Highlights of Bhutan - 14 Days
Day 01: Arrival and sightseeing in Paro (2,250m / 7,382ft)
As your flights near Bhutan you will get to enjoy by the picturesque view of Himalayas plus with the sacred peak Jomolhari and Jichu Drake peak and when you land at the airport our representative of the Accent Himalaya will welcome you and transferred to the hotel. Having lunch at the hotel we will began our tour by visiting Ringpung Dzong, Kichu Lhangkhang- temple and Drugyal Dzong and from the Dzong if the climate is clear we will get stunning view of Mt. chomolhari second highest peak of Bhutan. We will spend our night in Paro.
Day 02: Paro to Punakha (1300m / 4265 ft.) via Dochu La pass (3,100m): 4 hours
Today on the second day we take a drive to Paro meeting Paro and Thimphu River with three unique chorten. Continuing our drive to Punkha through Dochu la pass and if the climate is clear we will get the astonishing view of Himalayas. After that we drive via lush forests of rhododendron, fir and hemlock. During our drive to Punakha we will stop on a way to visit Chimi Lhangkhang – temple. We will spend our night in Punakha.
Day 03: Explore Punakha
Today after breakfast we will visit Punkha Dzong which was constructed in 1637- 38 and this Dzong is the Bhutan second largest and oldest Dzong. After that we will visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal chorten which is situated on an attractive small hill named Ngezergang having elegant paintings devoted to the ancient group of Buddhism. After that we will visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup monastery where we will get remarkable sights of the adjacent gorges. However at here we can appreciate the vast Nepali pagoda style stupa. We will spend our night In Punakha.
Day 04: Punakha to Trongsa (2,180m/7,150ft): 146km, 4-5 hours
Today morning we will leave Punakha and head to Trongsa passing via Wangdi state and here we will be visiting Wangdi Dzong- fort which is the only Dzong having innovative roof. After that continuing our drive crossing the Pele la pass which is at 3300 meter. After a few hour drive we will take some rest and hike to the beautiful small village named Rujubji. And continue our drive to Trongsa.