Trip length: 4 Days Activity: Cultural Tour Starts in: Paro Ends in: Paro Accommodation: Hotel
Outline itineray
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Day 01 - Flight to Paro
Day 02 - Sightseeing in
Paro and drive to Thimphu
Day 03 - Sightseeing in
Thimphu drive to Paro
Day 04 - Transfer to
airport for departure.
Detailed itinerary
Day 01 FLIGHT
TO PARO Arrive by Druk air BAe 146-100 series, the only
national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view
of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa
formalities you will be received by Our members and
transfer to Kichu Resort. If time permit sightseeing can
be arranged. Evening stroll around the market.
DAY 02 PARO SIGHTSEEING AND DRIVE TO THIMPHU
Paro
Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong
which still attracts visitors due to the strategic
location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley
from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early
17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320
meters can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed
through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or
locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was housed into the
National museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme
Dorji Wangchuck. The seven floors museum highlights
various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating
back to the 7th century. A short walk downhill to the
Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center
and school for monks. Late after noon drive to Thimphu(
65 Kms) and will take 2 hours. Evening free time.
Overnight at Hotel Druk or River view.
DAY 03 THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING & DRIVE TO PARO
In morning Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial
chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji
Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery and the new
Drupthob nunnery temple. PM drive back to Paro via
visiting the first building built in Bhutan the Simtokha
Dzong. It now houses the Buddhist university. Arrive
Paro. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Kichu Resort.
DAY 04 TRANSFER TO AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport and the guide will help you with the
formalities for final departure.
Paro
Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong
which still attracts visitors due to the strategic
location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley
from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early
17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320
meters can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed
through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or
locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was housed into the
National museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme
Dorji Wangchuck. The seven floors museum highlights
various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating
back to the 7th century. A short walk downhill to the
Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center
and school for monks. Late after noon drive to Thimphu(
65 Kms) and will take 2 hours. Evening free time.
Overnight at Hotel Druk or River view.
