The flight into Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas, offering dazzling scenic views of world’s highest glacial peaks of Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga, and our very own Mt. Jomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drakey.
As you enter the Paro valley, you will skim over forested hills with the silvery Pachu (or Paro river) meandering down the valley below the Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watch tower) on the hill above the town.
Upon arrival you’ll be received by our courtly guide who will help you settle into your comfortable SUV, before proceeding to Thimphu, the capital.
Enroute stop to visit the Tamchog Lhakang and marvel at the iron bridge reconstructed using original chain links from the famous Tibetan bridge builder Thangtong Gyalpo.
In Thimphu,you will check into your hotel for ashort rest, while our guide reviews the day’s sightseeing schedule. A visit to the Memorial Chorten, a sacred shrine built in the memory of the third king, is a must. Located close to the city-centre, it’s one of the most sacred monuments, where elderly Bhutanese, turning prayer wheels or counting beads, will be seen circumambulating it throughout the day.
Followed by the visit to Tashichho Dzong Bhutans Administrative and religious centre. It houses the throne room of His majestic the king of Bhutan,government ministries, the nation’s largest monastery and the headquarter of Holiness the Je-khenpo (the chef abbot) There are small handicraft shops along the main street, just outside the textile museum which may have objects of your shopping interest.
In the evening, stroll down to the national stadium to observe a game of archery, the national sport of Bhutan, played over a 140m long field. Drive back to the hotel for a short rest before dinner at the hotel.
