass (alt. 3,300m), the traditional boundry between east and west. The pass is marked by a large prayer flag and the ground is covered with high altitude dwarf bamboo, spectacular view of the snow-cap mountains, areas mostly cover with rhododendrons flowers, Magnolia, fir and pine forest.  Short break at Chendebji Chorten, which was built in 19th century by a lama named Shida, it is Nepalese in style with eyes painted at four cardinal points. Lunch at Trongsa. After lunch visit Trongsa Dzong one most impressive and important Dzong in Bhutan, also ancient capital of Bhutan.  It is palace of the present king’s royal family. The first king and second king rule as a hereditary monarchy and even at present before ascending throne the crown prince has to be served as a penlop (governor) of Trongsa and further 68 km to Bumthang. Overnight at River Lodge.

Day 05- Bumthang Sightseeing

Bumthang valley is one of the most sacred in the Kingdom and innumerable legends surround the area. It is here that the kings are cremated and the present royal family traces their ancestry back to the famous saint, Pemalingpa.  Full day sight seeing include visit to Kurje Lhakhang (where the saint Padsambhava subdued a local demon and left his body imprint on a rock), Jampel lhakhang which was built in 7th century, then jakar dzong (the fortress of white bird) built in 17th century by tenzin rabgay (the fourth desi), Tamshing lhakhang built in 1501 by terton pema lingpa (the founder of religious treasures). Then visit kunchosum lhakhang and membertsho (the flaming lake) in fact it is a gorge where the river runs through but the story says that pema lingpa discovered religious text from this lake, and the cheese factory. Overnight at River Lodge.

Day 06– Bumthang - Wangduephodrang

Today drive to Wangdi 170km 6 hours, Lunch at Chendibji. After lunch drive further to Wangdue enroute visit Phobjikha valley, is one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan and is the home to the very rare black necked crane.  The birds migrate from Tibet to Bhutan to winter here (from November -March). Visit Gangtey Gompa, one of the oldest Nyingmapa monasteries that look like a small Dzong. Overnight at hotel Dragon nest hotel.

Day 07– Wangdue – Paro

Morning drive 130km it takes 4 hours to Paro and lunch in the local restaurant in Paro town. After lunch strolls through town and visit the Paro Rimpong Dzong, it was built in 1646, Kyichu Monastery the oldest in Paro valley, built in 659 A.D. Overnight at the Janka resort.

Day 08 – Taktsang monastery hike

After breakfast drive half an hour and start hike. It takes about 5 hour round trip. Follow an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels to the site of the famous Tiger's nest, the Taksang Monastery, t-tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, rebuilt, it is perched some 1000m/3,000ft up on a cliff overlooking the valley. It was said to be where the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tiger to defeat five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 A.D.  On the way visit the Drugyel Dzong, located 16 Km. away from the Paro town. Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Chomolhari "Mountain of the Goddess" can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329m/24,029ft.).  If time permit visit local farmhouse. Overnight at the Janka Resort.

Day 09– Paro – Bangkok/ Katmandu/ Delhi

After breakfast drive to Paro international Air port and fly out. During the journey to Bangkok, one will experience breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan and particularly exciting is the section through the Bhutanese foothills and the thrilling landing.