Bhutan Discovery Tour By Aman Lodge

Day1

Day 2: Thimphu

Sightseeing in Thimphu, where you can visit the National Memorial Chorten, the National Library, the National Painting School, Buddha point and Changangkha Temple.  Browse the striking collection of intricate textiles at the National Textile Museum and visit the Folk Museum. Overnight in Thimphu.
Option for Nature Hike-Wangditse 
Drive above Thimphu city, pass Mothithang area and drop by the Takin Reserve to see our national animal Takin, which is endemic only to Himalayan ranges. The unique animal supposed to have the body of a cow and head of a goat, is believed to have been created by Divine Madman out of his super natural power. The peace road finishes at broadcast tower, which further up is adorned by fluttering prayer flags. The view of south Thimphu from here is superb. The trail heads up for a while and detour to right through apple orchard and few farm houses above the trail. From here the trail drops down gently through oak, blue pine and rhododendron until you will reach Wangditse monastery. The view of Tashichodzong, Thimphu city, and Buddha statue is stunning from here. (Other site can visit as per available time) Overnight at Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu-Punakha( Via Dachula Pass)

After breakfast at your hotel  get ready to visit another  most  beautiful  places called Punakha Valley , which  known as  an old winter capital of Bhutan.
En-route stop at Dochu La Pass,  to view the eastern Himalayas, including Bhutan  highest mountain, GangkarPunsum. The road then drops down through varied  changing forest, finally emerging into the highly cultivated Punakha valley. In the afternoon you will visit PunakhaDzong 1637 AD, one of the most impressive in the country situated between two mighty rivers basically known to people male and female rivers. Time permitting visit the small town of Khuruthang in Punakha.Overnight Stay.

Day-4: Punakha to Wangdue Excursion

After breakfast excursion trip tripWangdue, you will start with temple of fertility  or  ChimiLhakhang . ChimiLhakhang was built by lamaDrukpaKunley in 1499. He subdued the demoness of the Dochu la with his magic thunderbolt of wisdom.  A wooden effigy of the Lama   thunderbolt is preserved in the Lhakhang, and childless women go to the temple to receive a Wang blessing from the saint. Its  a 20 minute gentle 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.  In the afternoon drive 45 minutes to another district on Wangduephordang, unique of its kind, small but cleanly maintained by the residents. Visit the fortress and the town. In the evening drive back to Punakha. Overnight stay 

Day 5: Punakha- Gangtey

After Breakfast drive to Gangtey, the remote Phobjikha valley. Visit Gangtey Gompa (one of Bhutan’s oldest monasteries and recently extensively renovated) and explore the valley where the villagers continue to live a traditional Bhutanese rural lifestyle. This is the site where black-necked cranes visit in their hundreds in November each year after spending the summer in Tibet. Overnight in Gangtey.

Day-6: Gangtey – Bumthang

Drive to  Bumthang via Trongsa, the gateway to central Bhutan. You can stop to visit the impressive Trongsa Dzong which commands the eye from miles away. Visit the new museum in the watchtower dedicated to the Royal Wangchuk dynasty, which tells the stories of the Dzong and features personal belongings of the Kings and Queens of Bhutan.  In the evening if time permits  you will visit  including Jamba Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang and Tamshing Lhakhang. Visit Jakar Dzong (Bhutan’s largest) and you may be interested to see Bumthang’s famous swiss cheese factory.   Overnight in Bumthang.

Day 7: Bumthang- Tang Valley-Bumthang

Today we take an excursion to the remote Tang valley. Stop to visit Membar Tsho (the burning lake), which is one of Bhutan’s most important pilgrimage sites.  Then on to Drangchel, Pema Lingpa’s birthplace. You will also see some picturesque villages and temples and can walk up to visit Ugyenchholing Palace, which is now a museum and gives an interesting insight into life in an aristocratic family in the last century.  Return to Bumthang for the night.

Day-8: Bumthang- ParoBy Flights

A full day of sightseeing in and around Paro including Paro RinpungDzong and the National Museum. After lunch visit Drukgyel Dzong (‘fortress of victory’), and the sacred Kyichu Lhakhang (temple). Overnight in Paro.

Day 9: Paro- Tiger’s Nest

Take a day hike to the ‘Tiger’s Nest’, the sacred Taktshang monastery, and have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria. On the way back you can visit Dumtse Lhakhang, a temple built by ThangthongGyalpo, the iron bridge builder. Overnight in Paro.

Day-10: Paro- Departure

After Breakfast departure transfer to the airport to board for onward flights

Tour Cost Per Person

(Valid For March, April, May and September, October,  November)
Airfare Supplement
Ex- Kathmandu: USD 430(Return Airfare on Economy Class)