5 Days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
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Arrive Paro airport and direct drive to Thimphu – Approximately 1 ½ hrs driving
time
On a clear day, the panoramic views of the Himalaya are sensational, including
Everest, but particularly exciting is the approach through the Bhutanese foothills
and the landing, including a few steep turns to land at the tiny airstrip of Paro. In
Paro you will be received by your Bhutanese guide and transferred to Thimphu that
takes an hour. There are a good many things to see in the capital which has a very
relaxed, laid-back feel about it. Thimphu is relatively small and is Bhutan's capital
city and center of government, religion, and commerce.
Dinner at hotel
Overnight at hotel in Thimphu
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast, we will take a tour of Thimphu City. We will visit the following sites:
● Folk Heritage Museum The museum gives you a glimpse of the traditional
Bhutanese lifestyle, in addition to artifacts from rural households; it also
displays an impressive collection of typical household objects, tools and
equipment.
● Zorig Chusum (the 'Painting School') - The Institute of Zorig Chusum in
Thimphu is the premier institution of traditional arts and crafts set up by
the Government of Bhutan with the sole objective of preserving the rich
culture and tradition of Bhutan and training students in all traditional art
forms.
● Thangtong Dewachen Nunnery (Zilukha Nunnery) - The nunnery is located in
Zilukha (Thimphu District) overlooking Tashichodzong and is a few
minutes’ drive from the town, it is popularly known as the Zilukha Anim
Dratshang. It was built in 1976 by the 16th emanation of Thangtong
Gyalpo, Drubthob Rikey Jadrel. Currently, the nunnery is home to about
60 nuns.
We will then stop at a local restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon we will
visit the following:
● Memorial Chorten - a Stupa built in 1974 to honor the third King, Jigme Dorji
Wangchuck. This large chorten is one of the most visible landmarks in
Thimphu, and for many Bhutanese it is the focus of daily worship. Elderly
people shuffle meditatively around the chorten, families light butter
lamps, and kids rush out a quick parikrama (ritual circumambulation).
● Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre - This private weaving centre at the south
end of Thimphu produces expensive but high-quality hand-woven textiles
and has a selection of ready-made garments for sale (scarves, belts,
jackets, shawls and kira). You can watch weavers at work and photos are
allowed.
● Jungshi Paper factory - This small factory produces traditional Bhutanese
paper handmade from the bark of the daphne bush. You can see the
whole process, from soaking and boiling the bark to sorting, crushing,
pulping, layering, pressing and drying. Products for sale here include
lovely decorated paper with embedded leaves and even dried chillis, plus
cards, notebooks, lampshades and calendars.
● Tashichho Dzong - In the evening visit, Fortress of the Glorious Religion. This
impressive fortress houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and
the central monk body.
Return to your hotel and the evening is at leisure.
Dinner at hotel
Overnight at hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Paro - Approximately 1 ½ hrs driving time
Arrive Paro and proceed for below sightseeing:
● National Museum - The National Museum is the pride of Bhutan. Flaunting art and
traditions, it has six floors, each of them narrating a unique tale from the past. You
can see paintings, art pieces, animal masks, and many more facets of the rich
Bhutanese culture.
● Paro Dzong - One of the finest examples of architecture, the Rinpung Dzong, also known
as the Paro Dzong, has a very spiritual environment. Beautifully lit-up at night, the
dzong has many illustrations portraying the life of Buddha.
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Morning visit the local market this morning, then proceed to the spectacular
Taktshang Monastery ('Tiger's Nest'), Enjoy a 4-hour hike with your guide. Lunch at a
local restaurant.
Afternoon visit the following:
Later drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan
invaders centuries ago. The snowy dome of sacred Chomolhari, "mountain of goddess'' can be
seen in all her glory from the approach road to the Dzong.
Along the way, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the
Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction
of Buddhism in Bhutan.
You have the option to enjoy hot stone bath at a traditional farm house (exclusivity of Bhutan),
on direct payment basis, wherein spring / river water reaches a bath tub after passing through
red hot stones having medicinal qualities.
Dinner the hotel
Overnight at hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport
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