Phobjikha and Haa Valley Tours
Day 01: Arrive Paro by Druk air A 319, the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountain and landscape. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by our representative. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel & hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery. PM visit Ta-Dzong(National museum) and a short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Stroll around the market and visit a sovenier shop where one can get a rare and old collection of Bhutan stamp. Bhutan is famous for stamp. and return to Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Thimphu (1 & 1/2hrs). Upon arrival check into Hotel River view or similar. PM sightseeing - Visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 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.
Day 04: AM visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. PM drive 3 hours to Punakha by crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. Visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Drive to Phobjikha valley at an altitude of 2800 meters. The only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan is located here. This beautiful valley is also home to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrating from the Tibetan plateau to escape the harsh winter. Explore the fascinating glacier valley and over night at Hotel.
Day 06: Drive 5/6 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Day excursion to Haa valley. This valley was recently opened to visitors and remains one of Bhutan’s most pristine regions. Overnight at same Hotel.
Day 08: Transfer to airport for departure.