Beautiful 6 Days Thimphu, Punakha Bhutan, Paro and India Holiday Package

Kisa Villa 3

Arrival At PARO airport, drive to THIMPHU On arrival at Paro Airport and after completing your Permit formalities (Please read the notes on Entry Formalities & requirements to issue permits) you will be received by our Bhutan representative who will assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer to Thimphu (65 Kms / 01½ to 02 Hrs), Thimphu is the capital town of Bhutan and the centre of government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Home to civil servants, expatriates and monk body, Thimphu maintains a strong national character in its architectural style. On arrival in Thimphu, Check in to the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel. (D)

Hotel Kisa Villa 3

THIMPHU Sightseeing After breakfasts go for Thimphu sightseeing covering Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong),Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery), Motithang Takin Preservation Centre, Drupthob Goemba or Zilukha Nunnery, National Library (Closed on Saturday , Sunday & National Holiday), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School-Closed on Saturday , Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter Vacations), Textiles Museum (Handicrafts Shops - Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at Hotel.

Hotel Meri Phuensum 3

THIMPHU – PUNAKHA / WANGDI After breakfast drive to Punakha (77 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs) / Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang) (70 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs). The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Reach at Punakha/Wangdi and visit Punakha Dzong If time permit visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at the Hotel in Wangdi.

Dharma Resort 3

DRIVE PUNAKHA / WANGDI – PARO After breakfast transfer to Paro (2134Mts / 7000Fts, 135 Kms / 05 Hrs). Enroute Stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Garden. On arrival Paro, check in to the hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Dharma Resort 3

PARO SIGHTSEEING After breakfast go for Paro Sightseeing covering Drukgyel Dzong, Ta Dzong (National Museum-Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Rinpung Dzong – also known as Paro Dzong,and finally the historically & spiritually important Kyichu Lhakhang (Monastery), Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel. OPTIONAL TOUR : FULL DAY HIKE TO TIGER`S NEST MONASTERY – To be paid directly in Bhutan. Guest who will opt for Tiger Nest excursion, will miss Paro Local Sightseeing. Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) - The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 3 hours through pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called Tiger’s Nest. This site has been recognized as a most sacred place and visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. Drive back to hotel. Evening is at leisure for go for shopping in the market.

TRANSFER TO PARO AIRPORT After breakfast transfer to Paro Airport for taking onward connection. (Bhutan).Tour Ends…