Beautiful Phobjikha Valley 7 Nights 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Paro – Thimphu

Stop At: Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu District
Welcome to Bhutan. Upon arrival, obtain your Bhutan visa which will be pre-paid, and after clearing Immigration and Customs, you will be meet outside at the exit point by representatives From Bhutan Sky Trails and escort you for sightseeing.

After settling down and relax visit Ta Dzong (National Museum), which towers above the Paro Dzong and viewing its well-interpreted collection of historic artifacts makes for a great prologue to the journey yet to come. Next visit Paro Dzong. This massive fortress is located in the Paro valley and is approached by a gently sloping flagstone road and a beautiful wooden bridge roofed with shingles and abutted by two guardhouses. Today, the Dzong is the Administrative seat of the district of Paro and it also contains a state monastic community of about 200 monks. The central tower (“Utse”) of the Dzong is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan with its superb woodwork. The Dzong was built in 1646 A.D. Drive to Thimphu in evening.
Overnight Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel

Day 2: Thimphu – Thimphu

Stop At: Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu District
In Thimphu you will visit Buddha point where you will see the tallest bronze statue of Bhddha Dodenma measuring 51m tall. Visit National Memorial Chorten, Changangkha temple (one of the oldest temple in Thimphu), Takin Sanctuary (The national animal), Nunnery, Handicraft emporium, visit school of arts and craft where you will see student working on alive, visit Folk heritage museum, Late afternoon visit Tashichoe Dzong, the summer residence of the chief abbot and the central monastic body when they migrate here from Punakha. It is also the seat of the government and houses the King’s office.
Overnight Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel

Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha

Stop At: Punakha, Punakha, Punakha District
Transfer to Punakha, across Dochula pass at an altitude of 3050 meters, cutting through the majestic Himalayan range. We stop at the Dochula cafeteria for hot cup of tea/coffee. You will also make stop by the Druk Wangyel chorten. Continue your drive towards Punakha valley and visit Chimi lhakhang, a fertility shrine built in the 15th century. Hopeful young couple’s wanting children may be seen making offerings to the shrine and its builder, the notoriously playful and beloved saint Lama Drukpa Kuenley, also known as “the Divine Madman or Mad monk.”

Visit the Punakha Dzong, which house the district administration offices. It is also the winter residence of the central monastic body. The dzong was damaged by fire in 1986, and recently renovated using traditional building techniques.
Overnight Hotel
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel

Day 4: Punakha – Phobjikha

Stop At: Phobjikha Valley, Phobjikha Valley, Wangdue Phodrang District
This morning drive towards north of valley and enjoy your beautiful hour hike to Khamsum Yulle Namgyel Chorten, this site offers an commanding view of the valley. It is one of most love place by many travelers. Today you will embark on scenic drive to the vast Phobjikha valley, known for its migration of the black necked cranes and the beauty of its valley.
Overnight hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel

Day 5: Phobjikha - Phobjikha

Stop At: Phobjikha Valley, Phobjikha Valley, Wangdue Phodrang District
Spent your day by visiting the Gangtey monastery and headed by current abbot, Kunzang Pema Namgyal (commonly known as Gangtey trulku, ninth reincarnation of the mind of Pema Lingpa.The Phobjikha Valley is one of the most beautiful glacier valleys in the country. The nature trail walk in the valley starting from the Gangtey monastery to the Khewang lhakhang through the pine trees and open meadow provides a great view of the valley and will leave memories of the visit to country every moment. visit Crane information center.
Overnight Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel

Day 6: Phobjikha – Paro

Stop At: Paro, Paro, Paro District
Transfer to Paro drive over the Dochula pass and stopping along the way. On your way to Paro make a visitto Simtokha Dzong built in 1629 and one of the oldest dzong built by Zhabdrung Nawang Namgyel. Walk around the Thimphu city or Paro Town depending on time on conformation with guide.
Overnight Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel

Day 7: Paro – Paro

Stop At: Paro, Paro, Paro District
Transfer to Ramthangkha and begin the hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery. Icon of Bhutan, This monastery clings to a cliff almost 789 meters above the Paro valley floor. The mountainside viewpoint for this dramatically situated and most sacred site is accessible by walk of about 4-5 hours round trip. Enjoy lunch at the monastery’s cliff-side café.

Make a pilgrimage to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the most sacred temples in Bhutan and built in 659 AD by Tibetan Buddhist king Songtsen Gampo.
Overnight Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel

Day 8: Depart

Stop At: Paro, Paro, Paro District
After breakfast, you will then be transferred to the airport for you flight.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.