Journey to Bhutan - 4 Days

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: (Mon) Flight Kathmandu-Paro

The flight into the Himalayas reveals breathtaking views of great peaks. You fly right into the Dragon Kingdom's cloud scraping airstrip at Paro (Altitude 7000 ft.). A Bhutanese escort from Bhutan Tourism Corporation Limited (BTCL) will greet you on arrival and drive you through the beautiful Paro valley to your hotel situated on a breezy, pine scented hillside.
After a refreshment take a stroll around the little town at Paro.

Day 02: (Tue) Paro-Thimpu

After breakfast a 2-hour drive through the Paro and Thimpu valleys to Thimpu the capital of Bhutan (Altitude 7500- ft.). Enroute visit the Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of its kind. This fortress built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1627 once guarded the Thimpu valley.It is now a religious University. Drive to hotel for lunch, then visit the National Library which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the School of Thangkha painting and the Traditional Medicine Institute where centuries old healing arts are still practiced. Visit the Memorial Chorten to His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and take a 15 minute drive to Decheachholing to witness the gold and silver smiths at work. Then, the Tashichhodzong ("Fortress of the Glorious religion"), built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namkgyel. and reconstructed in 1961, using traditional methods. Without the use of any nails or plans the reconstuction was completed under the rule of late King Jigme Dorje Wangchuck, the father of modern Bhutan.

Day 03: (Wed) Thimpu-Paro

Visit the open market, where you can mingle in the hustle and bustle of shopping villagers. Then visit the Handicrafts Emporium for a little souvenir shopping. Lunch at the hotel. The afternoon is spent at leisure to visit the sights of Thimpu town. Drive back to Paro in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: (Thu) Paro-Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to the airport to board the flight. Your BTCL escort will assist and bid you farewell.

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