6 Days Bhutan Tour Package

Post breakfast, leave for sightseeing. The list of today's attraction includes:

Takin Mini Zoo/Motithang Takin Preserve Center- Visit the Takin Mini Zoo to get a look at Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. This endangered animal looks like a crossbreed of a goat and a cow and this zoo acts like a preserve for this animal. This Zoo was founded on the orders of the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

Buddha View Point- One of the most amazing sites in Thimpu, Buddha View Point offers an excellent view of the Valley. It also houses a mega-size statue of Lord Buddha in a seated position. Admire the nature's lush scenery, spread all around.

Memorial Chorten- Memorial Chorten or Thimphu Chorten was built in the memory of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third King of Bhutan. An important landmark in the city, this white-colored structure has bells and golden spires and is placed on the Doe boom Lam.

Bhutan Textile Museum- Also known as National Textile Museum, it is the best place to visit if one wishes to gain knowledge about Bhutan's national art of weaving, different traditional weaving techniques, hand-woven textiles, and local dresses.

Simtokha Dzong- It is a small Dzong that was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in the year 1629. A former Buddhist monastery and now an important historical monument, this Dzong also houses the Institute for Language and Cultural Studies.

Back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Thimphu.

After breakfast on the 3rd day, leave for a day's excursion to Punakha. While on the way from Thimpu to Punakha, take a halt after around 45 minutes at the Dochula Pass, a 3100 meters high pass. Dochula view point stop offers a mesmerizing view of the majestic Himalayan ranges. After entering the Punakha Valley, explore the popular tourist attractions:

Punakha Dzong- Also known as the Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong, meaning the 'Palace of Great Happiness', this structure stands on an island on the meeting point of river Mo Chhu and river Pho Chhu. Bhutan's second oldest dzong, it was constructed in 1637-38 by Zhabdrung (Shabdrung) Ngawang Namgyal. It is connected to the mainland through a wooden bridge.

Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple) - Placed on a round hilltop, this monastery or a temple was built by 14th Drukpa hierarch, Ngawang Choegyel, in the year 1499. It is believed that childless women visit this temple to seek the blessing of Saint Lama Drukpa Kunley.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay in Punakha.

On day 4, after breakfast, check-out of the hotel and get an assisted transfer to Paro, by road. After reaching Paro, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. Leave for a city tour, including major attractions like:

National Museum of Paro: Founded in 1968, the National Museum of Paro is a cultural museum. It has been founded in a building that was formerly Ta-Dzong. This museum holds a collection of several specimens of Bhutanese art, paintings, statues and more.

Later, you can partake in a number of outdoor activities such as trying your hands at Khuru and Archery, Bhutan's National Sport. Get dressed in the national dress of Bhutan- Kira (for women) and Gho (for men) to get yourself clicked. If you wish, you can also visit the local market for collecting souvenirs.

Dinner and night stay in Paro.

Have your breakfast and get ready for day's sightseeing. The morning is scheduled for visiting Taktsang Monastery, popularly known as the Tiger's nest.

Taktsang Monastery- This Bhutanese Monastery was built on a cliff in the year 1692, around the meditation cave of Guru Padmasambhava. Lying on an altitude of 1200 meters above the sea level, this temple complex is accessible by a horse ride or an up-hill hike of around 2 hours. After hiking for around 1 hour, you can have some refreshments at a small cafeteria, built here.

In the evening, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples.

Kyichu Lhakhang- This temple was originally constructed by Songtsen Gampo, a Tibetan King in the 7th century. Over the years, this temple has not only been visited by locals and tourists but also by a number of saints including Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century, Phajo Dugom Zhigpo and Lam Kha Nga.

Back to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

On the last day of the tour, post-breakfast, get transferred to the Paro Airport to board the flight for your onward journey.