| Day 01:
Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimpu:
Reception by our representative at the airport
and drive to Thimpu. Overnight hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of
Thimpu: In the morning, you will visit the
hospital for traditional medicine, Memorial
Chorten and national Library. After lunch
visit the Handicrafts centers and the School
of Thangka Painting. Overnight hotel.
Day 03: Thimpu to Punakha
and Wangdiphodrang: Scenic drive on the
mountain route towards Punkha-the former
capital of Bhutan, passing through Dochu
La (10000 ft); stunning scenery of Himalayan
ranges on a clear weather day. You will
visit the Punakha Dzong and descend to Wangdi
valley. You can visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong,
the most pictursque in Bhutan. Overnight
hotel in Punakha.
Day 04: Punakha to Paro:
Retrace the scenic drive and stop in Thimpu
for Lunch. You can visit the oldest Dzong
of Bhutan-the Sintokha Dzong, now an institute
of learning.Continue drive to Paro. vernight
hotel.
Day 05: Sightseeing of
Paro: Visit the fortified tower of Ta Dzong,
now a natural history Museum, ruins of Drugyal
Dzong that once guarded the invading Tibetan
forces, and Kyichu Temple of 7th century.
Day 06: Takstang Excursion:
Today you will visit the famous Takstang
monastery (Tiger's nest) which is the highlight
of Paro. This is about 3 hour walk uphill
and also can be done on horseback. Return
down hill on foot. Overnight hotel in Paro.
Day 07: Departure: Trip
ends ! fly back home, taking with you the
memory of a life time..
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