Bhutan Tour-4 Nights / 5 Days

Trip Highlights

Bhutan Tour Highlights:

• Unlocking hidden Natural and Cultural treasures of Bhutan
• Spectacular views of Himalayas
• One of the Happiest Countries in the world
• Diverse landscape & Unique culture
• Unspoiled Nature
• Unique Hospitality
• Quality Tourism rather than Quantitative
• Beautiful ancient Monasteries
• Several religious Heritage sites
• Traditional School
• Spectacular Mountain Flight to Paro (by Druk Air)

Day to Day Itinerary

Upon arrival and welcome at the Airport we’ll drive to Thimpu which is around 2hrs drive from Paro. After being welcomed at Hotel and being freshened up, we’ll have lunch here. And after Lunch we’ll visit the Traditional School of Arts & Crafts.

Tashichho Dzong: Centuries old Dzong which was used as a fortress cum monastery in ancient time is now the office of ministers and home of the Royal Throne. Tashichho Dzong is situated on the bank of Wang chu river. It’s a beautiful ancient historical building. Tashichho Dzong is also known as “Fortress of Glorious Religion”

Traditional School of Arts & Crafts Thimpu: With the exclusive purpose of  conserving the rich culture and prosperous tradition of bhutan. Traditional School of Arts and Crafts provides free Education, Food and Lodging to all students. Students, depending on their interest and talent, can specialize in one of the thirteen arts and crafts choices.

Paper Factory:  If time permits, we’ll visit Paper Factory. The traditional way of manufacturing paper from Daphne tree and Dhekap tree bark can be seen at Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory. The authentic handmade paper is called “Dehsho” in Bhutanese language. Notebooks made of this paper are long lasting and good for souvenirs.

After having a pleasant sleep and healthy breakfast with fresh air we’ll start our day  driving to Punakha via Dochu La (3080m).

Later afternoon, we’ll visit Punakha Dzong, built in the middle of Male & Female rivers. Visit Chime Lhakhang.

DochuLa Pass (3080m):  It’s a beautiful pass with 108 memorial Chortens called “Druk Wangyal Chortens”, in between Thimpu and Punakha valley. From here you can see several snow covered mountains, including Gangkhar Puensum 7570m. It’s a beautiful place where we can stroll for a while taking some pictures and breathing cool and fresh himlayan air.

Punakha Dzong: Also known as the Palace of Great Happiness, Punakha Dzong is the administrative Centre of Punakha District. It is the second largest and 2nd oldest Dzong in Bhutan. The Dzong was built in 1637 by Gyaltsen. Built at the confluence of  Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, Punakha Dzong is the most iconic landmark of Bhutan after Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Monastery Paro ). Pho Chu and Mo Chu are two major rivers of Bhutan and believed to be Male and Female rivers. The Punakha Dzong is 6 stories high with 180m long and 72m wide magnificent architecture presenting Bhutanese culture and history. The dome of Utse is polished with gold. The Punakha Dzong is also called as Punthang Dewa Chhenbi and formerly was known as Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong. All of Bhutan’s Kings have been crowned here.

Chime Lhakhang: Blessed by many great saints, Chime Lhakhang Temple was built in 1499 after Drukpa Kunley subdued a demon on this location (near Lobesa). The temple is also known as “The Fertility Temple”. Women wishing for a Child do visit this temple and make a prayer.

After a nice breakfast we’ll visit Hontsho Village and Simtokha Dzong

Afternoon we’ll drive back to Paro

Hontsho Village: Hontsho is a beautiful village near Punakha. There are several Tibetan Refugees living in this village. We’ll visit this village to see and understand Tibetan people’s daily life and their culture. The village is located en route to Thimpu before reaching Dochula Pass.

Simtokha Dzong: A small and beautiful Dzong built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal is also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang. It means “Keeper of Secret Chants”. The Simtokha Dzong is built in a strategically important location providing an entrance to the adjoining valleys. The road through  Simtokha Dong goes to Dochula Pass and eastern Bhutan. Simtokha literally means “On Top Of The Demon”.

We’ll have a healthy breakfast in the morning with fresh air, a charming and peaceful environment around. After breakfast we’ll hike to Tiger’s Nest. It would be a beautiful hike to the Tiger’s Nest. The view is magnificent with occasional beautiful clouds covering the tip of Mountains making you feel the serene remoteness and tranquil environment providing you a heavenly feel of nature.

Built on a high cliff 900m above the Paro valley,Tiger’s Nest, is a historical, cultural and religious masterpiece of Bhutan or of the world.

Later, we’ll visit the National Museum & Ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, etc.

National Museum (Ta Dzong): National museum of Paro was established in 1968 in the renovated ancient Ta-Dzong building by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. The original building was from 1649. The museum is rich in collections of cultural historical artifacts of Bhutan with more than 3000 artifacts- most of them over 1500 years old.

Ruins of Drukgyel Dzong: Situated on a ridge in the upper Paro valley, Drukgyel Dzong built in 1649, is one of the most famous and beautiful archeological monuments in Bhutan. The ancient defensive Dzong commemorates victory over invasion from Tibet. The Dzong was built by Tenzin Drukdra.

After a nice and healthy breakfast, we’ll start to prepare our unward Journey. We’ll transfer you to the Airport for your scenic and lovely flight to home or to another destination