DAY 1: ARRIVE IN PARO( 2195M)
Arrive in Paro and spend your day resting. Overnight in hotel/ guesthouse.
DAY 2: PARO – TAKTSANG (3120M) - PARO( HIKE / 3 - 4 HRS )
Today is a special day as you hike up to one of the most famous sight & monastery in Bhutan, Taktsang (Tiger Nest) monastery. After an early breakfast we take a short drive to the starting point and from there take a hike to the Taktsang Monastery. The hike takes about 3 - 4 hrs (both ways) depending on the capability of the hikers. This is also a photographer’s delight, Tea/Coffee will be served in the viewpoint cafeteria. We finish the trek and on the way back to the hotel visit the Kichu monastery which is one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan .In the second half today we try our hand at Bhutan’s national sport, archery and also enjoy dart shooting in an archery range. Overnight in hotel/ guesthouse.
DAY 3: CYCLING & HIKING IN PARO (CYCLE / 3 HRS & HIKE / 2 - 3 HRS)
After breakfast we get familiarized with our cycles and after a short practice run we ride on the road leading to Drugyal Dzong at the end of the Paro valley. This is a fantastic ride mostly along the Parochhu (river). We will spend some time in the ruins of Drugyaldzong and later set out on a hike inside JigmeDorji National Park. This is a super walk in the beautiful Bhutan outdoors. After the hike we head back to our hotel. Overnight in a hotel / guesthouse.
DAY 4: PARO - HAA (3056M) (DRIVE / 2 - 3 HRS & HIKE / 3 HRS)
After breakfast we drive to another spectacular valley called the Haa Valley which is surely one of the most picturesque districts in Bhutan. We will cross the 4000m Chelila Pass which has great views all around especially of underlying valleys. After a short rest and home cooked Bhutanese lunch we will set out on an exploratory hike from Haa town to Juneydrak Hermitage. The walk is through rhododendron forest with some very nice views. You will en route cross the quaint Katsho village. You will also be able to visit a local farmhouse during your walk and meet with the local families. Overnight in a home stay.
DAY 5: HAA –THIMPHU (2334M) (DRIVE / 3 – 4 HRS )
Early morning after tea we drive to the border village of Damthang (30 mins). This is a breathtaking drive and a great place for photography. Later return to the homestay and have breakfast. Post breakfast we enjoy a short hike and depart for Thimpu via Chunzum. We get to Thimpu and check into the hotel. Evening at leisure. Walk around Thimphu city, one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. Overnight in a hotel/ guesthouse.
DAY 6: THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING
Thimpu is truly culturally and scenically blessed and today we spend time exploring it. We will visit SimtokhaDzong, Kingdom's oldest Dzong built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. After lunch we relax for some time and later explore the small but extremely charming Thimphu city and the curio shops around the city. We also visit TashichhoDzong, Thimphu's most impressive building situated at the banks of Wang Chhu and Overnight in a hotel/ guesthouse.
DAY 7: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA (1310M) – THIMPHU (DRIVE / 5 HRS)
After breakfast we drive towards Punakha via the Dochula Pass (3150 m). We take a break here for tea/coffee and some great views of the Eastern Himalayan Mountains. From here we continue towards Punakha. Depending upon the river conditions and the experience / inexperience of the group we will either raft on the Pho Chu or Mo Chu. The stretch on Pho Chu is approximately of 16 kms with about 15 rapids of class 2-4. It is the most popular river for rafting in Bhutan. Stretch on the Mo Chu river is of 10 Kms and has around 10 rapids with 2-2+ grade. We have lunch post river rafting and then set out to explore the Punakha Dzong (fortress). This is the winter residence of Bhutan's spiritual leader, the Head Abbot, and the Central Monastic Body. Later drive back to Thimphu for overnight stay in hotel/ guesthouse.
DAY 8: FLY OUT OF PARO
Post breakfast; head out for your onward destination.
• 4 Night's Accommodation in Guesthouse, Paro Or Similar (Standard Room)
• 3 Night's Accommodation in Guesthouse, Thimphu Or Similar (Standard Room)
• 7N Accommodation provided as well maintained rooms
• Daily Breakfast ,lunch and dinner at respective hotels
• All the sightseeing and transfers includes as per the itinerary
• All the expenses related to the vehicle
• Professional Guide
• Forest entry charges (if Any)
• Basic first aid for the group.
• GST @ 5%
• Guide & Entrance Fees
• Excluding Surcharges, if Applicable
• Rates are not applicable during Exhibition and Peak Periods.
• Hotels and Rooms rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone &etc Standard Hotel Check- in: 1400 and Standard Hotel check out: 12:00
• Peak Season & Festival Season Surcharges are Applicable; It will be changed based on the Destination
