Punakha, Phobjika Tour –
8 days

Pick up from the airport (according to your flight itinerary) and transfer to Thimphu (1.5 hours’ drive ) Capital city of Bhutan.

• Check in the hotel and freshen up
• Lunch at the hotel

• Visit Zorig-Chhosuem, School of Bhutanese traditional Arts.
• Short hike to Wangditse and Takin preserve center

Evening

• Visit Tashichodzong the government house and office of his Majesty the king of Bhutan
• Enjoy a traditional dinner at the Folk Heritage Restaurant

Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu

Morning

• Start the day with the circumambulation of Memorial chorten
• Visit Simply-Bhutan, a live museum which showcases the rural livelihood in Bhutan.
• Visit Kaja-Throm the Centenary Farmers market to explore local farm produce
• Lunch at a restaurant in Town

Afternoon

• Visit the postal museum
• Visit textile museum

Evening

• Explore local craft market
• Dinner in a local restaurant

Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu

Morning

• Check out of hotel and drive to Punakha over Dochula Pass. Enjoy the scenic Himalayan Mountain ranges on the clear days.
• Visit Chimi-Lhakhang the fertility temple of the Divine Mad-man.
• Lunch in at the restaurant overlooking Chimi-Lhakhang

Afternoon

• Visit Punakha Dzong, the old capital of Bhutan and also winter residence of the chief abbot
• Walk over the longest suspension bridge to cross the Pho-chu river, explore Mendegang village on the other side.

Overnight at hotel in Punakha

Morning

• Drive to Phobjikha from Punakha 3 hours driving time
• Check into a Bhutanese Farm house to experience a rural Bhutanese life

Afternoon

• Enjoy a scenic hike around Phobjikha to Gangtey Monastery
• Visit the crane centre, Phobjikha is the winter roosting place for the blacked-necked cranes which migrate from Tibet

Evening

• Enjoy a homecooked meal with the family

Overnight at Home stay in Phobjikha

Morning

• Depart Phobjikha for Paro
• Explore Lamperi botanical Park at Dochula and opt to be a part of the Carbon offset Revolution and Plant for tomorrow program by planting a tree with $ 25

Afternoon

• Visit Tamcho Monastery

Evening

• Check in Hotel and relax reminder of the evening

Overnight at a hotel in Paro

Morning

• Drive to Chelela pass at 3800 meters
• Visit Kila Nunnery

Afternoon

• Visit Paro dzong and walk down to Naymizampa-cantilever bridge from the 17^th
• Visit Ta-dzong, the National Museum of Bhutan

Evening

• Leisure stroll around Paro town.

Overnight at a hotel in Paro

Morning

• Hike to Paro Taktsang, Tiger Nest Monastery
• Lunch at the Tigernest view cafe.

Afternoon

• Visit Kichu Lhakhang the 7th century old temple
• Explore Paro town for last minute souvenir shopping

Evening

• Option to experience a traditional farm house dinner with a hot stone bath to relax

Overnight at hotel in Paro

• Drop at the airport according to your onward flight

End of your Bhutan Tour