Tigernest Monastery & Mask Dances in the Spiritual Heartland
15 days with the most important highlights of the Himalayan kingdom
This journey takes you to the spiritual heartland of Bhutan combined with the most spectacular sights such as Tigernest and Punakha Dzong. You will also partake in a local festival with colorful mask dances in the beautiful Phobjikha valley. A classic journey through the kingdom in the Himalaya with plenty of opportunities stretch your legs on the way to a hidden monastery and enjoying real authentic cuisine in a local home.
DAY 1 Arrival at Paro & to Thimphu
Light sightseeing e.g. Buddha Dordenma statue and Takin preserve
DAY 2 Thimphu
Thimphu sightseeing & short hike to Chagri monastery
DAY 3 Thimphu to Punakha
Dochu la and hike to Lungchhutse goenpa
DAY 4 Punakha
Walk to Punakha Dzong and explore the beautiful courtyards
DAY 5 Punakha to Chumey
Long drive via Pele la and Chendibji chorten to Chumey in Bumthang
DAY 6 Chumey
Visit Tharpaling and Choedrak monasteries
DAY 7 Chumey to Jakar via Ura
Scenic drive to Jakar via Ura. Village and farm visit
DAY 8 Jakar
Valley walk to most important temples (Jampey, Kichu and Thamshing)
DAY 9 Jakar to Tang
Beautiful drive to Tang valley, Mebartsho (“burning lake”) & village life
DAY 10 Tang
Ogyen Choling museum and hike to Kuenzangdrak monastery
DAY 11 Tang to Phobjikha
Drive to Phobjikha valley, plenty of photo stops on the way
DAY 12 Phobjikha
Religious festival and valley exploration
DAY 13 Phobjikha to Paro
Return drive to Parto, Kyichu lhakhang
DAY 14 Taktsang
Hike to the famous Tigernest monastery with great views
DAY 15 Departure
Transfer to Paro airport and Tashi Delek!
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