7D6N Divinity Of Bhutan

HIGHLIGHTS

THIMPHU: Clock Tower, Sangayang Bhutan Broadcasting Service, Takin Enclosure, National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma Statue, Simply Bhutan, National Institute of Zorig Chusum, Tashicho Dzong

PUNAKHA:Dochula Pass, Druk Wangyal Chortens, Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong, Punakha Suspension Bridge

PARO: Kyichu Lhakhang, Farmhouse & ZumZin Peach Wine, Ta Dzong, Paro Dzong, Paro Town, Taktsang Lhakhang

HAA VALLEY: Lhakhang Karpo, Lhakhang Nagpo

ITINERARY

D1 SINGAPORE/PARO/THIMPHU

Depart from Changi terminal for Paro, Bhutan.

Be greeted by a Khadar Welcome.

Leisure drive to Thimphu and visit the Clock Tower before checking into hotel.

D2 THIMPHU

Start the day at Sangayang Bhutan Broadcasting Service and it runs the radio and television network of the country with a telecommunication tower built on the hilltop, offering the view of entire Thimphu Valley.

Visit Takin Enclosure, a wildlife reserve area for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan.

National Memorial Chorten, another unique structure as the Stupa is predominantly white with spires of gold and bells.

Buddha Dordenma Statue, the largest sitting statue Buddha in Bhutan located on Kunzangphodrang mountain.

Enjoy lunch at Simply Bhutan, a place to learn about the various aspect of traditional life in Bhutan and there is hands-on activity such as the National Game – Archery.

National Institute of Zorig Chusum, the school of Bhutanese Arts & Crafts, with display of the country’s unique artistic tradition.

Take a short walk through Thimphu Vegetable Market where you will find local produce such as Yak Cheese.

Tashichho Dzong, is an impressive structure that houses the Bhutanese government.

D3 THIMPHU/PUNAKHA/THIMPHU

Take a scenic drive from Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula Pass which is a beautiful mountain pass located between Thimphu and Punakha.

Visit a historical landmark, Druk Wangyal Chortens, which consist of 108 memorial chortens.

Arrival at Punakha, visit Chimi Lhakhang. Go on a leisure stroll through the beautiful rice and mustard fields to the monastery. This is one of the oldest monasteries and is a famous temple where it had drawn many local and overseas couples seeking blessing to conceive.

Proceed for lunch at a restaurant near to the rice field. Along the way, get to see many interesting shops. With the beautiful rice field as a backdrop, enjoy the lunch while overlooking the rice field.

Visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by the founder of Bhutanese State, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.

Next, visit the Punakha Suspension Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan measuring 180m.

D4 THIMPHU/PARO

Go on a scenic drive from Thimphu to Paro. Pass by Paro Valley and do look out for Jomolhari, also known as “The Bride of Kangchenjunga”, a mountain in the Himalayas straddling the border of China, Tibet and Bhutan.

Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, located in the north of Paro and it is the oldest temple in Bhutan. This monastery is a fantastic place where you will find elderly pilgrims circumambulating around the temple as they spin the prayer wheels and experience Butter Lamp Offering (own expenses).

Visit a local farmhouse and spend some time with the locals while enjoying a glass of ZumZin Peach Wine.

Do a short hike up to Ta Dzong which is the oldest watch fortress in Bhutan and perched above Paro Dzong to protect it from the assaults.

Followed by Paro Dzong, which is the administrative seat of the district of Paro.

Paro Town, a small and beautiful town with shophouses carved in Bhutanese carvings.

D5 PARO/HAA VALLEY/PARO

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Paro to Chelela Pass at 3,988m high. The highest motor able pass and although it is an off the beaten track you will be rewarded by the astounding scenery.

Proceed for lunch and enjoy the authentic Hoentay, HAA Valley Dumpling.

Visit the two most important temples in the Kingdom, the Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo. These are two of the 108 monasteries built by SongtsenGampo, a Tibetan king in the 7th century.

Take a scenic drive back to Paro and end the day with a dinner in your hotel.

D6 PARO

After a sumptuous breakfast, let’s begin the highlight of our trip. A trek up to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Lhakhang. A sacred Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro Valley and in 1692, a monastery complex was built around Taktsang Senge Samdup cave.

After the hike, proceed for lunch.

You may choose to take a traditional Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath (about 60 mins) – additional charges applies (USD 32/pax) or return to the hotel and enjoy the complimentary sauna and steam facilities.

End the day with a dinner in the hotel.

D7 PARO/SINGAPORE

Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Singapore!