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.
Upon arrival, 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.
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).
Return to your hotel and the evening is at leisure.
Dinner at hotel
Overnight at hotel
Included Meals: 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 Drukgyal 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
Inclusions Bhutan
NOTE:
We shall proceed with the holding/ confirmation and we would require 25% payment, 50% before 30 Days and balance before 10 Days of travel date
Tour program may be shuffled due to the inclement weather conditions and changes in Flight/ operations, which may incur extra charges.
Cities
Thimphu, Paro, Punakha
STARTING FROM
INR 33,979