Welcome to Druk Path, Bhutan

Arrive at Paro International Air Port from Bangkok, Kolkata, Delhi and Kathmandu. You will be welcomed by personnel of our company   The person(s) welcoming you will be your guide throughout your stay in Bhutan. Drive to Thimphu (1 hour 30 minutes) (50 km) and night halt at Thimphu

Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, located in the valley of river Wangchu.

Visit Tashi Choedzong, built in 1702. It is the main secretariat building housing the Throne Room of His Majesty, Government offices and serves as the summer residence of the central monk body. Thimphu maintains a strong National Characteristics in architectural style and offers an ideal spot for walks. Other interesting places - Memorial Chorten, Indigenous Hospital, National library, Handicrafts Emporium, Textile museum, Vegetable market, Takin conservation park, etc. (Takin, the National Animal of Bhutan, is an animal found only in the eastern Himalayas and has the head of a goat and body of a cow).

• Ascend Sangay Gang hill (BBS Tower) by coach for a magnificent view of the Thimphu Valley.
• Visit Changangkha Lhakhang built in the 12th century.
• Night halt in Thimphu.

• Visit Tango and Cheri Monasteries, situated north of Thimphu and about 30 minutes drive from the main Thimphu town, followed by another 30 minutes walk through the lush green vegetation.
• Tango Monastery was founded by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa in the 12th century and is now an important centre of learning for monks.
• Is also associated with Lama Drukpa Kuenley and Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The name Tango means head of the horse.
• Cheri Monastery was built in 1620 on a hilltop. A Silver Chorten inside the Lhakhang holds the ashes of Zhabdrung’s father late Tenpai Nyima.
• The trek to the monastery starts by crossing a lovely wooden bridge that spans the Thimphu River, and then ascends steeply till the monetary.
• If you are lucky, you can see mountain goats walking comfortably on the steep cliffs.
• Night halt at Thimphu.

• Depart Thimphu for Punakha.
• On the way, stop at Dochula (Dochula Pass), which is 3000 metres above sea level. The pass offers a majestic view of the Himalayan range with snow-capped mountains.
• Enjoy tea at the refreshment kiosk and explore the 108 holy chortens built by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk.
• Further on, visit the fertility monastery of Chimey Lhakhang, built  by the Mad Monk, Lama Drukpa Kunley.
• Visit Punakha Dzong, built at the confluence of two rivers, Phochu and Mochu in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It was badly damaged by flash flood in the 1990s and recently renovated.
• Night halt at Punakha.

• Drive to Paro.
• On the way visit Semtokha Dzong the oldest, built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
• Night halt at Paro.

Visits to the various cultural and historical hot spots in Paro.

• Visit Paro Dzong, built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the founder of the Drukpa Kagyu Sect.
• Visit Paro Museum (once a watchtower for enemies)
• Visit Dumtseg Lhakhang, (built in 1421 by Lama Thangtong Gyelpo-the iron bridge builder)
• Visit Drugyal dzong, which is a preserved heritage site (The name literally means Fortress of the Victorious, which was built to commemorate victory over Tibetans by the Drukpas in the 17th century.) On a clear day you can also view mount Jhomolhari (7,314 m) a peak covered with snow throughout the year.
• Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the first temples built in the 7 century by the Tibetan King Songtsan Gampo.

• Climb to Taktsang Monastery, which was built in 1645. This is the signature monastery of Bhutan and features in all travel books. Taktsang, literally means Tiger's Nest. You could walk. If not horses are arranged after prior notice.
• Late afternoon stroll in Paro Town for final shopping.

Depart for Bangkok, Kolkata, Delhi and Kathmandu by Druk Air.