We will transfer you the Kathmandu airport to take the flight to Paro. On arrive at Paro Airport and after going through the immigration formalities, you will be received and transfer to the Resort. If time permits we will bring you for a short sightseeing Tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro
We will transfer you the
Kathmandu airport to take the flight to Paro. On arrive at Paro Airport
and after going through the immigration formalities, you will be
received and transfer to the Resort. If time permits we will bring you
for a short sightseeing Tour.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Paro
After
breakfast we will bring you to visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel
dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the
fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from
the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari
(7320m) can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed through the
beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was
housed into the National museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme
Dorji Wangchuck. The seven floors museum highlights various aspects of
Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century. We will
take a short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the
administrative center and school for monks. We will walk further down
crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town . Stroll around the
market and return to the resort.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Paro - Thimpu
After
breakfast we will drive to Thimphu (2 hours) upon arrival, we will
check in to a hotel. In the afternoon we will visit the Memorial chorten
built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century
Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin"
national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the
Thimphu valley. We will visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and spent
free time in the market.
Day 04: Thimpu - Wangduephodrang
In
the morning we will visit the Painting school, National library, Royal
goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. In the afternoon, we will
drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang, crossing the Dochula pass (3100m) from
where on a fine weather day you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges
including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt. Gangar Punsum (7520m). We
will further drive from the pass all the way downhill to the lower and
warmer valleys of lobesa. We will visit the Dzong from outside and the
market area.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Wangduephodrang
We
will bring you for a day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley (2800m),
the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan . This beautiful valley
is also home to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrating from the Tibetan
plateau to escape the harsh winter. Currently there are 200 to 300
cranes residing in this valley and the Royal Society for Protection of
Nature (RSPN) is taking every measure to ensure the safety of the
Cranes. While the cranes reside in the winter valley for 4/5 months the
village folks are not allowed to make loud noises or fish in the river
that runs through the valley. We will explore the fascinating glacier
valley and return to the Resort.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Wangduephodrang - Thimpu - Paro
In
the morning we will drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha
Dzong, which serves as an old capital of Bhutan . This remarkable
fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial
floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession,
known as the Punakha Serda, takes place to commemorate the victory over
the Tibetans. We will return drive to Thimpu (3 hours). After lunch we
will further drive to Paro (2 hours) visiting the oldest building in
Bhutan , the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07:Paro - Kathmandu
After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport to catch flight back to Kathmandu.
COST INCLUDES:
Accommodation with meals, transfers and sightseeing with English Speaking Guide in non-ac vehicle & airfare Kathmandu - Paro - kathmandu.
COST EXCLUDES:
Airport departure taxes & Bar bill
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