Grand Tour of Bhutan


Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days

Highlights: :Delhi - Paro - Thimphu - Wangdi - Gangtey - Punakha - Paro - Delhi

Cost: On Request - [Escorted Group or Private Journey]

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, upon arrival our representative will meet you and transfer you to the Hotel and check in at the hotel.
overnight in Delhi

Day 02 Delhi - Paro
After breakfast transfer to the international airport to board the flight for Paro . In clear weather, Bhutan flight provides a wonderful view of Himalayan scenery. On your arrival at Paro International Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred you to the Hotel . Lunch at the Hotel. Afternoon sight seeing Paro valley.

Day 03 Paro
After breakfast , Half day sightseeing tour Paro- visiting Drukyel Dzong, the historical fortess built in 1974 by shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders. Also visit Ta Dzong which was built in 1651 as a watch tower, Since 1951 the Dzong has been re-established as the National Museum and holds fascinating collections of art and religious Thankha paintings, Overnight in Paro.

Day 04 Paro -Thimphu
After breakfast, drive to Thimphu en route visit Semtokha Dzong, one of the oldest fortresses of the country, which is now the Institute for Language and Cultural Studies. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Thimphu valley, visiting Tashichhodzong, the seat of the government, the National Memorial Chorten, within which there are finely executed wall paintings and delicately fashioned statues which provide deep insight into Buddhist philosophy; and the Handicrafts Emporium, which displays a wide range of the traditional handicrafts for which Bhutan is renowned. You may also be able to catch a game of archery in progress at the Changlimethang sports ground, just below the town. In evening stroll around the market area, Dinner at hotel
Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 05 Thimphu – Wangdi
After breakfast morning, visit the National Library, with its extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts; the Institute for Zorig Chusum ,known as the Painting School where students undergo a six-year training course in Bhutan , the National Institute of Traditional Medicine where Bhutan's famed traditional herbal medicines are compounded and dispensed Afternoon drive to Wangdiphodrang (70 Kms/03 hrs ). The last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan .The drive over Dochu La Pass is very scenic with fascinating view of mountain of Bhutan. Overnight in Wangdi.

Day 06 Wangdi - Gangtey
After breakfast fullday excursion to Gangtey Gompa in the Phobjikha Valley, it is a 16th century monastery. this is only the Monastery in Bhutan, which follows the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism, The Phobjikha valley is home to rare black naked Crane, an endangered species, which migrate from the Tibetan Plateau in winters. Return to Wangdiphodrang.
Overningh in Wangdi

Day 07 Wangdi - Punakha- Paro.
After breakfast drive to Paro Via Punakha, the valley, which lies amidst snow-capped mountain peaks, served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. The Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the poi and Mo chu rivers in the 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. The Dzong houses sacred artifacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, later drive to Paro ( 150 Kms/05 hrs), Overnight in Paro.

Day 08 Paro
Paro is a most picturesque valley, with quaint hamlets clustered amidst terraced paddy fields. The town still maintains tradition by way of its architecture and simple way of life.
After breakfast day excursion to Chele-la Pass- afternoon back to Paro- evening at leisure.
Overnight in Paro .

Day 09 Paro - Delhi Depart
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi , Arrive Delhi and take the return onward destination.

  • Visiting the Pinnawala elephant orphanage
  • Visit to the ruins of Polonnaruwa, a medieval capital.
  • Famous cave temples at Dambulla.
  • Acquaintance with some of the exotic spices at Matale.
  • Visit to Yala wildlife, rich in flora & fauna.
  • Tea plantation landscapes at Nuwara Eliya.