Glimpse of Bhutan

Package Overview

This 5 days program of the Glimpse of Bhutan covers the Paro and capital city Thimphu. It gives ample opportunities to those who wanted to explore these two western countryside in more details, in-depth experience of Visiting of monasteries, fortresses, sacred temples, museums, government institutions such as 13 traditional arts & crafts (Zorig Choesum), traditional weaving center, Traditional medicine hospital, Bhutanese paper factory, gold and silver smith workshop, witnessing festival dances and experiencing local food are some of the ingredients that give visitors a real taste of Bhutan.Both International & domestic Flight fares.
Visa fees = USD 40.
Travel insurance coverage.
Drinks/Beverages.
Communication charges, laundry, tips, porters at hotels.
Other expenses of personal nature.
Tour Money transfer Fee.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive in Paro (2280m).

  On the flight to Paro Airport, you will be welcomed by the spectacular panoramic views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks (includes the sacred Mount Jomolhari and Jichu Drake in Bhutan). Upon arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by our representatives and Check in hotel-Paro.
  Your first experience begins on this mystical Kingdom of Thunder Dragon from Drukyel Dzong – built in 1647 to commutate Bhutanese victory over than Tibetan invaders, which now are ruins. Next visit will continue Kyichu Lhakhang, One of the oldest Temple in Bhutan built in 7th Century by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo and the second temple built in 1968. Overnight in Paro.

  • Meals & Drinks Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.
• Day 2 : Paro - Thimphu (2350m)

  After breakfast, we will start visit to TA DZONG - (The National Museum) initially the watch tower to defend Paro valley converted to the National Museum, which contains large assortment of paintings, statues, stamps and old utensils. After visiting Ta Dzong, we can walk downhill and visit PARO Dzong - Known as fortress of hips of jewels built in 1646 and now houses the monastic body and district administrative offices. After visiting dzong, we walk over a stone inlaid path through the traditional cantilever bridge, which offers a good view of the architectural wonder of the Dzong as well as life around it.
  We will drive 1 ½ hours to our capital, Thimphu, for lunch. After lunch, we will start our sightseeing in Thimphu by visiting the Memorial Chorten (a stupa) built in 1974 in memory of the 3rd King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Next sight Takin Zoo in Motithang-Mini Zoo which contain takins, rare animals and the national animal of Bhutan. Radio tower, it offers splendid views of the city from a hilltop festooned with prayer flags.
  Tashichhodzong, the “fortress of the glorious religion", built in 1641. It houses His Majesty’s Secretariat and the Central Monk Body. In the evening, you can leisurely walk through the Thimphu town. Overnight in Thimphu.
  

  • Hotspots National Museum
  • Meals & Drinks Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.
• Day 3 : Thimphu sightseeing

  After breakfast we visit Semtokha Dzong,built in 1627 and it is the oldest Dzong in the country and now houses the School for Buddhist Studies. Next National Institute of Zorig Chusum, (commonly known as the Painting School), which includes Thangka painting, wood carving, sculpture, appliqué and metal work. Near and above visit the Institute of Traditional Medicines Services, where the medicinal herbs abundant in the kingdom are compounded and dispensed.
  In the afternoon, we start our visit by visiting the Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point) for a spectacular view of Thimphu Valley. The largest statue of the Buddha in Bhutan is situated here. Next we will also visit the National Textile Museum. This museum has substantial collection of antique textile artifacts which includes the Royal Collection, warp pattern weaves and textiles from indigenous fibers.If you are interested to get some souvenirs, we can visit the Handicrafts Emporium and other handicrafts shops where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts can be purchased. In the evening drive to Paro. Overnight in Paro.
  Note: Short hike outside Thimphu City to Tango, Cheri & Phajoding Monasteries and other sight in Thimphu to visit include National Library, National Folk & Heritage Museum, Changankha Lhakhang. Centenary Vegetables Market, Archery range and Zangtopleri Lhakhang in Changlinmithang. Botanical Garden at Serbithang are recommended and may need one to two days additional night to spent at Thimphu.

  • Meals & Drinks Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.
• Day 4 : Taktsang Excursion

  After breakfast, journey towards Paro and we take a hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest. The climb up to the viewpoint will take around 3 hours and from there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. It is said that in the 8th century Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a tigress from eastern Bhutan to this place and meditated in a cave here for 3 months. There have been shrines at this sacred place for many centuries. The principal Lhakhang of the present monastic complex dates from 1692. Taktsang was damaged severely by fire in 1998 but has now been fully restored to its former beauty. After lunch at the viewpoint cafeteria, walk back down to the road and drive back to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free for strolling around Paro town. Overnight in Paro.

  • Meals & Drinks Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.
• Day 5 : Departure from Bhutan

  Today, your guide will escort you to Paro Airport to bid you farewell. We hope your stay in Bhutan will be a memorable one. This introductory trip to Bhutan will impress you and make you want to come and see more of Bhutan in the future.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers

Exclusions

• Both International & domestic Flight fares.
• Visa fees = USD 40.
• Travel insurance coverage.
• Drinks/Beverages.
• Communication charges, laundry, tips, porters at hotels.
• Other expenses of personal nature.
• Tour Money transfer Fee.

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Terms & Conditions

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• Chang Debsi, Thimphu, Bhutan - 1620
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