Bhutan 6 Days 5 Nights : Fly-In & Fly-Out Tour

The itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Paro Airport – Thimphu

   (Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2248 mts.) Meet and Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In an evening visit Tashichhoe Dzong, ( Outer View ) and explore the Thimphu town by walk. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Thimphu Sightseeing

   After breakfast visit outer view Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) , Hindu Tempel ,Outer view of National Memorial Chorten (Monument) and Wagdi tse Lhakhanag ( short hike of 40 mins ) . Afternoon visit Nunnery , BBS Tower , National Library , Centenary Farmer Market ( Handicraft product and Local product can be Found here . Craft Bazar for shopping can be seen here. Overnight stay at Thimphu

3. 3
   Day 3

   Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing

   (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1200 mts.) After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.), during clear days you will get a chance to see Himalayan mountain ranges of Bhutan. After noon visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named PungthangDechenPhodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of monastic body. After that take a short hike to visit the Chimi Lhakang – The Temple, also known as temole of Fertility ( short hike of uphill 30 mins ) and on way back vist Suspension bridge , Evening free for leisure. Over night stay at Punakha.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Paro Sightseeing

   After breakfast drive to Paro and on the way visit near river side , Airport View , Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangka. RinpungDzong – Meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels”, Muesume of Lights ( To display the country’s journey before the arrival of electricity and the present), Try Bhutanese Dress, up Evening Leisure . Overnight stay at Paro.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Paro Sightseeing

   After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery – called “Tiger’s Nest” and later if time permits visit Drukgyel Dzong. Overnight stay will be at Paro. Or After breakfast drive to Sangchen Chokor Monastery for Paro valley view and temple . Back to Paro. And Evening Try Bhutanese Traditional Dress and Shopping at Town. Overnight stay at Paro

6. 6
   Day 6

   Paro Airport

   After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for departrue

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