Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas between China and India, the small Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan opened itself to the outside world only in 1960s. Hithertho, it had been largely mysterious even to its neighbours but abandoning its self-imposed policy of isolation had it grappling to find a precarious balance between modernization and the preservation of its culture and traditions.However, it does seem that Bhutan has found the perfect balance between the two and now though it is making tremendous developments in all sectors, it also manages to hold onto its unique identity that makes it unlike any other country in the world with a population of just over 0.7 million.
THIMPHU: Tashichho Dzong (Outside), Memorial Chorten, Simtokha Dzong, The Institute for Zorig Chusum, Drupthop Lhakhang, Weekend Market, National Library, The Folk Heritage Museum, The National Institute of Traditional Medicine.
PARO: Drugyel Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Taa Dzong, Taktsang Monastery, Kyichu Lhakhang, Farm House Visit.
PUNAKHA: Druk Wangyal Chortens, Punakha Dzong, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.
WANGDUE (Wangdue phodrang): Wangdue Dzong, Chhimi Lhakhang, Phobjikha Valley.
TRONGSA: Trongsa Dzong, Taa Dzong, Kungarabten.
BUMTHANG: Jambay Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong, Ura Village, Mebertsho (Burning Lake)
PHUENTSHOLING: Zangtho Pelri, Kharbandi Goemba.
Pick-up from Paro airport & transfer (65 kms - 1.15 hrs drive) to Thimphu. Check in at the hotel. Overnight in Thimphu.
After breakfast visit Takin Zoo, BBS Tower , Chang Gangkha Monastery, Buddha Point, Changlimthang Stadium & Archery ground. Afternoon visit Tashichhodzong( Outside view), National Memorial Chorten, Government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts shops. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
After permit ( Permit is not issued on Saturdays, Sundays & Govt holidays) drive (70 kms / 2.30 hrs) to Punakha / Wangdue, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. En route you can visit Mehsina Village & Chime Lhakhang . Visit Punakha Dzong & Sangchen Dorji Lhendrup Nunnery in Punakha. Overnight in Punakha/Wangdue.
Morning transfer (160 kms / 4 hrs) to Paro. Check in at the hotel. Overnight in Paro.
After breakfast, visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong which has a long and fascinating history. Afternoon visit Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. Later visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Return at hotel. Overnight at Paro.
After breakfast drop to Paro airport.
Destination | Standard |
Thimphu | Hotel Tandin/Hotel Singye |
Paro | LhakiYangchak / similar |
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