Journey to the Land of Peaceful Dragon

04 Nights -05 Days Tour
(Covering:- Paro, Thimphu, Punakha &Wangduephodrang)

Day 01 - Arrive Paro

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 you will be accorded a very warm reception by a Representative of Bhutan Orchid Adventures 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)

Morning visit the memorial temple that depicts the Buddhist teachings in form of paintings and statues. Originally the Third King who is known as the “Father of Modern Bhutan” initiated this temple. He knew that lots of negative elements would come with modernity so as a protection against such elements this temple was planned. His son the present King and the Queen Mother completed the temple after the demise of the Third King. So it is commonly known as the memorial temple. After that drive to Painting School, famous for traditional thangkha paintings. Here you will see, students at work producing intricate design on cloth. Later visit Textile and Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions.

Visit Handicrafts Emporium, which displays wide assortment of beautifully hand-woven and crafted products. Evening drive to Punakha across Dochula pass (3,050m). Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

Day 03- Punakha - Wangduephodrang - Paro (150 Km, 5 Hours)

(Fig.1: Satyrium nepalense, seen in : Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, Bumthang, Trashiyangtse, Altitude : 1500 - 3720 m, Season : Aug-Oct)

After breakfast visit to Punakha Dzong, the 17th century fortress that has played important role in building up of modern Bhutan followed by visit to local market. 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. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 04 – Paro sightseeing

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 invasions 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 - Departure

Representative of Bhutan Orchid Adventures will bid you farewell. TASHI DELEK