Bhutan Tour - 4 Days

The flight to paro is one of the most spectacular in entire Himalayas.flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu,the jouoffers fascinating views and an exciting descent into the kingdom. bhutan's first gift, as you disembark from the aircraft will be cool, clean fresh mountain air. After immigration formalities and baggage collection, you will be met by our representative, and afterwards drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan with enroute stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Thimphu and Paro rivers. Three different style of stupas; Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese adorn this confluence shortly before reaching chuzom, you will see on your left TamchogangLhakhang, "the temple of the excellent horse".It is a private temple, built in 15^th century, as the result of visitation from Balaha, the excellent horse,a manifestation of Chenrezig, the  Compassionate Buddha.

On arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel. The capital town of Bhutan and the centre of Government, religion and commerce,Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions.with the population of about 90,000 it is perhaps still the world's only capital city without a traffic light.

Afterwards visit to Buddha Point  (Kuensel Phodrang). Located at a short drive from thimphu city centre, visitors can get a good overview of the thimphu valley from the Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang). You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the largest statue in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley.

King's Memorial chorten continuously circumambulated by people,murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the ide of Bhutan's third king, his Majesty jigme Dorji Wangchuk ("The father of modern Bhutan") who has wished to erect monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the late king and as a monument to peace.

Lter visit to trashichhoedzong: This impressive fortress /monastery houses secretariat building, the throne room of his Majesty, the king and various government offices. It is also the summer residence of chief and central monk body.Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

After breakfast at hotel, drive to punakha across Dochula pass 93080m). In Bhutan, the passes are marked by a large Bhutanese Chorten and prayer flag. Dochula pass of the eastern Himalayas on a clear day.

After checking into hotel, proceed to visit Punakha Dzong a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. It was the capital of Bhutan until 1955, and still serves as the winter residence of the monk body. Later in the day excursion to chimi Lhakhang (from hotel it is about 15 minutes’ drive till motorable road and then walk states through paddy fields and villages. This is total about 112 hour walk, including both way). The chimi Lhakhang, situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and wanting one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child very soon. The trail leads across rice the daily life and lifestyle of the villagers. Evening can be spent exploring plunakha village located right on the bank of river. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

After breakfast, check – out from the hotel drive to paro. On arrival in paro, check into the hotel.After lunch, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, originally built as watchtower, which noew gouses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique thangkha paintings,textiles, weapons & armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts.

Ta Dzong visit immediately followed by a short walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (ParoDzong ), meaning ("fortress of the heap of jewels "), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner countryard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount.Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery or Tiger's Nest  (approx 5 hours walk): It is one of the most Famouse of Bhutan's monasteries,  perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the paro valley floor.It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigeress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called 'Tiger's Nest' . This site has been recognized as a most sacred place and visited by ShabdrungNgawangNamgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. On 19 April, 1998, a fire serveely damaged the main structure of building but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendor.

Evening visit the 7^th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King , songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Ovennight at the hotel in Paro.

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.