Description

Day 01 :: Arrive Paro airport. Transfer to Thimphu hotel ( Approx 65 kms – 1.15 hrs drive).

Pick-up from Paro airport & transfer to Thimphu ( Alt. 2400m/7875ft). Check in at the hotel.  Afternoon you can relax in the hotel or you can explore only outer view of Tashichho Dzong or you can visit Monk Body’s block between 5:30-6:00 p.m ( In Summer) and between 5:00-5:30 p.m ( In Winter) ( Timing may change). Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 02 :: Thimphu sightseeing .

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing includes

 

National Memorial Chorten– This stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of Bhutan’s third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan

 

Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang), visitors can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from here;

 

Chang Gangkha Monastery, the oldest temple in the valley;

 

Motithang Takin Preserve , preserve center of Takin – National Animal of Bhutan.

 

Anim Dratsang (Nunnery) ; also called Thakcho Kunzang Choden Nunnery nunnery is located in Zilukha

Day 03 :: Thimphu to Paro ( Approx 65 kms – 1.15 hrs drive). Paro sightseeing.

After early breakfast transfer to Paro. Later proceed for  sightseeing includes  Ta Dzong (National Museum) ( open throughout the week except Govt. Holiday . Timing: from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m ) – the first of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious paintings and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (also known as Paro Dzong) which has a long and fascinating history.

Afternoon proceed for sightseeing  includes

Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies.

 

Later visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Evening stroll at Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores.  Return at hotel. Overnight at Paro.

 

Day 04 ::  Excursion to Chele La (pass )

After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Chele La (pass) ( Alt. 3988 meters /13084 ft) , considered to be one of the highest motor able passes in Bhutan. After driving through blue pine & rhododendron forest for 45 km ( Approx 1.30 hrs drive one way), reach Chele-la pass.  Where on a clear day from this point one can have a superb views of Mount- Chomolhari & Jichu Drakey. This is a very good place to walk around for few minutes enjoying the view. Return at Paro. Evening stroll at Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores.   Return at hotel. Overnight at Paro.

Day 05 :: Drop to Paro international airport. Depart Bhutan. Tour Ends .

After breakfast drop to Paro airport.