| Air
Tour – West Bound |
| Day |
Itinerary |
01. |
Arrival at Paro by Druk Air
During this journey, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount
Everest, Kanchen Junga and other Himalayan Peaks including sacred
Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International
Airport the representative of Atlas will receive you and help you
with the visa formalities. From the airport drive to Thimphu which,
is 2 hours drive. Overnight at Hotel. |
02. |
Thimphu
– Sightseeing
Morning drive for the sightseeing of the Thimphu valley with the
Nunnery, National Library, Painting School and Handicraft Emporium
and then drive back for lunch. After lunch visit Memorial Chorten
(Stupa) of His Late Majesty the 3rd King of Bhutan. Visit Simthokha
Dzong, the first fort built by Shabdrung who unified the kingdom
in the 17th century. Overnight in hotel. |
03. |
Thimphu
– Paro
After breakfast drive to Paro. After arrival sightseeing of Paro
valley Drugyel Dzong, the ruined Fort (destroyed by fire in 1950.)
which once defended this valley from the Tibetan invasion. From
here one can have the view of sacred Mt. Chomolhari on clear days.
On the way back make a visit to a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. After
lunch drive to Ta Dzong former Watch Tower which now houses the
National Museum and then walk down passing close by the Paro Dzong
and if time permits stroll in the town area. Overnight in hotel. |
04. |
Paro – Departure
Early morning drive to the airport for departure by Druk Air. |
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