6 Nights culture / 4 Days
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight. During this flight, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount.Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks including, the sacred Chomolhari and Mount. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. The first gift from Bhutan will be cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the aircraft. Received by Bhutan Amazing Tours representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening visit Paro market and town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02: Paro
After breakfast drive to Drukgyel Dzong, although now in ruins, this Dzong is of historical importance. From here the peak of Mount. Chomolhari-"Mountain of Goddess" can be seen, on a clear day. On the way back, visit one of the holiest Lhakhang of Bhutan, the Kyichu built in 7th century A.D and it dates back to the time of Tibetan King Songster Gampo. Afternoon, visit Ta Dzong, the multistoried round tower built in 1775 as watch tower and refuge fortress for the Ringing Dzong. The National Museum was opened within its walls in 1967. A visit here is really made worthwhile by the carefully selected and exhibited collections of utensils, folk arts, weapons, thangkhas, statues and postage stamps. After that visit Ringing Dzong, the renowned fortress which has a long and fascinating history. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 03: Paro-Thimphu
After breakfast drive to Thimphu with a short stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Three different styles of chortens adorn the confluence. Before arriving Thimphu. Afternoon Thimphu City tour; visit gigantic Tashichhodzong, the seat of government and home to Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot). Memorial Chorten, the beautiful stupa is other interesting monument to see, which is built in the memory of Bhutan's Third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Evening take a stroll in Thimphu market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04: Thimphu
Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley. painting School; known for its thangkha paintings and the Traditional Medicine Institute where indigenous healing arts still practiced. Also visit Handicrafts Emporium. Exotic weaves in wool, silk and cotton, basketware, silver jewelry, thangkhas and other traditional crafts of the Kingdom are available here. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 05: Thimphu - Shong Pang
Dive north of valley towards Dechenchholing palace, following Thimphu River. The transport will drop at Pangrizam. From here the trek starts towards Shong Pang which takes about 5/6 hours, passing through villages enroute. Enroute vegetation is mainly blue pines, oak species, and rhododendrons. Overnight camp.
Day 06: Shong Pang - Dopshing Pang
The trek trail ascends gradually up till you reach the Sinchula. From this point, if the weather is clear, one can see Phajoding monastery. After 2 kms, you can view Thinleygang village, the Talo monastery and motor highway towards the ancient capital of Bhutan. The trek drops gradually from the pass till you reach the campsite.
Day 07: Dopshing Pang - Chorten Ningpo
The trek to Chorten Ningpo is rather gradual and you will be walking into thick forests. Before reaching camp, you will pass through rice fields. Camp at altitude 2,700m.
Day 08: Chorten Ningpo - Punakha
For about 2/3 hours the trek trail will be through villages until the motor road. Later follow the road towards Punakha, the ancient capital town of Bhutan. Evening at leisure. Overnight camp.
Day 09: Punakha - Paro
After breakfast, visit to Wangdi Dzong, standing at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu river. This fortress was built in 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It holds attractive festival, which is celebrated in autumn. After that drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Visit sacred Punakha Dzong, the superb example of Bhutanese architecture. Fire, earthquake and floods have inflicted their devastating influence on this Dzong, which under the direction of the present King has been restored completely. The remains of the Shabdrung are extomed here in the Chapel of Machin Lhakhang. After lunch, drive to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 10: Paro depart
After early breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destinations.
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight. During this flight, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount.Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks including, the sacred Chomolhari and Mount. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. The first gift from Bhutan will be cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the aircraft. Received by Bhutan Amazing Tours representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening visit Paro market and town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02: Paro
After breakfast drive to Drukgyel Dzong, although now in ruins, this Dzong is of historical importance. From here the peak of Mount. Chomolhari-"Mountain of Goddess" can be seen, on a clear day. On the way back, visit one of the holiest Lhakhang of Bhutan, the Kyichu built in 7th century A.D and it dates back to the time of Tibetan King Songster Gampo. Afternoon, visit Ta Dzong, the multistoried round tower built in 1775 as watch tower and refuge fortress for the Ringing Dzong. The National Museum was opened within its walls in 1967. A visit here is really made worthwhile by the carefully selected and exhibited collections of utensils, folk arts, weapons, thangkhas, statues and postage stamps. After that visit Ringing Dzong, the renowned fortress which has a long and fascinating history. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 03: Paro-Thimphu
After breakfast drive to Thimphu with a short stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Three different styles of chortens adorn the confluence. Before arriving Thimphu. Afternoon Thimphu City tour; visit gigantic Tashichhodzong, the seat of government and home to Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot). Memorial Chorten, the beautiful stupa is other interesting monument to see, which is built in the memory of Bhutan's Third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Evening take a stroll in Thimphu market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04: Thimphu
Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley. painting School; known for its thangkha paintings and the Traditional Medicine Institute where indigenous healing arts still practiced. Also visit Handicrafts Emporium. Exotic weaves in wool, silk and cotton, basketware, silver jewelry, thangkhas and other traditional crafts of the Kingdom are available here. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 05: Thimphu - Shong Pang
Dive north of valley towards Dechenchholing palace, following Thimphu River. The transport will drop at Pangrizam. From here the trek starts towards Shong Pang which takes about 5/6 hours, passing through villages enroute. Enroute vegetation is mainly blue pines, oak species, and rhododendrons. Overnight camp.
Day 06: Shong Pang - Dopshing Pang
The trek trail ascends gradually up till you reach the Sinchula. From this point, if the weather is clear, one can see Phajoding monastery. After 2 kms, you can view Thinleygang village, the Talo monastery and motor highway towards the ancient capital of Bhutan. The trek drops gradually from the pass till you reach the campsite.
Day 07: Dopshing Pang - Chorten Ningpo
The trek to Chorten Ningpo is rather gradual and you will be walking into thick forests. Before reaching camp, you will pass through rice fields. Camp at altitude 2,700m.
Day 08: Chorten Ningpo - Punakha
For about 2/3 hours the trek trail will be through villages until the motor road. Later follow the road towards Punakha, the ancient capital town of Bhutan. Evening at leisure. Overnight camp.
Day 09: Punakha - Paro
After breakfast, visit to Wangdi Dzong, standing at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu river. This fortress was built in 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It holds attractive festival, which is celebrated in autumn. After that drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Visit sacred Punakha Dzong, the superb example of Bhutanese architecture. Fire, earthquake and floods have inflicted their devastating influence on this Dzong, which under the direction of the present King has been restored completely. The remains of the Shabdrung are extomed here in the Chapel of Machin Lhakhang. After lunch, drive to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 10: Paro depart
After early breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destinations.
