Package Description:
Bhutan is a land locked country bounded by Tibet in the north, the Indian Sikkim and Darjeeling districts of West Bengal in the west, on the south by Assam and West Bengal and on the east by the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Bhutan is the land of the peaceful thunder dragon is known to the world by several names such as the ‘the Last Shangri-La’ or ‘the Last Place on the Roof of the World. Bhutan offers spectacular mountain views, immense scenic beauty and a unique culture and lifestyle.
ITINERARY:
Day1 : Paro
Arrival at Paro. Receive at Paro Airport, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day2 : Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast, proceed for half day Paro sightseeing – visit Drukyel Dzong, the historical fortress built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders. Also visit Ta Dzong, which was built in 1651 as a watchtower. Since 1951 the Dzong has been re-established as the National museum and holds fascinating collections of art and religious Thankha paintings. Afternoon transfer to Thimphu (65 kms / 02 hrs), the capital of Bhutan. On arrival, check-in the hotel. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day3 : Thimphu - Wangdi
After breakfast, proceed for half day Thimphu sightseeing – visit Memorial Chorten - the Stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. The paintings and images inside the monument provide a rare sight into Buddhist philosophy. Also visit Mothinthang zoo and Viewpoint. Afternoon drive to Wangdiphodrang (70 km / 3hrs), the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan. The drive over Dochu La pass is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Overnight stay in Wangdi.
Day4 : Wangdi – Punakha - Paro
After breakfast leave for Punakha, the valley, which lies amidst snow-capped mountain peaks, served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. The Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu rivers in the 17th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. The Dzong houses sacred artifacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Drive to Paro (150 kms / 05 hrs). On arrival, check-in the hotel. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day5 : Paro
After breakfast, Check out and transfer to the airport for onward journey.
Tour Ends.
Bhutan is a land locked country bounded by Tibet in the north, the Indian Sikkim and Darjeeling districts of West Bengal in the west, on the south by Assam and West Bengal and on the east by the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Bhutan is the land of the peaceful thunder dragon is known to the world by several names such as the ‘the Last Shangri-La’ or ‘the Last Place on the Roof of the World. Bhutan offers spectacular mountain views, immense scenic beauty and a unique culture and lifestyle.
ITINERARY:
Day1 : Paro
Arrival at Paro. Receive at Paro Airport, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day2 : Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast, proceed for half day Paro sightseeing – visit Drukyel Dzong, the historical fortress built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders. Also visit Ta Dzong, which was built in 1651 as a watchtower. Since 1951 the Dzong has been re-established as the National museum and holds fascinating collections of art and religious Thankha paintings. Afternoon transfer to Thimphu (65 kms / 02 hrs), the capital of Bhutan. On arrival, check-in the hotel. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day3 : Thimphu - Wangdi
After breakfast, proceed for half day Thimphu sightseeing – visit Memorial Chorten - the Stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. The paintings and images inside the monument provide a rare sight into Buddhist philosophy. Also visit Mothinthang zoo and Viewpoint. Afternoon drive to Wangdiphodrang (70 km / 3hrs), the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan. The drive over Dochu La pass is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Overnight stay in Wangdi.
Day4 : Wangdi – Punakha - Paro
After breakfast leave for Punakha, the valley, which lies amidst snow-capped mountain peaks, served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. The Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu rivers in the 17th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. The Dzong houses sacred artifacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Drive to Paro (150 kms / 05 hrs). On arrival, check-in the hotel. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day5 : Paro
After breakfast, Check out and transfer to the airport for onward journey.
Tour Ends.
