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Thimphu - Paro extended getaway(4 Nights)

Paro, Thimphu, Paro

for Off-Beat Traveller, Getaway Seeker, Heritage Traveller

Holiday Overview

Rinpung Dzong - Photo Courtesy Cfynn
Drugyel Dzong Photo Courtesy Pradyot
The National Memorial Chorten (Nivalink Trip Dated - 26 March 2008)
Tashichho Dzong Monastery (Photo Courtesy: Christopher J. Fynn)
Tashichho Dzong (Photo Courtesy: Christopher J. Fynn)
Inside of Tashichho Dzong

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, mountainous, landlocked country, located in the eastern Himalayas, bordered by India and China. Experience two main places of Bhutan - Thimphu being one of the smallest capitals in the world with Paro a gateway of the Last Himalayan Kingdom.

Route

Thimphu(2) - Paro(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Paro Airport – Thimphu
  • Day-2 Thimphu Sightseeing
  • Day-3 Thimphu – Paro Sightseeing
  • Day-4 Paro Sightseeing
  • Day-5 Home Destination
Sightseeing Summary

Paro - Ta Dzong - National Museum (1.00 kms), Rinpung Dzong (1.60 kms), Kyichu Temple (5.00 kms), Taktshang Hermitage - Tigers Nest (10.00 kms), Drugyel Dzong (17.00 kms), Tachog Lhakhang Dzong (17.00 kms), The National Memorial Chorten (50.00 kms), Motithang Takin Preserve (50.00 kms), Changangkha Lhakhang (52.00 kms), Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu (55.00 kms)

Thimphu - National Folk Heritage Museum (0.50 kms), Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu (4.50 kms), The National Memorial Chorten (5.00 kms), Changangkha Lhakhang (7.00 kms), Motithang Takin Preserve (10.00 kms), Tachog Lhakhang Dzong (33.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Paro Departure - Paro
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
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  • Sep
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  • Nov
  • Dec

Distances
  • Paro to Thimphu -65 kms (1 hrs)
  • Thimphu to Paro -65 kms (1 hrs)
Route

Paro - Thimphu(2) - Paro(2)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Paro Airport – Thimphu Transfer to Thimphu - the capital city of Bhutan directly from Paro Airport. Later in the day explore Bhutan town on your own.

Day-2 Thimphu Sightseeing After breakfast, visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Also visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, The national animal of Bhutan can be seen here Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).

Day-3 Thimphu – Paro Sightseeing After breakfast transfer to Paro. On the way visit the Tamchog Lhakhang – it was built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo. He is also known as the Iron bridge builder. Situated on a hill top, we have to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple. Explore Paro’s sightseeing like Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc and Rinpung Dzong - meaning "Fortress of the heap of jewels". The Dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro.

Day-4 Paro Sightseeing After breakfast, visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger's Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) & Kyichu Monastery.

Day-5 Home Destination Transfer to Paro Airport for your onward journey back home.

Detailed Sightseeing

Paro :

  • Ta Dzong - National Museum - Ta Dzong is a circular fortress that once protected this valley from the Tibetan invasion. It is now the National Museum with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities.

  • Rinpung Dzong - Rinpung Dzong is a impressive structure built in 1646 and is the administrative seat containing a monastic community of about 200 members.

  • Kyichu Temple - Kyichu temple, ten minutes drive from Paro and is one of the oldest temples in the country dating as far back as the 7th century. H

  • Taktshang Hermitage - Tigers Nest - Taktshang Hermitage (also known as Tigers Nest) lies on the face of a 1000 m cliff. The place is highly sacred to the Bhutanese in that they believe Guru Rinpoche, the father of Bhutanese Buddhism landed here on the back of a tigress

  • Drugyel Dzong - Drugyel Dzong was built in 1647 and offers stunning views of the Mount Jumolhari (7314 meters or 24000 ft) on a clear day.

  • Tachog Lhakhang Dzong - Tachog Lhakhang falls on the way to Paro valley where one has to cross the iron bridge to get across the Dzong. The Dzong is relatively small in size and private and surrounded with fruit orchards.

  • The National Memorial Chorten - The National Memorial Chorten is a stupa where locals do their evening prayers. The stupa was built in 1974 in memory of the third king.

  • Motithang Takin Preserve - The Motithang Takin Preserve in Thimphu is a wildlife reserve area for takin, the National Animal of Bhutan.

  • Changangkha Lhakhang - 15th century monastery and one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Thimphu Valley. It is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist emanation of compassion. The temple offers excellent views of the valley.

  • Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu - Tashichho Dzong also known as the 'Fortress of the religious' is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the edge of the city of Thimphu and lies on the western bank of Wang Chu River. Tashichho Dzong has traditionally been the seat of the Dharma Raja and now houses the government since 1952 and the central monk body.

Thimphu :

  • National Folk Heritage Museum - The National Folk Heritage Museum showcases rural life. Exhibits and cultural shows are held in the museum compound. Open: Mon-Fri 10:30 AM to 4:30PM Sat 10:30 AM to 1 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

  • Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu - Tashichho Dzong also known as the 'Fortress of the religious' is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the edge of the city of Thimphu and lies on the western bank of Wang Chu River. Tashichho Dzong has traditionally been the seat of the Dharma Raja and now houses the government since 1952 and the central monk body.

  • The National Memorial Chorten - The National Memorial Chorten is a stupa where locals do their evening prayers. The stupa was built in 1974 in memory of the third king.

  • Changangkha Lhakhang - 15th century monastery and one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Thimphu Valley. It is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist emanation of compassion. The temple offers excellent views of the valley.

  • Motithang Takin Preserve - The Motithang Takin Preserve in Thimphu is a wildlife reserve area for takin, the National Animal of Bhutan.

  • Tachog Lhakhang Dzong - Tachog Lhakhang falls on the way to Paro valley where one has to cross the iron bridge to get across the Dzong. The Dzong is relatively small in size and private and surrounded with fruit orchards.

Destination Overview

Thimphu - Thimphu is capital city of Bhutan and one of the most visited destinations of Bhutan. Thimphu is a city offering an old world charm of a Himalayan Kingdom alongwith Monasteries, museums and a distinct heritage character.

Paro - The beautiful Paro valley provides a visitor with all the essential elements of Bhutan in general. Ancient temples, massive forts, monasteries, picturesque villages, scenic hikes, and drives. Zhiwa Ling is in close proximity to the many attractions the Paro valley has to offer

Access
Prefered Arrival : No ImageParo
Prefered Departure : No ImageParoNo ImageFalakata(205kms), Siliguri(300kms)
Distances
  • Paro to Thimphu -65 kms (1 hrs)
  • Thimphu to Paro -65 kms (1 hrs)

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Distances
  • Paro to Thimphu -65 kms (1 hrs)
  • Thimphu to Paro -65 kms (1 hrs)

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