After experiencing a memorable flight along skies offering you views of the Himalayan Treasures such as Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Bhutan’s Jomolhari amd Jitchu Drake, your flight will gradually descend, yet again enchanting you with Paro Valley’s beauty from above. The landing is thrilling and supposed to be one of the most challenging. At the airport, you will be received by representatives of our company who will escort you to a hotel.

After lunch at hotel, drive to Thimphu. After arriving Thimphu, visit Trashichhoe Dzong, a majestic fortress-monastery that houses the throne room and government offices. It's an architectural marvel and a must-visit for its religious and administrative significance. Then drive to Changangkha Monastery. The temple is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. It is believed to protect children, and many Bhutanese families bring their newborns here for blessings and naming ceremonies. From there you will see beautiful Thimphu Valley, providing stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains. 

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After breakfast, visit Buddha Dordenma Statue a gigantic statue of Buddha overlooking Thimphu, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. It's a symbol of peace and happiness. Then drive to Memorial chorten a stupa built in memory of the third king of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. It's a hub for religious activities and offers a glimpse into Bhutanese Buddhist practices. Then visit National Textile Museum which displays Bhutan's rich textile heritage with exhibits of traditional weaving techniques, costumes, and textiles dating back centuries.

After lunch, Bhutan Postal Museum, to learn about Bhutan's unique postal history and view interesting collections of stamps, including the famous Bhutanese stamps with intricate designs. Then visit Folk Heritage Museum which provides insights into traditional Bhutanese rural life, showcasing artifacts, tools, and household items used by Bhutanese people in the past. Towards evening troll Craft Bazaar a market where local artisans sell handmade crafts, textiles, jewelry, and souvenirs. It's a great place to shop for authentic Bhutanese products.

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After breakfast, drive to Punakha which offers a scenic journey through Bhutan's picturesque landscapes and cultural landmarks. En-route, stop at Dochula Pass (3,100 meters), which offers stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas on a clear day. Take some time to walk around and admire the 108 stupas and prayer flags. Continue your drive to Punakha to visit Chimi Lhakhang, also known as the Fertility Temple. It's a short detour from the main road and involves a short walk through paddy fields.

After lunch in local restaurant, visit Punakha Dzong (Fortress) built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has played a prominent role in the civil and religious life of the Kingdom. It is ancient capital of Bhutan and one of the most majestic dzongs in the country. Admire its stunning architecture, intricate woodwork, and beautiful location at the confluence of the Pho Chhu (father) and Mo Chhu (mother) rivers. Then visit the nearby suspension bridge that spans the Mo Chhu River. It's a great spot for photos and to enjoy views of the Punakha Valley.

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The journey to Punakha would take about 3 to 4 hours and it is a scenic drive through beautiful forests of rhododendron and fields of dwarf bamboo, green meadows, beautiful wildflowers, gushing waterfalls and constantly changing vegetation.

About 45 min from Thimphu, is the Dochula pass (3,100m), offering visitors their first glimpse of the eastern Himalayan range, snow-capped peaks with elevations of 6000m to 7554m. It is a spectacular sight and the beauty is augmented by the 108 stupas (chortens) at Dochula pass.

The journey further descents down to the low lying sub tropical valley of Punakha, which served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and still is home of the Chief Abbot in winter months. On the way to Punakha, you will hike for about one hour (round trip) to Drukpa Kuenley’s monastery, built in the 15^th century. A monastery where the Phallus is worshipped, it is associated with Lam Drukpa Kuenley, the “Divine Madmonk”.

Punakha Dzong: Punakha Dzong (Fortress) built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has played a prominent role in the civil and religious life of the Kingdom. From far, it resembles a giant ship rocked on a mass of still water as it is built at the confluence of two rivers – the Pho (male) and Mo (Female) rivers. Destroyed four times by fire and an earthquake in 1897, the Dzong has now been fully restored in its original splendour. The Fortress contains some of the most sacred and significant religious relics of the nation.

After lunch at local restaurant, we will drive for half an hour and hike to the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.

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After breakfast, we will begin the 7-hours drive via Wangduephodrang to Bumthang. The drive takes us through Pelela pass (alt. 3,300m), the traditional boundary between eastern and western Bhutan. The pass is marked by large prayer flags. 

Few minutes descend from the pass will take us to Chendebji Chorten, which was built in 18th century by a lama named Shida. It resembles the Boudhanath stupa in Nepal, with eyes painted at four cardinal points.

Lunch will be at Trongsa, after which we will visit Trongsa Dzong, another majestic architectural masterpiece. Trongsa Dzong stands as a symbol of Bhutan’s historical and cultural heritage, showcasing its architectural splendor and strategic importance. Its central location and historical significance make it a pivotal site in Bhutan’s past and present governance. From Trongsa, we drive for 68 kms and reach Bumthang.

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Exploring Bumthang offers a rich cultural experience with its ancient temples, monasteries, scenic valleys, and traditional villages.

After breakfast, visit Kurjey Lhakhang as it holds a great historical and spiritual importance in Bhutan. It is associated with Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), who visited Bhutan in the 8th century and subdued local demons and spirits. The complex consists of three main temples: the oldest temple, where Guru Rinpoche meditated and left his body imprint in the rock; the middle temple, built in 1900 by the first King of Bhutan, Ugyen Wangchuck; and the new temple, built in 1984. Kurjey Lhakhang hosts an annual Tsechu (festival) in honor of Guru Rinpoche, where masked dances and religious ceremonies are performed. Then visit Jambay Lhakhang founded in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet, Jambay Lhakhang is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. It is believed to be one of 108 temples built by the king to subdue an ogress that was causing disturbances in the Himalayas. The Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival is celebrated here annually in late October or early November. The highlight of the festival is the Mewang (fire ceremony), where locals walk through a large fire to cleanse themselves of sins and misfortunes.

After lunch, visit Tamshing Lhakhang founded by the renowned treasure revealer (terton) Pema Lingpa in 1501. Pema Lingpa is considered one of Bhutan's greatest saints. The temple is famous for its exquisite ancient religious paintings, which depict scenes from the life of Guru Rinpoche and other Buddhist deities. The Tamshing Phala Chhoepa festival is held here annually in autumn, featuring mask dances performed by monks and laymen. After that make a visit to Mebar Tsho, or the Burning Lake, is a sacred site associated with the treasure revealer Pema Lingpa. According to legend, Pema Lingpa jumped into the lake with a burning butter lamp and emerged with the lamp still burning and with treasures he had discovered underwater. It is a place of pilgrimage for Bhutanese Buddhists, who visit to pay homage and make offerings. Mebar Tsho is set amidst serene natural surroundings, surrounded by pine forests and cliffs, adding to its mystical ambiance.

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We begin the return journey and drive to Wangduephodrang, which is about a 6-hour drive. Lunch will be served at Chendebji, where a stupa resembling the Boudhanath of Nepal was built by a King called Zhida. At Wangdue, we will visit ruins of the Wangduephodrang Fortress, gutted tragically by a fire in 2011. It was originally built by the Zhabdrung in 1638.

We will move further to Phobjikha valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan and home to the very rare black necked cranes, who migrate from Tibet to Bhutan to winter (from November - March). There will also be a visit to Gangtey Goenpa, one of the oldest Nyingmapa monastery that resembles a Dzong.

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We will begin the journey after breakfast. Lunch will be served at Lamperi Botanical Garden. We will also spent some time at Dochula Pass.

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After early breakfast, our representatives will bid farewell to your onward destination.