Bhutan Karma Trails

Taktsang Phelphug Tour

( 3Nights/4Days )

 

Day 1: ( Paro2280m) – Thimphu 2300m, 1hrs )
Arrive at Paro International Air-port. Meet with your BKT representative and take 1hr drive to the Capital city. En-route stop over Chunzom and enjoy the breath taking views of landscape, rivers and look out for three different styles of building stupas here in the Bhutan.
After reaching Wang simu, take a short walk down the rice fields where you will be able to visit one of the oldest Bhutanese home probably about 900 yrs old which stand still after the massive recent earthquake. 15century old Changankha Lhakang is the only temple that has the statue of the Compassion Buddha held fully seated unlike the others where they are all seen in a standing.
Overnight at Khang Residency, Peaceful Resort (or) similar.
Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing
Begin your day visiting the thirteen arts and craft school, Bhutan National library to witness the world’s largest book. Folk heritage museum, textile museum & National memorial stupa, National textile museum and National Institute of Traditional Medicine. Evening take a leisure walk for more interacting with the locals and visiting local store for souvenirs. Visit the most colorful weekends market here in the capital. The weaving center at Changzamtok is a place where one will be able to see sophisticated talented Bhutanese girls at their finest skills in producing the best designs and patterns depending on the intellectual abilities and capability.
Overnight at Khang Residency, Peaceful Resort or similar
Day 3: ( Thimphu2300m – Paro2280m )
Retrace your way back to Paro and visit ‘Tigers Nest’, walk beyond Tiger’s nest for yet another thrilling wild experience by hiking up-hill for about an hour or two depending on how fast you can walk to Taktsang Phelphug, Zangtopelri. After the fatigued hike to tigers nest, if you may a Herbal Hot Stone Bath can be arranged at a local farm house. The ruins of Drugyal Dzong is considered as the most historic sites whereby the Bhutanese militia led by the Zhabdrung claimed victory against the Tibetan Mongol allies from the north frontiers that’s been a threat to the Bhutanese integrity.
Overnight at Tashi Namgay Resort, Tenziling Resort or similar.
Day 4:
Depart to your next destination.