Tour Name |
Amazing Dragon Tours |
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Tour Code | AET-BTT03 | ||
Duration | 5 days/4 nights | ||
Places Visited | Paro, Thimphu, Punakha | ||
Tour Type | Private | Guide Language | English |
Physical Rating | 1(very easy) | Cultural Shock Rating | 4 |
Natural Photogenic Index | 2 | Cultural Photogenic Index | 5 |
When you're on the plane to Bhutan, don't forget to experience the beauty and grandeur of Everest from a high altitude through the window. When you get to Paro, the guide and drive from AET will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. After checking in, you will visit the National Memorial Chorten, which is built in the memory of the late 3rd King. After lunch, you will go to explore the Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley. In the evening, you will pay a visit to the Trashichhoe dzong, also known as Palace of Glorious religion.
Today, you will go the next destination, Punakha by crossing through Dochula pass. If weather permits, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. In the afternoon, you will go to visit the Chimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility), which is famous as many barren couples come to seek blessing for a child. After that, you will go to explore the Punakha dzong, which is also known as palace of Great Bliss/Happiness.
Today, you will go to the next destination, Paro. Upon reaching Paro break for Lunch and then optional either do Zorig hike from Uma Paro and ends near National Museum, where you can have the lovely view of Paro Valley as a whole. You also can choose to hike up to 17 century Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot by crossing the old traditional cantilever wooden bridge. After that, you will go to visit National Museum, the first national museum to cover collection from natural history to religious painting.
Today, you will go to explore the Taktshang monastery, one of the most iconic monasteries in the country. The scenery on the road is beautiful. Don't forget to take some photos. Taktshang or Tiger’s Nest clings to a huge granite cliff hanging at 900m from the Paro vally. After that, you will go to visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in the country. In the evening, you can stroll around the town or try hot stone bath recommended by the tour guide.
This will be the last day of your tour. After breakfast, please pack your bags and wait in the lobby. The driver from AET will meet you at your hotel lobby at the appointed time and then transfer you to the airport.
Asia Expedition Tours will organize a wonderful trip for you to relax, to get away from busy scheduled life, and to discover the ultimate inner peace which one have been searching. Bhutan is considered to be one of the peaceful countries in the world. It has a primitive environment and many holy places on the mountain, making it a good place to relax.