Enter the Dragon
Trip facts
- Duration:4 Days3 Nights
- Trip Code:245
- Grade:
Easy: Very little or no physical activity is involved. - Rating:Popular
- Activity: Tour
- Destination:Bhutan
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 01 : by Druk air-A319, the only national carrier. The flight offers beautiful spectacles of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by ITT members and transferred to Kichu Resort or a similar location in Paro. Time-permitting, sightseeing and market strolls are possible.
Day 02 : Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. In clear weather Mount Chomolhari (7320 meters) can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch-tower locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was transformed into the National museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The seven floored museum highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century. A short walk downhill takes us to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. A Late afternoon drive 1 & 1/2 hours takes us to Thimphu (54 Kms) which is the capital of Bhutan. Spend the evening as you wish.
Day 03 : AM Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15th century Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob nunnery temple. A PM drive back to Paro lets us visit the first building built in Bhutan en route, the Simtokha Dzong. It now houses the Buddhist University. Arrive at Paro.
Day 04 : Transfer to the airport for departure.




