Essence of Bhutan

Getting away from the heat of the plains to Bhutan would be very interesting. You will be able to witness from the left side of the aircraft window a series of the world’s highest peaks. The pilot will announce the names of the peaks if the weather is clear. Our representative will be at the airport to assist you, meet and greet and transfer to the capital city Thimphu and rest of the day at leisure. Afternoon visit Memorial Chorten, Buddha Statue and Takin Zoo. Evening at leisure.O/n at Thimphu.

Morning visit National Library, Folk Heritage Museum, Traditional Paper Factory and proceed to Paro. As you enter the Paro town take right turn and proceed towards Paro Dzong, the National Museum housed in a round fortress called as the Ta Dzong considered to be one of the best natural history museums in Asia where it has a fine collection of natural and historic artifacts.Afternoon visit Kyichu Lhakhang the monastery dates back to 7th century and is one of the oldest and most sacred. Afternoon visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a 17th century fortress that used to keep invaders from Tibet and in 1951 the fort was destroyed by fire. Your last stop for the day will be at the base of the world famous “Tigers Nest “or popularly known as “Taktsang” one of the popular spiritual heritage sites. It was here that the great tantric master Guru Padma Sambhava flew in from Tibet on a tiger to bring Buddhist teachings to Bhutan. Evening at leisure. O/n at Paro.

Morning transfer to Paro Intl.Airport for your onward destination.