Glimpse of Bhutan Tour, 07 Night 08 Days

Bhutan, the Land of Thunderbolt is a landlocked country encompassing 46,500 sq. Km, situated between Tibet in the north and India in the south. The geographic regions can be divided into the high Himalayas in the north, the hills and the valleys of the centre and the foothills of south. The three relief zones define three different climates: alpine with monsoon, temperate with monsoon and tropical which also defines the three climates: tropical, temperate with monsoon and alpine with monsoon. More than 65 percent of the land of Bhutan is still under the forest cover. Its rich Himalaya flora and fauna, dazing white peaks and lush valleys provide Bhutan's stunning beauty and aesthetic grandeur.

• Day 01, Arrival at Paro (by Druk Air) - Transfer to hotel On a clear day, the flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. You will see major Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu, and then on the final approach to Paro Bhutan's own snowy peaks, Chomolhari and Jichu Drake will come into view. Bhutan's first gift to you as you disembark from the aircraft will be cool, clean fresh mountain air. After clearing customs and visa control you are met by your Bhutan representative, and then drive you the short distance to Paro town.
  
  After lunch visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. This dzong was converted into the National Museum in 1968. The museum boasts antique thangka, textiles, weapons and armour, household objects and rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. We also visit the Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The dzong is now used as an administration centre and school for monks. The evening ends with a walk through Paro's main shopping district. Dinner and overnight at hotel Olathang.
  
  
• Day 02 Paro valley sightseeing & Hike to Taktsang. After breakfast drive the winding road to the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort, which was once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions. Mount Chomolhari, can be seen the on a clear day from Drukgyal village. You can
  visit a typical Bhutanese Farm House of a local family for a close up view of everyday Bhutanese life. We then drive to Shari to hike up (or horse ride) to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger's nest). The horse ride up or hike to the cafeteria will take around one and half hour. At the view point enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigeress in the 8th century. After lunch at the café walk back to the road point. After lunch at the cafeteria walk back to the road point and then drive to Thimphu,the capital city of Bhutan. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
  
  
• Day 03 Thimphu - Punakha
  Morning Sightseeing in Thimphu and afternoon drive over the Docchu-La pass to Punakha. The teahouse at the pass offers beautiful views of the Himalayan range in the distance. This is a 3 hour drive with stops en route. Overnight at hotel Zangto-Pelri. Afternoon visit the magnificent Dzong spanning the MoChu and Po Chu rivers. This is the winter residence of the monastic body and the Je Khenpo (chief Abbott). Dinner and overnight at hotel.
  
  
• Day 04 Punakha - Gangtey
  This morning we travel to the Probjikha Valley stopping at Wangdue en route, a typical rural town, where locals buy and sell all manner of produce! We turn off the main road for the Probjhika Valley, arguably the most beautiful in Bhutan. The scenery changes dramatically and your will see dwarf bamboo and possibly grazing yaks. Continue to the bottom of the valley and see the Black Crane Institute and Research Centre. The migratory crane arrives in the valley in late October each year. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
  
  
• Day 05 Gangtey - Trongsa - Bumthang
  Today our drive is spectacular and passes over many valleys. We stop at the Chendibji Chorten at the top of a highest pass of the Black mountains and then continue into Central Bhutan. The golden roofed Trongsa Dzong spans the valley that divides east and west Bhutan and is another architectural feat, which can be seen for 20 tantalising and winding miles before it is finally reached. Afternoon visit the impressive Trongsa Dzong and then drive to Bumthang via Yotongla pass (3,400 metres). Enroute visit the joint Australian/Bhutanese wool project at Chumey valley. Watch the single loom weaving process and buy yak wool rugs or scarves if you wish. There is also a wonderful selection of textiles from all over Bhutan on display and for sale at this roadside stop. You will probably see Yaks on the high passes on the way to Bumthang. Eventually the road winds down into the beautiful Bumthang valley, the cultural heart of Bhutan. Rice paddies give way to fields of barley and potatoes as the climate is too cold for rice. Dinner and overnight at Rinchenling Lodge.
  
  
• Day 06 Bumthang - Wangdue
  Depart the Bumthang valley and retrace our route back out of the valley and back to Wangdue. This is a long day's drive -to Wangdue and enjoy the beautiful landscape and nature. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
  
  
• Day 07 Wangdue - Thimphu - Paro
  An early departure from Wangdue to Paro via Thimphu for a break and a chanceto buy any textiles or artifacts that you may not have picked up elsewhere on your travels. Visit farm house and Dinner and overnight at hotel.
  
  
• Day 08 Paro - Departure (by Druk Air) to Bangkok.
  In the morning escort will bid you farewell at Paro airport. Good-bye and happy journey back home.

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