Thimphu:
Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, offers monasteries, Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, local markets, cultural experiences, and a mix of tradition and modernity.
Paro:
Paro is a scenic valley known for Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro Dzong, cultural heritage, river views, and peaceful Himalayan surroundings.
Day 01: Arrive Paro & transfer to Thimphu
The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular in entire Himalayas. Flying along the Himalayan the journey offers fascinating views and an exciting descent into the Kingdom. Bhutan‟ s first gift to you as you disembark from the aircraft will be cool, clean fresh mountain air. After immigration formalities and baggage collection, you will be met by our representative, and afterwards drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan.
On arrival, visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang). Located at a short drive from Thimphu city
Centre, visitors can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from the Buddha point (Kuensel Phodrang). You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the largest statue in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley.
Textile Museum: is worth a visit to get to know the living national art of weaving. Exhibitions introduce the major weaving techniques, styles of local dress and textiles made by women and men.
Then, visit the Craft Bazaar This enterprise displays a wide range of alluring hand-woven textiles and craft products. The handicraft of Bhutan plays a key role in maintaining the country‟s unique culture and tradition and also adds value to the Bhutan tourism industry.Check into the hotel and rest.
Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for the guided tour of city‟s main attractions that includes:
Simply Bhutan Museum: The newly commissioned museum depicts the ancient Bhutanese architecture which is being lost to modernization. The best part is the portrayal of the age-old lifestyles of the Bhutanese people.
After breakfast drive to visit Chang Yul Park; Nestled along the Wangchhu, the seven-acre Chang Yul
Park beautifully blends vibrant Bhutanese heritage with multifunctional green spaces for the community. Chang Yul Park is divided into three main zones. The north zone, the central zone, and the south zone. The central zone is mainly for the community, plaza community, and interaction space. And then it also includes a playground called an adventure play area for kids. In the north, we have one of the largest rose gardens in Thimphu. All the pavements and the subsoil developments are done in nature-based, which is more sustainable to the environment.
Folk Heritage Museum: Giving an insight into the culture of Bhutan under one roof, Folk Heritage Museum preserves and flaunts the folk tradition of the country. Set up in 2001, the museum is set up inside a three-storied house, having the soberest facade, which makes the place even more distinguished. Bhutanese cuisine, important trees, farming tools, household objects and whatnot! This impressive museum displays it all.
The oldest historical place in Bhutan, the National Folk Heritage Museum houses the finest and most intricate details of Bhutanese culture within its walls. Giving information about the rural life of Bhutan to tourists, the entire setup has been made such that the tourists can actually feel as if they are a part of this rich culture.
Evening – Self-explanatory stroll around the newly constructed Kaja Throm.
Day 03: Thimphu – Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast, drive back to Paro descending back down from Dochula. Upon reaching Paro, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. Then, visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning (“fortress of the heap of jewels”), which has a long and fascinating history.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Taktshang Monastery
After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery (5hrs hike) (3150 Meters): It is one of the most famous of Bhutan‟s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called „Tiger‟s Nest‟. This site has been recognized as a most sacred place and visited by ShabdrungNgawangNamgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. On 19 April 1998, a fire severely damaged the main structure of building but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendor.
Later visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 05: Paro - Departure
After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will explain the exit formalities and then bid you farewell.
