Hotel Palm Phuentsholing
Phuentsholing
One of the most iconic landmarks of Bhutan is the Taktsang Monastery, popularly known as Tiger's Nest. Tucked away on a cliffside in Paro valley, the Tiger's Nest is a must visit place for tourists. The hike up to the temple takes approximately 2 hours depending on one's fitness level.
Meet and Greet on arrival at IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel.Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.En route visit some waterfalls,Gedu Town,Kharbandi Gompa. On arrival check in at the hotel.Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Thimphu the capital of Bhutan is a home of the Royal family .After breakfast visit Tashichhodzong ,the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty,the king . View of the Thimphu valley from BBS Tower is very captivating and will prove to be the perfect Introduction to Thimphu. Some of the sites of religious nature are National Memorial Chorten; built in 1974 it was raised in the memory of the third King. Next visit one of the oldest monasteries in the valley- Chang Gangkha Monastery. The nature and wildlife lovers should not miss a visit to the National Zoo which also houses national animal takin. National Library (collections of holy scripts) & in the evening visit Buddha point.Overnight at Thimphu.
Visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is now the National Museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels ". Next visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. From there you will be taken to the Drugyel Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan 's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutan 's second-highest mountain at 7,314meters.. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger 's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan 's most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (the great spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. The monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley.Overnight stay at Paro.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to IXB Airport for departure.
Phuentsholing
Thimphu
Paro