A SHORT TRIP TO BHUTAN

Day 01: Arrive at Hashimara station and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day relax on your own with preparation of documents for the immigration. Also you will notice the gateway to the Kingdom of Bhutan. Overnight stay at Jaygaon.

 

Day 02: After processing your immigration, start your journey for THIMPU, the capital town of Bhutan and the centre of government, religion and commerce. It is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Explore Thimpu to appreciate the Buddhist culture, Ethnic architecture of the Dzong and palaces, Traditional and the lifestyle of the Drukpas in this peaceful Himalayan Kingdom and overnight stay at Thimpu.

 

Day 03: Visit Memorial Chorten built in 1974 to honor memory of Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, popularly known as the Father of Modern Bhutan. A multi-storied stupa that will introduce you to the vitality of Tantric Buddhism. Visit Chang Gankha Monastery (one of the oldest monastery in the valley), visit National Zoo where one can see Yak and Takin, the National wild animal of Bhutan and drive up to view point and take a hike beyond to see the clear picture of Thimphu Valley. Visit National Library (collection of holly scripts) Buddha Point, visit Arts and crafts school where one can see young children at work (also known as the painting school), Visit Traditional Medicine Institute where the ancient healing arts are still practiced. Observe traditional paper making from Daphnia and Edgeworthia shrub to the finished product and purchase some beautiful writing sets from the factory Downtown Thimphu on foot visiting Handicrafts Emporium and other Arts & Crafts stores. Buy stunning kiras which can be used as bed covers or wall decoration, jewelries and many more. Overnight at Thimphu.