Ecstatic 7 Days Paro, Bhutan, Thimphu and Punakhawangdue Valley Vacation Package

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Welcome to Bhutan, Land of Thunder Dagon. Your Journey begins flying on Druk Air or Bhutan national Airlines meet the representative from Always Bhutan at Paro Airport. Transfer to Thimphu, the Capital of Bhutan, passing through hills and some astounding countryside. Thimphu is situated in a large valley traversed by the Wangchu River and overshadowed by high peaks. Enroute- view Tachogang monastery “temple of excellent horse” built by Thangthong Gyalpo“ the (Iron chain builder in Bhutan and visit the Iron Chain Bridge which is one of the most visible ancient craft work in the middle Ages.) before reaching to Chunzom You will Afternoon visit some cultural sites and walk through the main street of Thimphu.

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Participate in a wide variety of interesting activities, which represent many diverse aspects of Bhutanese culture. Drive to visit Kuensel Phodrang to visit the Buddha Statue, 169ft, symbolizing indestructibility and one of the most religious monuments built in recent times. The view of Thimphu valley from the Kuenselphodrang is spectacular. National Memorial Chorten: Built in honor of third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Elderly devotees flock throughout the day to circumambulate and turn the prayer wheels. Drive to visit Takin Enclosure to see the National Animal of Bhutan. Visit Art and Craft Institute, a vocational training Institute for students learning some of the 13 arts, preserving and producing skilled man power. Lunch at one of the local restaurant in Thimphu. Afternoon you will drive to visit Textile Museum “living art of Bhutan” which houses old Bhutanese Textiles and artifacts from the various regions and tribes of Bhutan. Take a short trip Tashicho Dzong. The Fortress of glorious religion,” seat of the national government and the central monk body.

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Depart early morning to Punakha and drive takes about 3 hours over 3050m/10,000ft Dochula pass, Dochula Pass offers a spectacular view of the eastern Himalayas from this pass on a clear day, many colorful prayer flags and chortens also dot the pass. Walk around the pass and stop for light refreshment at Dochula cafeteria. Descend through the forest of rhododendrons and magnolia passing through villages of Lumitsawa; Thinleygang and the fertile valley of Lobesa. You will take a gradual hike through the rice fields about an hour to Chime Lhakhang, a monastery, which is built in 15th Century and dedicated the famous saint Drukpa Kuenley, also popularly known as “Divine Madman. One of the popular pilgrimage point for all Bhutanese and visitors and is especially revered by women for its fertility powers. Drive for lunch at Lobesa. Afternoon you will drive to visit the Dali Gompa, one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan and will have an opportunity to interact with monks to know more about their experience. Walk back and you will stroll through forest of Rhododendrons and drive to your hotel.

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Morning drive through Punakha valley to visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngwang Namgyel and was named as Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang, “Palace of Great Happiness, Punakha Dzong is the former capital of Bhutan and played a vital role in shaping the political history of Bhutan. Located ideally between two rivers Pho Chu “Male River” and Mo Chu “Female River”. Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo (Chief Abbot” and central monk body. Drive for lunch at one of the restaurant. Afternoon you will drive to visit Wangduephodrang Dzong built in 1638. The entire Wangdue Dzong was destroyed by fire on the 24th June 2012 and the restoration works are still going on to rebuild into its full glory. Depending on the availability of time you can either take a short walk in the valley. Evening at leisure.

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Transfer to Paro via Thimphu and drive takes about 4 -5 hours over Dochula pass. Descend to Thimphu and continue your drive to Paro. Depending on your time schedule, you will either have lunch at Thimphu or drive to Paro and takes less than 2 hours. Paro retains its bucolic nature in spite of the existence of development projects. Fields of green or brown covers most of the valley floor while hamlets and isolated farms dot the landscape. En-route you will view Tachogang monastery, “the temple of excellent horse” built by Thangthong Gyalpo (Iron chain builder in Bhutan) and visit the Iron Chain Bridge which is one of the most visible ancient craft work in the middle ages Continue your drive to Paro and on arrival you will check at the hotel.

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Drive to the north of Paro valley to Ramthangkha and hike to visit Taktsang monastery, the trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of tress festooned with moss and an occasional grove of fluttering prayers flags. This monastery is one of the most venerated and sacred of all Buddhist sights around the world, the legend has it that Guru Rinpoche (founding saint of Buddhism) flew from eastern Bhutan on a tigress and meditated for three months. After visiting the monastery, walk down to cafeteria for lunch. Afternoon walk down to the base and drive to Paro town.

Breakfast in the hotel, then drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Tashi Delek!