LAND OF THUNDER DRAGON - WITH PUNKAHA/WANGDUE - CHELE LA & HAA VALLEY

Early breakfast checkout & proceed for Thimphu city tour covering- Art& Craft school,National Institute of Traditional Medicine, National library,Handicraft centers, The Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Tashichoo dzong, Buddha Dordenma statue, Bhutan Simply Museum, Folk and Heritage Museum,Handmade paper factory,BBS Tower, SAARC building,15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan- and drive to Punakaha /Wangdue (70 kms / 2 hrs) Enroot visit Simtokha Dzong proceed to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. In Wangdue, stop at Mehsina village & visit Chime Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kinley. (This monk is popularly known as the Divine Madman for his philosophy, “Salvation through sex”).   Check in –Evening enjoy the view of this silent valley at your Leisure -Overnight at Punkaha/Wangdue.

Early breakfast Check out from the hotel &proceed to visit the and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. Also visit  the  Punakha Suspension bridge -   Later  transfer  to Paro (Approx 3hrs  drive ) - En route visit  Drukgyal dzong , Paro airport  view point - Reach  Paro  - and drive 12kms north of Paro to visit Taktshang: or “Tiger’s Nest” is one of the most famous places to visit in Bhutan and one of the holiest sites in Bhutan.(If  not interested  to hike  it  one can have  a view from the  parking point and  proceed  for local sightseeing – covering Ta dzong,Rinpung  Dzong , Dungtse Lhankhang, Nya-mey Zam,Ugyen Pelri Palace, Kychu lhakhang monastery (one  can  visit here to explore  the cultural and traditional heritage by  Dressing up in the  local attire and  various other traditional dresses  which are available  at this  location )  - back  to hotel -  Leisure -  Overnight at Paro.

After Breakfast proceed to visit Chelela Pass. Chele la (pass), at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour's drive along a thickly forested road, is this Pass-a botanical paradise. Thepass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flagsfluttering in the wind. Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow primulas; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colours-pale pink, deep pink, burnto range, mauve, white and scarlet. Also visit Haa valley - Overnight at Paro.