Tours to Bhutan ! Kathmandu Adventure Treks Pvt. Ltd.

Tours to Bhutan

Central Bhutan Culture Tour ! (7 Nights/8 Days)

DAY 01: Arrival at PARO-THIMPHU
Arrival at Paro Airport you will be received by our representative and Paro Chu (Chu means river) and Thimphu Chu. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 02: THIMPHU [Sightseeing]
Full day sightseeing in Thimphu valley and in the evening take a stroll around town. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 03: THIMPHU-GANGTEY
After an early breakfast drive to Gangtey with a stop at Dochula pass (10,000ft) from where we continue the drive through forests of magnolia and rhododendrons to Punakha for lunch. After lunch we visit Punakha Dzong and continue drive to Gangtey. Overnight in lodge.

DAY 04: GANGTEY-BUMTHANG
Drive around the beautiful valley of Gangtey to Bumthang with a pause at Tongsa for lunch. During this journey one can have a good view of high Himalayan ranges from Pelela pass (3300m) with a drive through the dense forest of Magnolia & rhododendron trees. Overnight in lodge.

DAY 05: BUMTHANG [Sightseeing]
A full day sightseeing in Bumthang valley with a visit of Jampa Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery, Konchosum Lhakhang and Lamae Gompa. Late afternoon, a stroll around Bumthang town and visit the Swiss cheese factory. Overnight in tourist lodge.

DAY 06: BUMTHANG-THIMPHU
Today the drive to Thimphu takes about 7-8hrs with the certain stops on the way for photographs. Stop at Chendibji Chorten to have picnic lunch. Continue drive to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 07: THIMPHU-PARO
In the morning drive to Paro for Paro Valley sightseeing with a visit to Drugyel Dzong the ruined fortress which was once defended the valley from Tibetan invasion. One can get a view of Mount Chomolhari on the clear day (24,000ft) from here. Drive back, on the way visit Satsam Chorten and get clear view of Taktsang Monastery. Afternoon drive to visit National Museum and Rinpung Dzong. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 08: PARO [Departure]
Early morning transfer to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight.

Druk Yul Pilgrimage Tour ! (10 Nights/11 Days)

DAY 01: Arrival at PARO
Upon arrival at Paro Airport you will be received by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 02: PARO [Sightseeing]
Today, you will start your sightseeing with a visit to Drugyel Dzong, a ruin fort, once strategically important to Bhutan's defense against Tibetan invasion. Mount Jhomolhari can be viewed beyond the ruined fort on a clear day. Afternoon visit National Museum, Paro Dzong and visit the local shops in Paro valley. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 03: PARO-THIMPHU
Drive to Thimphu the capital of Bhutan through the terraced fields along the bank of the Pa Chu (Paro River) to its confluence with Wang Chu, then up-valley to Thimphu. Afternoon, visit the local handicraft center. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 04: THIMPHU [Sightseeing]
Full day of sightseeing, shopping and visiting the local handicraft shops in Thimphu. Also visit the workshops where all the handicrafts are produced. After lunch visit the National Library and drive to Motithang to see the Golden Takin (Bhutan's National Animal). Overnight in hotel.

DAY 05: THIMPHU-TONGSA
Drive to Tongsa, Central Bhutan that will take 7-8hours. Visit Punakha Dzong on the way, ancient capital of Bhutan which is at an altitude of 1,350metres (4,430ft). For lunch stop at Chendebji Chorten, and continue drive to Tongsa. A vantagepoint from the opposite side of the valley, still 14Km from Tongsa, provides a welcome view of the Tongsa Dzong and the town. Overnight in tourist lodge.

DAY 06: TONGSA-BUMTHANG
Morning visit Tongsa Dzong and Ta-Dzong (watchtower) and drive to Bumthang, 18 miles (29Km) from Tongsa. The road reaches the Yutong La pass at a height of 3,400meters (11,155ft). From the viewpoint you can see Jakar Dzong "Castle of the White Bird". Reach Bumthang in time for lunch. In the afternoon visit Lamey Gompa monastery, which is an office of the Forest Institute today. It is one of the finest examples of the palatial architecture in Bhutan built by Tongsa Penlop Sonam Drugyel at the beginning of the 19th Century. He was the great maternal grandfather of the late King, Ugyen Wangchuk. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 07: BUMTHANG [Sightseeing]
Full day sightseeing of the Jampa Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, and Kencho Sum Lhakhang. Overnight in Guest House.

DAY 08: BUMTHANG-PUNAKHA
After breakfast drive to Punakha. Lunch at Chendebji Chorten. After lunch continue drive to Punakha. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 09: PUNAKHA-THIMPHU
Early breakfast visit Chimmi Lhakhang (Monastery of Fertility) and drive to Thimphu over the Dochu La pass which is at an altitude of 3,050meters (10,000ft). On the clear day, you can see spectacular views from the Dochu La pass. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 10: THIMPHU-PARO
Drive to Paro and on the way visit Simthoka Dzong the oldest Dzong in Bhutan. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 11: PARO [Departure]
After breakfast transfer to Paro Airport for departure.

Eastern Bhutan Culture Tour ! (13 Nights/14 Days)

DAY 01: Arrival at PARO
Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, meet, assist and drive through the beautiful Paro valley to the hotel. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 02: PARO [Sightseeing]
Today, you will have the opportunity to visit and see some of the natural culture of the country including Drugyel Dzong, a ruin fort, once strategically important to Bhutan's defense against Tibet. Mount Jomolhari can be viewed beyond the ruined fort on a clear day. Afternoon, visit the National Museum and Paro Dzong. After this visit handicrafts in Paro. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 03: PARO-THIMPHU
Drive to Thimphu the capital of Bhutan through the terraced fields and scenic countryside along the banks of the Pa Chu (Paro River) down stream to its confluence with Wang Chu, then up-valley to Thimphu. Afternoon, visit the local handicrafts. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 04: THIMPHU [Sightseeing]
A full day of sightseeing and shopping in Thimphu. Wander round the town, visiting the shops and handicrafts shops. If you wish visit the workshop where all the handicrafts are produced. For lunch you will return to the hotel. After lunch you will visit National Library and drive to Motithang hotel. There you will take a short walk and see the Takin (Bhutan's national animal) panned up there. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 05: THIMPHU-TONGSA
The journey into central Bhutan starts today, with the drive to Tongsa, which will take 7-8hours. During the drive you will visit Punakha Dzong, ancient capital of Bhutan which is at altitude of 1,350metres (4,430ft). Opposite to this great Dzong you will see a temple which has occupied the site since 1328, when saint, Ngagi Rinchen, built it. On route, at Chendebji Chorten, you will stop for your lunch. After lunch continue drive to Tongsa. A vantagepoint from the opposite side of the valley, still 14 Km from Tongsa, provides a welcome view of the Tongsa Dzong and the town. Overnight in tourist lodge.

DAY 06: TONGSA-BUMTHANG
This morning you will visit Tongsa Dzong and and Ta-Dzong (watchtower) before starting the journey to Bumthang. 18 miles (29Km) from Tongsa, the road reaches the Yutong La pass at a height of 3,400meters (11,155ft). From the viewpoint you can see Jakar Dzong"Castle of the White Bird". You will reach Bumthang in time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Jampa Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, and Kencho Sum Lhakhang. Overnight in Guest House.

DAY 07: BUMTHANG-MONGAR
Today drive to Mongar across the Thumsingla pass at a height of 3,800meters (12,465ft) and the subsequent descent from high altitude pine forest to lush pastures and orchards is one of the most exciting drive in all of the Himalayas. Gushing waterfalls, steep cliffs with even steeper drops, blazing flowers, and constantly changing vegetation combine to make this journey as varied, as it is beautiful. Overnight in tourist lodge.

DAY 08: MONGAR-TASHIGANG
Drive to Tashigang the eastern part of Bhutan, which takes about 4-5hours. On arriving in Tashigang is welcome respite from the seeming endless turns of the journey over the pass.
The town is small with a sprinkling of shops. On the way as usual take a break to take a pictures of the birds and animals. Overnight in the lodge.

DAY 09: TASHIGANG [Excursion to TASHIYANGTSE]
On the way to Tashiyangtse visit a famous Goma Kora Monastery and continue drive to Tashiyangtse. This is another place where one can find black necked cranes. A town here has developed around another famous Chorten Kora, one of only two temples built in a style prevalent in Nepal and the spot where Guru Padmashambhava is believed to have had a vision that a temple and Chorten would be built. Visit Chorten Kora and Bhutanese lacquer varnishing center. After lunch drive back to Tashigang. Overnight in lodge.

DAY 10: TASHIGANG-MONGAR
After breakfast visit Tashigang dzong and drive back to Mongar. One can catch-up what you have missed during your forward journey. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in lodge.

DAY 11: MONGAR-TONGSA
Early breakfast and drive to Tongsa. On the way there is a series of hair-raising bends between Sengor and Namning. The route is literally dug out of the rock and bordered by a vertiginous drop. The heavy atmosphere is made worse by the constant humidity, the frequent fog and absence of any human activity. Overnight in tourist lodge.

DAY 12: TONGSA-THIMPHU
Early breakfast and drive to Thimphu with a packed lunch. Drive will be through the dense forests of rhododendrons and magnolia trees. Stop for lunch at Chendibji Chorten and continue drive to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 13: THIMPHU-PARO
Drive to Paro and on the way visit Simtokha Dzong the oldest Dzong in Bhutan. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 14: PARO [Departure]
After breakfast, transfer to Paro Airport for your onward departure.

Western Bhutan Culture Tour ! (4 Nights/5 Days)

DAY 01: Arrival at PARO-THIMPHU
Upon arrival at Paro Airport, meet, assist and drive to Thimphu the capital of Bhutan through terraced fields along the river bangs down stream to its confluence with Wangchu then up valley to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel

DAY 02: THIMPHU [Sightseeing]
Morning visit Memorial Chorten, and drive to see Takin (Bhutan's national animal) penned up there between the pine trees. After lunch visit Jungsi Paper factory, Nunnery Monastery, Arts and Crafts School. After this, your hotel will welcome you for dinner.

DAY 03: THIMPHU-PUNAKHA-WANGDI-THIMPHU
Drive to Punakha over the Dochu La pass which is at an altitude of 3,050meters (10,000ft) and on the way you will see more of the beautiful scenery Bhutan has to offer. Once at Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong, and settle down for the lunch. After lunch visit Wangdi Dzong from the outside and drive to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 04: THIMPHU-PARO [Sightseeing]
Morning, drive to Paro. On the way visit Simtokha Dzong (the oldest Dzong in Bhutan) and today it is a house of the traditional school. Continue drive to Paro. Afternoon, visit National Museum, Paro Dzong and Satsam Chorten Monastery. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 05: PARO [Departure]
Early breakfast and transfer to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight.