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Code-ITT- 58
Duration : 8 days / 7 nights
Destination Covered : Paro- Thimphu – Trongsa - Bumthang –
Punakha – Paro
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival Paro
We will fly into the breathtaking views of the great Himalayan peaks, taking
the flight into the Dragon Kingdom on arrival transfer to the hotel on Paro.
Day 02 : Paro
On the 2nd day of the tour we will be taking the excursion trip to the Paro
valley. We will encounter the glory of the pure and exotic land, ancient
dzongs, monasteries and temples that dot the Paro town. We will glimpse the
rich and unique cultural heritage and religious practices of the Bhutanese
people. We will start our journey from the National Museum (Ta-Dzong). It
was once the watchtower for the Rinpung Dzong, it was converted into the
National Museum in 1968. From here we get the glimpse of the Paro valley.
Than we will move towards the Paro Rinpung Dzong. Today, the Dzong is the
seat of the district administration as well as the home for the monastic
school. The central tower (Utse) of the Dzong, with its superb woodwork, is
one of the most beautiful in the nation. After that hot lunch will be served
to us. Afterward we will drive towards the Drugyal Dzong (a ruined fortress
- 16 km away from Paro town). It was from this fortress that the Bhutanese
repelled many Tibetan invasions. From here we can get the magnificent view
of the Mount Chomolhari known as "Mountain of Goddess" (7329 m).
After the whole day sightseeing we get back to the hotel for the overnight
stay.
Day 03 : Paro - Thimphu
On the 3rd day of the tour our journey will start with the drive to
Thimphu. We will start from the Memorial Chorten - dedicated to the king’s
late father Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who died in 1972. Than we will visit
Tashichho Dzong - a 350-year-old structure built by Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal and remodelled in 1961 to house government departments and
ministries. After that we will take lunch in the local restaurant. Afterward
we will make a visit to the National Library, where thousand of manuscripts
and text books are served. In the last we will visit the Painting school,
where the small children learn the traditional techniques and paintings. In
the evening we will explore the weekend bazaars and small shops that sell
precious stones brought from Tibet and India, local weaving products, local
vegetables and fruits, antique silverware, and old Tibetan coins. Than we
will enjoy the mask dance performed by the local people and the music
performances of the lamas. Overnight in the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04 :Thimphu - TrongsaOn the 4th day of the tour after the
breakfast we will leave for Trongsa. We will enjoy the magnificent views of
the Black Mountains on the way. Along the way we will look for the red
pandas that sleep in the trees during the day. We will visit Trongsa Dzong,
built in 1648 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel at the place where his
great-grandfather Lama Ngagi Wangchuk had erected the temple in 1543. After
admiring the architectural beauty of the Trongsa Dzong we will take the
picnic lunch around the Trongsa valley. After that we will have the
sightseeing tour of the town. We can see the local people weaving the
textiles with the hand. We will purchase the traditional machine woven
carpets, sold at the cheaper rates in Trongsa. Dinner will be served in the
hotel in Trongsa. Night stay in the hotel.
Day 05 : Trongsa – Bumthang
5th
day of the tour is the another most exiting day of the tour. After the
breakfast we will drive to Bumthang, which is a charming village located in
a beautiful valley that is very sacred. First of all we will visit the
historical Jakar Dzong built by Minjur Tenpa, the third druk Desi ( temporal
ruler) in 1643. Than we will take a sightseeing tour of the important
monasteries such as Jambey, Lhakhang, Kurjey Lakhang, Kuenchogsum Lhakhang,
Tamshing and Pema Samba Lhakhangs. After lunch we will visit Bumthang Swiss
Farm and the Meber Tso 'The Flaming Lake'. In the evening we will enjoy the
Brokpa folk dances, Yak Dance and the Achi Lhamo dance performed by the
Bhutanese people. In the dinner we will have Ema Dartsi -red chillies cooked
in the melted cheese. Onernight stay in the hotel in Bumthang.
Day 06 : Bumthang - PunakhaOn the 6th day of the tour we will take
a small walk around the hotel in the morning hours. After that we leave for
Punakha. On the way to Punakha we will enjoy the fascinating forests of oak
and pine forests. We will pass through the picturesque villages. On the way
we will also enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains. We will witness
the winter home of the yak herders. We will also spot the Blue sheep and
snow leopards in the jungles. At Punakha we will make a visit t the Punakha
Dzong. We will converse with the Sharchopas, the local people of the area.
After the day long excursion we will spend overnight in the hotel in
Punakha.
Day 07 : Punakha - Paro
In the morning of the 7th day of the tour we will take the local tea called
Suja. Than after the reakfast we will again move towards the Paro. We will
check in at the hotel. Afternoon we will spend time in luxury. In the
evening we will enjoy the indigenous spots such as the traditional archery,
dego and Khuru. After that we will stroll the streets of Paro. We will
witness the white washed wooden facades of of shops decorated with the
potted plants. We will spot the traditional dress of the Bhutanese people.
There after we will enjoy the street food in paro. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Paro Departure
Our Bhutan Monastery Tour ends on the 8th day of the tour. On this day our
executive will drop you to the Paro International Airport for your further
journey.
