Central Bhutan Tour – 8 Nights / 9 Days
Day 1 | Paro – Thimphu
The flight into Bhutan is one of a kind giving you a taste of the adventurous Bhutanese people taking you as close as u can ever get to the Himalayan mountain ranges. On arrival, you will be received by our guide from Yeedzin Tours and Treks and will head to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Evening tea in a local restaurant n free time to walk around Thimphu town.
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 2 | Thimphu
Today will be a full day sightseeing program of the Thimphu valley. National Library, Arts and crafts school, Folk Heritage National Memorial Chorten and National Textile Museum, Handicrafts Emporium, Post Office, Tashichhodzong.
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 3 | Thimphu – Trongsa
After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m) to get a view of the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east depending on the weather u may or may not see the entire mountain range. Stop at Wangduephodrang town for lunch, then continue on to Tongsa across Pele-la pass (3,300m), the traditional boundary between east and west. You will see a change in vegetation at this point, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo. Stop en route at Chendebji Chorten,Arrive at Trongsa late afternoon and check into the lodge for the night.
Overnight at Trongsa.
Day 4 | Trongsa – Bumthang
After breakfast, walk by Trongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong. Then drive to Bumthang, 68 km. from Tongsa, a journey of about 3 hours, over the Yutong-la pass (3,400m/11,155ft). On arrival in Bumthang, check in at your lodge.
Overnight at Bumthang.
Day 5 | Bumthang
After lunch, visit Kurje Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakhang (7th century), Tamshing Monastery and Jakar Dzong. Evening will be free to walk around the town and visit the local handicrafts shop.
Overnight in Jakar | Altitude: 2700m
Day 6 | Bumthang – Punakha
After breakfast, explore the valley of Bumthang. Then proceed to Punakha, stopping along the way at Tongsa for lunch, which will be served in a local restaurant famous for its cuisine. Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong and town en route to Punakha, which we will reach late afternoon.
Overnight at Punakha
Day 7 | Punakha – Paro
Morning visit to Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. The Dzong has withstood damage from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. Then drive to Paro
Overnight at Paro
Day 8 | Paro
Hike to the famous tigers nest temple (taktsang) stopping for lunch at the cafeteria. After lunch, we drive up the valley to Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1647 by the Shabdrung to commemorate the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetans in the war of 1644. En route, we also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo, then visits to the National Museum, and Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Overnight at Paro
Day 9 | Depart Paro
After early breakfast in the hotel , drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
09 Nights / 10Days
Day 1 | Paro – Thimphu
The flight into Bhutan is one of a kind giving you a taste of the adventurous Bhutanese people taking you as close as u can ever get to the Himalayan mountain ranges. On arrival, you will be received by our guide from Yeedzin Tours and Treks and will head to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Evening tea in a local restaurant and free time to walk around Thimphu town.
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 2 | Thimphu
Today will be a full day sightseeing program of the Thimphu valley. National Library, Arts and crafts school, Folk Heritage National Memorial Chorten and National Textile Museum, Handicrafts Emporium, Post Office, Tashichhodzong.
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 3 | Thimphu – Trongsa
After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m) to get a view of the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east, depending on the weather you may or may not see the entire mountain range. Stop at Wangduephodrang town for lunch, then continue on to Trongsa across Pele-la pass (3,300m), the traditional boundary between east and west. You will see a change in vegetation at this point, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo. Stop en route at Chendebji Chorten, Arrive at Trongsa late afternoon and check into the lodge for the night.
Overnight at Trongsa.
Day 4 | Trongsa – Bumthang
After breakfast, walk by Trongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong. Then drive to Bumthang, 68 km. from Trongsa, a journey of about 3 hours, over the Yutong-la pass (3,400m/11,155ft). On arrival in Bumthang, check in at your lodge.
Overnight at Bumthang.
Day 5 | Bumthang
Visit Kurje Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakhang (7th century), Tamshing Monastery and Jakar Dzong. Evening will be free to walk around the town and visit the local handicrafts shop.
Overnight at Bumthang.
