BHUTAN AT A GLANCE (4 Nights/5 Days)
Day01. Arrive at Paro by Druk Air
On arrival at Paro Airport, You will be received by our representative and then drive to Hotel. After lunch, visit the Ta Dzong (built in 1656 and renovated in 1968), an ancient watchtower, it now houses National Museum of the kingdom and boasts antique thangkha painting, textiles and weapons & armours, then visit Rinpung Dzong,meaning “fortress heap of jewels” , Overnight in Hotel at Paro.
Day02. Paro sightseeing –Thimphu
After Breakfast, an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, one of the most famous monastery of Bhutan floating on the high cliff, It is said that Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Bhutan arrived on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery for three months hence it is called “Tiger Nest”. Lunch at Taktsang Cafteria.
After the hike, drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress. Built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and then Visit to the Kichu Lhakhang built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. Evening drive to Thimphu, Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
Day03. Thimphu-Punakha -Thimphu (75 km, 2 ½ hours)
After Breakfast, Drive to Punakha across Dochula Pass (3050m), we will stop there for few minutes, if the weather is clear, you shall have a good view of Higher Himalayas.
After lunch, visit Chimi Lhakhang, also called the “Temple of Fertility” built in 1499 by Lam Drukpa Kuenley known as the “DIVINE MADMAN” then visit to Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). Today the Dzong serve as a religious and administrative centre of the region. Evening drive to Thimphu, Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Thimphu
Day04. Thimphu Sightseeing-Paro
After Breakfast, visit the National Memorial Chorten built in 1974 in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (“Father of Modern Bhutan”) Then Visit to the Tallest Statue of Buddha in the World and then visit sangay gang view point, Takin Preserve Centre. After that visit the Institute for Zorig Chusum, commonly known as the Painting School, Also visits the Folk & Textile Heritage Museums.
After Lunch, visit to the weekend marked and witness archery match. Then visit the Handicrafts Emporium to see exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles. In the evening visit to the Trashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan) and then drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Paro
Day05. Departure: Breakfast in Hotel, Drive to the Airport, Flight on Druk Air. TASHIDELEK