Land Of Thunder Dragons– Bhutan

Bhutan is a heaven for the nature lovers and for the trekkers. It is a land locked mountain kingdom bordered by Tibet, China, Nepal and Bangladesh. It is often compared to Switzerland because of its topography since most of the part look like the Swiss Alps, with green hills, houses that look like chalets and snow peaks sticking out of nowhere. From May to August it is covered with varieties of flowers adorned with waterfalls and streams. Bhutan has many surprises and a visit to the country is a splendid adventure.

Day 01: Arrive Paro
Arrive at Paro airport. Upon arrival you will be escorted to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 :Paro – Thimpu
Drugyal Dzong, now in ruins was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders in 1644; the dzong name's means indeed "victorious Druk". The Dzong was used as an administrative center until 1951 when a fire caused by butter lamp destroyed it. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 8 th century. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03:Thimpu sightseeing
Visit to TashichhoDzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion), built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and reconstructed in 1961 by the Late King, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wang chuck, who is regarded as Father of Modern Bhutan. Then visit the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts followed by visit to Painting School, famous for carving and free hand art. After lunch visit the National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King of Bhutan. Evening free for shopping and leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 04: Thimpu - Punakha – Wangdiphodrang
Today we will drive to Punakha and Wangdi . Upon arrival check in hotel later visit Punakha Dzong; built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637, this sacred Dzong has played a prominent part in the country's life in both civil and religious fields. Punakha Dzong is open to visitors only in summer when the monk body has moved Thimphu. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Punakha – Khotokha – Thimpu
Today morning drive to Khotokha. At Khotokha visit Drajanchu monastery which is very sacred.Khotokha is one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan surrounded by mountains. Later drive to Thimpu.

Day 06 :Thimpu – Paro
Today drive to Paro later take a short trek of Taktsang monastery which is about 10 KM from Paro. Evening free for own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.