Highlights
- Explore Choki Art School, dedicated to teaching traditional arts to underprivileged children.
- Visit Pangri Zampa Monastery, a renowned center for traditional astrology training.
- Experience the stunning Dochu La Pass, featuring 108 memorial stupas honoring Bhutanese soldiers.
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang, the ‘fertility temple,’ where childless couples seek blessings.
- Discover the historic Punakha Dzong, a 300-year-old fortress rich in Bhutanese history.
- Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse lunch, savoring authentic local flavors.
- Embark on a scenic hike to the iconic ‘gravity-defying’ Tiger’s Nest Monastery, also known as Taktsang.
- Explore the local market to immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival in Thimphu
Arrive in Paro and travel to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Later, explore the highlights of the city: Simply Bhutan Museum, Textile Museum, the Weaving Center, Paper Factory and the Tashichho Dzong.
Day 02 : Visit the full day sightseeing of Thimphu
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Post delicious breakfast, embark on a hike through a forest adorned with prayer flags to reach Cheri Goemba Monastery, established in the 1600s as a teaching and retreat center. Next, visit Choki Art School, which educates underprivileged children in various traditional arts. Conclude your day with a visit to Pangri Zampa Monastery, a center for traditional astrology training. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Thimphu to Punakha
En route to Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan, pause at Semtokha Dzong, believed to have been built to subdue an evil spirit tormenting travelers. Admire its exquisite statues and paintings of Buddha, deities, and religious figures. Next, experience the breathtaking Dochu La Pass with its 108 memorial stupas honoring Bhutanese soldiers. Proceed to Chimi Lhakhang, known as the ‘fertility temple’, where childless couples seek blessings. Arrive at your hotel, check-in, and unwind with leisure activities like swimming or traditional Bhutanese games. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 : Visit the full day sightseeing's of Punakha
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Embark on a scenic morning hike to Khamsum Yulley Chorten, a magnificent temple commissioned by the Queen Mother over nine years to promote peace and harmony by warding off negativity. In the afternoon, visit the historic Punakha Dzong, a 300-year-old fortress steeped in Bhutanese history. It serves as a venue for significant events and houses sacred relics, including the preserved remains of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and the miraculous Ranjung Karsapani, an image of Avalokiteswara. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : Punakha to Paro
Indulge in a delightful traditional Bhutanese farmhouse lunch, savoring authentic flavors before visiting Kyichu Lhakhang. Legend holds that this 7th-century temple was swiftly constructed to pin down a demoness obstructing Buddhism's spread. Next, explore the National Museum, showcasing Bhutan's evolution from the Stone Age to a modern Mahayanist Buddhist nation. Admire the exquisite Bhutanese architecture of Paro Dzong, now housing monastic bodies and government offices. Conclude with a visit to Jangtsa Dumsteg Lhakhang, an ancient temple steeped in folklore and spirituality at 2285m altitude. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 : Full day Sightseeing at Paro
Start the day early to take a scenic hike up to the beautiful ‘gravity-defying’ Tiger’s Nest Monastery, also known as the Taktsang. This temple complex defying the laws of gravity hangs up on a cliff and overlooks the valley of Paro. It is said that in the 8th century Padmasambhava arrived here to meditate on a flying tiger, before he began the teachings of Buddhism. After soaking in the serenity of the monastery, head back to your hotel. Relax and unwind with a 60-minute complimentary holistic massage. In the evening get dressed in the traditional Bhutanese dress, the ‘Gho’ or the ‘Kira’ and enjoy your farewell dinner party. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Return to home
After breakfast in the morning, head to the Paro Airport to board your flight for your return journey.
