On The Dragon Train

Druk Air flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers exciting descent into the Kingdom. On arrival at the airport received by our representative and transfer to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. O/N in hotel.

After breakfast, visit Thimphu. Today you visit Traschichhoedzong, the beautiful medieval fortress/monastery which houses most of the Government’s office and King’s Throne room. It is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot. Then visit National Library which has vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts.

After that drive to Arts & crafts school famous for traditional thangkha paintings. Here you will see, students at work producing intricate design on cloth.

After lunch, visit Handicrafts Emporium which displays wide assortment of beautifully hand woven and crafted products. Then drive to Memorial Chorten, the stupa built in the memory of Bhutan’s Third king who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. The paintings and statues inside this monuments provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy. O/N in hotel.

After breakfast drive to Paro. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is serving as the National Museum of the country and holding fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps. Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

After breakfast, take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called Tiger’s Nest. The excursion to monastery takes about 5 hrs for round trip.

Afternoon visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower, it now houses National Museum of the country and boasts antique thangka paintings, textiles, weapons and armor, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Then walk down the trail to visit Tinpung Dzong which has a long and fascinating history. O/N in hotel.

Final departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey.