07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS ( FLY IN - FLY OUT )

PARO (04 NTS) - THIMPHU (01 NTS) - WANGDI (02 NTS)

Validity: 01st April to 30th Sep 2011 for 7 Nights 8 Days

DAY 01 ARRIVAL AT PARO (5 KMS / 15 MIN, 2134Mts / 7000Fts)  

Arrive Paro by Druk air the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival (5 KMS / 15 MIN, 2134Mts / 7000Fts) and after visa formalities you will be received by our executive. Afternoon / Evening time at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02  PARO

After breakfast go for h alf day Paro sightseeing – visit Drukyel Dzong, the historical fortress built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders. Also visit Ta Dzong, which was built in 1651 as a watch tower. Since 1951 the Dzong has been re-established as the National Museum and holds fascinating collections of art and religious Thankha paintings. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03 PARO – THIMPHU (65 KMS / 02 HRS, 2134 Mts / 7000Fts )

After breakfast t ransfer to Thimphu (65 KMS / 02 HRS, 2134 Mts / 7000Fts ) the capital of Bhutan , lies at an elevation of 2300m. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04 THIMPHU – WANGDI (70 KMS / 03 HRS, 1350 Mts / 4430Fts)

After breakfast go for h alf day Thimphu sightseeing – visit Memorial Chorten - the Stupa built in 1974 in the memory of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. The paintings and images inside the monument provide a rare sight into Buddhist philosophy. Also visit Mothinthang zoo and Viewpoint. Afternoon drive to Wangdiphodrang ( 70 KMS / 03 HRS, 1350 Mts / 4430Fts) the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan . The drive over Dochu La pass is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan . Overnight at Hotel

DAY 05  WANGDI

After breakfast go for Full day Gangtey excursion. Gangtey Gompa in the Phobjikha Valley is a 16 th century monastery. It is the only monastery in Bhutan , which follows the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. The Phobjikha valley is home to rare Black Necked Crane, an endangered species, which migrate from the Tibetan plateau in winters. About 250-300 of these reside in this beautiful valley. Return to Wangdiphodrang in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 06 WANGDI – (PUNAKHA) – PARO (150 KMS / 05 HRS, 2134 Mts / 7000Fts )

After breakfast leave for Punakha, the valley, which lies amidst snow-capped mountain peaks, served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. The Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu rivers in the 17 th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. The Dzong houses sacred artifacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Drive to Paro (150 KMS / 05 HRS, 2134 Mts / 7000Fts ) . Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07 PARO

After breakfast. Today the day at Leisure. Enjoy a walk along the Paro River and visit colorful handicraft and souvenir shops in the market place. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 08  PARO – ONWARD CONNECTION

After breakfast t ransfer to the airport for onward connection.