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Day 01: Kathmandu – Paro flight. Drive to Thimphu.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Thimphu.
Day 03: Drive to Punakha / Wangdu
Day 04: Drive to Paro.
Day 05: Sightseeing in Paro.
Day 06: Departure from Bhutan
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Day 01: Arrive in Paro. Drive to Thimpu.
- Arrive at Paro Airport. During the flight you will get inspiringly beautiful glimpses of some of the world’s most famous Himalayan peaks. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by the representative of Tour Company. Drive to Thimphu, the Capital of the Kingdom. The drive is just about an hour along the Pa-Chu meaning Paro River till Chuzom – The Confluence of two rivers. After that you will travel by the Wang Chu side – meaning River of Thimphu till your destination. Check in to the hotel.
- Overnight in the hotel in Thimphu
Day 02: Sightseeing in Thimpu.
- Begin the day early before breakfast with a visit to Sangay Gang – the view point from where you can see the entire Thimphu valley. While returning, stop at the Takin Zoo, where you will get to see TAKIN, the National Animal of Bhutan. After breakfast, visit the Memorial Chorten, built in memory of the late King of Bhutan, the National Library, Institute of Painting and Arts & crafts, the National Textile Museum, the Folk Heritage museum, the Handicrafts Emporium, Evening, visit Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Punakha/Wangdue.
- After an early breakfast, drive to Punakha (77 kms and the drive takes about 3 hours). On the way, stop at Dochula pass (3100 m) to view the most beautiful view of the entire Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges. Besides, you will also get to see the 108 Miniature Stupas at Dochula Pass. On reaching Punakha visit the Punakha Dzong, take a short hike to the beautiful Khamsum Yule Namgyel monastery and drive to Wangdi Phodrang (13 kms away) and visit the Wangdi Phodrang dzong. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Paro.
- After an early breakfast, drive back to Paro. Visit Semtokha Dzong enroute. This Dzong was built in 1629 by the Great Lama Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the unifier of Bhutan. After checking in to the hotel, with time permitting before lunch visits Kichu Lhakhang – a monastery built by the Great Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th Century. After lunch, visit Drugyel Dzong – a Ruined Fort from where you can see the peak of Majestic Mount Jomolhari. Then visit Dungsey Lhakhang, another monastery with great significance. This was built by the Great Tibetan Hermit Drubthop Thangtong Gyalpo, more famously known as Lama Chagzampa – the iron bridge builder in the eastern part of Bhutan. Later in the evening, visit Ta-dzong – the National Musuem and the Rinpung Dzong – Heap of Jewels. This two are closed to visitors on Government holidays and Mondays so you need to plan your trip accordingly. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05: Paro Sightseeing.
- After an early breakfast, drive upto Satsam Chorten and begin the hike upto Taktsang Monastery – more famously known as The Tiger’s Nest. Picnic lunch can be arranged. The hike will take about 5 hours up/down including the time taken visiting. The climb is a bit steep. Later in the evening, visit a typical Bhutanese Farm House. After dinner take a stroll around Paro town and retire for the night in the hotel.
Day 06: Departure.
- Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.