4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS
STOP OVER PROGRAM
DAY 1
Arrival at Paro in Druk Air, Bhutan National Airline: The flight takes you over the great Himalayas, offering the most beautiful scenery of the world's highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will see the Rinpung Dzong (Spiritual and Temporal seat), the national museum and the Paro town. Your representative from Bhutan Pristine Tours & Trek will welcome you at the airport and drive you through the fascinating valley of Paro to Thimphu, the capital. The distance from airport to Thimphu is 55kms and takes about 1.45 hours along the Pachu River and Wangchu River, and through paddy fields, orchards and farms. Overnight at Thimphu.
DAY 02
Sightseeing of Thimphu valley: After breakfast, it is time for you to enjoy a full day sightseeing that includes visits to the: Memorial Chhorten(stupa), the most impressive stupa built in 1974 by the Grand Queen Mother Ashi Phuntsho Choden in the memory the Third King of Bhutan; National Library which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts and also modern academic books; Handicrafts Emporiums that displays wide range of beautifully woven fabrics for men & women, crafted products & other decorative items; Painting School, famous for traditional thangka paintings from where you can also buy if you like them; Institute of Traditional Medicine where rich herbal medicines abundant in the kingdom are prepared; Tashichhodzong, the fort that houses the Kings Throne Room and other government offices. It is also the summer residence of the Monk Body.
DAY 03
Drive back to Paro after breakfast: After lunch, sightseeing of Paro valley that includes visits to: Ta Dzong built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngwang Namgyel, currently the National Museum that once served as the watchtower for Paro Dzong; Drukgyel Dzong (the Fortress of the Victorious Drukpas) built in 1647 by Zhabdrung to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invaders in 1644 which is now in ruins; Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the most sacred temples in Bhutan built in 636 AD by a Tibetan King Songtsen Gompo. It houses the Crowned Buddha (Jowo) and Padmasambhava. Taktshang which means the Tigers lair, a Buddhist Monastery perched on a steep cliff, is another awe striking place to visit, but it requires an extra day. Drive to hotel. Dinner & overnight at the hotel in Paro.
DAY 04
Paro Departure: Early breakfast in the hotel and drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
