4 Nights/ 5 Days

Day 01:	Arrive Paro The fl ight into the Himalayas aboard Druk Air, Bhutan’s National carrier is truly a memorable experience. As the aircraft enters the Paro valley, look down and you will see the Paro Dzong overlooking the Paro chu (river) with Ta Dzong (National Museum) above it. Assistance upon arrival at Paro. Airport and drive to hotel. Overnight at the hotel
Day 02:	Sightseeing in Paro After breakfast drive up valley to the Drukgyal Dzong or the Fort of Drukpa victory. The Dzong, although gutted by fi re and in ruins now, still attracts visitors. It was used to repel Tibetans invasions throughout the course of early Bhutanese history. Looming above the smouldered ruins is the snowcapped peak of the Chomolhari. Hike uphill to Taktsang for about two to three hours for a close up of the famed site where Guru Padmasambhava alighted upon the back of a tigress. Also visit Kitchu Monastery on the way back. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03:	Thimphu (55 kms 01 hour 2500m) After breakfast visit National Museum and Rinpinthong Dzong. The capital of the country lies 54 kms or about one hour’s drive away from Paro. Drive through the idyllic countryside, through villages and paddy fi elds, across rivers and natural forests. Afternoon visit the Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of the Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Also visit the BBS tower for the scenic view of the town and also have a glance at the National Animal of Bhutan, Takin. Evening visit the Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the Central Government where both the temporal and spiritual heads of the country preside. The Dzong was rebuilt in the 1960s on the ruins of an early structure. Stroll through town. One may be able to catch a game of archery in progress at the Changlimithang compound, below the town. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04:	Thimphu sightseeing and drive Paro Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, was established in the 1960s and is today still a small bustling town. You will notice the unique touch of traditional architecture in the building around. The town has just three lines of shops and probably is the only capital in the world without traffi c lights. In the morning visit the School of Arts & Crafts Changangkha Lhakhang (Temple built in 15 century). And visit the Folk Heritage Museum. After lunch continue, drive to Dochu La Pass (3,050 m). If the weather permits you can see a range of high peaks toward the northeast. The 108 miniature stupas offer a beautiful sight to the visitors. Return back to Paro. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05:	Paro – Onward Destination Transfer to the airport for the flight to onward Destination

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