Day 6 | Bumthang
Day trip to Tang valley. Bumthang is made up of five different valleys. Chumey,Jakar,Ura,Tang and valley. The tang valley is the most beautiful of all the valleys and also the highest with an average altitude of about 3100m. We will visit the Ogyencholing Dzong, an old fortress of the lord of Tang in the olden days. The central tower of the Dzong is now converted into a museum and has a wonderful collection of artifacts.
Overnight in Jakar | Altitude: 2700m
Day 7 | Bumthang – Punakha
After breakfast, proceed to Punakha, stopping along the way at Trongsa for lunch. Visit Wangduephodrang town en route to Punakha.
Overnight at Punakha
Day 8 | Punakha – Paro
Morning visit to Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. The Dzong has withstood damage from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries then head for paro, having lunch on the dochula pass, after arriving paro visits to the National Museum, and Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Overnight at Paro
Day 9 | Paro
Hike to taktsang stopping for lunch at the cafeteria. After lunch, we drive up the valley to Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1647 by the Shabdrung to commemorate the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetans in the war of 1644. En route, we also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo.
Overnight at Paro.
Day 10 | Depart Paro
After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
10 Nights / 11 Days
Day 1 | Paro – Thimphu
The flight into Bhutan is one of a kind giving you a taste of the adventurous Bhutanese people taking you as close as u can ever get to the Himalayan mountain ranges. On arrival, you will be received by our guide from Yeedzin Tours and Treks and will head to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Evening tea in a local restaurant n free time to walk around Thimphu town.
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 2 | Thimphu
Today will be a full day sightseeing program of the Thimphu valley. National Library, Arts and crafts school, Folk Heritage National Memorial Chorten and National Textile Museum, Handicrafts Emporium, Post Office, Tashichhodzong.
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 3 | Thimphu – Trongsa
After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m) to get a view of the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east depending on the weather u may or may not see the entire mountain range. Stop at Wangduephodrang town for lunch, then continue on to Tongsa across Pele-la pass (3,300m), the traditional boundary between east and west. You will see a change in vegetation at this point, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo. Stop en route at Chendebji Chorten,Arrive at Trongsa late afternoon and check into the lodge for the night.
Overnight at Trongsa.
Day 4 | Trongsa – Bumthang
After breakfast, walk by Trongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong. Then drive to Bumthang, 68 km. from Tongsa, a journey of about 3 hours, over the Yutong-la pass (3,400m/11,155ft). On arrival in Bumthang, check in at your lodge.
Overnight at Bumthang.
Day 5 | Bumthang
After lunch, visit Kurje Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakhang (7th century), Tamshing Monastery and Jakar Dzong. Evening will be free to walk around the town and visit the local handicrafts shop.
Overnight at Bumthang.
Day 6 | Bumthang
Day trip to Tang valley.Bumthang is made up of five different valleys. Chumey,Jakar,Ura,Tang and valley. The tang valley is the most beautiful of all the valleys and also the highest with an average altitude of about 3100m. We will visit the Ogyencholing Dzong, an old fortress of the lord of Tang in the olden days. The central tower of the Dzong is now converted into a museum and has a wonderful collection of artifacts.
Overnight in Jakar | Altitude: 2700m
Day 7 | Bumthang – Punakha
After breakfast, explore the valley of Bumthang. Then proceed to Punakha, stopping along the way at Tongsa for lunch, which will be served in a local restaurant famous for its cuisine. Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong and town en route to Punakha, which we will reach late afternoon.
Overnight at Punakha
Day 8 | Punakha – Thimphu
Morning visit to Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. The Dzong has withstood damage from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries.
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 9 | Thimphu – Paro
Start early to witness the weekend market then head for paro. On arrival check into the hotel, have lunch then visits to the National Museum, and Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Evening tea at a local farmhouse.
Overnight at Paro
Day 10 | Paro
Hike to taktsang stopping for lunch at the cafeteria. After lunch, we drive up the valley to Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1647 by the Shabdrung to commemorate the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetans in the war of 1644. En route, we also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo.
Overnight at Paro.
