Wangdue Holiday Packages | Thimphu Paro Tour Package

Beautiful Bhutan

Beat the heat with this special Bhutan holiday. During the sojourn, travel through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. While the time spent at Memorial Chorten will offer you a peek into the local life, the panoramic vistas from Dochula Viewpoint and Tiger’s Nest Temple will leave you spellbound. Experience the culture of Bhutan during a farmhouse tour and a local brewery visit. This holiday will give you an insight to a culture and heritage that is hard to find anywhere else.

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Day 1

Arrive - Paro Airport - Thimphu

Meet & Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening explore the Thimpu town by walk. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 2

Thimphu Sightseeing

After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Taking Preserve Centre, The talking national animal of Bhutan can be seen here Tashichho Dzong. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

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Day 3

Thimphu - Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing

After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass. to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. 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 Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang. Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take a short excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as The Temple of Fertility was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley,The Devine Mad Man". Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Punakha-Wangdue.

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Day 4

Punakha - Bumthang

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Trongsa across Pele-La-Pass traditional boundary between east & west Bhutan, There is an adrupt change in vegetation, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo. Stop Enroute Chendbji Chorten - built in the style of the great Bodhanath Choten of Nepal. Further ahead visit Trongsa Dzong - It was the seat of power over central & eastern Bhutan and Ta Dzong - An ancient watch tower. The chapel inside is said to be dedicated to the Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal. Then drive further to Bumthang over the Yutong-La-Pass. While in Chumey valley in Bumthang, visit the Yathra Weaving Factory - It is the most famous textile product of Bumthang. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Bumthang.

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Day 5

Bumthang Sightseeing

After breakfast, 1st half visit Jakar Dzong: Literally meaning the Castle of White Bird. The current structure was built in 1667. Lamey Goemba: A large palace and monastery built in 18th century by Dasho Phuntsho Wangdi Jambay Lhakhang: built by King Srongsen Gampo of Tibet. In October one of the most spectacular festival, Jambay Lhakhang Drup" is staged here. Chakhar Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Iron Castle, the original palace was made of Iron and hence the name Chakhar. Kurjey Lhakhang: Named after body print of Guru Rimpoche. Afternoon 2nd half Visit Tamshing Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Temple of the good message, established in 1501 by Pema Lingpa. Membarstho: Literally meaning,The burning Lake The evening ends visit a local handloom weaving house and Interact with the weavers. Overnight stay at Bumthang.

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Day 6

Bumthang - Punakha / Wangdue

After breakfast drive to Punakha. Reach Punakha by late afternoon. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Punakha/Wangdue.

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Day 7

Punakha/Wangdue - Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast drive to Paro. On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park - The park contains a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna and features a huge species of plants and animals including endangered species. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

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Day 8

Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery - called "Tiger's Nest" & Kitchu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.