Welcome to Bhutan ‘’land of peaceful country 5night 6day cultural tours

Day 01 Delhi/Bangkok/Katmandu – Paro – Thimphu

Arrived to Paro international Airport. During the journey to Paro, one will experience breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan and particularly exciting is the section through the Bhutanese foothills and the thrilling landing. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by representatives of our tour guide, who will escort you to the Thimphu, Capital of Bhutan. It is one and half hours drive 60km from Paro to Thimphu. Lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch sightseeing including the Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased, visit Handmade paper factory and Archery ground the national sport of Bhutan. Weaving centre, Memorial Chorten ( a huge stupa ) built in memory of the third king of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972, Changangkha monastery built in 12 century, Takin zoo, view point of Thimphu valley, Nunnery monastery. Overnight at Phuentshopelri Hotel tel- 975-2-334971.

Day 02-Thimphu sightseeing

Morning drive half an hour and hike to Tango monastery it was built in 12 century, that hold the Buddhist university in Bhutan and Cheri monastery it was built in 16 century by Zhabdrung. This both hiking is very scenic of the nature. Picnic lunch on the beautiful spot. Evening visit the Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building it was built in 1642. This massive structure houses part of the government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot and the senior monks. Overnight at Phuentshopelri Hotel tel- 975 – 2 – 334971.

Day 03- Thimphu - Punakha

About 3 to 4 hrs drive through beautiful forests of rhododendron and fields of dwarf bamboo breathtaking scenery of the landscape, green meadows, beautiful wildflowers, gushing waterfalls and constantly changing vegetation. About 45 min from Thimphu, lies Dochula pass (3,100m), offering visitors their first glimpse of the eastern Himalayan range. There you will see spectacular view 108 stupa or chorten at the Dochula pass. From the pass have panoramic view of the eastern Himalayan peaks over 6000m to 7554m snow Cap Mountains. After pass stop at cafeteria for Tea and biscuits and descent down to low lying sub tropical valley, Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and still it is home of Chief Abbot in winter months. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has played prominent role in civil and religious life of the Kingdom. Destroyed four times by fire and an earthquake in 1897, the Dzong has been now fully restored in its original splendour. On the way to Punakha hike about 1 hour 40 minutes round trip to (Drupa Kuenly) Divine monastery it was built in 15 century. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and drive half an hour and hike to the Khamsumyuly chorten. Overnight at the Punatshangchu  Resort tel – 975-2-380709.

Day 04-Punakha – Paro via wangdi

This morning drive 30 min to Wangdue and visit the Wanduephodrang it was built in 1638 by the Zhabdrung also visit Wangdue town. Than drive 4hours which is125km to Paro and lunch in the local restaurant in Paro town. After lunch strolls through town and visit the Paro Rimpong Dzong, it was built in 1646, Kyichu Monastery the oldest in Paro valley, built in 659 A.D. Overnight at the Janka resort Tel- 975- 8- 272352.

Day 05 - Paro – Taktsang monastery hike

After breakfast drive half an hour and start hike. It takes about 5 hour round trip. Follow an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels to the site of the famous Tiger's nest, the Taksang Monastery, t-tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, rebuilt, it is perched some 1000m/3,000ft up on a cliff overlooking the valley. It was said to be where the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tiger to defeat five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 A.D.  On the way visit the Drugyel Dzong, located 16 Km. away from the Paro town. Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Chomolhari "Mountain of the Goddess" can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329m/24,029ft.).  If time permit visit local farmhouse. Overnight at the Janka Resort tel - 975- 8-272352.

Day 06-Paro – Delhi/Bangkok/ Katmandu

After breakfast drive to Paro international Air port and fly out.