4 Nights 5 Days Bhutan Tour
Day 1. Paro Airport to Thimphu
Our representative guide and driver will receive you at Paro International airport and drive to Thimphu. A short stop on the way to view Tamchog monastery.
Afternoon – visit includes memorial chorten, tallest statue of Buddha, Sangaygang view point and Dupthop nunnery. (Depends upon the flight schedule)
Overnight Thimphu
Day 2. Thimphu and Travel to Punakha
Morning sightseeing: In the morning you will visit the following monuments
Tallest Buddha Statue
Buddha Dordenma is 5 km away from Thimphu City and will take 15 minutes from Thimphu town and and lies on the elevation of 2600mts/8500fts above the sea level and it is 51 mtrs /158 fts. Buddha Dordenma, name has been derived from Bodhgaya where Buddha got the enlightenment. The project has been started in 2005 and the person who have initiated is Lam Tshering Wangdi and business man Peter Tee from Singapore. Finally, it was open to public on 25th September, 2015 to mark the 60th birth anniversary of 4th Druk Gyelpo.
Takin Sanctuary/Royal Takin Preserve: Short distance off the road to the telecom tower, a trail leads into a large fenced area that was originally established as a mini-zoo. It's worthwhile taking the time to see this strange, quite weird animal. Takin (Budorcas taxicolor) has been chosen as the national animal of Bhutan is based both on its uniqueness and its association with country's history and mythology. It is said that Drukpa Kunley or Devine Madman, a popular 15th century saint is said to have created it with his magical power at a large congregation of devotees. It resembles a cow from back, a goat from the front, and it continues to befuddle taxonomists, who cannot quite relate to another animal.
View point of Tashichho Dzong: Tashichoe dzong, meaning the fortress of "auspicious doctrine" has traditionally been the seat of the Dharma Raja and summer capital of the country. The original Thimphu dzong was built in 1216 by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa, above the present Dzong, where Dechen Phodrang now stands. King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck had it completely renovated and enlarged over five years after he moved the capital to Thimphu in 1952 in traditional style using neither nails nor written plans. Presently it houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance. Other government departments are housed in buildings nearby.
Painting School or Simply Bhutan: The National Institute for Zorig Chusum Pedzoe (School of Arts and Crafts) is commonly known as "the painting school". It operates under the National Technical Training Institute and offers a six-year course that provides instruction in Bhutan's traditional arts and crafts called Zorig Chuksum -meaning 13 crafts. It follows the regular school schedule (9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 9-1pm on Sat) with exceptions of holidays and breaks. Tourists are allowed to visit the school and take a peek at the classes the boys attend. There is also a small shop at the school that sells the students' work.
After lunch towards Punakha you will be able to visit: Dochula
Dochula pass which is between Thimphu and Punakha at the height of 3100mts/10170fts above the sea level. It is 22km away from the capital city of Thimphu. It is on the gentle hill overlooking the tranquility of the 108 chortens gracing the mountain pass.
It also known as Druk Wangyel Stupa(Choretn) which was named after the victory over the enemies during the 2003 Flash out Mission.The 109 stupas, 45 in the first row, 36 on second, 27 in the next row was built by Azhi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck mainly to honor the 4th King and 11 soldiers who lost their lives on 16th December 2003 at the Flash out Mission. It was built in the year 2004 and completed within three months.
Overnight in Punakha
Day 3. Punakha to Paro
Punakha Dzong: Punakha Dzong also known as Pungthang Dechhen Phodrang('The Palace of Great Happiness') located at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chhu rivers was built by Zhabdrung Nawang Namgyal in 1637. Presently it serves as the administrative center of Punakha Dzongkhag and the winter home of the Central Monastic Body led by HO the Je Khenpo (chief abbot). The Dzong houses the most sacred relics of the Drukpa Kagyu school including the Rangjung Kasarpani, and the sacred remains of Zhabdrung. On 17th Dec, 1907 Ugyen Wangchuk was crowned here as the first King of Bhutan and on 13th Oct, 2011 the wedding of the 5th King, Jigme Kesar Namgyal Wangchuk and Jetsun Pema was held here.
After visiting dzong, will go to famous Suspension Bridge 10 mins walk on the male river.
Overnight in Paro
Day 4. Paro to Tiger's Nest Monastery
Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery at morning
Full day hike to the legendary Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s nest monastery). Taktshang monastery, one of wonders of the world located at top an 800-meter cliff at Paro. It is 5km and it takes slightly more than 1 to 3 hours to reach the monastery on foot from the nearest road point Ramthangkha. A steep of 1 to 3 hours climb will bring you face to face with this spectacular monastery. Taktshang or the Tigers lair as the monastery is widely regarded is one of the most important in Bhutan. Its history is associated with the visit of Guru Padmasambhava, the Indian saint who came to Bhutan in the 8th century AD. This will bring you away from the 'crowds' at Taktsang and you will get great valley views from there.
After visiting continue to Paro town and your guide will take towards town, Handicrafts market for souvenir shopping and visit Kaja throm i.e organic vegitable market.And later at evening, your guide will also take you to a traditional Bhutanese hot-stone bath, provided if you are interested and willing to do so and wants to cure all the aches, from the day long hike, which is believed to have lots of medical values.
Explore Paro Town or Paro Museum towards evening
Day 5: Drop to Airport
Thank you for visiting Bhutan