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Day 01: New Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in New Delhi. Upon arrival, you will
be transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: New Delhi - Paro (by air)
In the morning drive to the airport for the flight to Paro.
This beautiful valley with its rich terraced farmland, is home
to some of the Bhutan's oldest temples and monasteries. Upon
arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Paro. In the
afternoon you will visit the Rinpung Dzong. It was built in
1646 by Shabdrung Ngwang Namgyal, the first spiritual and
temporal ruler of Bhutan. Then you will visit the National
Museum. After the visit of the National museum you will go for
an excursion to Takstang monastery. It is also known as
"tiger's den" because Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to
the site on the back of a tigress in the eighth century.
Day 03: Paro
In the morning you will visit the Ta Dzong. The Ta Dzong was
built in 1651 as a watch tower. In the afternoon you will
visit the Drugyal Dzong. It means the victorious fortress
which was built in 1647 by Shabdrung to celebrate his victory
over the Tibetan invaders. Evening free for leisure.
Day 04: Paro - Thimphu (about 65 kms.)
After breakfast drive to Thimphu. Thimphu is the modern
capital of Bhutan. It lies at an elevation of 2300 m in a
valley traversed by the Wang Chu river. Upon arrival, you will
be transferred to the hotel in Thimphu. In the afternoon set
out on sightseeing tour of Thimphu. First of all you will
visit the Tashichho Dzong on the bank of the river. It is the
main Secretariat building which houses the throne room of His
Majesty, the King of Bhutan and is also the summer residence
of the central monk body. After visiting the Secretariat
building you will visit the national library to see the rare
and precious collection of Buddhism. In the evening you will
visit the Memorial Chorten. Memorial Chorten is a stupa and
was built in the year 1974 in the memory of the late third
king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
Day 05: Thimphu
In the morning you will visit the 17th century Simtokha Dzong.
It is the oldest Dzong in the country which stands on a lofty
ridge at the end of the valley. Today you will also visit a
painting school. In this painting school the young children
learn the ancient art of paintings. After visiting the
painting school you will visit the centre of traditional
medicines.
Day 06: Thimphu - Punakha (about 75 kms.)
In the morning you will drive to Punakha. Punakha was built
between two rivers in the 17th century by Shabdrung and served
as the winter residence of the central monk body. Punakha's
climate and warmer temperatures make its valley one of the
most fertile in Bhutan. Punakha served as the capital of
Bhutan until 1955. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to
the hotel in Punakha. In the evening visit the Punakha town.
Day 07: Punakha - Wangdiphodrang - Trongsa (about 147
kms.)
In the morning you will drive to Wangdiphodrang. It is the
last town on the central highway before entering central
Bhutan. Wangdiphodrang Dzong is the town's most visible
feature built during the 17th century. After visiting the
Wangdiphodrang Dzong and having lunch there you will drive to
Trongsa. Trongsa is situated at an altitude of 2200 m. and
forms the central hub of the nation. In the evening arrive in
Trongsa.
Day 08: Trongsa - Bumthang (about 68 kms.)
After breakfast visit the Trongsa Dzong. Trongsa Dzong was
built in 1648 as an impregnable fortress. Above the Trongsa
Dzong is the Ta Dzong (Watchtower). It was built to watch out
for invaders and travelers. After lunch drive to Bumthang
valley. To the east of Trongsa lies the Bumthang valley at an
altitude of 2600 m. In the evening arrive in Bumthang valley.
Day 09: Bumthang - Ura – Bumthang (about 138 kms.)
In the morning you will drive to Ura Valley. This valley lies
in the east of Bumthang and has a small village. A small but
old Dzong gives the village a medieval feel. There visit the
Ura Lhakhang and after lunch drive through the picturesque
valley of Bumthang to view Kurje Lhakhang.
Day 10: Bumthang – Punakha (about 205 kms.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha. After having lunch at
Punakha you will visit the local town and Bazaar. Overnight in
Punakha.
Day 11: Punakha – Paro (about 144 kms.)
After breakfast drive to Paro. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 12: Paro – Kathmandu (by air)
In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to
Kathmandu. Arrival in Kathamndu in the morning itself. Upon
arrival, you will be transferred to your Hotel. In the
afternoon you can enjoy the first impression of Kathmandu.
Day 13: Kathamndu Excursion: Swayambunath,
Bodhanilkanta
In the morning you will start your sightseeing by visiting
Durbar Square. Durbar Square is the spiritual heart of
Kathmandu. The old royal palace at the centre of the city was
surrounded by temples and other important buildings. After the
visit of Durbar Square you will proceed to visit Swayambhunath.
Swayambhunath Stupa is famous for the eyes of Buddha which
seem to observing the world from all 4 directions. After
visiting Swayambhunath you will visit Bodhanikantha.
Bodhanikantha is one of the most photographed sights. Here you
will see a Vishnu statue of 5th century reclining on his bed
of serpents in the pool.
Day 14: Kathmandu Excursion: Patan, Bhaktapur
Today you will drive to Patan. Patan was the second largest
town in the valley but it has been absorbed into Kathmandu.
Patan was previously known as Lalitpur (the beautiful city).
After visiting Patan you will proceed to Bhaktapur, the third
biggest city of the valley. Here, you will visit the golden
Door, the Palace of 55 windows (15th century) and Pagoda
Nyatapola (18th century).
Day 15: Kathmandu Excursion: Pashupatinath, Bodnath
Today you will visit the temple city of Pashupatinath which is
Nepal's most important Hindu pilgrim site on the banks of the
Bagmati river. The temple of Pashupatinath is dedicated to god
Shiva. Pashupatinath is one of the seven most important holy
cities to Hindus. After the visit of Pashupatinath you will
visit Bodnath. Bodnath is the largest Stupa of Nepal.
Day 16: Kathmandu Excursion: Dakshinkali
Today you will drive to Dakshinkali. On the way you will pass
through the villages and small localities. On the way to
Dakshinkali you can see the rural area where most of the
people make their living by cultivating their fields. The
temple of Dakshinkali is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus
where still animals sacrifices for the goddess Kali are
performed. Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 17: Kathmandu Excursion: Changu Narayan, Nagarkot
Today you will drive to the Changu Narayan Temple. This temple
is 125 m above the Kathmandu valley and dates from 4th century
AD. This temple is famous for its sculptures of god Vishnu
showing him in different reincarnation. In the afternoon you
will drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot has the best vantage point
for a view of the Himalayas from the Kathmandu valley. On
clear weather you can enjoy the view from Annapurna range upto
Mount Everest.
Day 18: Kathmandu Excursion: Dulikhel
You will have the day at leisure till afternoon. In the
afternoon you will drive to Dulikhel. Dulikhel lies at an
altitude of 1650 m and offers a beautiful view of Himalayas on
clear days. Later return back to Kathmandu.
Day 19: Kathmandu - New Delhi (by air)
Flight back to Delhi. Transfer to the Hotel and the whole day
is at leisure.
Day 20: New Delhi (Departure)
Flight to Home Destination.
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