Day 01| Paro, Bhutan Paro – Thimphu (driving 1.5 Hours) L/D
Upon your arrival in Paro international airport, our guide will be there to welcome you and transfer to Thimphu. After Lunch, visit the Memorial Chorten built in memory of the late 3rd King. This place now happens to be a get together point for the elderly people, who spend their whole day chanting prayers and meeting their friends. Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley offering a beautiful view of the valley. Enclosure where the national animal, Takins are kept and drive to visit the largest and the newly built statue of Buddha offering magnificent view of entire Thimphu valley, After 5 PM, visit the fortress of Thimphu, Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king. Evening walk around the happening town, the largest and the most crowded town in Bhutan
Overnight: Thimphu| Altitude: 2300m
Day 02| Thimphu – Paro (Driving 1.5 hours ) B/L/D
Morning visit the traditional Hand Made Paper Mill. Visit the School of Arts and Crafts where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan. Visit Folk Heritage Museum which explains how a traditional house used to be like in the olden days, later visit the National Library which houses the collection of Bhutanese rich religious text and the contemporary Buddhism teachings from master all around the world. Drive further up to visit the Dechenphodrang monastic school and meet the young monks. Later continue to Zilukha nunnery to meet the nuns and interact with them.
Afternoon drive to Paro, when reach, will visit Paro Dzong on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Continue further to stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. Could get some opportunity to see the traditional game, Archery match going on, Evening back to the hotel
Overnight: Paro
Day 03| Paro Sightseeing B/L/D
Morning drive to the base for the hike (3 hrs uphill) to Tiger’s Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley. Most of the day will go on the hike. On the way back, if you have the energy and time visit the Kichu Lakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan which marks the beginning of Buddhism in the country. farewell dinner with your guide
Overnight: Paro
Day 04 | Paro – Thailand Bangkok
Morning transfer (15 mins) to the airport for your departure flight to Bangkok. Arrive Suvarnabhumi International Airport Bangkok and met by airport representative at arrival sites & pick up transfer to hotel & check in
Day 05 | In Bangkok O/N Hotel
Morning breakfast at hotel.
7.30AM proceed for half day guided sightseeing in Bangkok.
Wat Oho (Re-clining Buddha Temple): This large and extensive temple neighbours the Grand Palace enclave on Thai Wang Road and contains a gigantic gold plated Reclining Buddha some 46 meters long and 15 meters high with inlaid mother of pearl soles. The temple is also regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called Thailand's first university.
Wat Trimit (Golden Buddha Temple): Well known for its 3-metre tall, 5.5 tons solid gold Buddha image. This image is believed to have been made over 700 years ago during the Sukhothai period. Originally the gold image was covered with plaster to conceal it from potential invaders. However, around 40 years ago when the image was being moved, it dropped down and the plaster broke to reveal the gold Buddha hidden inside.
Late afternoon free at leisure and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 | In Bangkok
Breakfast at hotel.
Free for shopping...
Evening overnight at hotel
Day 07 | Bangkok – Airport
Morning breakfast at hotel & at an appointed time transfer to Bangkok international airport.
Trip Duration : 7 Days
Area : Thimphu, Paro & Bangkok
Group Size : 3 (Minimum)
Flight Options :
Yes
Max. Altitude : 1 m
