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 - Singapore
Morning transfer (15 mins) to the airport for your departure flight to Singapore.
Day 05 | Singapore
Morning: City tour
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After pick up from the hotel, we pass by Suntec city, one of the largest multi-purpose convention and exhibition facilities in Asia located in the center of the city. En route we shall catch a glimpse of the Fountain of Wealth and then passing by Padang which is surrounded by important landmarks like Saint Andrew's Cathedral, City Hall, the Old Supreme Court Building and the City Hall MRT Station.
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Next, we proceed to The Merlion Park and stop by for 20 mins to get a close view of the Singapore Icon. After Merlion Park, China Town & Chinese Temple for 20 mins.
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Our Next stop will be at Joe’s Outlets at CT Hub 1 (Souvenir shop). Back at your hotel
Afternoon: Free & Easy / Optional Tour(s)
Day 06 | Singapore
Free & Easy / Optional tour(s)
Day 07 | Departure
Departure from Singapore
Trip Duration : 7 Days
Area : Thimphu, Paro & Singapore
Group Size : 3 (Minimum)
Flight Options :
Yes
Max. Altitude : 1 m
