ARRIVE PARO

The path is taken from the left side of the plane and we see various adventurers view of Mount Everest and other famous Himalayan mountains including Mt. Jhomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. Upon arrival at Makalu Adventure, lunch at the hotel. Discuss the guided tour program. Afternoon tour Overnight: Hotel in Paro.

PARO – SIGHT SEEING

The morning tour takes you to Drugyal Dzong, a historical forest in Bhutan where Bhutan defeated the Tibetan invasion. The tour will also visit Mount Jhomolhari, Kyichu Lhakhang Buddhist Monastery and Paro Rimpong Dzong Bridge dating back to 1646 AD. Lunch is in Paro, followed by a visit to the National Museum and a traditional bridge. The tour ends with an overnight stay in Paro.

PARO - EXCURSION TO TAKTSHANG

Visit Taktsang Monastery, located 10 km from Paro town, perched atop a 4,000-foot granite rock. Guru Padam Sambhaya, the second Buddha in Bhutan, is said to have meditated there in the 8th century. Enjoy a 4-hour picnic lunch at Taktsang Cafe before returning to Paro for an overnight stay.

PARO – THIMPHU

The itinerary includes a visit to Simtokha Dzong, one of Bhutan's oldest forts, built in 1629 AD and home to monistic schools. The visit also includes Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building, the king's office and the central monastic body. Lunch is at the hotel in Thimphu. The next day, visitors can visit the Memorial Chorten, a large stupa commemorating the third king of Bhutan, a mini zoo, Sangeygang, craft and wood painting schools, the Handicraft Trade Center and the National Library. Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.

THIMPHU - WANGDUE PHODRANG

The drive to Punakha, located 3150 m above the Thimphu Valley, offers stunning views of the snow-capped mountains of the Eastern Himalayas and the Gasa Dzong. The road passes through various green scenes and passes through Punakha where you can enjoy the view of Punkha Dzong, Je Khenpo's winter residence and the district office. Lunch is served at Punakha Hotel followed by a drive to Wangdue Phodrang.

WANGDUE PHODRANG – TRONGSA

The journey to Trongsa (142 km) takes about 6 hours with a stop at Pelela Pass, where there is a magnificent view of the 3340 m high Himalayan mountain that separates the west from the rest of the country. Lunch at Chendebji. Overnight: Hotel in Trongsa.

TRONGSA – BUMTHANG

Visit Trong Dzon, the ancestral home of the Bhutanese royal family, built by Chogyel Minjur Tenpa in 1648. Visit the towns of Ta Dzong and Trongsa before driving to the Bumthang Valley via the Yutla Pass. Enjoy hospitality in the form of Bumthang homestays or guest houses and spend the night in a Bumthang guest house.

BUMTHANG - SIGHT SEEING

Visit the beautiful Bumthang Valley. Drive through the scenic Bumthang Valley and also visit Jambay Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, lunch at guesthouse. Afternoon visit to Jakar Dzong, built by Minjur Tempo, 3rd Desi ouse. (Desi means a temporary ruler named Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal) and then go to Member (Tsho) of the burning lake. Overnight: Hotel in Bumthang

BUMTHANG – PHUBJIKHA

Drive about 5 hours (174 km) to Phubjikha Valley, a beautiful valley located at an altitude of 3000 m, the route of which was opened only recently. In winter, an endangered species of bird (black crane) can be seen here. Lunch in Trongse. Overnight: Hotel in Phadrang.

PHUBJIKHA – THIMPHU

In the morning, a walk through the valley for photography and then the journey towards Thimphu. Lunch at Wangdue Phodrang. If you have enough time, you can visit some handicrafts in town and also buy gifts for your friends back home. Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu.

THIMPHU – PARO

In the morning, transfer to the Tango monastery, a full-day trip. Lunch at a picnic at the foot of the Tango Monastery and in the afternoon transfer to Paro. Overnight: Hotel in Paro.

PARO – PARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT for departure

Early morning flight to Paro International Airport and your Bhutanese friends from Makalu Adventure will see you off on the way back.