From Paro: 6-Day Bhutan Tour with Black-Necked Crane Festival

Explore Bhutan on a 6-day guided tour from Paro. Visit the King's Memorial Chorten, experience the Black-Necked Crane Festival, and enjoy a peaceful walk along the Gangtey Nature Trail.
### Day 1: Arrival in Paro and Transfer to Thimphu

Arrive at Paro International Airport and meet your private guide and driver. Enjoy a scenic drive to Thimphu, Bhutan's charming capital. Stop at the Tamchog Lhakhang viewpoint and the confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers. After hotel check-in, visit the King's Memorial Chorten and explore the local town.

Overnight: Thimphu
Meals: Lunch and dinner

### Day 2: Thimphu | Cultural and Heritage Exploration

After breakfast, discover Bhutanese culture and traditions. Visit Buddha Dordenma, the impressive golden Buddha overlooking the valley, and explore the National Memorial Chorten. Continue to Tashichho Dzong, a beautiful traditional fortress and monastery. Enjoy time at local handicraft shops and the traditional market.

Overnight: Thimphu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

### Day 3: Thimphu to Gangtey | Dochula Pass & Phobjikha Valley

After breakfast, drive towards the beautiful Phobjikha Valley. Stop at Dochula Pass, famous for its 108 memorial chortens and panoramic Himalayan views on clear days. Continue through scenic mountain landscapes and traditional villages to Gangtey. Visit Gangtey Goemba, an important Nyingma Buddhist monastery overlooking the valley. Enjoy a peaceful village walk.

Overnight: Gangtey / Phobjikha
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

### Day 4: Black-Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Goemba

Experience the annual Black-Necked Crane Festival at Gangtey Goemba. Enjoy traditional Bhutanese folk dances, cultural performances, crane-themed dances by schoolchildren, local music and conservation awareness programmes. Learn about the endangered black-necked cranes and their winter habitat. Later, visit the Phobjikha Valley wetlands for birdwatching and photography. Crane sightings are subject to natural conditions.

Overnight: Gangtey / Phobjikha
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

### Day 5: Phobjikha to Paro | Nature Trail & Scenic Drive

Begin the morning with a peaceful walk along the Gangtey Nature Trail, enjoying views of the valley, traditional farmhouses and wetlands. Visit the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre to learn about crane conservation and local ecology. After lunch, drive back towards Paro through beautiful mountain scenery, with suitable photo stops along the way. On arrival, explore Paro town.

Overnight: Paro
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

### Day 6: Departure from Paro

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, take a short walk around Paro town before your private transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.