Bhutan - adventure "à la carte"

The following program can be extended or changed as per your needs.

7-day Mindtrek Deluxe Bhutan

Luxury immersion in the Land of the Thundering Dragon.

The program defined here begins with Druk Air (or Bhutan Air) flight from Delhi to Paro (other hubs are available). 

Day 1 (UMA PARO) Takeoff from Delhi and arrival at Paro airport (2200m). Meet with Guido Freddi, our guide from Mindtrek. and check into the comfortable hotel with hot stone bath and massage options. In the afternoon we will visit the magnificent Ripung Dzong.

Day 2 (UMA PARO) Visit the beautiful national museum inside an ancient fortress and the temple of Thangthong a famous 14th-century saint-engineer and peculiar Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang temple, built in 1421. According to local legend, it was built by Drubthob Thangtong Gyalpo to subdue a chthonic demon.

Day 3 (UMA PUNAKHA) Transfer to the Punakha valley. After 1h30' drive we will stop at Dochu-la pass (3100m) with spectacular views of the Himalayan range. Visit the Punakha fortress/monastery. Mindtrek in the forest around the Khamsung stupa.

Day 4 (GANGTEY LODGE). Phobjikha valley, where the famous black-necked cranes winter, and visit Gangtey monastery. We continue the journey to Trongsa. Return to Paro.

Day 5 (UMA PUNAKHA) Visit Chimi Monastery, home of the disciples of the "divine madman," a tantric master famous for his provocations and much loved locally.

Day 6 (UMA PARO) Visit to the ever-present "Tiger Den," the Taktsang monastery suspended in a cliff plunging over the jungle. It is an important place of pilgrimage, where Padmasambhava overcame a powerful local demon by riding his tiger-turned companion.

Day 7 Return flight Paro - Delhi.