BHUTAN 6 DAYS PACKAGE

ARRIVE AT PARO – THIMPHU (55KM/1 HOUR)

On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be warmly received by a friendly, traditionally dressed representative with a traditional white welcome scarf (called Khadhar) with eight auspicious symbols printed on it. Drive to Thimphu which is about 1 hour drive from airport with sightseeing en route. Check in to your hotel and relax with a cup of welcome tea.

• Tachoggang Ironchain Bridge on the way to Thimphu.
• Memorial Stupa.
• Evening visit Tashichho Dzong the impressive fortress which houses the secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty the King and various government offices. It is also the summer residence of the Chief Abbot and central monk body. Witness the Flag lowering ceremony before you enter the Dzong.
• Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

THIMPHU

• Drive to Kuenselphodrang where world’s tallest Buddha (Dhordenma) Statue (169 feet) sits overlooking the Thimphu Valley. Enjoy the spectacular view of Thimphu city.
• National Library
• Institute of 13 Traditional Arts and Crafts.
• Royal textile Academy
• Evening visit handmade paper factory.
• Weekend market where local farmers sell their produce.
• Witness an archery game if one is going on at Changlingmethang groud.
• General Post Office where you can make a postage stamp with your own picture which can be posted within Bhutan.
• Evening free for shopping.
• Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

THIMPHU-PUNAKHA (70 KM/2 HOURS)

• After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the 108 chortens, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east will be revealed in all their glory.
• Hike (about 30 minutes) to Chemi Lhakhang through a nice walk along the rice field and through farm houses. The temple was built by Lama Nawang Chogyel in 1499 and is today a popular temple where barren women come to pray for a child. The temple is popularly known as the Fertility Temple.
• Drive to Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. Punakha was Bhutan’s capital until 1955, and Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body. Bhutan’s first king, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood damage from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. The latest flood, in October, 1994, caused great damage to the fortress but miraculously spared its most holy statue.
• Phochu suspension bridge.
• You can also do river rafting (optional at additional charges).
• Overnight at your Hotel in Punakha.

PUNAKHA-PARO (140KM/4 HOURS)

• After early breakfast in the hotel drive to Paro.
• Evening visit Paro Ta Dzong, which in the past served as watchtower for Paro Dzong and now houses the National Museum.
• Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
• Overnight at your Hotel in Paro.

PARO

Option 1:

• After early breakfast drive to Paro.
• Hike to Taktshang Monastery (4-6 HOURS), one of the holiest and the most beautiful sites of Bhutan. Taktshang, the tiger’s lair, acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rimpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress.
• Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (Temple) one of the oldest in the country.
• Evening free or can visit the Paro town with a street of typical Bhutanese traditional buildings.
• Overnight at your Hotel in Paro.

Option 2:

• After early breakfast drive to Paro.
• Drive to Chelela Pass the Kingdom’s highest Motor able pass (3988m). Enjoy the spectacular view of the Paro and Haa valleys on either side of the pass. En route enjoy the beauty of nature with different vegetation as you climb up the mountain. Bird lovers especially will love this trip.
• Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (Temple) one of the oldest in the country.
• Evening free or can visit the Paro town with a street of typical Bhutanese traditional buildings.
• Overnight at your Hotel in Paro.