CULTURAL TOUR
Paro Flying Tiger
Paro Flying Tiger
7 days of exclusive flying tiger tour
What’s included?
All meals, tea and snacks, complementary bottled water in car, hotels, transport, guide, government levy, visa fee, entrance fees, permits and sightseeing. On trek includes – sleeping tents, dinning tents, toilet and shower tents, toilet seats, mats, duffle bags, cooking utensils, all meals, guide, trek chef assistants and horses.
What’s NOT included?
Flight tickets, insurance, tips, drinks and beverages, sleeping bag on trek, laundry, internet, phone and other bills of personal nature.
Day 1
Arrive Paro – Thimphu
During the flight to Paro, you will experience breath taking views of Mount Everest(8,848m), Kanchenjunga(8,586m) and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Mountain Jhomolhari(7,314m) and Jichu Drake(6,989m) in Bhutan. After completion of arrival formalities, you will be greeted by our Bhutan VIP Travel’s representative.
After lunch, we will visit the Ta-Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend RinpongDzong inter-valley wars of the 17th century. It was inaugurated as a Bhutan National Museum in 1968. Afterwards walk down a hillside trail to visit RinpungDzong, which has a long and fascinating history. After that, visit Kyichu Temple, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Evening drive to capital city (Thimphu), which takes about one and half hour drive from Paro. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.
After lunch, we will visit the Ta-Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend RinpongDzong inter-valley wars of the 17th century. It was inaugurated as a Bhutan National Museum in 1968. Afterwards walk down a hillside trail to visit RinpungDzong, which has a long and fascinating history. After that, visit Kyichu Temple, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Evening drive to capital city (Thimphu), which takes about one and half hour drive from Paro. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.
Day 2
Thimphu
Thimphu, perhaps the most unusual capital city in the world, is the seat of Government. The bustling town is the home to Bhutan’s Royal Family, the civil service and foreign missions with representation in Bhutan. Little more than one hundred thousand people reside in the capital. Morning visit to Trashichhodzong, the main secretariat building which holds the throne room of His Majesty, the King. This is also the summer residence of the Je- Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the central monastic body. Then, visit Buddha point. This is the newly built bronze statue measuring 169 feet and known for the tallest statue in the world. Drive back to see the Memorial stupa, built in the memory of our 3rd King, Jigme DorjiWangchuck. He is also known as father of modern Bhutan. Visit the nearby institute for ZorigChhusum, commonly known as Institute of Thirteen arts and crafts, where a six-year training course is given in the 13 traditional arts and crafts. Visit to the zoo to see the country’s national animal – Takin. You will be surprised to see the animal which is formed by two different animals – Cow and Goat. After lunch, visit paper factory to see the Bhutanese handmade paper and centenary farmers market. In the evening, stroll in the market. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.
Day 3
Thimphu – Punakha
After breakfast drive to Punakha. Today we will have a three-hour beautiful drive to the Bhutan’s oldest Capital. En route we will stop at Dochula pass, located at 3,100m above sea level. This is one of the best places for every tourist to catch and get the glimpse of the Himalayas. In the clear sky, we will see all the Himalayan ranges including the highest peak of Bhutan – Gangkar Puensum (7,564m). In Punakha we will visit Punakha Dzong the “fortress of great Palace” and hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple), a wooden effigy of the lama’s thunderbolt is preserved in the lhakhang, and childless women go to the temple to receive a blessing. Overnight hotel in Punakha.
Day 4
Punakha – Phobjikha
In the morning we will drive to Phobjikha valley. The route is along a spectacular winding road, and we will pass through different villages. Just below the Pelela pass (3420m) and around Lowala pass (3360m) we will see yaks and picturesque Black Mountain Ranges. Visit Gangtey Goemba, built in the 17th century and from Monastery we will hike down to the valley to see the Blacked-necked cranes and visit the Crane Information Centre which has information displays about crane. Overnight hotel in Phobjikha
Day 5
Phobjikha – Paro
Following breakfast, we will drive back to Paro. En route at WanduePhodrang, we will visit one of the oldest clustered villages. It is believed that during the construction of WangdueDzong, the skilled artisan were from this village. All the men in this village are now known for best skills in terms of carpentry. Overnight hotel in Paro.
Day 6
Paro
Today we will hike to the Taktsang monastery (Tigers Nest) located at 3,100m above sea level. The temple is very famous and the most holy site in Bhutan. Guru Rinpoche, a tantric master who brought Buddhism to Bhutan is said to have flown here on the back of a tigress and then meditated in a cave for three months. From the top we will have a breathtaking view of Paro valley adorn with paddy fields. After having lunch on the mountain, hike back to the bottom. In the evening, visit a traditional Bhutanese farm house to experience a locally produced wine called Ara. Overnight hotel in Paro.
Day 7
Departure
As per your flight timing, transfer to airport for your onward flight destination.
