6D5N MAJESTIC MONASTERY TOUR
WHEN
Spring Mac - May
Autumn - Sept - Nov
PRICE
From $2275 pp excl flights
(based on 2 ppl sharing) include Tourism Taxes & Visa
HOW LONG
6 nights is an idea lenght
The prayer wheels, Spun clockwise by hand, water, or wind, each turn is said to release thousands of recitations, bringing blessings of compassion and peace.
Day 1 (D)
Paro Arrival
Meet and greet at Paro International Airport. Transfer to hotel for check in. We will visit Ta Dzong which is built as a fortress. Today this national museum displays over 3000 works of Bhutanese art and history.
Day 2 (B/D)
Paro - Thimphu (50 KM, 1.5 Hrs)
After breakfast we will drive to Bhutan capital Thimphu. Enroute we will visit Tachogang Lhakhang. It was built by Tibetan master and architect Thangtong Gyalpo (1420), a sacred Bhutanese temple known for its iconic iron bridge, stunning murals & rich Buddhist Mahayana tradition. Upon arrival to Thimphu, will have lunch and then we will visit Tashichho Dzong a fortress built in 1641. We proceed to Takin Preserve which house the rare goat family a mix between a goat and cow. Try a Bhutanese sport; the archery. We then will visit the Centenary Farmers' Market (open Wed-Sun) which is a great opportunity to get to know the local people.
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Day 3 (B/D)
Thimphu - Punakha ( 73 KM, 4 Hours)
After a good breakfast, we will do some sight-seeing in Thimphu before heaving to Punakha. First we will head to Buddha Dordenma /Kuenselphodrang: This massive Buddha statue is 51.5 meters in heigh tmade of bronze and is gilded in gold. Following we will visit National Memorial Chorten (Stupa) which is very connected to the "Buddha's Mind". We drive to Punakha via Dochula pass and stop for refreshment at the scenic cafe. Our lunch will be in Lobesa Village. From the village we will visit the most popular "Fertility Temple" or Chimi Lhakhang. We proceed to walk across the cantilever bridge to visit Punakha Dzong for a visit. A short walk from here we can experience walking on the longest suspension bridge.
Day 4 (B/D)
Punakha - Paro (115 KM, 5.5 Hrs)
Today we will drive back to Paro. Along the way, we will visit Choki Traditional Art School. The school is the only private institute that provides free education to underprivileged youths who have a keen interest in learning the traditional arts and crafts. We proceed to the Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar also known as the handicrafts market of Thimphu is a perfect place to get a glimpse inside the art and craft of Bhutan.Upon arrival in Paro we will visit Dumgtseg Lhakhang (1421) in the form of a chorten which is very rare in Bhutan. The ground floor houses statues of various forms of Buddhas, Avalokiteshvara, Guru Rinpoche, and Thangtong Gyelpo. The second floor features depictions of Mahakala on the outer wall and hundreds of deities and Bardo (the state between death and rebirth) on the interior wall. The third floor showcases Tantric deities, Guhyasamaja, Vajrabhairava, Cakrasamvara, Hevajra, Kalacakra, Vajravarahi and Mahamaya.
Day 5 (B/D)
Paro - Tiger Nest Hike
In the morning we will visit Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Paro Taktsang Monastery was built in 1693 by Guru Rinpoche. Guests may order to light up a butter lamb and the payment goes directly to the monastery. In the afternoon guests may spend their time to browse around for some shopping.
Day 6 (B)
Bye Bye Bhutan
After breakfast free and easy until transfer to airport for your flight home.
