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4 days/3 Nights

 

Day 1- Arrival & Transfer to Thimphu. O/n Thimphu

Day 2 - Explore Thimphu Valley & Transfer to Punakha O/n Punaka

Day 3 - Explore Punakha Valley & Transfer to Paro O/n Paro

Day 4 - Departure

 

 

 

Day 1 - Paro - Thimphu.

Druk-Air, your flight to Paro flies over eight of the ten tallest peaks of the world, the Everest, Kanchenjunga and many more. As you descend you will see lush green mountains dotted with sparse farm houses and nice terraces impossibly perched in high, remote valleys. You realize immediately you are coming to a special place. Then you land at the only International Airport in Bhutan.The first thing you will experience is the clean fresh air of Bhutan. At the exit point of the airport you will be received by our guide.

The drive to Thimphu is about 1 ½ hrs. The drive is not so long. You will enjoy the drive. In Thimphu you will be checked in at Hotel located in the heart of the town. It is very convenient for you to take a stroll in town or go for window shopping.

Dinner will be at Bhutan Kitchen. Here you can taste a typical Bhutanese dish which is prepared to suite a visitors taste.

Visit the following places and the best way to see Thimphu is wander along the main street, turning into lanes. (all within the walking distances:)

1.  High Quality Painting(Thirteen Traditional Art & Crafts) :

   Pema Tshering Handicraft is a Culture based Creative industry for poverty reduction and community based business incentive vitalization in Bhutan. it not only serves as a superb centre for showcasing exquisite Bhutanese art and craft work of highest standard, but can also be viewed as a successful platform for the finest rural craftsperson and artisans to display their talent and thereby claim a niche market of their own. The display and exhibition of many art and craft products or collectively called the ‘Zorig Chusum’ (Thirteen Traditional Art & Crafts). It contributes significantly to the preservation and promotion of our country’s unique cultural heritage, it being one of the four main pillars of Gross National Happiness, the sole guiding development philosophy/principle of the kingdom of Bhutan.

2.  National Library - It contains Bhutan’s history in the form of religious & historical literature. Most of the books here are about Buddhism & Himalayan History. You will also find the worlds largest book here.

3.  SAARC Building - This is a replica of Tashichho Dzong built in 1990s to provide a venue for a meeting of the heads of state and government from the South Asian Association for Regional C-operation (SAARC). The National Assembly located in this building. Nearby is the Royal Banquet Hall.

4.  National Memorial Chorten - This is a large Tibetan - style chorten was built in 1974 to honour the memory of the third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.

5.  Tashichhodzong - Fotress of the glorious religion, this Dzong was built in 1641 by the Shabdrung. The Dzongs architecture is said to have inspired the architect who based his construction of the university of El Paso in Texas on this model. It houses the throne room of his Majesty the King, the main Secretariat building & the Central Monk Body. Its courtyard is open to visitors during Thimphu Tshechu & when the monk body moves to its winter residence in Punakha. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 2 - Thimphu

In the morning visit the rest of the places in Thimphu.

1.  Traditional Institute of Medicine - Established in 1988, one of the most interesting facilities in Thimphu. The production of medicines is directed entirely towards the needs of the Bhutanese, though there is a plan to eventually export traditional medicines.

2.  School of Traditional Paintings - Known as ‘Zorig Chusum’ in Bhutanese, operates under the auspices of the National Technical Training Institute and offers a six year course that privides instruction in many of Bhutan’s traditional arts to students from throughout the country whose aptitude is more artistic than academic.

3.  Weekend Market - If you have programmed it to visit Thimphu on Saturday/Sunday then you will be able to see the weekend market.

Lunch at the Art Café. You can get a sense of what a local "hang out" is like. The Art Café is located next door to the famous Swiss Bakery that existed since the early 70’s. It was started by a Swiss man who adopted a Bhutanese family and lived with them until he died about a year or so ago. Nothing much has changed about the Swiss Bakery except that the quality of its baked goods has deteriorated. That is why the Art Café has now become more popular.

After lunch drive to Punakha, about 2 hrs drive.

The drive from Thimphu to Punakha is the most enjoyable one. First you come across the Dochula pass from where a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range can be seen, specially on a clear winter days. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyal Chortens – a 108 stupas built by the eldest Queen. Then we descend to a warm climate. All through your journey you will come across many farm houses and farming taking place.

 At Punakha you will be checked in at Zangtopelri hotel, a local tourist resort. From here you can have a nice view of the valley. Overnight in Punakha.

Day 3 - Punakha to Paro

In the morning drive back to Paro, about 3 ½ hrs journey.

After lunch you can visit the National Museum known as ‘Ta Dzong’ built as watch tower but now turned into a Museum. Then if you are not tired visit Kichu Monastery also, one of the most sacred and the oldest temple in Bhutan. Overnight in Paro.

 Day 4 - Departure