ly to
Paro from Kathmandu / drive to Thimpu
(65 Kms./2 hrs.) tour briefing / overnight
hotel,
Day
2
A
Full days sightseeing in Thimpu; a.m.-visit
the Memorial Chortern of the Late King
Jigme Dorje Wangchuk in the heart of
Thimpu, the Tashichhodzong, "The
Fortress of the Auspicious Religion." p.m.-a
stroll downtown to the Handicraft Development
Corporation which displays a variety
of Bhutanese handicrafts. overnight
hotel.
Day
3
Thimpu-
Paro (65 Kms./ 2 hrs.). a.m.- After
breakfast a leisurely drive to Paro.
p.m.- Drive through the Paro valley
visit the Drukgyel Dzong/ Kyichu Lhakhang
and the National Museum located in
Ta Dzong / overnight hotel.
Day
4
Paro:
Excursion to Taktsang Lhakang. a.m.-
After breakfast drive to Sartsham Chorten.
Two hours of horse riding (optional)
to Taktsang. After refreshment, a short
trek to
view the famous Taktsang Lhakhang (the "tigers nest"). p.m.- After
lunch a slow downhill trek to Sartsham Chorten for the drive to the hotel / overnight.
Day
5
Drive to airport
for your flight to Kathmandu / transfer
hotel
Your senses will awake upon entering the
impressive courtyard of the Punakha Dzong; " Palace of Great
Happiness ". The Dzong lies between two rivers, the Pochu and
Mochu, male and female rivers.
