Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Paro. Drive to Thimphu. (2500m 55 kms 01hour)

The flight into Bhutan takes you the great Himalayas, offering you the most scintillating scenery of the world's

highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will see the silvery Pa-chu (Paro river) meandering down the

valley, the Paro Dzong (fortress) and the Ta Dzong. Assistance upon arrival at Paro airport and drive to Thimphu.

Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the time at leisure to discover the Capital on your own.

Day 02: Thimphu

After breakfast visit the Memorable Chorten dedicated to the 03rd King of Bhutan, The Textile Museum & Folk

Heritage Museum that provides a fascinating insight into the Bhutanese material culture and way of life. Drive to

the 15th century Changakha Lhakhang spectacularly localted on the spur. The Takin Sanctuary near the lhakhang will

give the visitor a chance to glance at the National animal of Bhutan, Takin.Also visit the school of Arts and Crafts and

the National Library which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts,

academic books mainly on Himalayan culture and religion. Next visit Buddha Dordenma which is one of the largest

Buddha statue in the World at 169 feet. The body of the Buddha is filled with 1,25,000 smaller statues of Buddha.

The view of the Thimphu valley is spectacular from this point

Evening visit the Tashichho Dzong; the main secretarial building which houses the throne room of His Majesty the

King of Bhutan and also the head seat of Chief Abbot of

Bhutan.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Thimphu – Paro (2300m 55 kms 01 hours)

After breakfast depart for Paro. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.Visit the National Museum which houses and

impressive collection of fine arts, paintings, bronzes, textiles, jewellery and handicrafts sections as well as galleries of

stamps for which the Country is very popular. Also visit the Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress of the Heap of Jewels, built

in 1645 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. It is an imposing square fortress, representative of typical Dzong

architecture, with a central tower and courtyards housing the administrative (Dzongkhag) and has a community of

about 200 monks.A hike down the moderate slope to the cantilever bridge, one of the finest specimens in Bhutan

with its shingle roof and two guard-houses at eac end.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Paro (Hike to Taktsang Monastery)

After breakfast drive 20 minutes to the end of the valley to Drukgyel Dzong from where one can see the towering

peak of Jomolhari (7,316m, 24,003 ft). This mountain, also revered as a powerful goddess, forms the border with

Tibet and provides magnificent background to the ruined Drukgyel Dzong and village. Drive to Rumthangka and have

the glorious view of Taktsang. The hike is optional.

Taktsang Monastery, clinging on the steep rock, is one of the holiest temple in Bhutan.It is believed that Guru

Rinpoche flew on the Tigress back and meditated here. The trek to the temple through the pine tree and sweet

aroma of the air is indeed a very special and memorable event. The return hike will take about 05-06 hours.

.Rest of the time free for souvenir shopping in the small town of Paro.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Paro – Onwards destination

Transfer to the airport for your flight to onwards destination