02 Nights / 03 Days Bhutan Tour

The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular in the entire Himalayas. As you disembark from the aircraft you will feel cool, clean fresh mountain air. After immigration formalities and baggage collection, you will be met by our representative, and afterward, you will be driven to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan. The road leads through the Paro valley to the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers at Chhuzom ( confluence ). Three different styles of chortens ; Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese are seen at this confluence. On arrival, in Thimphu (2,320m) check-into the hotel. The capital city of Bhutan and the center of Government, religion, and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with an unusual mix of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Situated in western Bhutan, with a population of about 1, 00,000, it is perhaps still the world’s only capital city without a traffic light. In the evening you can enjoy an exploratory walk around Thimphu city center. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Thimphu valley begins. You will visit the National Library, a treasure trove of priceless Buddhist manuscripts; the Traditional Medicine Institute, where centuries-old healing arts such as acupuncture and herbal remedies are still practiced; the Painting School, where young monks learn the art of Buddhist thangkas, and the mask maker workshop. There is also a workshop for fine metal craft, weaving, ceramics, and paper-making. Afternoon, visit to Tashichhodzong, "fortress of the glorious dharma". It is the center of government and religion, site of King's Throne room National Assembly hall, and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built-in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed in 1961 in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. Also, visit King's Memorial Chorten continuously circumnutated by His Late Majesty's subjects, spinning prayer wheels and murmuring mantras. Then, visit Handicrafts Emporium and local shops if you like to browse through examples of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy textiles, thangka paintings, masks, ceramics, slate, and wood carvings, jeweler, interesting items made from local materials, and all manner of unique objects. In the evening we will drive you back to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Paro

After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to onward destination. Your escorting guide will help you with exit formalities and bid you farewell. (Tour ends)