Majestic Bhutan: A Seven Days Bhutan Tour

Welcome to only and only the kingdom of South Asia! Upon your arrival at Paro airport, you will be greeted by your guide who will assist you in transferring to your hotel situated in the vibrant heart of Thimphu city. Thimphu is an exceptional city that harmoniously blends modern development with timeless traditions. It serves as a hub for government offices, religious institutions, and commercial activities, offering a captivating glimpse into Bhutan's cultural and administrative center. Later you can take an exploratory walk around the local marketplace near the hotel which is a few minutes’ walks. The market place includes craft bazaar offering genuine Bhutanese arts & crafts.

After enjoying the first breakfast in the happiest country of the world, you will take a drive to visit the oldest monastery in Bhutan. Pangri Zampa-built in 16th century, is now a school for Buddhist student monks where they learn Lamaism and astrology based on Buddhist philosophy Then, visit Bhutan Heritage Museum, offering an exceptional demonstration of ancient Bhutanese architecture which is slowly being shadowed due to modernization. The other highlight is a visit to the Institute for Zorig Chusum- Arts & Crafts School or Painting School. The Institute offers a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. You will continue the sightseeing tour after lunch in one of Thimphu’s local eateries. You will visit to Buddha Point – the largest statue of Buddha in the country and have breathtaking views of the Thimphu Valley. Later, visit Tashichho Dzong: “Fortress of the Glorious Religion”. It is center of government and religion, and presently houses the throne room and offices of the king. Built-in 1641 by the unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, which was reconstructed in the 1960s in a traditional Bhutanese manner – without nails or architectural plans.

Eat the delicious breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a dramatic drive (few scenic stops) over the mountain pass of Dochu La (3,080m) to Punakha passing through lush forests of oak and rhododendron trees. The towering Himalayan peaks are clearly visible from the window of the coach. The highway trails the scenic Dang Chhu before driving through forests where you will stop briefly at Dochula Pass to take in the grand outlook of eastern Himalayan Range. On arrival in Punakha, have rest for short period before visiting Punakha Dzong, built at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers in 1637, by unifier Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It serves as the historical and administrative center of the region. Following this, you will visit the Rinchengang Village nearby, one of the oldest villages in Bhutan. Experience the traditional culture, architecture, and cheerful local people in a sleepy Punakha Valley, where an ancient way of life has unchanged for generations.