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Situated on the ancient Silk Road between Tibet, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, the Bhutanese state developed a distinct national identity based on Buddhism. Headed by a spiritual leader known as the Zhabdrung Rinpoche, the territory was composed of many fiefdoms and governed as a Buddhist theocracy. The King of Bhutan is known as the “Dragon King”. Bhutan is also notable for pioneering the concept of gross national happiness. The country’s landscape ranges from lush subtropical plains in the south to the sub-alpine Himalayan mountains in the north, where there are peaks in excess of 7,000 metres (23,000 ft). The highest mountain in Bhutan is the Gangkhar Puensum, which is also a strong candidate for the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. There is also diverse wildlife in Bhutan.
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| Day | Itinerary |
| Day 1 | Arrive Paro,Paro-Thimphu |
| Day 2 | Thimphu-Punakha and Wangdue |
| Day 3 | Punakha/wangdue-Phobjikha Valley- Punakha |
| Day 4 | Punakha short hike & Punakha-Thimphu |
| Day 5 | Thimphu Sightseeing & Thimphu-Paro |
| Day 6 | Paro-Haa Valley-Paro Valley |
| Day 7 | A Day Hike to Taktsang Ghoempa (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) |
| Day 8 | Departure from Paro |
Then drive to Thimphu, which will take you through Chunzom (confluence of Pachu- the river flowing through Paro valley & Wangchu –the river flowing through Thimphu valley). On the way, visit Tachog Lhakhang (temple). At Thimphu visit The School of Traditional Painting of Arts and Crafts , National Textile Museum , Takin Preserve, Tashichhodzong, Changzamtok Weaving Center & Craft Bazaar.
Travel to Punakha & Wangdue through Dochula Pass .Visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (monastery), which was built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck (the Queen Mother of Bhutan) . Visit the Devine Madman’s Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing. In the evening you may visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendup Lhakhang Nunnery and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful view of Punakha and Wangdue valleys from there.
Travel to Phobjikha valley through Wangdue. Phobjikha valley is part of the beautiful Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (formerly known as Black Mountains National Park), one of Bhutan’s most important nature sanctuaries.
Travel through upper Punakha valley and take a leisure hike through paddy fields to the beautiful Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Lhakhang (temple) built by Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck (the Queen Mother of Bhutan). After that travel to Thimphu, and visit Bhutan Postal Museum, Kuenselphodrang (commonly known as Buddha Point) where the largest Buddha statue in the country is perched on the hillock overlooking the Thimphu Valley and enjoys the magnificent view of Thimphu Valley.
Visit Tango Monastery & Ta Dzong.
Travel to Haa valley (the valley of Guardian Spirit) through the stretch of villages of Dogakha, Susuna and Jabana.visit either Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) or Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple) or both depending on your interest. Local legend has it that deity helped construct the temple thus giving the name to Haa, meaning ‘surprise’. Haa is overlooked by three mountains called ‘Rig Sum Gonpa’ which signify three Buddha deities; Jambayang, Chana Dorji and Chenrizig. Haa was not opened up to tourists until 2002 so it remains relatively not spoilt by the 21st C. Then travel to Paro driving you through winding road along the side of the mountain and you will make the climb to the Chele La Pass, 3822 metres high, with spectacular glimpses of the Bhutan Himalayas all the way.
Drive for about 20 minutes to the base of Taktsang Monastery and then hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’. The walk up to the viewpoint will take about 1 – 1 ½ hrs depending on your fitness and from View Point you will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. Also visit Kichu temple & Paro Rinpung Dzong (fortress) .
Your tour guide will escort you to the Paro airport for your flight out of Paro.
