Bhutan Holiday Package
- Paro - Thimphu - Punakha – Paro
DURATION
3 Days - 4 Nights
TYPE OF TRIP
Road Trip
START CITY
Paro
END CITY
Paro
REVIEWS
Overview
Great Himalayas which offering the most scintillating scenery of the world's highest glacial peaks. Visit the Pa-chu (Paro river), the Paro Dzong (fortress) and the Ta Dzong. After that drive to Thimphu and time permit to visit the Tashichho Dzong; the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty the King of Bhutan and also the head seat of Chief Abbot of Bhutan.
Tour Plan
Day 1 PARO- THIMPHU (55 km / 1hours)
Welcome greetings on arrival at Paro Airport and meet with our tour representative who will be your tour guide during your entire trip in Bhutan. Transfer to hotel and Check-in and get refresh and have lunch at the hotel and After some relax visit the following places:-
Tachogang Lhakhang
Tachogang Lhakhang is located in Paro district, on the way to Thimphu. It was founded by Thankthong Gyelpo after he experienced a vision of Guru Rinpoche, Amitaba, and Avalokiteshvara near the site. The caretakers today are said to be descendants of Thangtong Gyelpo. Inside the temple, one can see the masters relics, including his walking stick.
National Memorial Chorten
The National Memorial was built by Bhutan's third king, H.M. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who is also known as the "father of modern Bhutan." He wanted to erect a monument carrying the message of world peace and prosperity. However, he was unable to give shape to his idea in his lifetime due to pressures of state and other regal responsibilities. After his untimely demise in 1972, the Royal Family and Cabinet resolved to fulfill his wishes and erect a memorial that would perpetuate his memory and also serve as a monument to eternal peace, harmony, and tranquility.
Tashichho Dzong
The Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery cum fortress at the northern edge of Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan. The Dzong was built on the western bank of the river Wang Chu and has historically served at the seat of the DrukDesi or the Dharma Raja of Bhutan's government. After the kings assumed power in 1907 this post was combined with that of the king and Thimphu severed as the summer capital of the kingdom before becoming the full-time capital of Bhutan. Evening return to the hotel and have dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING TO DOCHULA / PARO.
The morning after having breakfast proceed to Dochula Pass About 45 minutes from Thimphu. Just Stop at Dochula View Point to enjoy the glimpse of the Himalayan range. After that proceed to the park and check in at the hotel and after refresh, proceeds to visit Rinpung Dzong: It is a fortress-monastery that serves both as a civil administrative center and as a monastic home for a community of monks. Most dzongs were built in the mid-1600s to protect the inhabited valleys from invasion by Tibet. The Paro Dzong was started in 1644 on the order of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of modern-day Bhutan. Unlike most of the Dzongs in Bhutan, it survived the massive 1897 earthquake mostly unscathed, though it was damaged by fire in 1907. National Museum of Paro: Housed inside the revamped Ta-dzong building in Paro, National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum that has put on display the antique items gathered from different parts of the country.
Evening free for leisure and visit local market of Paro town for some souvenir shopping. Dinner and Overnight in Paro Hotels/Resorts.
Day 3 HIKE TO TIGER'S NEST
Take a day walk to the 'Tiger's Nest', the sacred Taktshang monastery which clings to the rock face 900 meters above the valley floor. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan's most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighboring Buddhist countries. You can have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery. Evening free time in Paro. Over Night in Paro Resort or Hotel.
Day 4 PARO AIRPORT DEPARTURE
The morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Paro Airport for your onward destinations.