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JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF PEACEFUL DRAGON (
04 Nights / 05 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 transfer to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight at the
hotel in Thimphu.
Day 02 : Thimphu / Punakha ( 75 Km, 2.1/2
Hours )
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.
Evening drive to Punakha across Dochula pass (3,050m ). Overnight at the
hotel in Punakha.
Day 03 : Punakha / Wangduephodrang / Paro
( 150 Km, 5 Hours )
After breakfast 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. Also visit here, Khamsum Yu;;y Namgyal Chorten, the newly
built stupa.
Then drive to Wangdiphodrang visiting Dzong and local market. The district
of Wangdiphodrang is also famous for its bamboo products, slate and stone
carvings.
After lunch drive to Paro with a short stop at Dochula pass. Later enroute
visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom built in 1627, it
now houses the School for Buddhist studies.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 04 : Paro
 After
breakfast visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally
built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is acting 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.
After lunch 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.
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 05 : Paro Depart
After breakfast drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
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