Friendship Trek

07 NIGHTS/08 DAYS:
Day 01:
Arrival at Paro airport by Royal Bhutan Airlines and a short drive to hotel Olathang. In the evening an oriental talk will be given by our local escort with a short documentary film on Bhutan. Overnight at hotel Olathang.

Day 02:
Morning drive to Drukgyel Dzong, (18 Kms. Away from the hotel). On the way back visit a tyopical Bhutanese farmhouse and a sightseeing trip to Paro Bazar. Lunch at hotel Olathang. After lunch drive to Ta Dzong which houses the National Museum followed by a short walk to paro Rimpung Dzong. Overnight stay at hotel Olathang.

Day 03:
A short drive to Satsam Chorten From there a 2 hour horse ride to Takstang till the view points of the monastery. Light refreshment and lunch will be served at the Cafetera, sollowed by a short walk to Satsam Chorten and a 2 hour drive to Thimpu. O/N. Htl Motithang.
Day 04:
In the morning witness mask and folk dances performed by the Royal Academy of Performing Arts and visit the Memorial Chorten and National Library. Lunch at hotel Motithang. After lunch, a visit to the Handicrafts Emporium and sightseeing trip to Thimpu town. In the evening, a visit to Tashichho Dzong. Overnight at hotel Motithang.

Day 05:
A two-hour morning drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass (Alt. 3100 m.). On the way back, light refreshments will be served at Dochula Cafe. Lunch at Wangdiphodrang. After lunch a visit to Punakha Dzong and Punakha high School. O/N at HTL Ango-Pelri, Punakha.

Day 06:
Drive to Thimpu. After lunch in Thimpu, drive to Paro.
Evening visit Paro Bazaar. Overnight at hotel Olathang.

Day 07:
Open for Optional Tours. Lunch/dinner & O/N at Hotel Olathang.

Day 08:
Early morning drive to Paro airport for departure.