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JOURNEY TO DRUK YUL (05 nights / 06 Days Tour, Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Paro)
 Day
01 : Arrive Paro by Druk Air
Druk Air flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain
flights. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the
foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers exciting descent
into the Kingdom. On arrival at the airport, received by our representative
and then transfer to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan.
Day 02 : Thimphu
After breakfast Thimphu sightseeing. Visit to Trashichhodzong, the beautiful
medieval fortress/monastery which houses most of the Government's office and
King's Throne room It is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief
Abbot. Then visit National Library which has vast collection of ancient
Buddhist texts and manuscripts.
 After
that drive to Painting School, famous for traditional thangkha paintings.
Here you will see, students at work producing intricate design on cloth.
Also visit to Traditional Medicine Institute is worthwhile where centuries
old healing arts still practiced. Later visit, Textile and Folk Heritage
Museum, a fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living
traditions.
After lunch visit Handicrafts Emporium which displays wide assortment of
beautifully handwoven and crafted products. Then drive to Memorial Chorten,
the stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's Third King who is popularly
regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. The paintings and statues inside this
monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 03 : Thimphu/ Punakha ( 75 Km 2.1/2
Hours )
After breakfast drive to Punakha with a short stop at Dochula pass (3,050m)
that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan.
 Later
visit to Punakha Dzong, the 17th century fortress which has played important
role in building up of modern Bhutan followed by visit to local market. Then
visit, Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten, the newly built stupa.
After that drive to Wangduephodrang visiting Dzong and local market. The
district of Wangduephodrang is also famous for its bamboo products, slate
and stone carvings.
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Day 04 : Punakha – Paro (125 Km, 4.1/2
Hours)
After breakfast drive to Paro enroute visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest
fortress of the Kingdom built in 1627, it now houses the School for
religious studies.
Afternoon in Paro visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom.
Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is serving as the National
Museum of the country and holding fascinating collection of art, artifacts,
thangkha paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. Then walk down the
trail to visit Rinpung Dzong which has a long and fascinating history.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 05 : Paro
 After
breakfast drive north of Paro valley to ruins of Drukgyel Dozng. From this
fort Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. Nearby visit
traditional Bhutanese Farm House which offers good insight into lifestyle of
local people.
Then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese
monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a
tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called “Tiger’s Nest”.
The excursion to monastery’s view point takes about 5 hours for round trip.
While return to Paro town visit enroute Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest
and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 06 : Paro Depart
After breakfast drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
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