Gemini West Passage

By Lav Raict

Gemini West Passage

About Gemini West Passage : 7 Days Tour

Visit all the western attractions that Bhutan offers, ranging from the historic monuments and sacred temples to the hike. A visitor can have a good experience on the history of Bhutan, the culture and tradition and witness the various architecture which is a striking feature of Bhutan.

Trip Highlights:

  • Explore the popular cultural attractions in the Western Bhutan.
  • Witness the various architecture which is a striking feature of Bhutan.
  • Cross Dochula ,one of the highest pass and you may experience a beautiful sight of mountain ranges far up in the northern territory on a clear day.
  • Have a memorable trip to famous Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor now.
  • Exlore Paro which offers most of the remarkable experiences.
  • Visit Thimphu, the only capital in the world without a traffic light.
  • Visit Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan now the winter home of the Central Monastic body of Bhutan.
  • Drive through Chelela, the highest pass in Bhutan while driving through the mystical Western valleys.
  • Experience the vibrant development with the juxtaposition of old and new cultures.

Trip Overview

Day 1: ARRIVE AT PARO

Arrive at Paro Airport. Visit the Ta-Dzong and Rinpung Dzong.

Liesure Time in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel in Thimphu.

Day 2: PARO-HAA-THIMPHU (180 Km , 7 1/2 Hours)

Drive to Haa in the morning through chelela, the highest pass in Bhutan. Visit popular places and monasteries in Haa and proceed to Thimphu after Lunch.

Overnight stay at hotel in Thimphu.

Day 3: THIMPHU

Whole day sightseeing in Thimphu visiting popular tourist attractions.

Overnigt stay at hotel in Thimphu.

Day 4: THIMPHU-PUNAKHA (70 Km, 3 Hours)

A hike to Tango Monastery should give you a good start in the morning.

After lunch in a restaurant in Thimphu drive to Punakha via Dochula ,one of the highest passes where in a clear weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges.

Explore the town in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel in Punakha.

Day 5: PUNAKHA-PARO (143 Km, 5 Hrs)

Visit the most beautiful Dzong (fortress) of Bhutan, the Punakha Dzong and the temple of the Divine Madman, Chhimi Lhakhang.After lunch in a restaurant drive to Paro.

Overnight stay at hotel in Paro

Day 6: PARO( 68 Km, 3 Hrs)

Hike up to the famous Tiger’s Nest in the morning and after lunch visit other popular tourist attractions

Overnight stay at hotel in Paro

Day 7: PARO DEPART

After early breakfast , drive to Paro airport for onward destination