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. You will be received by Bhutan Travellers representative on arrival at Paro International Airport and escort to the Hotel.
Day 2: Paro –Sightseeing
Drive to Drukgyal Dzong (a ruined fortress – 14 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 Paro town. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Journey to Taktsang Starts
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 head. Guru Rimpoche 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 (Devine Madman). Overnight at the camp near the monastery.
Day 4-10: Meditation session
Day 11: 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 in Hotel.
Day 12: Thimphu Sightseeing
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 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.
Day 13: Thimphu Paro International Airport
Drive to Paro International Airport. See off by the representative Bhutan Travellers. |
