Bhutan Tours - Glimpses Of Bhutan is a
seven day program cover the best cities in Bhutan.
Day
01. ARRIVE PARO AND PROCEED TO THIMPHU During this flight, one will
experience breathtaking views of
Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and other
Himalayan peaks including the sacred Chomolhari and
Mt. Jichu Drake
in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro our representative will meet you outside the
arrival hall and escort you to Thimphu. The drive to Thimphu from Paro is
approx. 2 hours and covers a distance of nearly 41 miles. Check in at the
hotel and proceed for lunch. Post lunch visit
National Library
(ancient Buddhist manuscripts);
School of Fine Arts (Thangka
painting and other traditional arts);
Royal Dance Academy;
Handmade
Paper Studio.
Stay overnight in Thimphu.
Day 02. IN THIMPHU. After breakfast enjoy a full day tour of
Thimphu, visiting the
National Library (ancient Buddhist
manuscripts);
School of Fine Arts (Thangka painting and other
traditional arts);
Royal Dance Academy;
handmade paper studio;
Zangto Pelri and Changgangkha temples;
Drubthrob nunnery;
Folk and Textile Museums;
King's Memorial Chorten;
Tashichhodzong,
site of the
Dragon Throne and main monastery of the
Je Khenpo
(Chief Abbot);
Handicraft Center; and a scenic drive above the
valley to see the small
Takin zoo. Lunch will be served at a local
restaurant.
Stay overnight in Thimphu.
Day 03. THIMPHU TO WANGDIPHODRANG After an early breakfast take the
scenic drive on the mountain route towards the former Capital of Bhutan
passing through
Dochu La Pass (Alt. 10,000 ft). On a clear day one
can view stunning scenery of Himalayan ranges. Descend to
Wangdue valley
and visit the
Wangdue Dzong, the most picturesque in Bhutan. Later
in the evening walk around the local market .
Stay overnight in
Wangdue.
Day 04. WANGDUE - TRONGSAThis
morning after breakfast drive to Trongsa via
Pele La pass, stopping
at
Chendebji Chorten (17th Century Nepalese style Chorten). A
magnificent view of
Trongsa Dzong can be seen from here even before
we reach there.
In the afternoon enjoy the sightseeing of
Trongsa
Dzong which is the largest in Bhutan. Like other dzongs it was built for
the protection of the surrounding district, and also serves as the District
Administrative and Religious Centre.
Stay overnight in Trongsa.
Day 05. TRONGSA - GANGTEY - PUNAKHAAfter
breakfast visit the remote and beautiful Gangtey valley, site of the only
Nyingmapa (Old Sect) monastery west of the Black Mountains. After
lunch, return to the National Highway and drive back to Punakha. Later in
the afternoon visit the
Phunakha Dzong.
Stay overnight in Punakha.
Day 06.
PUNAKHA - PARO. This morning after breakfast drive on to Paro via
Thimphu enroute visiting the 108 stupas dedicated to His Majesty the King by
her
Majesty the Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. After lunch drive
further to Paro via
Simthoka Dzong, the oldest in Bhutan. Arrive
Paro and check in at the hotel.
Stay overnight in Paro.
Day 07. IN PAROBreakfast at the hotel. The highlight of this day
will be a hike to Taktsang retreat at
Taktsang monastery (Tiger's
Nest). This is about 3 hrs walk uphill and can also be done on horseback.
Lunch will be served enroute. Return downhill on foot. Afternoon sightseeing
in Paro includes a visit to the northern part of the valley to
Drukgyel
Dzong ruins (Monastery Fortress) that once was a strategic post to
withhold invading Tibetan forces from the north; visit the famous
Kyichu
Lhakhang - one of 108 sacred Lhakhangs built by the Buddhist
King
Srongtsen Gompa of Tibet. Visit the district Dzong called
Rinpung
Dzong - Fortress of a Mountain of Jewels, which is now the seat of the
administration and an institute for monks.
Stay overnight in Paro.
Day 08. LEAVE PAROBreakfast at
the hotel and transfer to the airport in time to connect to the flight for
onward destination.
