Glimpses of Bhutan Tour

Arrive Paro International Airport (Bhutan) from New Delhi / Kolkata / Kathmandu /Bagdogra and transfer to the capital city Thimphu. Afternoon visit Takin Zoo, National Library, Tashi Chho Dzong. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Thimphu.

After breakfast visit Handicraft Emporium, Bhutanese traditional paper factory, National Memorial Chorten, Buddha statue and Centenary Park located very close to river. Afternoon visit the city for shopping or leisure. Overnight at Thimphu.

After breakfast drive to Paro and on the way visit Paro Dzong located on the rocky outcrop of the steep hillside overlooking both sides of the valley drive back to the town. Afternoon visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, 17th century fortress that used to keep invaders from Tibet and in 1951 the fort was destroyed by fire. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Paro.

After breakfast drive till the base of the world famous Tiger’s Nest, clings to a sheer, 900m above the ground which is the most popular spiritual heritage sites. There is a belief that the legend Padma Sambhava flew here from Tibet on the back of a tiger. On the way to town visit Kyichu Lhakhang one of Bhutan’s two oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 7th century. Afternoon visit the town for shopping or leisure. Overnight at Paro.

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward destination.