Day 01. Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu:
Transfer to airport and fly to Paro with Druk air. Upon arrival at Paro airport, our representative will receive the group then drive to Thimphu .
Day 02. Thimphu Sightseeing:
After breakfast, sight seeing to Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion), built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and reconstructed in 1961 by the Late King, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wang chuck, who is regarded as Father of Modern Bhutan. Then visit the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts followed by visit to Painting School , famous for carving and free hand art. After lunch visit the National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King of Bhutan. His Late Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The inside paintings and statues provide a very rare insight into Buddhist Philosophy. Then visit Handicrafts Emporium to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles. Evening free for shopping and leisure.
DAY 03. Thimphu - Punakha - Wangdi:
(72 Kms, 3 hours drive). After breakfast, Drive to Punakha via Dochula pass. Visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between Pho Chu (Male river) and Mo Chu (Female river). For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang ( Palace of Great Happiness ). The war materials captured during the battle with Tibetans are preserved here. Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk convened the new national Assembly here in 1952. After Lunch, drive to Wangdi Phodrang. Enroute stop a while to view Chimi Lhakhang also called the " Temple of Fertility " built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley also popularly known as "Devine Mad man" in 15th century. Enroute sightseeing of Wangdiphodrang Wangdiphodrang Dzong (from outside) built in 1638. Legend relates that as the people were searching for the site of the Dzong, four ravens were seen flying away in four directions. The Dzong is situated at the confluence of Mo Chu and Tang Chu rivers.
Day 04. Punakha - Thimphu:
After breakfast, drive to Thimphu and visit Folk Heritage Museum , Sangay Gang View point and excursion to Tango Monastery and meet a Lama or visit a Bhutanese home.
Day 05. Thimphu - Paro:
After breakfast, drive to Paro. On the way, visit Simtokha Dzong, built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1627. While in Paro, Visit the Drukgyel dzong, now in ruins was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders in1644; the dzong name's means indeed "victorious Druk". The Dzong was used as an administrative center until 1951 when a fire caused by butter lamp destroyed it. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan 's oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 8th century and then visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong presently houses administrative offices. After lunch visit the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower, which has been, since 1967, the national museum of Bhutan .
Day 06. Departure:
Early morning, drive to the airport and farewell
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