Day 1: Arrive Paro from 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: 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 3: 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 of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 4: Phajodhing
Phajodhing, which is situated at commanding height overlooking the Thimphu valley, was founded by Phajo Drugom Shigpo in 13th century. After break fast hike for about 4 hours to reach the monastery. Camp near the monastery. Overnight at the camp.
If we reach early we can still hike above the monastery for 2 hours to watch the lake.
Day 5-11: Meditation
Day 12: Thimphu
Visit Tashichho Dzong, the main Government Secretariat building, where the government ministries, the Office of His Majesty the King and the Throne Room, and the 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 workshop where the handicrafts are made. 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. The Simtokha Dzong houses the largest monastic school in the country.
Day 13: Thimphu-Punakha/Wangdiphodrang
After an early breakfast, drive to Punakha and Wangdue. On the way halt at Dochula for a hot cup of tea/coffee and witness a most spectacular view of the Eastern Himalayan mountain ranges. Hotel arrangements at Zangdo Pelri in Punakha/Government Guest House in Wangdue. Lunch at the hotel/guest house. After lunch, visit the Punakha Dzong which houses the district administration offices. It is also the winter residence of the State Monastic Body and its Chief Abbot. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan. The Dzong (fortress) lies between two rivers known as Pochu and Mochu which means "Male River and Female River." It was built in 1637 AD. Visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong which is 13 km from Punakha. Wangdiphodrang Dzong and its small town is perched on a hill between two rivers. This is another District Administration Office housed in a fortress. The Dzong was built in 1638AD. Halt at Zangdo Pelri Hotel/Wangdue Guest House.
Day 14: Punakha-Gangtey-Paro
Sightseeing in Wangdiphodrang that is typical small Bhutanese town, with bustling market and well-stocked shops. The place is also known for its fine bamboo works, slate and stone carvings, and yak diary research station.
Wangdue is the town’s most visible feature, situated majestically at the junction of Puna Chu and Tang Chu rivers.
After lunch drive to Paro en route visiting village house. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 15 Depart
See off by the representative of Bhutan Travellers.
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