Western
Bhutan
Trip Profile:
08 Days Trip
02 Nights in Paro
04 Nights in Thimphu
01 Night in Punkha Dzong |
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As
one of the rarest and most unique of travel destinations, Bhutan
offers the experience of the Buddhist tradition in a setting
of unique architecture, and breathtaking Himalayan landscape.
The friendly people of Bhutan share with you their traditional
lifestyle untouched by outside influence. A trip to Bhutan is
a unique opportunity to experience Himalayan Buddhist culture
uninfluenced by the outside world. Leave the multitudes behind
and enter the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
ITINERARY:
DAY
01: KATHMANDU – PARO
Fly to Paro by Druck Air and transfer to hotel. O/N ( Over night
) at Druk Hotel.
DAY
02: PARO
Morning drive to Drukgyel Dzong 18kms, away from the hotel.
On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese Farm House also a
short visit to the temple built in the 7th century. After lunch
visit the Ta- Dzong that houses the National Museum of Bhutan
followed by a short walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong. Evening at leisure.
O/N at Druk Hotel.
DAY
03: PARO – THIMPHU
In the morning drive to Satsam Chorten., From there two hour
trek to Taksang cafeteria. Hot lunch will be served at the Cafeteria
followed by a short walk back to Satsam Chorten and 2 hour drive
to Thimphu. O/N at Druk Hotel.
DAY 04: SIGHTSEEING IN THIMPHU
Sightseeing at Memorial Chorten, National Library, Nuns Monastery,
Changlimithang Monastery, Indegenous Hospital. Lunch at Druk
Hotel. After lunch at leisure. At 5 P.M. you will visit the
Tashichdzong (Thimphu Dzong). O/N at Druk Hotel.
DAY 05: THIMPHU – PUNKHA DZONG
3 hour drive to Punkha across the Dochula Pass. Light refreshment
will be served at Dochula Cafe.
Lunch at Hotel Zantopelri. After lunch visit the Punkha Dzong.
O/N at Hotel Zantopelri.
DAY 06: PUNKHA DZONG – THIMPHU
In the morning drive 3 hour to Gantay Gompa. Pack lunch
will be served. After lunch drive back to Thimphu. O/N at
Druk Hotel.
DAY 07: THIMPHU
In the morning you will witness the Folk and Mask Dance performed
by the Royal Dance Academy. Lunch at Druk Hotel. After lunch
at leisure. O/N at Druk Hotel.
DAY 08: PARO – KATHMANDU
Early morning drive to Paro for departure. Our representative
will bid you fare well at Paro airport.
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