Welcome to Bhutan ‘’the beauty of Paradise place tour 12night 13day

Day 01 Bangkok/ Delhi /Katmandu - Paro

Transfer for the flight by Druk Air, Bhutan's national airline, to Paro, the country's only air trip. The flight often gives fantastic views of the Himalaya, including Everest, and particularly exciting is the section through the Bhutanese foothills and the thrilling landing.  When you arrival to Paro international Airport you will meet Bhutanese guide and then escort to the hotel.  After lunch drive for sightseeing including Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is the National Museum of the country and holding fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. Then drive to the massive Rinpung Dzong, a hub for spiritual life and community events, which has a long and fascinating history. There will also be a chance to wander around the small township of Paro.  Overnight Janka resort;

Day 02 –Full day Taksang 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, 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.  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.). Also visit Kichu Monastery one of the oldest monastery in paro valley.  Overnight Janka resort.

Day 03 - Paro to Thimphu

After breakfast 1 hour drive from Paro across the confluence of the Paro Chhu and the Thimphu Chhu to Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan.  En-route to Thimphu view the Simtokha Dzong (currently under renovation), the oldest Dzong in the country built in 1629. We will settle into our centrally located hotel. Lunch at hotel in the capital. After lunch and good rest, we take care of the afternoon sightseeing in Thimphu. Visit the Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased, visit Handmade paper factory and Archery ground the national sport of Bhutan. Overnight at Phuentshopelri hotel.

Day 04– 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 hotel. 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 Phuntshopelri hotel.

Day 05 – 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. Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and drive half an hour and hike to the Khamsumyuly chorten. Overnight at Zangdopelri hotel.

Day 06 – Punakha to Gantey Gompa and Phobjikha valley

After breakfast drive 68km its 3 hours to Phobjikha valley at 3,000m in the Black Mountains. Phobjikha 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. Here we settle into a traditional Bhutanese house that has been converted to a rustic guesthouse. Lunch at the hotel. After lunch around hike to phobjikha valley one of beautiful very in western part of Bhutan and visit some traditional Bhutanese harm house. Overnight at Dewachen hotel.

Day 07 - Gangtey to Bumthangvalley via Trongsa

After breakfast, drive about 143km its5 hours to Bumthang via 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, 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 then proceed further to Bumthang valley. From Tongsa the road climbs quickly to Yuto-la pass (11,155ft), the scenery changes to fir-covered slopes, reminiscent of the Swis s Alps. We then enter the wide Chumme valley of Bumthang, which is famous for woolen cloth weaving known as Yathra. The women weavers make Yathra on pedal-driven looms, following an ancient tradition. Everything is done by hand, from dyeing the skins through the actual weaving. The Yathra is used to make blankets, cushion covers, jackets and others garments. We will visit few centers of Yathra weaving.  Overnight at River loddge.

Day 08 – Jakar/Bumthang valley full day sightseeing

We will spend a full day in this marvelous valley -Bumthang. It was in this valley that Vajrayana Buddhist doctrine was introduced to Bhutan, when Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha, visited the valley in 8th Century. Jambay Lhakhang, the first Buddhist temple dedicated to the future Buddha, was built here in 7th Century, even before the arrival of Guru Rinpoche by the Tibetan King Songtsen Goempo.  A little further to the north we have Kurjey Lhakhang, a temple, built around the cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated and left the imprint of his body on a rock. Kurjey is one of the holiest places in Bhutan. Next to this temple, there are two new temples built in traditional style. Walking is certainly the most pleasant way to explore this magical valley, full of peace and beauty. Visit Tamshing Lhakhang; a treasure house of interesting religious Buddhist paintings and you will make a stop at the Swiss cheese factory. Evening stroll Bumthang town. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09– Bumthang to Mongar via Ura valley (Central to East) 

Today we have a long drive about 193 km, it take 8 to 9 hours drive. Enroute visit Membar Tsho (Burning Lake), where some of Guru Rimpoche’s treasures were found in the 15th century by the famous treasure discover Pema Lingpa. It's a good place to meditate. On the way you will really enjoy the scenery of nature beauty of Snowcap Mountains, flowers, yak and deep forest, you’ll make a stop in URA valley for view of temple and village. Ura Village has a medieval look to it because of the cobblestone streets, and the typical clothing of the women includes a sheepskin shawl.
Sengor Valley separates Central from Eastern Bhutan. Eastern Bhutan is the least traveled area of the country and is where many of the kingdom's most ancient spiritual sights are found. Begin your journey to the East is one of the most beautiful. Out of Ura, the highway climbs steeply to Thrumshing La (the second highest pass, 3,800m-12,465ft.) along the West to East highway. The descent from Thrumshing La to Lingmithang is amazing for a number of reasons. The road drops from 3,800 meters to 650 meters in only a few hours passing from pine forest through semi-tropical forest to orange groves. Arriving at Mongar marks the beginning of your eastern Bhutan experience. Many towns in eastern Bhutan are built on the sides of the hills which contrast to the west where they develop on the valley floor. Mongar Dzong was built in 1953 by the orders of the Third King, Jigme Dorje Wangchuck. Overnight at Wangchuk hotel.

Day 10- Mongar to Trashigang

After breakfast drive about 93 km it take 3 hour drive, morning visit the Mongar Dzong.   Begin your trip to Trashigang, passing through several villages. In the afternoon, you can visit Trashigang Dzong and stroll through the town, absorbing the culture of eastern Bhutan. Overnight in Trashigang Keling hotel.

Day 11 – Trashigang to Tashiyangtse and back

After breakfast drive 48km it’s an hour more to Tashiyangtse is a small town rich in Bhutanese arts and legend. On the drive to Tashiyangtse you pass the small town of Duksum located on the Drangme Chhu and its tributary. It is a few kilometers past Gom Kora A large boulder sits in the garden of Gom Kora (Gom Kora) Temple and its is said that if anyone can climb below the rock and emerge from its summit, he will be forgiven of his sins. Duksum is nothing fancy but it is a small weaver's town where you can find a fair amount of weavers producing some very nice work. Every year in spring, Chorten Kora is the sight of one of the most famous festivals in Bhutan. Although quite remote the Chorten Kora Tshechu attracts people from all parts of the country. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 12 Trashigang – Samdrup Jongkhar in the south

The 6-7 hours drive down south to the Samdrup Jongkhar is about 180 km. the route takes you through Kanlung the University called (Sherubtse College – the only one in the Bhutan) town; pass the till village of Khaling where you will have a heart warming experienced at the blind school and weaving center beside highway. Most of the road is built on ridges and lined in places by stone chortens; a common site is the dwellings raised on stilts and roofed with bamboo mats, the last ridges you will cross in the military camp at Deothang2850feet. Descend down into broader town SamdrupJongkhar. Overnight at Mountain View hotel.

Day 13 –Samdrupjongkhar – Gauhati and fly out

After breakfast drive 154km its take 3 hour to Gauhati Airport. Good bye! And fond memories from the Kingdom in the sky.