GLIMPSE OF BHUTAN

Today you take the spectacular flight over the Himalaya foothills or along the Himalayan range which offers the fascinating vistas and exhilarating descent into the Kingdom of Bhutan. Our tour guide, greet and receive you once you come out from Paro airport after clearing custom and immigration formalities and baggage collection.

Embark on a beautiful and picture perfect drive to the capital town Thimphu of Bhutan. This route is traversed through Paro Valley  and the confluence of two rivers at Chuzom.

Arrive at Thimphu, check – in and relax at the hotel. Thimphu is the centre of government administration, religion and trade. The peculiar combination of modern development and ancient tradition.

Later in the day proceed for the  visit to Tashichho Dzong, which is the most important building of the Thimphu. It is the focal point for both the government and religion.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Thimphu.

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Thimphu before leaving for Paro.

Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point): The iconic Shakyamuni Buddha statue, known as Buddha Dordenma is considered  as the world’s largest sitting statue in the world. His holiness The Je Khenpo consecrated the statue on 24 September 2015, which also marks the 60th anniversary celebration of the Fourth King of Bhutan. The statue is perched atop a hill in Kuensel Phodrang and overlooks the panoramic Thimphu Valley.

Textile Museum:  A visit to the Textile Museum is worthwhile if you want to learn the art of weaving. Any nation’s culture and tradition would not be complete without its textile, which are unique for their diversity and elegance. It was established in the year 2001 by Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck and it displays a priceless collection of antique textile artefacts of Bhutan under various themes namely weft pattern weave, wrap pattern weave, royal collection, achievements in textile arts, textiles from indigenous fibres and role of textile in religion.

Institute of Zorig Chusum: The institute, often known as the Arts and Crafts or Painting School, provides a six-year study on the 13 traditional Bhutanese arts and crafts. You can see here various skills are being taught to the students.

Folk Heritage Museum: This museum displays rich folk heritage and rural life of Bhutanese people through exhibits, documentaries and educational activities with the aim to connect the people with the history of the country.

After finishing the Thimphu sightseeing tour, drive to Paro.

Paro: The stunning Paro Valley is home to a thriving culture, breathtaking scenery and countless stories and legends. It is among the most fertile valleys of Bhutan, producing a large portion of the country’s famous red rice from its terraced farmland. Also Paro valley houses many oldest temples and monasteries of Bhutan.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Paro.

On the third day of the tour, proceed for a hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktshang Monastery), a little difficult hike of 5 hours round trip. It is one of the well – known monasteries in  Bhutan which is perched atop 900 metres from the Paro Valley Bed. The name Tiger’s Nest originates from the local folk story that Guru Rinpoche reached here on the back of tigress for meditation. A very sacred monastery and now visited by every Bhutanese once in their life-time.

Return to Paro and visit Ta Dzong, which was once a watchtower but now home to a National Museum. A wide collection of textiles, armoury, household utensils and items, and a unique collection of Thangkha paintings.

After Ta Dzong, move to Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong. Paro Dzong has a very lengthy and interesting history. Here in the wooden galleries flanking the inner courtyard are fine murals depicting Buddhist legend which includes wheels of life, the old man of long life, cosmic mandala and four friends and more.

Evening is free to explore the local market of Paro town.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Paro.

Today as per the flight timing, we transfer you to Paro airport to board your onward / return flight with sweet memories of the tour.