The Haa summer festival is a lively event with religious performances, unique Bhutanese cuisine, local ara, traditional sports. It gives insight into the lives and traditions of Bhutan’s nomadic herders. One can witness songs, folk dances, artifacts, religious performances and see natural alpine flowers. You can enjoy the hospitality of the local people of Haa Valley.
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Insurance
Package does not include insurance of any kinds, and that you are required to obtain separately.
Our guide and driver will receive you at the Paro International Airport and drive to Thimphu.A short stop on the way to view Tamchog monastery built in the 15th century by Thang Tong Gyalpo.
In the afternoon, visit National memorial chorten (1974) built in honor of the Third King, Late His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, and the Craft market where you can buy Bhutanese handicrafts and art works. Later in the evening, visit Tashichho dzong, seat of the national government and the central monastic body.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
In the morning, visit:
In the afternoon, visit to:
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
In The Morning, Drive to Punakha.
On the way, visit to:
view of the Himalayan Mountain ranges.
In the afternoon, visit to:
In the evening, hike to KhamsumYulley monastery built by Her Majesty the Queen Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.
In the morning, drive to Gangtey.On the way, a short stop to view Wangdue Phodrang dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Upper part of the valley is called Gangtey and lower part is called Phobjikha.
While in Gangtey, visit Gangtey Gompa monastery built in 1613 by Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson of Pema Lingpa. Later do the nature trail hike and visit Crane information center.In the evening, explore Phobjikha valley, the roosting ground of the rare black necked cranes in winter.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
In The Morning, Drive to Paro with occasionally stop on the way to take pictures.
In the afternoon, visit to:
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
After early breakfast, drive to Haa valley. We stop on the way at Chele la pass (3988 m).You can see the beautiful view of the Himalayas including Mt. Jomolhari. The pass boasts of the highest motorable road in Bhutan. The Chele la pass divides Haa from Paro valley.While in Haa valley, witness the Haa summer festival.
In the evening, visit Lhakhang Karpo built in the 7th century by Tibetan King SrongtsenGampo (One of the 108 monasteries). He built Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo in the Haa valley. In the evening drive back to Paro.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.
In The Morning, Drive to Ramthangkha and take 2 Hour Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. The primary monastery was built around Guru Rinpoche’s meditation cave in the year 1692 by Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay.
In the afternoon, visit
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell.