Bhutan - Across the Kingdom

7 NTS.8DAYS

DAY01(MON/THU):

Fly to Paro and drive to Thimpu (65kms./2hrs.) O/nt.Hotel.

DAY02(TUE/FRI):

Thimpu: Full day local sightseeing tour.AM: Visit the Memorial Chorten of the Late King Jigme Dorjee Wangchuk in the heart of Thimpu towm/ The Tashichhodzong,"The fortress of the auspicious Religion." PM: Stroll downtown to the Handicraft Development Corporation which displays all kinds of traditional handicraft products of Bhutan. O/nt.hotel.

DAY/03(WED/SAT):

Thimpu-Punakha(77kms./3hrs.approx) AM: After breakfast drive over the spectacular Dochula pass (3,100mths.) to the warm and fertile valley of Punakha.PM: Visit the historic Punakha Dzong once the seat of the old capital of Bhutan. The magnificent Dzong is sprawled between the Phochu and Mochu rivers. O/nt.hotel.

	DAY/04(THU/SUN):
	Punakha-Bhumanthang(210kms./8hrs.approx.)AM: Early morning drive to the valley of Bhumanthang through the Totola pass (3440mts). This valley is considered a very sacred place for the Bhutanese with many temples and holy places. ) O/nt. At Bhumanthang Tourist Lodge
	DAY/05(FRI/MON):
	AM: Drive to Mebartsho (burning lake).This gorge is the holy site and pilgrimage place where Guru Rimpoche had hidden religious treasures later discovered by Terton Pema Lingpa.Visit the Swiss Farm where you can buy excellent local made cheese.PM: Visit the Jakar Dzong (castle of white bird).Built in 1549 this Dzong houses the administrative center of Bhumanthang.Visit Kurjey Lhakang , the most sacred and popular monastery in Bhumanthang . O/nt.at Bhumanthang Tourist Lodge.
	DAY06(SAT/TUE):
	Bhumanthang –Thimpu (267kms./8hrs.approx.)AM: Early morning drive to Thimpu via Tongsa and Wang diphodrang .O/nt.Hotel.
	DAY07(SUN/WED):
	Thimpu –Paro (65kms./2hrs)AM: Visit Drukgyel Dzong /Kyichu Lhakang &The National Museum. PM: Excurcion to Takstang Lhakang.
	DAY08(MON/THU):
	Drive to airport for your flight of exit by overland

Passenger	1	2	3	A and Above
Across the Kingdom (7 nights/8 days)	US$ 2218	US$ 2125	US$ 2033	US$ 1848