10 Days Private Tour in Central Bhutan

Paro

Once you arrive at the Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by our English speaking guide and drive to Thimphu, the capital city.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

On the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang, which is located on the ridge with beautiful view. Walk through the bridge with picturesque landscape.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)

The National Memorial was built in 1974 by Her Majesty Ashi Phuntsho in the memorial of the third King. The national Memorial Chorten is located in the center of the capital city, and the interior of the Chorten has a large number of paintings of Tantric deities, in explicit sexual poses that sometimes can be a little disconcerting to visitors.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Thimphu Handicrafts Market

Authentic Craft Bazaar; This is the craft market located at the center of Thimphu. Here you can get authentic Bhutanese arts and crafts handmade locally.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thimphu

Walk around Thimphu downtown and visit archery ground to see the archery match

40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buddha Dordenma

After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang The Kuensel Phodrang or the Buddha is situated on top of a hill overlooking the city of Thimphu where you can enjoy a great view of the Thimphu Valley on both sides. It can be accessed by road and is about 15 minutes away from the city’s center

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Motithang Takin Preserve

Motithang Takin Preserve The Motithang Takin Preserve also known as the Mini Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin - Bhutan’s national animal. This is a rare animal of the goat antelope family and a particular species is only found in Bhutan. The preserve is a forested preserve that mimics the Takin’s natural habitat, in addition to the Takin there are a few musk deer and barking deer that live inside the preserve.

40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

National Folk Heritage Museum

The museum houses a rich collection of equipment, tools, household objects and artefacts from rural households, all of which offer a glimpse of the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle. Apart from showcasing these objects, the museum is also involved in organising regular demonstrations of rural traditions, skills, customs and habits of the local people. Educational programs for children are also held in the museum.

40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

National Institute for Zorig Chusum

National Institute for Zorig Chusum or the School of Arts and Crafts is an Institute where students undertake a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts & crafts.

40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

The original Thimphu Dzong (the Dho-Ngyen Dzong) is said to have been constructed in 1216 by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa. And later the Dzong was conquered by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who found the Dzong to be too small and expanded it to what is now known as theTashichho dzong is also called the "fortress of glorious religion." It was erected in 1641 and was subsequently rebuilt by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the 1960s. Now it houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the King and central monk body.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dochula Pass

Dochu-La Pass The Dochu La Pass located at an altitude of 3150 meter above sea level is probably the best known mountain pass in Bhutan. On a clear day it offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks. Another striking feature at the pass is the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens.

40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wangdue Dzong

We will drive by Wangdue Dzong

• Admission Ticket Free

Tongsa Dzong

Trongsa Dzong, the largest dzong situated on a spur, a wild rocky area, with the scenic backdrop of the Mountains provides a strategic location to control Bhutan for centuries and it was the seat of the Wangchuck dynasty who effectively ruled over much of eastern and central Bhutan.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ta Dzong Museum

Overlooking the magnificent Trongsa Dzong, the Ta Dzong is a majestic circular five story tower flanked by two lower towers. With its magnificent design and impressive aesthetic, the Ta Dzong is an awe-striking marvel of traditional Buddhist architecture and a popular tourist attraction. Built by Choeje Minjur Tenpa, the first governor of Trongsa, in 1652, the tower served as a watchtower and protected the Trongsa Dzong, which was the main stronghold of the town during that time, against external threats. Now the building has been serving mainly as a museum since 2008.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jambay Lhakhang is a 7th-century Buddhist temple located in Bumthang, Bhutan. The temple is one of the oldest and most important religious sites in Bhutan

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kurje Lhakhang

Kurjey Lhakhang, which translates as 'Temple of the Sacred Body Imprint,' is one of the holiest sites and an important place of pilgrimage

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tamshing monastery originally known as Tamshing Lhendup Chholing (monastery of good message), is located in Chokhor valley at 5km distance from Jakar town.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kunzangdrak is a Buddhist sacred site in the Tang Valley of central Bhutan. It lies at an altitude of 3,350 metres (10,990 feet) in the hollow of a cliff. Best way to enjoy the place is to take hike through the villages and see beautiful view of the village.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Burning Lake

The Burning Lake is a 30-minute drive from Chamkhar Town, located along the road to Ura or the Tang village in central Bhutan's Tang Valley.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Phobji Nature Trail

The hike takes about 1hr 30 minutes through the pine forest and small bamboo plants. You can see the Phobjikha valley so beautifully from this hike. It is one of the best hiking places for the Nature lovers. During the winter months, we can see the endangered species of birds – Black Neck Cranes.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Black Necked Crane Center

The Royal Society for Protection of Nature, also known as The Crane Centre, displays material on the cranes and their environment, as well as guiding conservation awareness operations on this threatened bird.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gangtey Monastery

The Gangteng Monastery generally known as Gangtey Gonpa or Gangtey Monastery, is an important monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism. It was built in 1613 by the first Peling Gyalsé Rinpoche or Gangteng Tulku, Rigdzin Pema Tinley, who was the grandson of the great Bhutanese “treasure revealer”.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chimi Lhakhang Temple

Chimi Lhakhang is a temple of Drukpa Kuenley, who is known as the Divine Madman for his eccentric behaviors. He is also considered a symbol of fertility and many childless couples go to his temple for blessing. It is about a 30-minute hike across the fields where you would find paintings of phalluses on the houses.

1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Punakha Dzong

The Dzong was built in 1637 and it was named as Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The Dzong is beautifully located in between the two rivers called Pho (male) and Mo (female) chhu (river). Punakha was the capital of Bhutan till 1955. The establishment of the Wangchuck Dynasty on 17th December, 1907 took place here and the first National Assembly was also held in the Dzong in 1953.

50 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Punakha Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge, which is always adorned with colorful prayer flags, is one of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan.The bridge offers a spectacular view of the river and valley.

50 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

It is 45 minutes hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel chorten with the picturesque view of the rice terraces along the river.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Rinpung Dzong

Visit to Paro Rinpung Dzong

50 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Paro Taktsang

The wooden structure built amazingly, stands bravely on a cliff. It is said that the great Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress and set up this monastery when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century. The monastery was built in 1692 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgaye who is said to be one of the reincarnations of Guru Rinpoche. From the road, the hike toward Taktshang follows an uphill route and takes approximately 2-3 hours at an average walking pace on a clear, sunny day.

5 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Paro

Drive to the airport for departure

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free