Tashichhodzong, Thimphu
Western Bhutan


A cluster of houses, Thimphu


A river in Wangdue

Western Bhutan
Day 1 Arrive Paro - Thimphu
Arrival at Paro by Druk Air flight. Lunch at the air port town and proceed by car to Thimphu. Evening ends with a walk through Thimphu  town.
Night halt: Thimphu.
Day 2 Thimphu
Touring in Thimphu. Visits include: Memorial Stupa, Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Meseum, National Library, Arts School, Traditional Medicine Institute, Tashichhodzong, Nunnery, Traditional Handmade Paper Factory and Handicrafts Emporium.
Night halt: Thimphu.
Day 3 Thimphu - Punakha
Morning proceed for Punakha across Dochu La pass (3,050 m) with panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges. Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong.
Night halt: Punakha.
Day 4 Punakha - Wangdue - Thimphu
Drive down the valley to view the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. Return to Thimphu for lunch. Free in the afternoon to take your own scroll.
Night halt: Thimphu.
Day 5 Thimphu - Paro
Morning
to Paro. Enroute visit Simtokha Dzong. After lunch visit Kyichu Lhakhang, Ta-Dzong (National Museum), Rinpung Dzong and Paro  market.
Night halt: Paro.
Day 6 Paro
Drive to ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, the fortress of the victorious Drukpas. In clear weather on the way, one can view the sacred Mountain Jhomolhari the Goddness  of the mountain.(7,314m). After visit drive back to Satsam Chorten and hike up to view Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) 10,000ft above the sea level.  Call the day by visiting typical Farm House to experience the daily life of Bhutanese people.
Night halt: Paro.
Day 7 Depart Paro
Transfer to Paro airport for your departure flight from Bhutan.


View of capital, Thimphu

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