Paro Festival Bhutan Tour - 9 Days

The flight into Bhutan is one of the most interesting mountain flights in the world.

You will be welcomed by the representative of Himalayan trekkers and transferred to the hotel.

After a brief rest, we will head towards the Ta Dzong, the National Museum of Bhutan. Then, we take a short walk to the Rinpung Dzong, the fort with heaps of Jewel. Khichu Lhakhang is the next place we visit. It is the oldest monument in the small kingdom of Bhutan.

By the late afternoon, we reach the Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort) built around the mid 17th century in the memory of the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetan invaders.

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Full day festival observation in Paro and also interacting with locals with the help of a guide. Overnight.

After a warm breakfast served at the hotel, we will hike up the 4200 steps to the Tiger's Nest, locally known as the Taktsang Monastery. This monastery has been the identification of Bhutan for a long time because of its religious significance and also because of its location. The Mahayana Buddhist believes that the first Dalai Lama, Padmasambhaflewed on a back of a tigress to her for Meditation.

After returning back to Paro we will enjoy the scenic drive to Thimpu via many beautiful hills, settlements and amazing farmlands.

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The places we visit today include the King’s Memorial Chorten, Nunnery Temple, Majestic Thimphu Dzong, etc. Besides that, we also go to the Central zoo to see the animals over there and among them the Takin, a goat-antelope is a major attraction as it is the national animal of Bhutan.

In the afternoon visit the Weekend market famous for all kinds of local products ranging from handicrafts to vegetables. You can also visit the radio tower on a hilltop, which offers a panoramic view of Thimpu city.

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We start the day in the morning with a drive to Punakha via Dochu La (3,100 meters). This town derives its name from the river on whose banks it is situated, the Punakha River.

We will make a brief visit to the fertility temple known as Chimi Lhakhang. You can receive blessings of fertility with a phallus (Symbolic representation of male sexual organ) from the Lama. Upon arrival at Punakha, we will visit the Punakha Dzong.

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We will start the day with a visit to Wangduephodrang town to see the stone carvings. Our destination today is Gangtey a beautiful settlement with the White Mountains and green hills around it.

After spending some time at the Gangtey we take a short walk in the Phobjikha village and drive back to Gangtey.

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After breakfast visit Gangtey Goenpa, RSPN Education Center, crane roosting places, Phobjikha valley, and surrounding areas.

Drive back to Punakha. 

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A short drive of about 11 km takes us to the starting point of a hike to the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal, situated on a hilltop with a panoramic view of the surrounding areas.

After brief rest, drive back to Paro.

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As the Bhutan Paro Festive Tour comes to an end, we hope that your trip is marked with beautiful memories. 

Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and escort you to the Paro International Airport for your flight back to your home or onward destination. 

We would love to hear from you about the trip soon!