This trip covers Thimpu-the capital city of Bhutan, Paro, Punakha-the old capital of Bhutan, Wangdiphrodang and Phubjika.
Phubjika is the winter home the rare black-necked cranes that fly over from Tibet. Phubjika has one of the only two Ngimgma monasteries of Bhutan.
| Trip Code | MT-BTO-BODT1 |
| Trip Duration | 8 Days |
| Trip Type | Tour |
| Trip Grade | Moderate |
| Min Group Size | 1+ |
| Trip Start | Paro |
| Trip End | Paro |
| Best Season | Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY |
| Transportaion | Drive |
| Meals | 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) |
| Acommodation |
2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. 2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Tibet. |
Meet Wind horse representative at the airport and drive to Thimpu. Overnight hotel.
Morning visit to: colorful vegetable market; the Memorial Chorten and the National Library. After lunch visit the Handmade Paper Factory & the School of Thangka Painting; stroll about town.
Early morning scenic drive on the mountain route towards the former capital of Bhutan passing through the Dochula pass (alt. 10,000 feet); stunning scenery of Himalayan ranges. Descend to Punakha & tour the town. After picnic lunch by the Wangdi River continue to Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the most picturesque in Bhutan
Excursion to serene Gangtey valley, home of the rare black-necked cranes that fly over Tibet in the winter; visit the Gangtey monastery
Retrace the way via the Simtokha Dzong the oldest one in Bhutan. After lunch visit hospital for Traditional Medicine; National Library. Continue to Paro. Overnight hotel.
In the morning visit the fortified tower Ta Dzong, now a natural history museum- one of finest in Asia, the impressive Drukgyel Dzong ruins (monastery fortress) and Kyichu Temple of 7th century. Overnight hotel
Today you will hike up o Takstang monastery situated in a cliff overlooking the valley. This is the highlight of your trip. You will walk back to Paro. Overnight hotel.
Transfer to airport for departure.
