Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - Paro. Upon arrival meet with our representative and transfer to hotel.
O/N Hotel at Paro
Day 2: Paro – Thimphu. Morning visit Drukgyel Dzong, Taktsang viewpoint, Kychu Lhakhang. After visit National Museum, later transfer to Thimphu.
O/N Hotel at Thimphu.
Day 3: Thimphu – Trongsa. Early drive to Trongsa via Do Chula Pass (Ht.10, 000ft), from where one has good overlooking view of the Eastern Himalayan Ranges. Enroute visit Wangdi Dzong and proceed to Trongsa across Pelela Pass (Alt 3300 m). Visit local village to see the textiles.
O/N Hotel Trongsa.
Day 4: Trongsa – Mongar. Drive through Yutong la Pass (3,400m), have lunch at Bumthang drive to Mongar.
O/N Lodge at Mongar.
Day 6: Mongar Sightseeing. Visit Khurbazam village, where some of the most famous and expensive textiles in Bhutan are woven in silk and cotton.
O/N Lodge at Mongar.
Day 7: Mongar – Bumthang. Do sightseeing in and around.
O/N Hotel
Day 8: Bumthang – Halt. Explore Bumthang whole day. Visit some village and see women weaving Matha.
O/N Hotel
Day 9: Bumthang – Punakha. On the way visit Chumey village where the most famous Bumthang Yatha are woven. See how they prepare the thread.
O/N Hotel at Punakha.
Day 10: Punakha – Thimphu. Visit Punakha dzongs and Wangdi dzongs, later Chimi Lhakhang. O/N Hotel at Thimphu
Day 11: Thimphu – Paro. Visit Handicraft shops and weaving center in Thimphu, evening Transfer to Paro.
O/N Hotel at Paro.
Day 12: Paro – Departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices are matter to change!
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