Feel the Peace Within
Your Journey to the Heart of Bhutan
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Feel the Peace Within
Your Journey to the Heart of Bhutan
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| ID | PKG7 |
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| Duration | 3 Nights - 4 Days |
Day 1 : PICK-UP PARO AIRPORT -THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING
On an arrival at Paro Airport – you will be greeted by our official and transfer to Thimphu (Approx 2hrs drive ). Thimphu lies at an elevation of 2300m.Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River and has a total area of about 1,809 sq. kms. Check in to Thimphu hotel - Post fresh-up proceed for Thimphu city tour covering -Art & Craft school, National Institute of Traditional Medicine , National library, Handicraft centers, The Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Tashichoo dzong ,Buddha Dordenma statue ,Bhutan Simply Museum, Folk and Heritage Museum ,Handmade paper factory ,BBS Tower, SAARC building ,15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market. Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 2 : EX THIMPHUDAY TRIP TO PUNKAHA/WANGDUE VIA DOUCHALA PASS
After breakfast day excursion to Punakha/Wangdue( Approx 70 kms / 2-3 hrs) Enroot visit Simtokha Dzong proceed to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en-route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. In Wangdue, stop at Mehsina village & visit Chime Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kinley. (This monk is popularly known as the Divine Madman for his philosophy, “Salvation through sex”). Have your lunch and in afternoon drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. Also visit the Punakha Suspension bridge - The second longest suspension bridge in Bhutan , its perche cover the Mo – chhu and Po Chhu river and is about 160-180meters in length –its one of the oldest bridge in the world that connects Punkaha Dzong to the rest of the valley - Evening back to Thimphu - Leisure - Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 3 : TRANSFER TO PARO- PARO SIGHTSEING OR TIGER’SNEST HIKE (OPTIONAL)
Early breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Paro (Approx 2hrs drive ) – En-route visit Drukgyal dzong , Paro airport view point - Reach Paro - and drive 12kms north of Paro to visit Taktshang“Tiger’s Nest” is one of the most famous places to visit in Bhutan and one of the holiest sites in Bhutan.( If not interested to hike it one can have a view from the parking point and proceed for local sightseeing – covering Ta dzong ,Rinpung Dzong , Dungtse Lhankhang , Nya-mey Zam, Ugyen Pelri Palace, Kychu lhakhang monastery (one can visit here to explore the cultural and traditional heritage by Dressing up in the local attire and various other traditional dresses which are available at this location ) - back to hotel - Leisure - Overnight at Paro.
Day 4 : PARO - DROP TO PARO AIRPORT
After breakfast check out of the hotel and drop to Paro airport - Service ends with sweet memories.
