Gasa Hotspring Tour

Detailed Itinerary

 Day 1 (25 March, Saturday) : Paro

During the journey, one will experience breath-taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred Jumolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by your guide and transfer you to the Hotel.  Later in the afternoon You will visit Paro Dzong. It was built in 17th century and now houses government offices and religious institutions. Then you will visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in 8th century. In the evening you can stroll in the paro town. Overnight hotel in Paro.

Day 2 (26 March, Sunday) : Par- Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery

In the morning you will hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. The Moanstery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. Lunch will be served at the Cafeteria. Explore the monastery and hike back to the valley in the afternoon. Overnight hotel in Paro.

Day 3 (27 March, Monday) : Paro – Thimphu

Today after breakfast you will drive to Thimphu  capital city of Bhutan which is 54 km from Paro  and about 45 minutes drive. You will visit the King’s Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan); Changgangkha Monastery; visit Buddha statue, School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school); Traditional paper factory, visit Post office were you can personalize your stamp, Traditional Paper Factory, visit the mini zoo where you will see national animal of Bhutan Takin, and the majestic Tashichhodzong. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.

Day 4 (28 March, Tuesday) : Thimphu – Punakha

After breakfast this morning, enjoy the scenic drive to Punakha with a stop for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Eastern Himalayas. From the pass, drive downhill through the forests of rhododendron, fir and hemlock. You will arrive Punakha  after traversing through rice field and along the bank of Punakha River. On the way to Punakha, you will stop at Metsina village and take a 20 minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, which is a fertility temple. After Lunch you will visit the Punakha Dzong, which is stunningly situated inbetween the male and female rivers like an anchored ship. Overnight hotel in Punakha.

Day 5 (29 March, Wednesday) : Punakha – Gasa

Today you will begin your drive to Gasa.  It is northern most district of the country adjoins the district of Punakha, Thimphu and Wangdue Phodrang and Tibet to its north. You will drive passing through the pine and oak forest, villages and wheat fields.  Later in the afternoon you will spend relaxing time soaking in to Hot spring. Overnight in Tented camp.

Day 6 (30 March, Thursday) : Gasa Festival

Today after your breakfast, attend the full day Gasa festival. It offers the best opportunity to mingle with local people who come out with their best dress to witness the festival.  Today you will have hot picnic lunch in festival ground with some of the locals. It is a good time for you to interact and share your views with them.  Laterernoon, you  will drive back to camp site.  Evening you will spend relaxing time soaking in to Hot spring. Overnight in Tented camp.

Day 7 (31 March, Friday) : Gasa – Thimphu

After breakfast, you will drive back to Thimphu with the stop at Menchuna for Lunch. After lunch proceed continue to Thimuphu. On arrival Check in Hotel.  Evening stroll freely in the town. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.

Day 8 (1 April, Saturday) : Thimphu-Paro – Departure

Drive to the Paro airport for departure. Our representative will bid you farewell