Mystical Journey of Nobility

▪️Arrival at Paro International Airport: Warm welcome by your guide.

▪️Paro Tadzong: Visit the National Museum of Bhutan

▪️Drive to Thimphu (1.5-hour drive, 55 km): Enjoy the scenic drive to Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu.

▪️Check-in at Hotel: Refresh and relax.

▪️National Memorial Chorten: Visit this iconic stupa, a site of daily worship for the locals.

▪️Tashichho Dzong: Explore the impressive fortress that houses the King’s offices and the Central Monastic Body.

▪️Evening Leisure: Take a stroll around Thimphu town, visit local shops, or relax at a café.

▪️Overnight in Thimphu.

▪️Breakfast at Hotel: Start your day with a hearty meal.

▪️Buddha Dordenma: Visit the giant Buddha statue overlooking the Thimphu Valley, offering panoramic views.

▪️Institute for Zorig Chusum: Watch students practice Bhutan’s traditional arts, including painting and sculpture.

▪️Lunch at a Local Restaurant: Enjoy authentic Bhutanese cuisine.

▪️Changangkha Lhakhang: Visit this ancient temple, popular for blessings among children.

▪️Folk Heritage Museum: Learn about Bhutanese rural life in this traditional Bhutanese house turned museum.

▪️Evening Leisure: Explore more of Thimphu or relax at your hotel.

▪️Overnight in Thimphu.

▪️Breakfast at Hotel: Fuel up for the journey ahead.

▪️Dochula Pass (3,100m): Drive to Punakha with a stop at Dochula Pass for stunning views of the 108 stupas and the Himalayas on clear days.

▪️Lunch at Dochula Cafeteria: Enjoy a meal with breathtaking views.

▪️Continue to Punakha (2.5-hour drive, 76 km): Relax and take in the beautiful landscapes.

▪️Punakha Dzong: Visit the "Palace of Great Happiness," an architectural masterpiece located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.

▪️Evening Leisure: Explore Punakha town or take a leisurely walk along the river.

▪️Overnight in Punakha.

▪️Breakfast at Hotel: Begin your day with a nutritious breakfast.

▪️Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten: Hike through lush rice fields to this intricately crafted stupa with panoramic views of the Punakha Valley (about 2 hours round trip).

▪️Lunch in Punakha: Savor a local Bhutanese meal.

▪️Drive to Wangdue (1-hour drive, 23 km): Continue your journey to the historic district of Wangdue.

▪️Wangdue Phodrang Dzong: Visit this historic fortress currently under reconstruction, strategically located on a ridge overlooking the rivers.

▪️Evening Leisure: Explore the local market or enjoy a quiet evening at your hotel.

▪️Overnight in Wangdue.

▪️Breakfast at Hotel: Start your day with a fulfilling meal.

▪️Phobjikha Valley Excursion: Embark on a day trip to the Phobjikha Valley, home to the endangered black-necked cranes during winter. Visit the Gangtey Monastery, one of Bhutan’s most important religious sites.

▪️Lunch in Phobjikha: Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the serene valley or at a local guesthouse.

▪️Return to Wangdue: Drive back to Wangdue and relax after your day of exploration.

▪️Evening Leisure: Spend the evening as you wish, perhaps revisiting the market or simply unwinding.

▪️Overnight in Wangdue.

▪️Breakfast at Hotel: Prepare for the drive ahead with a hearty breakfast.

▪️Drive to Haa (4.5-hour drive, 170 km): Enjoy the scenic drive to Haa, a less-visited, serene valley offering a glimpse into Bhutan’s rural life.

▪️Lunch En Route: Enjoy a packed lunch or stop at a local restaurant along the way.

▪️Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo: Visit the White and Black Temples, two of the oldest and most revered temples in the Haa Valley.

▪️Evening Leisure: Explore Haa town, interact with locals, or simply relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.

▪️Overnight in Haa.

▪️Breakfast at Hotel: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast.

▪️Chele La Pass (3,988m): Drive to Paro via Chele La, the highest motorable pass in Bhutan. Enjoy stunning views of the Himalayas and the Paro Valley.

▪️Lunch at Chele La: Have a picnic lunch at the pass, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery.

▪️Continue to Paro (2-hour drive, 65 km): Descend into the Paro Valley and check in at your hotel.

▪️Paro Ta Dzong: Visit the National Museum, housed in a watchtower that has an impressive collection of art and artifacts.

▪️Rinpung Dzong: Explore this majestic fortress, known as the "Fortress of the Heap of Jewels," which serves as the administrative and monastic center of Paro district.

▪️Evening Leisure: Take a stroll through Paro town, do some shopping, or simply relax.

▪️Overnight in Paro.

▪️Breakfast at Hotel: Prepare for an adventurous day.

▪️Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest): Embark on a hike to Bhutan's most iconic monastery, perched on the edge of a cliff. The hike takes about 4-5 hours round trip.

▪️Lunch at the Cafeteria on the Trail: Rest and enjoy your lunch with a view of the monastery.

▪️Kyichu Lhakhang: Visit one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred temples, believed to be built in the 7th century.

▪️Evening Leisure: Spend your last evening in Bhutan as you wish—relax, explore more of Paro, or do some final shopping.

▪️Overnight in Paro.

▪️Breakfast at Hotel: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on your final morning.

▪️Free Morning: Spend the morning at your leisure—take a walk-through Paro, visit a café, or simply relax at your hotel.

▪️Drive to Paro International Airport: Your guide will assist with check-out and accompany you to the airport.

▪️Departure: Bid farewell to Bhutan with memories of your mystical and noble journey.