Bhutan: A Living Shangrila

Bhutan: A Living Shangrila

Bhutan: A living Shangrila is an indulging itinerary offering experiences ranging from cultural sightseeing, spiritual mystery to adventure and nature. This carefully crafted itinerary offers a holistic experience of Bhutan despite the shorter tour duration. Highlights of the tour includes cultural sightseeing in three of the major western districts, nature hike to Phajodhing with a night camping. If luck favors, the star gazing experience at night during clear sky from Phajodhing is priceless. The highlight also includes visits to some of the prominent landmarks and sacred spiritual sites including a visit to the all-time famous Tiger's Nest monastery or Taktsang as it is known locally.

Itinerary

Day 1: Thimphu

Stop At: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan
Arrive in Bhutan and acclimatize with light sightseeing in Thimphu
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: All meals included
• Lunch: All Meals Included
• Dinner: All Meals included
Accommodation included: Tourist hotels that are classified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan

Day 2: Punakha

Stop At: Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
Drive from Thimphu to Punakha with stop at Dochula pass and Chimi Lhakhang temple
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tourist hotels that are classified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan

Day 3: Thimphu

Stop At: Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
Punakha Sightseeing
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tourist hotels that are classified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan

Day 4: Thimphu

Stop At: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan
Thimphu Sightseeing
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tourist hotels that are classified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan

Day 5: Phajodhing

Stop At: Phajoding Monastery, Phajoding-Pumola Trail Phajoding Bhutan
Hike to Phajodhing and camping at night if you wish. Possibility of star gazing at night if the sky is clear and morning view of Himalayas is breathtaking
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tourist hotels that are classified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan or camping facility

Day 6: Thimphu

Stop At: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan
Return to Thimphu from Phajodhing and have a relaxed evening
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tourist hotels that are classified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan

Day 7: Paro

Stop At: Paro River, Paro Bhutan
Travel from Thimphu to Paro and sightseeing at Paro valley
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tourist hotels that are classified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan

Day 8: Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang)

Stop At: Paro Taktsang, Taktsang Trail BT, Paro Bhutan
Hike to all time famous Paro Taktsang monastery also known as Tiger's Nest
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tourist hotels that are classified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan