Glimpse of Bhutan Tour
Glimpse of Bhutan Tour is a collection of moments into the Land of Thunder Dragon, which is often considered as a natural paradise or a heavenly place to be at. Owning to its strict and controlled tourism policy, this small Himalayan nation has been able to preserve its natural glory and cultural richness intact. As you travel through the villages, town and other places of this nation, you will feel like you have traveled back to a time, same traditional people on their cultural attire, lush and stunning landscapes without a pinch of modernization and glorifying mountains to add to the overall beauty of Bhutan.
Grasp the opportunity of getting some meaningful insights on the natural and cultural richness of Bhutan with Glimpse of Bhutan Tour. It starts with a mesmerizing flight above the Himalayas to the Paro airport which is followed by sightseeing to Paro and Thimpu. Thimpu is the best places to visit in Bhutan. These cities are adorned with rich religious, cultural and historical sites. You can visit various architecturally rich and artistic dzongs, monasteries and museums here. At Paro, you can visit the famous Tiger’s Nest monastery, Rinpun dzong, Kichu Lakhang, and Drugyal Dzong. Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan is an even more exciting place for sightseeing. You can visit national Memorial Chorten, National Textile Museum, the Folk Heritage Museum & School of Traditional Painting of Arts, National Library, the Traditional Paper Factory, Folk Heritage Museum, Tashicho Dzong and Simtokha Dzong etc.
A Glimpse of Bhutan Tour is all about the cultural exploration in the major cities of Bhutan like Paro and Thimpu. Get some insightful knowledge on authentic Bhutanese culture and Mahayana Buddhist religion as you walk through the streets of Paro and Thimpu. The authentic culture and hostile behavior of charming Bhutanese people are not to be missed aspects of Glimpse of Bhutan Tour.
- Flight over the Himalayas to Paro
- Paro and Thimpu sightseeing
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest monastery
- Visit national Memorial Chorten, National Textile Museum, the Folk Heritage Museum & School of Traditional Painting of Arts, National Library, the Traditional Paper Factory
- Kichu Lakhang, Rinpun dzong, Tashicho Dzong, Drugyal Dzong, and Simtokha Dzong, exploration
DETAILED ITINERARY
Fly to Paro above the scenic Himalayan ranges below. As you arrive at Paro airport, a representative of our company will pick you up and escort you to your hotel for check in. Freshen up and enjoy lunch before a sightseeing journey ahead. First, you will be escorted to Ta dzong museum, a treasure of many historical and religious antiques and art crafts. Next we head to Paro Rinpung dzong and then to Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Last we visit the ruins of Drugyal Dzong, an old fortress. In the evening, you can wander around the streets of Paro.
Thimpu, the capital city of Bhutan, is just a two hour drive from Paro. Early in the morning, after breakfast, we head to Thimpu and enjoy a full day of sightseeing at different places, including the National Memorial Chorten, National Textile Museum, the Folk Heritage Museum & School of Traditional Painting of Arts, National Library, and the Traditional Paper Factory. If we can't visit all the sites today, we will complete the tour tomorrow. In the evening, after concluding the sightseeing tour, you can explore the streets of Thimpu for some fresh air and city life.
A day sightseeing tour in Thimpu is not enough as there is so much more to explore, so we spend another day around Thimpu city. Early in the morning, you will be escorted to Pangri Zampa Monastery, situated just beyond Dechencholing Palace, a beautiful palace 5km from Thimphu and the first residential site of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal when he entered Bhutan in 1616 A.D. Next we visit the National Textile Museum, where you can explore the art of traditional weaving still preserved through exhibition. We also visit the Memorial Chorten, built in 1974 for King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Later, we head towards the radio tower for an incredible view of Thimphu Valley and Thimphu Dzong, and a zoo which houses the Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. We further have lunch and head towards the National Institute of Traditional Medicine and a traditional paper factory, followed by visits to Tashichodzong, Simtokha Dzong and the Folk Heritage Museum.
After the sightseeing tour in Thimpu, we take a drive back to Paro. Today is an exciting day as we will visit the famous Tiger's Nest monastery in Paro, a beautiful monastery perched atop a cliff in a dramatic location. We hike up to the monastery for one to one and a half hours until we reach it. From the cliff, you can get spectacular views of Paro city as well. The monastery lies on the spot where the great Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown in on the back of a tigress and meditated in a cave. After visiting the monastery, you will be escorted to your hotel. You can enjoy the rest of the time on your own.
Concluding your journey to Bhutan, you will be escorted to the airport for your journey ahead.
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