Day 11 | Paro – Haa – Paro
Morning drive to Haa town, which was recently opened to foreigners, en-route cross Pelela pass one of the highest pass in Bhutanese road. Enjoy the uniqueness of the recently opened town. After lunch drive back to Paro.
Overnight in Paro | Namsay Resort |Altitude: 2200m
Day 12 | Depart Paro
After early breakfast in the hotel , drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
13 Nights / 14 Days
Day 1 | Paro – Thimphu
The flight into Bhutan is one of a kind giving you a taste of the adventurous Bhutanese people taking you as close as u can ever get to the Himalayan mountain ranges. On arrival, you will be received by our guide from Yeedzin Tours and Treks and will head to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Evening tea in a local restaurant n free time to walk around Thimphu town.
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 2 | Thimphu
Today will be a full day sightseeing program of the Thimphu valley. National Library, Arts and crafts school, Folk Heritage National Memorial Chorten and National Textile Museum, Handicrafts Emporium, Post Office, Tashichhodzong.
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 3 | Thimphu – Trongsa
After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m) to get a view of the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east depending on the weather u may or may not see the entire mountain range. Stop at Wangduephodrang town for lunch, then continue on to Tongsa across Pele-la pass (3,300m), the traditional boundary between east and west. You will see a change in vegetation at this point, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo. Stop en route at Chendebji Chorten, Arrive at Trongsa late afternoon and check into the lodge for the night.
Overnight at Trongsa.
Day 4 | Trongsa – Bumthang
After breakfast, walk by Trongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong. Then drive to Bumthang, 68 km. from Tongsa, a journey of about 3 hours, over the Yutong-la pass(3,400m/11,155ft) On arrival in Bumthang, check in at your lodge. Bumthang is made up of five different valleys, Chumey, Jakar, Ura, Tang and valley.
Overnight at Bumthang.
Day 5 | Bumthang
After lunch, visit Kurje Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakhang (7th century), Tamshing Monastery and Jakar Dzong. Evening will be free to walk around the town and visit the local handicrafts shop.
Overnight at Bumthang.
Day 6 | Bumthang
Today a day trip to Tang valley, one the most beautiful of all the valleys and also the highest with an average altitude of about 3100m, where we visit Ogyencholing Dzong, an old fortress of the lord of Tang in the olden days. The central tower of the Dzong is now converted into a museum and has a wonderful collection of artifacts.
Overnight in Jakar | Altitude: 2700m
Day 7 | Bumthang-Gangtey
Today we drive back west towards Thimphu and over a high pass down into the Phobjikha valley, surely one of the loveliest high altitude valleys in Bhutan. Check into the hotel on reaching Phobjikha.
Overnight at Gangtey
Day 8 | Gangtey Sightseeing
In the morning Explore Phobjikha valley and also visit Gangtey Gompa ,the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan. hopefully sighting some black necked cranes, if you are there at the right time of year.
Overnight at Gangtey
Day 9| Gangtey – Punakha
After breakfast proceed to Punakha and on route we stop for lunch in a small restaurant among rice fields and farms. Then a short hike through the rice fields takes us to the temple of fertility dedicated to the divine mad man.
Overnight at Punakha
Day 10 | Punakha – Paro
Morning visit to Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. The Dzong has withstood damage from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. Then head for Paro and have the evening to self to explore the town
Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 11 | Paro
Start early to witness the weekend market and possible archery matc. In the afternoon after lunch, visit the National Museum and Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Later drop by a local farmhouse for some evening tea.
Overnight at Paro
Day 12 | Paro
Hike to taktsang stopping for lunch at the cafeteria. After lunch, we drive up the valley to Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1647 by the Shabdrung to commemorate the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetans in the war of 1644. En route, we also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo.
Overnight at Paro.
Day 13 | Paro – Haa – Paro
Morning drive to Haa town, which was recently opened to foreigners, en-route crossPelela pass one of the highest pass in Bhutanese road. Enjoy the uniqueness of the recently opened town. After lunch drive back to Paro.
Overnight in Paro | Namsay Resort |Altitude: 2200m
Day 14 | Depart Paro
After early breakfast in the hotel , drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.