Top- Class Accommodation
• 2N stay in Le Meridien Paro or similar
• 3N stay in DusitD2 Yarkay Thimphu or similar
Exclusive Experience
• Enjoy Takin, Bhutan’s national animal spotting
• Hands on Archery session at Simply Bhutan
• Traditional Gho & Kira Dress-Up Session
• Celebrate With A Sense of Accomplishment & Receive A Certificate of Achievement At The Peak of Tiger’s Nest Monastery
• DIY Ema Datshi session
• Taste local rice wine, Ara
• Choice of English and Mandarin-Guided Tour
• Bhutanese Local Home Visit Experience With Traditional Butter Tea
Specialty Meals
• 100% meals with 4 different cuisines inclusions
• Buffet Dinner with Bhutanese Cultural Show
Paro
• Kyichu Lhakhang
• Rinpung Dzong
• Taktsang Lhakhang
• Drukgyel Dzong
Haa Valley
Lhakhang Nagpo
Lhakhang Karpo
Wangchuck Lo Dzong
Punakha
• Punakha Dzong
• Chimi Lhakhang
• Dochula Pass
• Druk Wangyal Chortens
Thimphu
• Trashi Chho Dzong
• Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar
• Kuenselphodrang Nature Park
• Buddha Dordenma Statue
• National Memorial Chorten
• Motithang Takin Preserve
• Folk Heritage Museum
• Norzin Lam
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Day 1SINGAPORE – PARO
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Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Paro. Upon arrival, be met and enjoy a local welcome from Bhutanese representatives with Khada. Here, you will visit Rinpung Dzong, built in 1644 to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders and next is to Kyichu Lhakhang Temple, the oldest monastery in Bhutan built in the 7th century. Here, you can see how Bhutanese farmers lived and get a chance to taste Ara, a traditional alcoholic beverage made from native high-altitude tolerant barley, rice, or wheat. This evening, enjoy an interactive session and learn from the locals on how to make their famous chili cheese dish in a DIY ema datshi session, a local chili cheese dish and get to sample this exquisite taste. Accommodation: 5-star Le Meridien Hotel
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Day 2PARO
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Take an early breakfast and embark on a hike to Bhutan’s most iconic landmark, Taktsang Lhakhang, also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery. It clings precariously to a granite cliff 900 metres above Paro Valley. The monastery was first built in 1692 at a cave where legend has it that the great Guru Rimpoche flew to the site atop the back of a tigress and meditated in the cave in order to subdue evil demons residing within. You may wish to take a pony ride at your own expense. Thereafter, visit Drugyel Dzong, the victory fortress built in 1647 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders led by Mongolian warlord Gushri Khan in 1644. Wrap up your day with a Gho and Kira traditional dress-up session and flood your social media page endless feed of that cultural perfect-picture you. Note Please wear comfortable walking shoes for your hike to Taktsang Lhakhang. The hike is not recommended for pregnant women and travellers with health conditions. Accommodation: 5-star Le Meridien Hotel
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Day 3PARO – HAA VALLEY – THIMPHU
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through Haa Valley fill with spiritual opulence and known as the "Hidden-Land Rice Valley". It is one of the most beautiful valleys that is complemented by the two sacred temples – Lhakhang Karpo (The Black Temple) and the Lhakhang Nagpo (The White Temple). Witness how the structures are built without any architectural design. It is built with stones that are haphazardly arranged that form the colors of the structure and are still vivid today. Catch a glimpse of Wangchuck Lo Dzong from afar for a picturesque view of this exquisite modern construction that are nestled on a gentle slope that leads to the pristine Haa Chhu River. End the day at Thimphu. Accommodation: 5-star Taj Tashi Bhutan
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Day 4THIMPHU
This morning, visit Kuenselphodrang Nature Park, where you can catch a panoramic view of Thimphu Valley and marvel at the 169-foot tall bronze Buddha Dordenma Statue, the largest statue in the country. Next, explore National Memorial Chorten, a stupa built to honour the late 3rd king, before heading over to Motithang Takin Preserve, where you can observe strangle, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids – Takin – roam within this patch of forest. See art and craft students at work on thangkas painting, woodcarving, exquisite embroidery or clay statue-making (clay) at National Institute for Zorig Chusum and commonly known as 'the painting school'. Next, visit Simply Bhutan, a living museum whose primary aim is to conserve the culture and customs of traditional Bhutanese life. Try out archery, the Bhutanese National Sport. After lunch, stop over at Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory, a pilot conservative program to preserve their traditional handmade paper making. You can observe the entire process of producing handmade paper using ancient traditional methods that have been practiced for generations. Amble through an authentic Bhutanese crafts bazaar and the bustling Norzin Lam, where you can purchase handicrafts, garments and accessories at your own expense. End the day with a Buffet dinner and Local Cultural dance performance. Accommodation: 5-star Taj Tashi Bhutan
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Day 5THIMPHU – PUNAKHA - THIMPHU
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Enjoy a morning scenic drive to Punakha. Along the way, cross Dochula Pass and proceed to Druk Wangyal Chortens, where the construction of 108 chortens was commissioned by the eldest Queen Mother. Next, take a light hike through fields of assorted vegetables that will take you to Chimi Lhakhang, a pilgrimage site for childless couples. Here, you will enjoy a river side picnic lunch specially arrange. Camera ready as we proceed on to Punakha Dzong, situated at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu rivers. An iconic and instagrammable site. Thereafter, you may like to attend a religious blessing service. Keep that snapping fingers at the Punakha Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan Accommodation: 5-star Taj Tashi Bhutan
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Day 6THIMPHU – PARO - SINGAPORE
Bid fare to the happiest on earth as you check out and proceed to Paro for your flight back home. On the way, make more memories as we cross the Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge. an iron chain bridge built by Drupthob Thangtong Gyalpo and is the access route to the famous Tachogang Lhakhang Dzong. Finish up your dollars at Paro Town Market for last minute shopping.
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Day 7THIMPHU – PARO – SINGAPORE
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Bid fare to the happiest on earth as you check out and proceed to Paro for your flight back home. On the way, make more memories as we cross the Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, an iron chain bridge built by Drupthob Thangtong Gyalpo and is the access route to the famous Tachogang Lhakhang Dzong. Finish up your dollars at Paro Town Market for last minute shopping.
Meals On Board / Breakfast / Lunch