Gate Way to Bhutan

Gate Way to Bhutan

This tour is guided by a master botanist. The tour is kept broadly and depending on the season there could be changes to this itinerary.

An astonishing array of plants grow in Bhutan: over 5,400 species, including 500 species of medicinal plants, some hardy species thriving even at 3,700m above. It has also 82 unique orchids and 48 unique rhododendrons species.

The tropical vegetation below 800m has forests of oak, birch, maple, magnolia and laurel. Above 2,400m altitude home to spruce, yew, and weeping cypress. Higher still grows the east Himalayan fir. At about 5,500m are low shrubs, rhododendrons, Himalayan grasses and flowering herbs.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival At Phuntsholing or Paro Airport

Pass By: Simtokha Dzong, 5 Kms South of Thimphu, Thimphu Bhutan
after you were received from the airport, your guide will talk about the whole history regarding your tour. After receiving from the airport you will be going to Thimphu via chuzoom( Meeting point of the river) and to simtokha dzong.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Amodhara Hotel - 3star

Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing | Thimphu

Pass By: Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong), Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu Bhutan
Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan and the most happening place in the country. Following breakfast in the hotel visit the Jungshi paper factory, National Memorial Stupa, the site of the tallest Lord Buddha statue at Kuenselphodrang and Institute of traditional Art. After lunch visits the historic Changangkha temple, Mini Takin Zoo, Sangaygang viewpoint and weekend local market. In the evening visit the impressive TashiChhoe Dzong, office of the king of Bhutan and monastic residence.

Stop At: Buddha Point, Kuenselphodrang, Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, Bhutan
biggest buddha
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan
build in the memory of 3rd king of Bhutan
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Thimphu | Haa Excursion | Paro

Stop At: Chele La Pass, Paro Bhutan
After lunch enjoy your drive to Paro via Chele La Mountain Pass
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lhakhang Karpo, Bondey-Haa Hwy, Ha Bhutan
While in Haa visit the prominent Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo followed by picnic lunch at a scenic spot.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Haa Valley, Ha Bhutan
After an early breakfast venture on a four-hour drive excursion to Haa valley in the westernmost corner of Bhutan. Haa is a small yet fascinating place with a rich historical and cultural past. The drive will cut through the scenic hilly landscape, rural settlements and dense mix forest of pine and oak trees.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Tiger Nest Hike | Paro

Stop At: Paro Taktsang, Taktsang Trail BT, Paro Bhutan
Today you will visit the iconic site of Tiger Nest temple clinging on a vertical rocky cliff, 1000 meters above the valley. Following early breakfast in the hotel, you will take a short drive to the base of Taktshang. From the base, point starts hiking on a prominent trail leading through pine forest all the way up to Tiger Nest. At the midway cafeteria, you will be treated hot tea and coffee. Once inside the temple, get mesmerised by the wonders of this 8th-century landmark.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Morning Photography | Airport Drop

Stop At: Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point, Paro Bhutan
Early in the morning move to Phuntsholing from Paro or to Paro Airport
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.