Destination : Paro-Thimpu-Punakha-Thimpu-Paro
Duration : 04 Nights-05 Days
Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. Deep rooted traditions, majestic monasteries, soaring mountains and rich floral beauty, Bhutan is truly a treasure trove of Asia. This landlocked state which is also known as the land of Thunder Dragon fascinates every traveler.
Day 01: Arrive Paro
On arrival you will meet our representative and then drive to hotel to fresh up. After lunch to see the ruins of Drugyel Dzong, the fort of the Victorious drukpas, as it was here that the Tibetans were defeated and driven back, though it is now ruins due to a fire. Drive back to see the local shops. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Paro-Thimphu
After healthy breakfast visit the National Museum which houses ancient weapons and artifacts and they are housed in an ancient watch tower. You can get a good view of the Paro Rimpung Dzong from here. Then drive to Thimpu (approx.02Hrs drive), the Capital of Bhutan which lies at an elevation of 7,500 feet in a fertile valley traversed by the Thimphu- Chhu river. Check in to hotel. Visit the Great Memorial Chorten. At leisure in town for shopping. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Thimphu-Punakha /Wangdi back to Thimphu
After breakfast drive over Dochula pass 3100m where you can have a really beautiful view of the snow capped mountain tops to Punakha valley the old capital of Bhutan. Here you can visit the dzong only when the monks are in thimphu and see the local town. Then a short drive takes you to the wangdiphodrang valley just local shops. Then drive back to Thimphu. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04: Thimphu
After breakfast visit the National Library which hosts a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the School of Thangkha Painting and the Traditional Medicine Institute. Lunch and visit to the Post office where you can a get a beautiful collection of stamps. In the afternoon you could visit the Textile museum. Evening leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Thimphu-Paro
Early morning drive to Paro airport to catch your flight for destination.