Bhutan Tour 6 Days

Druk Air flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. Whether flying along the Himalayan range over the foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers exciting descent into the Kingdom. On arrival at the airport you will be accorded a very warm reception by a Representative of Himalayan Kingdom Tours and transfer to restaurant for lunch. After lunch we will visit the National Museum, Rinpung Dzong (built in 1645 A.D) and then drive to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight stay at Thimpu.

Thimphu Sightseeing, after breakfast our today’s sightseeing of Thimphu valley includes, visit to National Memorial Chorten, Traditional Medicine Institute, National Library, Textile and Folk Heritage Museum, School of 13 Arts and Crafts, Takin mini zoo, Zilukha Nunnery, Post Office for stamps, Traditional paper factory, visit Handicrafts Emporium which displays wide assortment of beautifully hand-woven and crafted products and also Textile Museum. Then visit to Trashichhodzong, the beautiful medieval fortress/monastery which houses most of the Government's office and King's Throne room it is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot. Overnight at Thimpu.

After breaks start drive to Punakha with a short stop at Dochula pass (3,050m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Enjoy the view of the eastern Himalayan Mountains. Here you may spend some time, photographing the Druk Wangyal Chortens, built in 2004. Overnight stay at Punakha After lunch visit Punakha Dzong, which lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu, Symbolizing the masculine and the feminine co-existence their currents are of different colours and they unite at this spot. Overnight stay at Punakha

After breakfast drive to Paro which takes about 3.5half hours via Thimphu. At Paro visit Kyichu temple which dates back to the 7th century. Kyichu temple is one of the last three surviving temples. In the 7th century 108 such temples were built by a Tibetan King. To date only three have survived, two in Bhutan and one in Tibet, known as the Jokhang. After lunch we will visit the National Museum, Rinpung Dzong (built in 1645 A.D) and then drive to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight stay at Paro.

You will have an early breakfast and walk about 2 hours to Taktshang Monastery perched giddily on a rocky ledge, with a waterfall cascading as if from the blue. Taktshang means ‘Tiger’s Nest’. Guru Padmasambhava, known as the Second Buddha, alighted from flying tigress and meditated at this shrine in the second half of the 8th century. As a result, it is the dream destination for Buddhist pilgrims from the world over. If desired, pony ridings would be arranged. In the afternoon visit to local farm house to see how Bhutanese famers live and have chance taste the local brewed local wine. Overnight stay at Paro.

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight.