The Kingdom of Bhutan

DAY 1 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi International Airport Terminal 3. On arrival, transfer to Taj Palace Hotel.

DAY 2 DELHI – PARO – THIMPHU
Early morning transfer to Delhi International Airport Terminal 3 to board Druk Air flight.

Flight KB 205 for Delhi – Paro (0635 / 0925).

On arrival, transfer by road to Thimphu and check-in at Taj Tashi Hotel

Rest of the day at leisure / free for acclimatization.
Evening visit the Traditional Bhutanese paper making unit and the traditional Gold and silver smith units

DAY 3 THIMPHU
Morning sightseeing tour of Thimphu city.

Afternoon visit Tashichhodzong and Thimphu market

DAY 4 THIMPHU – PUNAKHA (ALT – 1300 M)
Morning transfer by road to Punakha for a dramatic drive over the high mountain pass of Dochu La and on to the Phobjika Valley. Sights on the way include one of Bhutan’s first fortress monasteries, the 17th century Simtokha Dzong, and ancient wall paintings at the Hongtsho Goemba monastery. The journey continues over the 3,050m mountain pass where on a clear day, towering Himalayan peaks are clearly visible (approximately 03 hours drive)

On arrival, check-in at Amankora Lodge (Suite)

Afternoon at leisure or a short walk through the valley floor or free to visit the Spa

DAY 5 PUNAKHA
Morning begin with a beautiful hike from the Punakha Lodge along the Mo Chhu thru terraces of rice, chillies and cabbage, taking you to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, a monument recently built by the four queens of Bhutan.

Heading back down the valley stop to view the stunning Punakha Dzong and perhaps take a picnic lunch on the banks of the river or in a secret village high above the valley floor.

Rest of the day at leisure or free to visit the Spa

DAY 6 PUNAKHA – PARO (ALT – 2250 M)

Morning transfer by road to Paro enroute visiting Wangduephodrang (approximately 04 hours and 30 minutes drive)

On arrival, check-in at Uma Paro Hotel (Deluxe Room)

Rest of the day at leisure or free to visit the Spa

DAY 7 PARO
Morning city tour of Paro city visiting Zurig Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong and Paro market

Rest of the day at leisure or free to visit the Spa

DAY 8 PARO
Highlights of the Paro Valley – Taktsang Walk, Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang

DAY 9 PARO – DELHI
Morning transfer to Paro International Airport to board Druk Air flight
Flight KB 204 for Paro – Delhi (1125 / 1335)

Flight operates only on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

On arrival, transfer to Taj Palace Hotel (Deluxe Room – day use room for 08 hoursLater transfer to Delhi International Airport Terminal 3 to board flight for onward destination

DAY 10 DEPART DELHI
Depart Delhi