Day 01 : Arrive Paro
Arrive Paro Int'l Airport where
our representative will receive
you.. After completion of
airport formalities you will
drive through fascination valley
of Paro to the hotel.
Day 02 : Paro to Thimphu
After breakfast in the Hotel
drive to Drukgyal Dzong (Bhutan
Victory Fort), a ruined fortress
built to commemorate victory of
Bhutanese warrior over Tibetan
invaders centuries ago. Witness
the snowy dome of sacred
Jhomolhari, “mountain of
goddess” that looms directly
over the Dzong.
Along the way see the 7th
century Kichu Lakhang, one of
the 108 temples built in
Himalays by Tibetan king
Songtshen Gampo. This temple
reflects the introduction of
Buddhism in Bhutan.
After lunch visit to Ta Dzong,
originally as watchtower, now
houses national museum of the
kingdom. It boasts antique
thanga, textiles, weapons,
amours, household objects and a
rich assortment of natural and
historic artifacts.
Then walk down the trail to
visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning
“fortress of heap of jewels”
which has a long and fascinating
history.
After that drive to Thimphu, the
capital town of Bhutan. The road
leads through the Paro valley to
the confluence of Thimphu and
Paro rivers at Chuzom
(confluence). Three different
styles of chortens adorn the
confluence. A short way beyond,
on the left is Tacho Lakhang,
the Temple of the Hill of
Excellent horse. Witness
Simtokha Dzong en route to
Thimphu. On arrival in Thimphu,
check into the hotel. Go for a
evening walk before dinner.
Day 03 : Thimphu to Paro
After break fast, sight seeing
of Thimphu valley that includes,
visit to National Library,
Institute for the Traditional
Medicine Institute, where
centuries old healing arts such
as acupuncture and herbal
remedies are still practiced,
the Arts School where young
monks learn the art of Buddhist
thangkas, and the mask maker
workshop. There are also
workshop for fine metal craft,
weaving, ceramics and
papermaking.
Afternoon, visit to Tashichho
Dzong, “fortress of the glorious
dharma”. It is the center of
Government and religion, site of
King’s Throne room and the seat
of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot.
Built in 1641 by the political
and religious unifier of Bhutan,
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it
was reconstructed in 1961 in
traditional Bhutanese manner,
without nails or architectural
plans.
Also visit King’s Memorial
Chorten continuously
circumbulated by people,
spinning prayer wheels and
murmuring mantras.
Then visit Handicrafts Emporium
and local shops if you like to
browse through examples of
Bhutan’s fine traditional arts.
Here you can buy textiles,
thangka paintings, masks,
ceramics, slate and wooden
carvings. Jewelry, interesting
items made from local materials.
Evening drive to Paro. Dinner
and overnight at the hotel in
Paro.
Day 04 : Paro depart
After early breakfast in he
hotel, drive to the airport for
flight to onward destination.
Your escort from our
representative will help you
with exit formalities and bid
you farewell.