Itinerary Details
Day 1 : Delhi - Paro
In the morning, board a flight to Paro. Enjoy the mesmerizing views of Kanchan Junga, Mount Everest, Mount Chomolhari, and Mount Jichu. On arrival at Paro, meet our representative, who will escort you to one of our listed hotels. Evening to be spent at leisure. Later, you will have your dinner and enjoy an overnight stay in Paro.
Day 2 : Paro - Thimphu
The following day leaves for Thimphu. It is a unique city with an unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient culture. Drive through beautiful valleys and passes, offering a spectacular look to reach Thimphu. Upon arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing, visit the National Memorial Chorten, the Dupthop Lhakhang, National Library, and the Painting School. Post lunch drive to the Traditional Medicine Institute, where medicines are still prepared using ancient practices. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 : Thimphu - Gangtey Gompa
After breakfast, drive to Gangtey Gompa, east of Wangduephodrang. The Gangtey Gompa is the only Nyingmapa Monastery. The valley is the most beautiful place in Bhutan. On arrival, You can opt for Homestays where you can interact with the locals and have a deeper view of their culture and rituals. Rest and relax for the day. Evening to be spent at your discretion. Overnight stay at Gangtey Gompa.
Day 4 : Gangtey Gompa
On the 4th day of this tour, during your stay at Gangtey Gompa, enjoy the trek to a popular tourist attraction in the Phubjika Valley, which covers the Gangtey Gompa. International trekking enthusiasts follow this trekking route. The walk passes through the Kumbu village, goes through the Gedachen and Khebayathang villages, leads to the Kilhorthang village, and terminates in the Kungathang Lhakhang. You may also enjoy a short trek from the Mani stone wall north of the Gangtey Gonpa and end in Khewa Lhakhang. Overnight at Gangtey Gompa
Day 5 : Gangtey Gompa - Gogona
Next morning, I trek down to Gogona. On the moderate trail, you will pass through the mixed forest of bamboo, Rhododendrons, Juniper, and Magnolia. The tour here is rough and rocky and is ideal for an average walker. After crossing Tsele La, the trail crosses various grassy fields and descends through forests to Gangak. On reaching Gogona, explore the beautiful hilltop site overlooking a long valley. In the latter part of the day, you may take a 30-minute walk to a hamlet and shop for homemade articles. Overnight stay in camps.
Day 6 : Gogona - Khotokha
Today, you will enjoy the trek towards Khotokha, leaving Gogona. During the trail, you will pass by flocks of sheep and cultivated fields. While on the move, we will cross the forest of oak, dwarf, cypress, and miniature azaleas, finally reaching the Shobju La Pass. The trail from here is muddy and rocky. Follow the road leading to a woodcutter and sawmill camp at Dolonaga. Continue your downward trek to reach Khothangkha Valley, where you will visit the four chortens dedicated to the four Je Khenpos. Three of these cartoons are square and built in Bhutanese style, while the fourth features a Nepali style. After visiting the four Chortens, we finally reach our base camp at Khotokha village, which comprises 60 rustic houses for your comfortable overnight stay.
Day 7 : Khotokha - Chuzomsa - Wangdi via Niizergang
On the 7th day, leave Kohtokha to reach Wangdi via Niizergang. On the way, you will pass by Chuzomsa and Niizergang, which offers picturesque scenic surroundings of the place to its tourists. The Wangdi is situated 70 Km to the southeast of Thimphu. While trekking towards Wangdi, you would walk down through the ever-changing vegetation that is alluring at the sight. Enjoy an overnight stay at Wangdi.
Day 8 : Wangdi - Thimphu
The next morning proceed to Thimphu. On reaching Thimphu visit the oldest Dzong in Bhutan. Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal commissioned the Simtokha Dzong. It is the house of a Monastic school. Finally, in the evening, shop for souvenirs from the handicraft emporium.
Day 9 : Thimphu -Paro
This is the last day of your 8 nights and 9 days trip to Bhutan. Wake up and have your breakfast and get a swift transfer to Thimphu to board a flight to Paro for onward destinations.
