Arrive at Paro airport, you will be received by company representative and would be further assisted & transferred to Thimphu . Rest of the time is kept free to recover from jetlag.
Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 02/
Thimphu
:
After having breakfast take a tour of the National Library that houses a huge collection of the ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the Traditional Medicine Institute and the School of Thangkha Painting . Also visit Dechenchholing valley and experience the silver and gold smiths at work. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03/
Thimphu
:
Today visit the weekly local market and experience the atmosphere of the vegetable bazaar, the Memorial Chorten of his late Majesty King Jime Dorje Wangchuk, the Tashichho Dzong & National Assembly. After lunch visit a handicrafts Emporium to view the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles. Rest of the time is kept free for shopping & other optional activities. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04/
Thimphu-Mendegang
:
Today take a 02 hr's drive to Mendegang passing through the Dochula Pass. Take a short halt at Cochula for tea and snacks. Arrive in Mendegang and check in to the hotel. Later take an excursion to Punakha Dzong - the Punakha High School .
Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 05/
Mendegang-Gangtey Gompa-Mendegang
:
Have leisurely breakfast and drive further to Gangtey Gompa and appreciate the beautiful interiors of Bhutan . Later enjoy your lunch and experience in the valley of Gompa .
Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 06/
Mendegang-Paro
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Today, drive to Paro via Thimphu . Have lunch at Thimphu . On the way visit the Simtokha Dzong - the oldest castle of its kind in Bhutan which is now a religious university.
Arrive at Paro, check in to the hotel
Day 07/
Paro
:
Take a daylong sightseeing tour of the Drukgley Dzong. If the day is clear, you may see the 24,000 feet white domed peak of sacred Chomolhari ( Mt. of Goddess ). Visit National Museum situated in an ancient watch tower- it houses the rich collection of weapons, Thangkha, textiles and artefacts. Later take a small walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong.
Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 08/
Paro-Departure
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At appropriate time, you will be transferred to Paro international airport to embark the flight back to the onward destination
