Paro Arrival

The journey offers breathtaking views of Mount Everest and other famous Himalayan mountains including Mount Jhomolhari and includes a visit to Paro International Airport, lunch and overnight stay.

Paro Sightseeing

The morning tour includes a visit to Drugyal Dzong, a ruined fortress in Bhutan, and Kyichu Lhakhang, a temple built by King Songtsen Gompo in 659 AD to spread Buddhism. Lunch is at the National Museum, which was converted in 1968 from a watch tower for Paro Rimpong Dzong. The tour ends with a transfer to Thimphu and an overnight stay at a hotel.

Thimphu-Trongsa

The journey to Trongsa takes 6 hours, passing the Dochula pass (3150 m) and stopping for tea and refreshments. The route offers stunning views of the snow-capped mountains of the Eastern Himalayas and the Gasa Dzong. The road descends to Wangdue Phodrang and Pelela Pass, separating the western and other areas.

Trongsa-Bumthang

Visit Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of the royal family built by Chogyel Minjur Tempa in 1648. Explore the town of Trongsa, Ta Dzong and enjoy lunch. Road to Bumthang Valley via Yutola Pass, scenic 3 hours drive. Enjoy the hospitality of a farm or guesthouse.

Bumthang, witness the festival

Bumthang Festival, a vibrant celebration of Bhutanese culture, takes place in the picturesque Bumthang Valley. The festival offers traditional dances, music and rituals that take visitors back to the past. Visitors can also enjoy traditional Bhutanese cuisine, shop local handicrafts and interact with friendly locals who share their customs and traditions. The festival offers various cultural experiences.

Bumthang Sightseeing

Explore Bumthang Village, visit Jambay Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Kuenchosum Lhakhang, have lunch at guesthouse, visit Jakar Dzong, drive to member lake and stay overnight at guesthouse.

Bumthang-Gangtey Valley

A trip to the Gangtey Valley, a stunning valley at an altitude of 3000 m, offers a unique opportunity to observe the endangered Black Crane in winter, followed by lunch in Trongse.

Gangtey-Thimphu

Morning walk through the valley and drive towards Wangdue Phodrang, visit the town and Dzong. Drive to Punakha and visit the Dzong and the town. Lunch at the hotel. Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu

Paro-A day excursion to Taktsang

Drive from Thimphu to Paro, visit the Satsam Chorten and walk to the Taktsang Monastery, known as the "Tiger's Nest". The monastery atop a 4,000 feet high granite rock is believed to be the meditation spot of Guru Padma Sambhava in the 8th century. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Taktsang Cafe.

Departure from Paro

An early morning drive to Paro International Airport and your Bhutanese friends from Makalu Adventure will accompany you to head back home.