Day 1: Arrive Paro International Airport
During the journey, one will experience breath-taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Jumolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, representatives of Bhutan Travellers will receive you and escort to the Hotel.
Day 2: Paro
Drive to Drukgyal Dzong (a ruined fortress - 16 km away from Paro Town). Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Jumolhari "Mountain of the Goddess" can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329 m /24,029 ft.). On the way back you visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. After lunch, at the hotel, take a leisurely stroll around the compound. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 3: Excursion to Taktsang
Taktsang, which is located at 900 metres from the floor of the Paro valley, hangs precariously from the cliff. It is about 3-4 hours walk from the road point. Guru Padmasambhava meditated here for three months. Later on the place was also visited by Longchen Pelgi Singye, Phajo Drugom Shigpo, Tibetan Yogi Mache Lhabdenma, Thangthong Gyalpo and Drukpa Kuenlay (the Devine Madman). Lunch at the cafeteria. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 4: Journey to Chungphu
After breakfast start the journey to Chungphu to the north of the valley along the Pachu River. You will have to cross the same meandering rivers several times.
The place is dedicated to Dorji Phamo and it is also blessed by Guru Rimpoche. The place is untouristed. Overnight at the camp.
Day 5-11: Meditation starts
Day 12: Chungphu-Paro Relax
After breakfast return to Paro. You will relax at Paro.
Day 13: Paro-Thimphu
This morning drive along the winding road along the Paro Chu (Chu means water or river) down stream to the confluence with the Wang Chu then turn upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimphu, the Capital of Bhutan. Lunch will be served at the Hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Memorial Chorten, dedicated to the Late Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 14: Thimphu
Visit Tashichho Dzong, the main Government Secretariat building, where the government ministries, the Office of His Majesty the King, the Throne Room, offices and living quarters of the monk body and the Chief Abbot are housed. Wander in the town; visit shops and the Handicrafts Emporium, where Bhutanese textiles and other handicrafts are available. Visit the painting and woodcrafts schools where traditional painting and other arts are kept alive. Visit the National Library and see the ancient manuscripts preserved there. Visit the Simtokha Dzong (6 km from Thimphu), the oldest Dzong in Bhutan built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629 A.D. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 15: Thimphu-Paro International Airport
Drive to Paro International Airport. See off by the representative of Bhutan Travellers.
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