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Day 1: Paro-Thimphu

• Your adventure begins at Paro International Airport, where a local guide will escort you to your hotel in Thimphu, followed by a taste of Bhutanese cuisine.
• The day focuses on acclimatization, with visits to local attractions:
• National Memorial Chorten: Witness the elderly participating in the sacred circumambulation.
• Folk Heritage Museum: Explore Bhutan’s rural past through household artefacts.
• Textile Museum: Discover the art of traditional weaving.
• Institute of Zorig Chusum: Visit the Painting School and engage with students learning Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts.

Day 2: Thimphu Tshechu

• Experience the spiritual and cultural grandeur of Thimphu Tshechu on the second day of your tour.
• Visit Tashichhodzong (Thimphu Dzong) to admire its historical significance and witness vibrant masked dances and chants that reflect Buddhist teachings.
• Witness the festival’s highlight—the unveiling of a massive cloth thanka depicting Padma Smabhawa and other Buddhist imagery.
• Head to Buddha Point at Kuensel Phodrang to marvel at the 169-foot bronze Buddha Dordenma statue and enjoy breathtaking views of the Thimphu Valley, especially enchanting at night for moments of reflection and serenity.

Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha

• Journey from the capital to Punakha to explore Bhutan’s historical and spiritual landmarks.
• At Dochula Pass, admire 108 chortens built by Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to honor Bhutan’s victory and the souls lost.
• Visit Punakha Dzong, a 1637-built architectural marvel at the confluence of two rivers, serving as the clergy’s winter residence under the Je Khenpo.
• See the unique Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, an exquisite chorten built over eight and a half years by Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, with details inspired by religious scripture.

Day 4: Punakha to Gangtey

• Journey to Gangtey to explore its rich tradition, beauty, and cultural heritage.
• Walk through terraced fields in Sopsokha to reach Chhimi Lhakhang, a 15th-century temple built by Ngawang Chogyel after a small chorten was erected by Drukpa Kuenlay.
• Discover Wangdue, the major town of Western Bhutan renowned for its bamboo, slate, and stone carvings.
• Visit Wangdue Dzong, a fortress built in 1638, dramatically perched on a hill overlooking the confluence of the Tsang Chu and Dang Chu rivers.

Day 5: Gangtey to Paro

• Travel from Gangtey to Paro and explore Bhutan’s medieval victories and heritage.
• Visit Drukgyal Dzong, a 1647 fortress in ruins, commemorating great victories and offering views of Bhutan’s past.
• Explore Ta Dzong, the National Museum since 1968, housing antiques, Thangka, textiles, and historical artifacts.
• Discover the picturesque Paro Valley, home to ancient monasteries, temples, Bhutan’s only airport, and Mount Chomolhari (7,300m), with its glacier-fed river, Pachu.

Day 6: Paro

• Your unforgettable Bhutan adventure is still not over because, on this day, you will gear up and challenge yourself on a spiritual day hike to famous monasteries.
• Paro Dzong: Also known as Rinpung Dzong, this 15th-century massive fortress/monastery, is also the administrative centre of the Dzongkhag.
• Taktsang Monastery: A one-hour hike to the cafeteria is also a vantage point where you can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery. Prayer flags adorn the cliffs, and this is also where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tiger in the 8th century.
• Duration: 5-7 hours depending on time taken in monasteries
• Difficulty: Moderate – Guided with mineral water.

Day 7: Depart from Paro

• After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.
• Our representative will assist you with departure formalities and bid you a warm farewell.
• Wishing you a safe and pleasant flight, with cherished memories of Bhutan.