Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro and Proceed to Thimphu
Arrive in Paro, transfer you to your hotel in Thimphu. Enroute to Thimphu, stop by the river side at Issuna, stop over at Tachog Lhakhang, stop over at Chuzom, the confluence of Thimphu Chu & Paro Chu. Thimphu: Capital to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, Thimphu is one of the smallest capitals in the world. For most part of its history, Bhutan has tried consciously to save its culture from the influences of the western world. It is not that modernity has not reached this region, but is being introduced in a phased and balanced manner that is unheard of at any place in the world. All these make Thimphu and other parts of the country a unique destination. Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
Buddha View Point: Another place from where you can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley is from the Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang). You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha Statue, the largest in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley. Memorial Chorten: It is also known as the Thimphu Chorten, and is located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital. BBS Point for the better view of Thimphu Valley. In the evening free time to explore Thimphu City. Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 03: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA
Proceed to Punakha. On the way to Punakha you will go through the Dochula Pass. Stop at Dochula View Point which is the first stop after leaving Thimphu. The road to Punakha branches left and curls its way down to the relatively low lands of the Punakha valley. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, go for sightseeing. Punakha Dzong: Majestically standing on an island between the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers, the city's dzong is one of the most photogenic of all Bhutan's ancient fortresses, and you will see pictures of it hanging in hotels and restaurants throughout the country. The dzong is joined to the mainland by an arched wooden bridge and contains many precious relics from the days when successive kings reined the kingdom from this valley. In the evening, return to your hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay. Overnight at Hotel in Punakha
Day 04: PUNAKHA – PARO
Proceed to Paro. On the way visit Royal botanical garden at Lampelri: Is the first botanical park in Bhutan and forms the backdrop of the Dochula Pass. Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple): Situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley below Metshina is the yellow-roofed Chimi Lhakhang, built in 1499 by the cousin of Lama Drukpa Kunley in his honour after he subdued the demoness of the nearby Dochu La with his ‘magic thunderbolt of wisdom’. A wooden effigy of the lama’s thunderbolt is preserved in the lhakhang and childless women go to the temple to receive blessings from the saint. It’s a pleasant 20-minute walk across fields from the road at Sopsokha to the temple. You will cross an archery ground before making a short climb to the temple. Upon arrival in Paro, check-in at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
Day 05: PARO SIGHTSEEING
Take a day walk to the ‘Tiger's Nest’ (up & down by walk 13 km), the sacred Taktshang monastery which clings to the rock face 900 metres above the valley floor. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan’s most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighbouring Buddhist countries. On the way back you can visit the ruined Drukgyel Dzong (fortress of victory), constructed to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invaders in 1644 and destroyed by a butter lamp fire in 1951. Nearby you can also visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, a temple of historical significance and one of the most sacred shrines in Bhutan. If you are not able to Hike then you can go for Chelela Pass drive. Overnight at Hotel in Paro
Day 06: PARO – DEPARTURE
Drive back to Paro airport to board the flight to Native