Glimpes of Bhutan Tour

Tour Itinerary

Duration: (03 Nights / 04 Days)
Destinations Covered: Paro - Thimpu - Paro

• DAY
  1

  Arrive Paro – Transfer to Thimpu (55Kms, 2 Hrsdriv)

  

  After your arrival at Paro you will be driven toThimphu following the rushing river (1 hr). After reaching Thimpu you can spend the dayfor sightseeing in Thimphu. You must visit the Chang-gangkha Temple, where locals take their children for naming them. After that you will be Driven up to the Takin Reserve to see the national animal and visit one of the museums of your choice. Following that you will be taken to visit the impressive ThimphuDzong (Trashichodzong) which is a fortress-like building comprising important offices of both the government and the monastic body as well as a number of temples.

• DAY
  2

  Thimpu – Paro (55Kms, 2 Hrs drive)

  

  Day 2 starts at the huge Buddha statue where you can get a great view of the beautiful city. You can visit the Folk Heritage Museum to get a overview of life in an ancient Bhutanese farmhouse. At the Institute for the 13 Traditional Arts (ZorigChusum) students learn one of 13 skills such as statue-making, Buddhist painting or silk embroidery. At the Textile Museum you will learn about the intricate silk weaving which is an integral part of Bhutanese culture. Finally, take a leisurely walk to the Memorial Chorten, where you will meet people of all walks of life moving the stupa with their hand-held prayer wheels.
  
  For those who wish to immerse themselves in the beauty and sanctity of countryside, another option is available. You can take a half-day hike to an outlying temple (Tango, Cheri or – more strenuous - Phajoding). After that you will be driven to Paro.

• DAY
  3

  Paro – Sightseeing

  

  Your morning at day 3 in thaParo town begins with a hike or horse ride to Taktsang temple, also known as the Tiger’s Nest. It is built into the sheer rock face at an altitude of 3,000 meters. This is the most amazing part of the tour and involves a 2-hour uphill hike. The visit to the temple, and the return downhill to the base makes this a 4-hour round trip. This hike demands a good level of fitness but is not very difficult.
  
  Later in the afternoon, you can visit the impressive RinpungDzong, which was featured in Bertolucci’s film “Little Buddha.” You can explore the Paro town in your leisure time. You can also visit KyichuLakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan or, if ,you wish you can book a massage or a hot-stone bath at one of several hotel spas to deal with all the tiredness after a busy adventurous day.

• DAY
  4

  Paro – Airport departure

  

  After taking breakfast in the hotel you can spend time at the hotel until you are taken to Airport to board the flight for onward destination. Your trip ends with beautiful memories of Bhutan- the pioneer of happiness index.
  
  This concludes the tour.

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