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Day 03: Thimphou - Wangdue Phodrang - Lobesa
Visit sites of East Thimphou, starting with the stupa (chörten) built in memory of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck then continuation of the visit with the Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest monastery of Thimphou, established in the 12th century, and Drupthob.
In the afternoon, departure for the district (dzongkhag) of Wangdue Phodrang, 3 hours drive from Thimphou, at an altitude of 3100m passing by Dochula to admire Druk Wangyel, consisting of 108 stupas and d 'a temple. In good weather, nice panoramic views of the Himalayan chain of Mt Gangar Punsum 7520m. Finally, drive down to the Lobesa Valley, the region with the mildest climate in the whole country, visiting the dzong and the local market.
Overnight at hotel