THIMPHU 02 NIGHTS, PARO 02 NIGHTS AND PUNAKHA 01 NIGHT (PARO TO PARO)

On an arrival at Paro Airport – you will be greeted by our official and transfer to Thimphu (Approx 2 hrs drive). Thimphu lies at an elevation of 2300m. Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River and has a total area of about 1,809 sq. kms.  Check in. Evening at your own leisure. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Be sure to sink your teeth into momo kopi, steam dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, onions, cheese and butter. Overnight at Thimphu.

After breakfast go for Thimphu City  Tour Covering -Art & Craft school,National Institute of Traditional Medicine , National library,Handicraftcenters,The Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Tashichoo dzong ,Buddha Dordenma statue ,Bhutan  Simply Museum, Folk and Heritage  Museum ,Handmade  paper  factory ,BBS Tower,SAARC  building ,15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market. Overnight at Thimphu.

After breakfast checkout and drive to Punakha/Wangdue(70 kms / 2 -3hrs)  Enroot visit Simtokha  Dzong proceed to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. In Wangdue, stop at Mehsina village & visit Chime Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kinley. (This monk is popularly known as the Divine Madman for his philosophy, “Salvation through sex”). Have your lunch and in afternoon drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. Also visit  the  Punakha Suspension bridge -  The  second longest  suspension bridge in  Bhutan , its perchec over the  Mo – chhu and Po  Chhu river and is about 160-180meters in length –its one of the  oldest bridge in the world  that connects Punkaha Dzong to the rest of the valley- Overnight at Hotel in Punakha/Wangdue.

Early breakfast check-out & transfer to Paro, (Approx 50km / 2hrs drive) covering some on way sightseeing. Every turn on the way comes with surprise and scenic view of the mountain and nature. Visit the historic ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647. Also visit the Paro airport view point, Reach Paro & Paro local sightseeing – covering Ta dzong ,Rinpung  Dzong , DungtseLhankhang, Nya-mey Zam, UgyenPelri Palace, Kychulhakhang  monastery (one  can visit  here to explore  the cultural and traditional heritage by  Dressing up in the  local attire and  various other traditional dresses  which are available  at this  location )  - Check in - Leisure  -  Overnight at Paro.

After Breakfast proceed to visit Chelela Pass. Chele-la (pass), at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour's drive along a thickly forested road, is this Pass-a botanical paradise. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flagsfluttering in the wind. Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow primulas; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colours-pale pink, deep pink, burntorange, mauve, white and scarlet. Also visit Haa valley (Approx 2-3hrs drive one way) - Back to resort / hotel – Evening at your own leisure    - Overnight at Paro.

After breakfast check out of the hotel and drop to Paro airport    - Service ends with sweet memories.