Pleasurable 6 Days Punakha Honeymoon Holiday Package

After landing at Paro, drive to Thimphu On the way, you may stop to visit Iron Chain Bridge below Tachog Lhakhang which was built in 15th century by Thangthong Gyalpo. There is a separate bridge next to this one that is specifically for cattle to use, as crossing over an iron chain bridge is very difficult and dangerous for them. You may pull-over at Chhuzom where Paro Chhu and Wang Chhu meets. It is also a place where road connects to four districts in Bhutan. Because Bhutanese traditions regards such a convergence of rivers as inauspicious, there are three chortens here to ward off evil spells in the area. Thimphu Altitude 2320m: Thimphu is a small, charming capital city nestled in the heart of the Himalayas with a population of over 100, 000 people. Thimphu is capital town of Bhutan and the Centre for government, religion and commerce. Check into hotel, have some refreshment and visit the following Places: National Memorial Stupa: National Memorial Stupa: This stupa was built in 1974 by Royal Grand Queen Mother to honor his son the 3rd King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who was known as “Father of Modern Bhutan”. This religious structure is one of the scared Buddhist monument for followers in the country. Old folks are gathered here and circumambulate the stupa in a clockwise direction, reciting mantras and prayers while whirling the prayer wheels and fingering rosaries and prayer beads. Buddha Point: Great Buddha Dordenma is a massive Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Great Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. This massive statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51. 5 meters, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. Enjoy a stunning view of Thimphu city from this point. Enjoy a stunning view of Thimphu city from this point. National Takin Reserve: National Takin Reserve Mini Zoo: The mythical animal takin is national animal of Bhutan only found high altitude of Bhutan, China and Myanmar. This small reserve is started by Fourth King of Bhutan in 199. According to legend, takin is a cross between a goat and a buffalo, but biologists agree that its nearest relative is the arctic musk ox. Tashichho Dzong: Towards evening after visit, Tashichho Dzong has been the seat of the government since 1952 and presently houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance. Other government departments are housed in buildings nearby. Evening: Explore Thimphu Town/Handicrafts Stall Overnight in Thimphu.

Morning: Hike to Cheri Monastery. Drive to north of Thimphu Valley 15kms and hike to Cheri Monastery for 30 – 45mins. Cheri Monastery was established in 1620 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The monastery is now a major teaching and retreat center of the Southern Drukpa Kagyu sect. In the 13th century it was visited by Phajo Drugom Zhigpo the Tibetan Lama who first established the Drukpa Kagyu tradition in Bhutan. Zhabdrung spent three years in strict retreat at the monastery and stayed for many years. Folk Heritage Museum: The museum gives you a glimpse of the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle, in addition to artifacts from rural households; it also displays an impressive collection of typical household objects, tools and equipment. The museum also organizes regular demonstrations of rural traditions, skills, habits and customs as well as hosting educational programs for children. Royal Textile Academy: Weaving is an integral component of the culture and tradition of Bhutan. With the aim to preserve and promote this living art, the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan was instituted in May 2005 under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck as a non-government, non-profit organization. It is worth a visit to learn about Bhutan’s living national art of weaving and to know the different style of costumes are wore and pattern evolved from ious region of the country. Evening: Watch an Archery Game at Changlimithang Stadium. Archery is the National Sport which is widely played during the weekends. Towards evening Thimphu town/Handicrafts stall/weekends Farmer Market Overnight in Thimphu:

Drive to Punakha after breakfast Punakha Altitude: 1300m/4265ft. Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan during the time of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namkgyal, the founder of Bhutan. Today it is the administrative and religious center of the district and the winter home of Bhutan’s Central Monk Body. It is blessed with temperate climate and owing to its natural drainage from Pho Chhu male and Mo Chhu female rivers, the Punakha valley produces abundant crops and fruits. Start your morning by enjoying and taking pictures of the Dochula Pass 3150m/10, 000ft with its panoramic views of the Himalayas. The pass is decorated with 108 Druk Wangyel Chorten, which were built to celebrate the stability and progress, brought to Bhutan by His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King. Chimmi Lhakhang: Take a short hike through the rice field to Chimmi Lhakhang, the 15th-century monastery built by Lam Ngawang Chogyal on the spot where his cousin Lam Drukpa Kuenley popularly known as “the Divine Madman” subdued a powerful demon. This monastery is also referred to as the “Abode of Fertility” and believed that any couple who gets blessing from this temple is blessed with a child in the next year or so. ? Punakha’s Dzong: The name means Palace of Great Bliss. This dzong stands magnificently on the spit of land where two rivers Pho chu and Mo chu meet. Punakha Dzong has special significance in Bhutanese history as the place where Bhutan’s first King, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned in 1907. It is also the winter residence for the Je Khenpo spiritual leader and the entire central monk body. Punakha Suspension Bridge: This is a thrilling bridge for photography enthusiasts. Overnight in Punakha.

Retrace your journey and the drive back to the enchanting valley of Paro. If time permits, visit Kyichu Lhakhang in the afternoon: It is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom dating back to 7th century the other is Jambay Lhakahng in Bumthang. The lhakhang complex is composed of two temples. The first temple was built by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century and in 1968, Her Majesty Ashi Kesang, the Queen Mother of Bhutan, built the second temple in original pattern. Make sure to visit the Museum of the Great Tibetan Master, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche who once lived there. It is just located behind the main temple and can watch documentary. National Museum: Ta- Dzong the watchtower was built in the 17th century to guard the Paro Rimpong dzong fortress below. It was said that the future first king was kept in this tower as a prisoner for a week. It was the third king who restored the Ta-dzong and converted it into the National Museum. The visit to the museum will familiarize you with the Bhutanese way of life and will also acquaint you with the natural and cultural history. Paro Rimpung Dzong: Majestic and imposing, dzongs are arguably among the most distinctive and important structures in Bhutan. This Dzong is the headquarters of the Paro district, housing the head administrator and staff, as well as a monastic body with about 200 monks. Evening: explore Paro Town Overnight in Paro.

Bhutan’s most scenic icon or the most important landmark, Taktshang the Tiger’s nest clings to the side of a steep cliff 300 meters above the Paro valley. The place was first visited by Guru Rinpoche, founder of the tantric form of Buddhism in Himalayan countries, in the 8th century. It was said that he meditated there for about three months. The original temple was built in the 17th century, but tragically, it was consumed by fire in 1998. Like a phoenix, the temple was rebuilt to its fullest glory in 2003. Takshang is considered to be the 10th-holiest site in the Buddhist world. You can visit three different temples inside the main Takshang complex. Riding Ponies provided upon request. Overnight in Paro.

After breakfast, transfer to Paro airport for departure