Ancestral home to the Dorji family , the people of Haa inhabit the high valleys above 3,000 meters. Strong-boned and resilient, the people of Haa are devout and hardworking yak herders and farmers who cultivate high altitude crops such as wheat, potatoes, barley and millet. Their religious life revolves around the appeasement of Buddhist and Shamanic (Bon) deities and entities including Ap Chhundu, their guardian spirit, believed to protect all people born in Haa.
Schedule your visit during the annual Haa’s Alpine festival to see the weaving and making of yak hair tent from scratch! Expect to see a variety of yak products on display including coveted bundle of white yak tails (which are believed to bring good luck to one’s home), learn about the traditional process of yak shearing and wool making, see how yak dairy is turned into delicious traditional meals that showcase the culinary traditions of Haa.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day 1: Arrival in the Airport
Day 2: Excursion to Paro Taktshang
Day 3: Paro – Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu sightseeing
Day 5 : Thimphu – Punakha (Punakha sightseeing)
Day 6: Punakha – Thimphu
Day 7: Thimphu to Haa (Haa Festival Day 1)
Day 8: Haa festival day 2
Day 9: Haa – Paro
Day 10: Airport Farewell
WHAT WE INCLUDE
- Bhutan Tourist Tariff Royalty & Visa fees.
- All private excursions and transfers in superior air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local English speaking trekking guide/tour leader.
- Cook and camp hand who will take care of camp chores and provide wholesome meals.
- Services of horsemen who will look after the yaks & ponies that transport luggage and camp gear.
- Experienced driver.
- Accommodation in carefully selected, highest standard goverment approved hotels & guesthouses.
- All meals in Bhutan.
- All entrance fees and permits.
NOT INCLUDED
- All personal expenses such as bars, beverages, laundry, telephone and tips.
- Medical / Travel Insurance.
Haa Summer Festival DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in the Airport
Alt : 2200 m
- Our representative from Bhutanitis travels will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel
- Visit Drugyel Dzong (now under renovation).
- Rest for the night in hotel
Food and accommodation will be according to your reservations.
Day 2: Excursion to Paro Taktshang
- After breakfast , commence your journey towards Taktshang. Also known as the Tiger’s Nest. It is the most visited tourist destination in Bhutan.
Day 3: Paro – Thimphu
Altitude: 2400 m
- After breakfast, Visit Ta Dzong also known as the National Museum of the country and the Paro Ringphung Dzong.
- After lunch, drive to Thimphu.
- Upon Reaching Thimphu , check into the Hotel
Day 4 : Thimphu sightseeing
- After breakfast, visit Kuensel Phodrang, where the largest statue of sitting Buddha is located overlooking the capital city of Thimphu. It will give you a panoramic view of the entire stretch of the city.
- Visit the Takin preservation center in Mothithang , on the way to Mothithang visit changgangkha lhakang.
- After lunch, visit Thimphu memorial chorten and centenary park .
- Check into the hotel and rest for the day.
Day 5 : Thimphu – Punakha (Punakha sightseeing)
Altitude : 1350 m
- After breakfast, drive towards Punakha.
- On the way to Punakha, Visit Royal Botanical Park and halt in Dochula for photography..
- After reaching Punakha Check in to a hotel.
Day 6: Punakha – Thimphu
Altitude: 2400 m
- After breakfast, visit Punakha Dzong , on the way to Thimphu visit chimmi lhakhang located 13 km far from Punakha towards the way to lobesa.
- After lunch drive back to Thimphu and check into a hotel.
Day 7: Thimphu to Haa (Haa Festival Day 1)
After breakfast drive to Haa , Haa is around 3-4 hours’ drive from Thimphu and you will reach in the festival site directly
- After attending the day long festival , you can head towards the Hotel and rest for the day.
Day 8: Haa festival day 2
- After breakfast attend the festival until lunch time
- After lunch time, take a short hike to the 8th century temples such as Juneydrag, Katsho Goempa, and Haa Goempa.
- Check into a hotel in Haa
Food and accommodation will be according to your reservations
Day 9: Haa to Paro
- After breakfast we head towards Paro , on the way to Paro you will pass through chelela Pass, the highest Pass in Bhutan . halt for photography
- Upon reaching Paro , check into the hotel
Day 10: Airport Farewell
- After breakfast, drive towards the Airport and farewell.