OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Paro International
Airport
During the journey, one will experience from
the left hand side of the plane breath taking
view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other
famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred
Jhomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan.
On arrival at Paro International Airport, you
will be received by representative from Bhutan
Majestic Travel who will escort you to Hotel.
Afternoon: Paro town stalling and acclimatizing
with the altitude of Paro which is at 2200mts.
Overnight hotel in Paro.
Day 02 : Paro – Paro
Full Day Witnessing the Annual Paro Festival
“Tshechu” in Paro Rinpung Dzong
“Fortress built on the heap of Jewel.
Overnight hotel In Paro
Day 03 : Paro - Paro
After breakfast visit the National Museum, former
watch tower for the Paro Rinpung Dzong. Visit
the Bhutan’s oldest Monastery built in
659AD by Tibetan king Songtsen Gembo to due
the Ogress in Tibet and flourish Buddhism Teaching
all over Himalayan region. He built 108 Monasteries
in 24hours of time, out of which two are in
Bhutan. One is Kyichu Monastery in Paro and
another one in Bumthang called Jambay Lhakhang.
Visit the Drukgyal Dzong, fortress built to
celebrate Bhutanese Victory over the Tibetan
Invaders in late 17th Century and built in 1649
AD.
Overnight hotel in Paro
Day 04 : Paro – Thimphu
After breakfast drive to the base of famous
Tiger’s Nest “Taktsang” built
in 746 AD by Guru Rimpoche and then hike to
the Monastery. Roughly it will take Four Hours
of Hiking and then have lunch in the cafeteria.
After noon drive to Thimphu. The drive would
take about Two Hours.
Overnight hotel in Thimphu.
Day 05 : Thimphu – Thimphu
Visit the Memorial Chorten (a huge stupa) built
in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned
the Kingdom from 1952-1972.Visit the National
Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved
Visit the Painting School where traditional
arts and crafts are still kept alive. Visit
the handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles
and other arts and crafts are displayed and
can be purchased. Visit Simtokha Dzong. This
is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan. It
was built in 1629 A.D. Visit Paper Factory where
one could see the making of Traditional Paper
making from bark of a Daphne Tree. Overnight
hotel in Thimphu
Day 06 : Thimphu – Punakha
After breakfast drive to Punakha which is the
former capital city of Bhutan. The drive would
take Three Hours. Stop at Dochula Pass at 3150Mts.
If the weather is clear one could see the panoramic
view of the Eastern Himalayas. Tea/Coffee will
be served at the Cafeteria. Lunch will be served
in Hotel. After Lunch visit the Historic Punakha
Dzong built inbetween Pho Chu (Male River) and
Mo Chu (Female River) and Hike to Khamsum Yueley
Namgyal, Monastery built by Her Majesty and
dedicated to the Crown price. Overnight hotel
in Punakha.
Day 07 : Punakha – Paro
After breakfast visit the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
and hike to the famous Lama Drukpa Kuenley’s
Monastery, The No Dog Monastery or Temple of
Fertility. Lunch at Dochula Pass with Eastern
Himalaya view in front. The drive to paro would
take Five Hours. Overnight hotel in Paro
Day 08 : Depart Bhutan
Early morning drive to Paro International Airport
where your Guide and Driver would bid farewell
and wish you safe journey onwards.