“Bhutan: Where Happiness is More Than a Word”. Experience Bhutan in Luxury, Beyond Ordinary Travel, Pristine Himalayas”, “Unspoiled Beauty”, “Breathtaking Peaks & Valleys”.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Paro, flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all
On arrival at the airport, received by our representative
and then transfer to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight.
After breakfast Thimphu sightseeing. Visit Trashichhoedzong, 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.
Then visit National Library which has
vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts.
After that drive to Arts & Crafts School, famous for traditional thangkha paintings. Here you will see ,students at work producing intricate design on cloth.
After lunch visit Handicrafts Emporium which displays wide assortment of beautifully handwoven
and crafted products. Then drive to Memorial Chorten, the stupa built in the memory of Bhutan’s
Third King who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. The paintings and statues inside
this monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
After breakfast drive to Punakha with a short stop at Dochulapass
(3,080m) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the following peaks can be
seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m ),
Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain
that dominates the isolated region of Lunana – finally Gangkarpuensum, the highest peak in Bhutan
at 7,497m.
Later visit PunakhaDzong, built strategically at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers in
1637 by ShabdrungNgawangNamgyal to serve as the religious and administrative center of the
region, PunakhaDzong has played an important role in Bhutan’s history. Damaged by four
catastrophic fires and an earthquake, the Dzong has now been fully restored.
After that drive to Wangduephodrang visiting Dzong and local market. The district of
Wangduephodrang is also famous for its bamboo products, slate and stone carvings.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight to onward destination.
