Bhutan Tour Packages
Package Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro. Drive to Thimphu.(2500m 55 kms 01 hour)
The flight into Bhutan is by DRUK Airline i.e. Bhutan Airlines takes you the great Himalayas, offering you the most scintillating scenery of the world’s highest glacial peaks. As the aircraft enters Paro valley, you can see the silvery Pa-chu (Paro River ), the Paro Dzong (fortress) and the Ta Dzong. On arrival at Paro Airfield you would be received by our representative who would take you to Thimpu by road and check in at the hotel. After check in formalities one can rest for a while and explore the capital of Bhutan before retiring to the hotel at night.
Day 02: Thimphu
After breakfast, visit the Memorable Chorten dedicated to the 03rd King of Bhutan, The Textile Museum & Folk Heritage Museum that provides a fascinating insight into the Bhutanese material culture and way , drive to the 15th century Changakha Lhakhang, The Takin Sanctuary near the lhakhang will give the visitor a chance to glance at the National animal of Bhutan, Takin. Also visit the school of Arts and Crafts and the National Library which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, some dating back several hundred years, as well as modern academic books mainly on Himalayan culture and religion. In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong, the main secretarial building which houses the throne room of His Majesty the King of Bhutan and also the head seat of Chief Abbot of Bhutan. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha(1400m 70 kms 03 hours)
After breakfast depart for Punakha. The view over the Himalayan panoply at Dorchula Pass at 10,500 feet is one of the most spectacular sights of Bhutan. Added is the 108 chortens (small stupas) making it a visual delight. Retrace back towards Punakha and visit Chimi Lhakhang. Take the walk through the paddy field to reach the Chhimi Lhakhang, the Temple of the devine Mad Man, Drukpa Kuenley. Further drive to Punakha, and visit the most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan built in 1637 by Shabdrung, the spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan prior to the present Wangchuk dynasty. It is an old capital, which still serves as the winter residence of the monk body. The first King, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. . It is now the winter residence of the Central Monastic Community and administrative headquarters of Punakha district. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Punakha – Paro(2300m 130 kms 05 hours)
After breakfast we will retrace back towards Dochula Pass and Simtokha to drive towards Paro. On arrival check in at the hotel and rest for a while before visit to the National Museum which houses an impressive collection of fine arts, paintings, bronzes, textiles, and handicrafts sections as well as galleries of stamps for which the Country is very popular. Also visit the Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress of the Heap of Jewels, built in 1645 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. It is an imposing square fortress, representative of typical Dzong architecture, with a central tower and courtyards housing the administrative (Dzongkhag) and has a community of about 200 monks. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Paro (Hike to Taktsang Monastery)
After breakfast drive 20 minutes to the end of the valley to Drukgyel Dzong from where one can see the towering peak of Jomolhari (7,316m, 24,003 ft). This mountain, also revered as a powerful goddess, forms the border with Tibet and provides magnificent background to the ruined Drukgyel Dzong and village.Drive to Rumthangka and has the glorious view of Taktsang. The hike is optional. Taktsang Monastery is one of the holiest temples in Bhutan. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche flew on the tigress back and meditated here. The trek to the temple through the pine tree and sweet aroma of the air is indeed a very arduous and tough. The return hike will take about 05-06 hours. On Our way back, we will visit Kyichu Temple (built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gompo in the 7th century). One can spend rest of the time in exploring small township of Paro Rest of the time free for souvenir shopping in the small town of Paro. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Paro – Onwards destination
Transfer to the airport for your flight to onwards destination.
