5 Days Glimpse of Bhutan Private Tour

Arrive Paro International Airport - Excursion in Paro valley

<p>Paro Altitude 2,195m/7,200ft You will take a flight in the morning by either Drukair or Bhutan Airlines and arrive at Paro International Airport. On the way, if the weather is clear enough you will see the Great Himalayan mountain ranges.</p> <p>As you enter Bhutanese airspace and soon approach Paro valley, you would already notice the green mountainous landscapes and Paro river snaking down the valley. After arrival, your visa will be stamped on your passport at the immigration counter. You will be received by our guide and driver at the exit gate, and then you will be transferred to the hotel.</p> <p>After you settle in the hotel and new surroundings, you will be taken on your first adventure in this beautiful Kingdom. Visit 7th century Buddhist monastery – Kyichu Lhakhang As it is considered auspicious, you will first begin by visiting one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, a seventh century Kyichu Lhakhang (Lhakhang means “temple”), which is located just a few minutes drive from the main town of Paro, is one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan. It is believed to have been built in 659 A.D. by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo to subdue the spirit of a giant demoness causing harm to the propagation of Buddhism in the Himalayan region.</p> <p>To subdue this demoness, King Songtsen Gampo was required to build 108 temples across the affected region. Bhutan is blessed with two of these 108 temples; the other one is Jampa Lhakhang located in the district of Bumthang in central Bhutan. Both the temples were believed to have been built overnight.</p> <p>Visit National Museum of Bhutan – Ta Dzong The National Museum of Bhutan is located in Paro just above the Rinpung Dzong (administrative headquarter of Paro district). It is housed in an ancient watch tower called Paro Ta Dzong (Ta Dzong means “watch tower fortress”) built in 1649. It displays hundreds of ancient Bhutanese artefacts and artworks including traditional costumes, armour, weaponry and handcrafted implements for daily life. The collection at the National Museum preserves a snap-shot of the rich cultural traditions of the country.</p> <p>Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong Paro Rinpung Dzong (Rinpung Dzong means “fortress of the heap of jewels”) was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1646 and established as the administrative and monastic centre of the western region. Today, the Dzong serves as the office of the governor of Paro district and head of the district monk body in Paro.</p> <p>A great annual festival known as Paro Tsechu is held in Rinpung Dzong from the eleventh to the fifteenth day of the second month of the traditional Bhutanese lunar calendar (usually in March or April of the Gregorian calendar). On this occasion, holy images are taken in a procession followed by a series of traditional mask dances conveying religious stories which are performed by monks for five days. After visiting the Dzong, take a short walk to the traditional wooden cantilever bridge called Nemeyzampa, where your driver will be waiting for you.</p> <p>The roofed wooden cantilever bridge is built in a traditional style, and this type of bridges are called Bazam. Free time to explore Paro town. Overnight at a hotel in Paro. (Lunch, Dinner)</p>