7 D 6 N Bhutan Honeymoon Holiday Package, Flat 15% Off

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Upon your arrival at Paro International Airport, you are received by our tour guides just outside the arrival hall. It is advised to acclimatize at such high altitude of 7,333 feet above sea level. You can let your body adjust while the guide escort you on a short ride to your hotel in Thimphu.

  Once you settle into your hotel, we will embark on a short tour of Thimphu most important sites such as:

  The National Memorial Chorten: A stupa apt for meditation.

  The Thimphu Tashichho Dzong: A fortress and Buddhist monastery with a unique Bhutanese architectural design.

  Centenary Farmers’ Market: The weekend market where farmers come to sell their goods.

  Buddha Point in the Kuenselphodrang Nature Park: A 169-foot-tall bronze statue of the seated Buddha Dordenma.

  Return to town for dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 2 -

  Post breakfast, we will set out on a trip to the National Folk Heritage Museum, Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory, the National Textile Museum, Motithang Takin Preserve, Tango Monastery, etc.

  National Folk Heritage Museum

  Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory

  The National Textile Museum

  Motithang Takin Preserve: Further taking you both on a drive to this preserves which is home to one of the strangest looking creatures on earth. Lunch by the Tango Monastery

  We will call it a day by visiting Simtokha Dzong which was built in 1629. The first fortress of its kind in Bhutan that exhibits beautifully painted Buddhist murals and carvings inside.

  Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 3 -

  Post breakfast, travel to Punakha. Punakha is the former capital of Bhutan until 1955. Along the route, we will also take a halt at Dochula Pass to enjoy 360-degree views of the Himalayas. The Druk Wangyal Lhakhang temple is our second destination which was built in 2008 to commemorate 100 years of monarchy and His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Later we will cover a couple of more such intriguing destinations like Punakha Dzong and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.

  Please note that Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten is only reachable on foot. It is an hour-long trek alongside the fluttering colorful prayer flags adorned on the suspended footbridge that crosses the Mo Chhu.

• Day 4 - Paro

  Savor a healthy and fresh breakfast then leave for Paro. Paro valley is home to many of Bhutan's old monasteries and temples. It is also home to Mount Jomolhari (7, 300m) situated at the northern end of the valley which is the highest peak of Bhutan.

  The second leg of the day will cover Kyichu Lhakhang, also famous as Kyerchu temple or Lho Kyerchu, it is the oldest temple in Bhutan. Next to the temple is a house that was turned into a museum dedicated to the late Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. One can come across photographs and other artifacts belonging to Rinpoche. Dumtse Lhakhang another temple that will be a part of this tour on Day 4.

• Day 5 -

  Post breakfast, embark on a drive to Haa through Chele La (3, 988m). Chele La is a high altitude mountain pass that encompasses a breathtaking view of the Paro Valley on one side and then Haa valley on the other. In Haa, some sightseeing and then we will head to Katsho village and visiting the Katso Lhakhang. In the village we will also pay a visit to the Lhakhang Nagpo, Black Temple - A monastery that was established in the 7th century and is situated towards the north of Lhakhang Karpo.

  Return to Paro.

  Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 6 -

  On our final tour day, we set out on a one-hour hike to Taktsang Monastery (or Tiger’s Nest), one of the most recognizable sites in Bhutan. Taktsang Monastery (or Tiger’s Nest) is the Insta-famous monastery that appears to have cling to a cliff precariously, the monastery sits more than 10,000 feet above sea level. Accessible only by foot, we follow a trail adorned with colorful prayer flags.

  The second destination is Drukgyal Dzong that falls enroute a short drive north of Paro. The structure was constructed in 1647 but a fire destroyed it in 1951, it remains a ruin as of now.

  The last place on your 7-day long itinerary is Kyichu Lhakhang, a majestic seventh-century Buddhist temple, one of the oldest in Bhutan.

  Outdoor candle-light dinner in a 5-star hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 7 -

  Enjoy a hot and nice breakfast before bidding goodbye to the beautiful memories of Bhutan and flying to your home country/state. Tashi Delek!