Cultural Highlights of Bhutan

Day 1: Paro

Day 2: Paro – Thimphu

Day 3: Paro – Thimphu

Day 4: Thimphu

Day 5: Thimphu – Punakha

Day 6: Punakha – Trongsa

Day 7: Trongsa – Bumthang

Day 8: Bumthang

Day 9: Excursion to Ura valley

Day 10: Bumthang – Punakha

Day 11: Punakha – Paro

Day 12: Paro

Day 13: Departure

Day 1: Paro

Arrive at Paro. Received by YANA representative and transfer to the hotel. After lunch visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. Evening explore Paro township. Welcome dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Paro – Day Excursion to Haa Valley

After breakfast you will drive to Haa via Chelela Pass (3900m). Haa valley was recently opened to visitors and remains one of Bhutan’s most pristine areas. Return to Paro for overnight. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Paro – Thimphu

Morning drive to Thimphu. Afternoon sightseeing of Thimphu. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Thimphu

Thimphu valley sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Thimphu – Punakha

Drive to Punakha. Afternoon sightseeing of Punakha valley. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6: Punakha – Trongsa

Drive to Trongsa via the beautiful Phobjikha valley. Lunch on route at Chendebji Choeten. Evening explore Trongsa town. Overnight at lodge.

Day 7: Trongsa – Bumthang

After breakfast drive to Bumthang. Afternoon explore Jakar town and evening at leisure. Overnight at lodge.

Day 8: Bumthang

Full day sightseeing of Jakar valley. Overnight at lodge.

Day 9: Excursion to Ura valley

Day excursion to Ura valley. Hot lunch will be served at Ura village. Return to Jakar for your final night in Jakar. Overnight at lodge.

Day 10: Bumthang – Punakha

Morning drive to Punakha. Lunch will be served on route at Chendebji Choeten. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Punakha – Paro

Morning hike to Chimi Lhakhang. Resume your drive to Paro. Lunch stop in Thimphu and final shopping you may have. Evening drive to Paro. Overnight in hotel.

Day 12: Paro

Excursion to Taktshang Monastery. Evening visit Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Departure

Early morning breakfast and drive to the airport for departure. YANA representative will help with check-in formalities and bid you farewell.