BHUTAN ADVENTURE TOUR Overview

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our airport representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet our friendly staff, attend a briefing with your guides, and check your equipment to ensure everything is ready for your adventure. In the evening, enjoy an authentic Nepalese dinner accompanied by a cultural show, providing a perfect introduction to Nepal’s rich heritage. Meals included: Dinner Overnight: Hotel

Fly from Kathmandu to Paro and experience the breathtaking purity of the Himalayan air as you land. The Paro Valley has preserved its serene and rural charm despite modern developments. Seasonal fields stretch across the valley floor, dotted with charming hamlets and traditional farmhouses. Paro is considered one of the earliest valleys to embrace Buddhism and showcases some of the most picturesque homes in Bhutan. After checking in at your hotel, begin your exploration with a visit to the National Museum (Ta-Dzong). Originally a watchtower for the Rinpung Dzong, it was converted into the National Museum in 1968. Perched on a hilltop, the museum offers panoramic views of the Paro Valley and houses a remarkable collection of Bhutanese art, artifacts, and cultural treasures. Next, visit Paro Rinpung Dzong, an architectural masterpiece and an important religious and administrative center. Follow the gently rising flagstone path from the traditional wooden bridge, flanked by guardhouses, up to the Dzong. The central tower (Utse) features exquisite woodwork and is regarded as one of the most beautiful in Bhutan. Built in 1645 A.D., the Dzong continues to serve as the seat of district administration and a monastic school. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Hotel

Morning: Begin your day with a visit to Drugyal Dzong, a historic ruined fortress located 16 km from Paro town. Although in ruins, the Dzong holds immense historical importance, having been the site where the Bhutanese successfully repelled several Tibetan invasions. The name “Drugyal” translates to “Victorious Bhutanese.” From this vantage point, enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Chomolhari, also known as the “Mountain of the Goddess,” standing at 7,329 meters. On your return journey, stop at a typical Bhutanese farmhouse to experience local rural life. Continue to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples, believed to have been built in 659 by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet. The temple is steeped in legend, said to pin down the left foot of a giant ogress whose body covers Bhutan and much of eastern Tibet. Evening: Return to your hotel for tea, then embark on a scenic two-hour drive (65 km) to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Along the way, enjoy the serene Himalayan landscapes. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Hotel

Small and secluded the city is quiet and there are never the traffic jams familiar in other Asian Capitals. Thimphu's main shopping street is a delight not so much for what you can buy there, but for the picturesqueness of the architecture and national custom. Beautiful weaves in wool, silk and cotton, basketwork, silver jewellery, thangkas and other traditional crafts of the kingdom are available in various handicraft emporiums. In the morning: visit the memorial chorten, the national library, the painting school, the handicrafts emporium, the weekend market. In the afternoon: visit Semtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Bhutan, built in 1629 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the Tashichho Dzong, the Head Abbot, the Pangri Zampa monastery.  Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

After breakfast transfer to Wangdue. En-route stop at Dochula pass (3150m/10,334ft), for a break and enjoy a view of the eastern himalayan mountains. Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is perched on a spur at the confluence of 02 rivers. The main road climbs the length of the spur and on the left, across the river, comes the first glimpse of the picturesque village of Rinchengang whose inhabitants are celebrated stonemasons. After lunch in Lobesa, we'll visit the Punakha Dzong. This is the winter residence of Bhutan's spiritual leader, the Head Abbot, and the central monastic body. The Dzong is built between two rivers known as “Phochu” (male river) and “Mochu” (female river). Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

After breakfast drive to Metshina. On a hillock in the center of the valley below Metshina is Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Monastery), built by lama Drukpa Kunley in 1499. He subdued the demoness of the Dochu la with his ‘magic thunderbolt of wisdom.’ A wooden effigy of the Lamas thunderbolt is preserved in the Lhakhang, and childless women go to the temple to receive a wang (blessing) from the saint. It’s a 20-minute walk across the rice fields from the road at Sopsokha to the temple. The trail leads across rice fields to the tiny settlement of Pana. There are very few monks at the temple which is surrounded by a row of prayer wheels and some very beautiful slate carvings. Continue drive to Thimphu across the Dochu la pass. Afternoon free for shopping. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Transfer to Paro to the Taktsang monastery. Taktsang is the most famous of all bhutanese monasteries. It is perched on the side of a cliff 900 m above the floor of the Paro valley, where the only sounds are the murmurs of the wind, and water and the chanting of the monks. The name Taktsang means "tigers nest"; the guru is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to the site of the monastery where he meditated in a cave for three months. The monastery itself is closed to tourists except by special permit. However the one-hour walk to the viewpoint, where there is a small wooden teahouse provides a close-up view of the monastery. It's also a good warm-up hike if you are going trekking. In the evening visit a farmhouse or free on your own. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

We will transfer to Paro airport for the departure flight and pickup Kathmandu airport, after arriving hotel. This is the free day for you and you can enjoy yourself around the city. . Meals included: breakfast, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

After breakfast take an excursion visit. Today we will go for sightseeing Swyambhunath, Pasupatinath temple, Bouddhanath and Patan. World heritage site and freely shopping day. Evening there will be a typical nepali dinner organized for you in the typical nepali restaurant. Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

You will have breakfast and you will be free until your departure. A representative will take you airport for your final departure. Meals included: breakfast.