Drukgyel
Dragon Heart Trek
West East Bhutan
Druk Path Trek
Stunning Chomolhari Trek
Dragon Heart Experience Tour: 10 nights/11 days
This is a tour that takes one further into the interior parts of the country from the western region. The tour includes visits to the historic locations of Trongsa and Bumthang in central Bhutan. The package includes day excursions on foot to locations such as the Tiger's Nest and other walking tours to places of interest within the localities.
ITINERARY:-
Day 01:- Arrive Paro by Druk Air A319, the only national carrier. On arrival and after visa formalities, meet, assist
and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Kichu Resort.
Day 02:- Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the
watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. Stroll around the market and return to Kichu Resort.
Overnight at Kichu Resort.
Day 03:- AM sightseeing - visit the Indigenous hospital where traditional old art of healing is still practiced, Art &
Craft school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers.
PM visit the Memorial chorten and new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market.
Overnight at Hotel River view or similar.
Day 04:- Drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang via Punakha crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. Visit the Punakha
Dzong. Proceed 45 minutes to Wangduephodrang and view the Dzong from outside and stroll around the
market area.
Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
Day 05:- Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley at an altitude of 2800 meters. Explore the fascinating glacier
valley and return to the Resort.
Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
Day 06:- Drive almost 6 / 7 hours crossing 3 passes over 3000 meters to Bumthang.
Overnight at Lhendupcholing Guest House.
Day 07:- Sightseeing - Visit the Jakar Dzong, 7th century Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey monastery, Tamshing and
Kunchosum monastery. This sightseeing is a round trip so it is more interesting done on foot.
Overnight Lhendupcholing Guest House.
Day 08:- Drive back to Wangduephodrang. Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
Day 09:- Drive 3/4 hours to Paro via Lobesa and a short walk through farm houses and fields to Chimme Lhakhang.
Lunch at Thimphu and drive to Paro visiting the visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha
Dzong.
Overnight Kichu Resort.
Day 10:- Day hike to Taktsang monastery. Stroll back to Resort. Evening at leisure.
Overnight Kichu Resort.
Day 11:- Transfer to airport for final departure.
