Bhutan
Splendid Tour- 5 Days
Day 01 : Arrival
- Paro: Transfer to hotel in Paro.
Visit the Ta-Dzong built
in the 17th century, as watchtower to
defend Rinpung Dzong below. This Dzong
was later converted into the National
Museum in 1967, and is filled with antique
Tankapaintings, textiles, weapons and
amour. Drive to the Rinpung Dzong, built
in 17th century to defend the valley against
the Tibetan invaders. The Dzong is now
used as an administrativecenter and school
for monks. Overnight in Paro.
Day 02 : Paro -
Thimpu. Visit Drukgyel Dzong,
which was built by Shabdrung in 1647,
to commemorate his history over the Tibetans
in 1644. Behind the Fort if weather is
clear, you can view the looming majestic
peak of Mt.Jhomolhari (7314 Metres).
Along the way see Kyichu
Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built
in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen
Gampo.
Afternoon drive to Thimphu
(65kms / 2.30 hours) visit to the Tashichho
Dzong, seat of the national government
and the Central Monastic body, includes
the summer residence. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 03 : Thimphu
- Punakha- Morning visit the
National Memorial Chorten built in honour
of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk
and the Dupthop Lakhang one of the few
surviving nunneries in Bhutan. Then visit
the National Library, stocked with Manuscripts,
painting school at this school learn the
traditional techniques of drawing and
painting, Traditional Medicine Hospital
where traditional medicines are prepares
according to the ancient practices.
After lunch drive to Punakha
via Duchula pass (altitude 3050 metres).
From here on a clear day one can see superb
view of the highest peaks in Bhutan, such
as Gangkar Puensum, Table Mountain, Jeje
Khang, Masakhang and Gangchey Ta. Drive
on to Punakha, which is the old capital
of Bhutan and the present winter capital
for Central Monks. Visit the Punakha Dzong
(opened when the monks are in Thimphu).
Day 04 : Punakha
- Thimphu - Par- Early
morning leave from Punakha to Thimphu.
When you arrive visit Changangkha Lhakhang.
The temple built in 15th Century. After
lunch free for shopping and drive back
to Paro.
Day 05 : Paro -
Departure (B) after early breakfast,
drive to airport for departure flight
to your onward destination.
Trips
are extendable!
