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Package Overview

Entry: Paro
Exit: Paro

Highlights
Historical structures, flora and fauna, culture.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive at Paro - Thimphu

  In one of the most captivating experiences, the flight to Paro offers you views of the Himalayan treasures, such as Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as the Jomolhari, Jitchu Drake and Tsrim Gang. You will also have a bird鈥檚 eye view of Paro and the adjoining valleys, an experience beyond expression. The landing is also thrilling.
  Our guide will meet you there and after a brief stopover at a hotel, escort you for your first experience that awaits you.
  You will visit the Paro National Museum, which was once a watch tower and today houses some of the Kingdom鈥檚 historical treasures. You will also visit Paro Dzong (Fortress), which is the head quarters of Paro District and Kyichu Lhakhang, built by the Tibetan Buddhist King Songsten Goempo in the 7th century.
  In the evening, we will drive to Thimphu and on the way stop at Tamchoe Monastery view and also Chuzom.
  Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 2 : : Thimphu valley excursion

  You will be visiting places of historical importance and landmarks of the capital. The Memorial Chorten (a huge stupa) built in memory of the third king of Bhutan Jigmi Dorji Wangchuck, Changangkha monastery built in the 12th century, statue of the world鈥檚 largest futuristic Buddha, Maitreya, Takin zoo, a Nunnery and Sangaygang, from where you can catch Thimphu in a celluloid form are some of the places you can visit in the morning.
  After lunch at聽a local restaurant, visit the Wood Craft and Painting school and see the wonders of Bhutanese art and craft in the making. Take a stroll around town and visit the Post Office if you are an enthusiast of postal stamps. If time permits, we will also witness an archery match (Bhutan鈥檚 national game) in session.
  In the evening, we will be visiting Thimphu鈥檚 most important landmark, the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress), the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot and the senior monks, apart from other Ministerial offices.
  Overnight at a local hotel.

• Day 3 : Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue

  After breakfast we will move to Punakha, which is about three hours drive from Thimphu. After a 45 minute drive, we will stop at Dochula Pass, (3,100m), which offers visitors the first spectacular glimpse of the snow-capped eastern Himalayan Ranges, consisting of peaks averaging heights of 6000m to 7554m. The pass is beautified by 108 stupas (chortens) built around a mound.
  En-route to Punakha, we will visit the ruins of Wangdue Dzong (Fortress), which was tragically razed to the ground by a fire in 2012. Originally built in 1638 by the Zhabdrung, it has played a significant role in medieval Bhutan鈥檚 history.
  We then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang. About half an hour hike from the road point, it is associated with the great Buddhist master, Drukpa Kuenley, popularly known as the 鈥淒ivine Madmonk,鈥� and was constructed in the 15th century. After lunch, we move to Punakha, which served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955.
  Punakha Dzong (Fortress) is an architectural masterpiece, which from far looks like a large ship rocked on a still mass of water. Built at the confluence of two rivers, called the Pho (male) and Mo (female) chus (rivers) in 1637 by Bhutan鈥檚 unifier, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it has played a very significant role in Bhutan鈥檚 history. 魅影直播 to some of Bhutan鈥檚 most prized religious artifacts, it was destroyed four times by fire and an earthquake in 1897. However, it has now been restored to its original splendor, and is the home of the country鈥檚 Chief Abbot and religious body during the winter months.
  There will also be a visit to Khamsumyulay Namgyal chorten.
  Overnight at a hotel in Punakha.

• Day 4 : Punakha 鈥� Paro & the Taktsang Experience

  We will move early from Punakha to Paro, which will take about four hours.
  After lunch at a local hotel in Paro, we drive to Taktsang view point and begin the hike up to Taktsang Monastery 鈥� 鈥淭he Tiger鈥檚 Nest.鈥� We follow an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels to the holiest Buddhist Shrine in Bhutan and the ultimate point of pilgrimage. A blend of the spiritual and architectural wonder, the monastery is perched on a 1000m cliff overlooking the valley. Legend has it that the great Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet to Taktsang on the back of a tigress to tame five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 A.D.
  On the way back, we visit Drugyel Dzong,鈥滳astle of the Victorious Drukpa,鈥� located 16 kilometers from Paro town. In ruins now, this Dzong was built to commemorate Bhutan鈥檚 victory over the invading Tibetan forces in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  On a clear day, one can see the Jomolhari Peak, "Mountain of the Goddess" from here. If time permits, we will visit a local farmhouse.
  Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 5 : Paro 鈥� Bangkok

  After breakfast, you will be driven to Paro international Airport for your flight out of the country

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Inclusions

• Hotel

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Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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