Punakha
Festival
Day 01: Paro -
Thimphu
Arrive
at Paro International Airport where your guide will meet you and take you to
Thimphu. On the way you will stopover Tamchog Lhakhang, the hereditary place of
worship to Bhutan’s bride builder Thangthong Gyelpo. Night at Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu
We will visit
the revered Memorial Chorten, the National Library and the School of
Traditional Arts. In the afternoon you can take in more of the sights and
culture of the capital, with the option of a trip to Simtokha Dzong (one of the oldest
fortresses in Bhutan, dating from 629 AD). Night at Thimphu
Day 03 Thimphu
– Punakha
In
the morning drive to Punakha via the Dochu La Pass, where we will stop for a hot drink and to enjoy
views of the Eastern Himalaya ranges. In the afternoon visit Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility),
built in the 15th century by the ‘Divine Mad Man’ (Lama Drukpa Kuenley).Night at Punakha
Day 04: Punakha
Festival
Today you will
witness the Punakha Festival held inside Punakha Dzong which is said to be the
palace of great Happiness, build in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in
between river of male and female. People walk for festival from miles and miles
with their finest and colorful dress. The festivities give them an opportunity
to feast and relax from their daily works.
The festival is unusual than any other festival in Bhutan because it
depicts how Zhabdrung played a trick
against the Tibetan invaders about the Rangung Khazherpane ,a self-created
image of Chenresig by throwing into the river. Night at Punakha.
Day 05: Punakha
– Paro
On the fifth day you can visit the festivities in the morning. Afternoon
after the lunch, you will return to
paro. Night at Paro
Day 06: Paro
sightseeing
After the breakfast you will visit to Paro Rinpung Dzong, one of the
finest epitomes of Bhutanese architecture. Then visit to National Musuem,
Drugyel Dzong( fortress of victory built in 1644, kyichu Lhakhang and Dungtse
lhakhang.
Day 07: Hike to
Tiger Nest
Hike to Tiger’s
Nest, one of the most sacred Taktshang monasteries in Bhutan. it is perched on
the cliff where Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a
tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. You can have lunch at
the Taktshang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery.
Night Paro
Day 08:
Departure
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