JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF THUNDER DRAGON (5 Nights/6 Days)
Day01. Arrive at Paro by Druk Air
On arrival at Paro Airport, You will be received by our representative and then drive to Thimphu. After lunch visit the National Memorial Chorten built in 1974 in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (“Father of Modern Bhutan”) Then Visit to the Tallest Statue of Buddha in the World and then visit sangay gang view point, Takin Preserve Centre. In the evening visit to the Trashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day02.Thimphu- Punakha (1310 m, 75 km, 2 ½ hours)
After Breakfast, Drive to Punakha across Dochula Pass (3050m), we will stop there for few minutes, if the weather is clear, you shall have a good view of Higher Himalayas.
After lunch, an excursion to Khamsung Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery, on the way back visit to Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). Today the Dzong serve as a religious and administrative centre of the region. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Punakha.
Day03. Punakha –Wangdiphordang –Thimphu
After breakfast, drive to Wangdiphordang. On the way visit Chimi Lhakhang, also called the “Temple of Fertility” built in 1499 by Lam Drukpa Kuenley known as the “DIVINE MADMAN” then visit to Wangdiphordang Dzong( from outside) built in 1638. Legend relates that as the people were searching for the site of the Dzong; four ravens were seen flying away in four directions. This was considered auspicious sign, representing the spread of religion to the four points of the compass. The Dzong is located on the hilltop above the confluence of the Punakha Chu and Tang Chu Rivers.
After lunch drive to Thimphu. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
Day04. Thimphu-Paro
After Breakfast, visit the Institute for Zorig Chusum, commonly known as the Painting School, Also visits the Folk & Textile Heritage Museums. Then visit to the National Library which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts.
After lunch visit to the Handicrafts Emporium & local shops. In the evening drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day05. Paro, Excursion to Taktsang Monastery
After Breakfast, a short drive to satsam chorten. From there your hikes start to Taktsang Monastery one of the most famous monastery of Bhutan floating on the high cliff. It is said that Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Bhutan arrived on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery for three months hence it is called “Tiger Nest”. Lunch at Taktsang Cafteria.
After the hike, drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress. Built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and then Visit to the Kichu Lhakhang built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. This temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan.
Day06. Departure: Breakfast in Hotel, Drive to the Airport, Flight on Druk Air. TASHIDELEK