Study Tour of Thimphu Paro

Cost Inclusions

• Light Lunch for one day tour
• All basic meals for tours more than one day
• English/Dzongkha Speaking Guide
• Pick up, drop and travel as per the itinerary
• Drinking water, to be filled up (required your personal carry bottle)
• Tents, sleeping bag, Chef and meals for all trekking and camping tours

Cost Exclusions

• Tipping to any staffs on tour
• Meals which are not specified under cost inclusions
• Extra activities or entrance fees if applicable
• Personal expenses or shopping if any
• Extra service taken which is not mentioned under cost inclusions

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Terms & Conditions
⇒  Booking will be confirmed once we received the payment via MBOB or MPay
⇒  Email or WhatsApp confirmation must be sent to us prior to the confirmation of the trip
⇒  Booking canceled 3 days prior to departure will be fully refunded
⇒  Booking canceled in less than 3 days will not be refunded however you can replace someone
⇒  You may form a group and let us know if you wish to have private friends tour, otherwise, it will be mixed age groups with strangers
⇒  You must follow our instruction to keep you safe, sound and healthy always
⇒  You must learn to understand and accept the group interest while on tour
⇒  You must learn from the tours we conduct, our idea behind conducting these tours are (Spend, Travel, Learn and Earn Yourself)

Day 01: Thimphu Sightseeing
Thimphu- This bustling little city is the main center of commerce, religion, and government in the country. Thimphu is the most modern city with an abundance of restaurants, internet cafes, nightclubs, and shopping centers. However it still retains its cultural identity and values amidst the signs of modernization, often referred to as world only city without traffic lights. Dechen Phrodrang Monastery- Also known as "Palace of Great Bliss", it is a Buddhist monastery. It is the most important place of the protector deity for the followers of Drukpa Kargyu. The monastery contains a number of historical artifacts including 12th Century paintings monitors by UNESCO. Buddha Dordenma- The Buddha Dordenma is located at a top of the hill in Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park and overlooks the southern entrance to Thimphu valley. The Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic 51.5-meter tall statue, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. Arts and Crafts Vocational School- Arts and Craft School is where students learn 13 different techniques to master in Bhutanese Arts. Some of the skills required eight years to graduate. You can see live carving, painting, sculpture, etc. You are allowed to take the pictures/make videos. Products made by students are on display at the showroom for sales as well. The school is closed in July and December to February, besides their exams and events. Folk Heritage Museum- This museum was established in 2001 and provides visitors with fascinating insights into the Bhutanese material culture and way of life, especially the life of Bhutanese in remote parts of Bhutan. Royal Textile Academy- The Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan was instituted in May 2005 under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck with the aim to preserve and promote the unique textile arts of Bhutan.  Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu to Paro Sightseeing
As we proceed to Paro, we will retrace the journey crossing Chuzom and further to Paro. The entire stretch of the drive will refresh your mind and give you a second chance to enjoy the smooth and most scenic drive to Paro. Tachogang Lhakhang­- En-route to Thimphu, a stopover for little leg stretch walk crossing Paro River, or enjoy the views from the roadside depending on your arrival time. Rinpung Dzong- 'Fortress on a Heap of Jewels’, is ranked one of the best Bhutanese architecture. The massive buttressed walls that tower over the town are visible throughout the valley, particularly when landing at Paro Airport.  The Dzong also offers the administrative seat of the district of Paro. The Dzong was built in 1644 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. National Museum of Paro- Perched above Paro Dzong was watchtower built-in 1649 to protect the undefended Paro Dzong located below, renovated in 1968 to house the National Museum. Today this museum houses the best collections of all time historical items making worth for a visit. Kyichu Lhakhang- Temple considered sacred Jewel of Bhutan was established by the Buddhist King Songstsen Gampo of Tibet to overcome the giant ogress that laid across Tibet and Himalayas preventing the spread of Buddhism. The king is believed to have built the temple at the left foot of the enormous ogress. Kichu Lhakhang was among the 12 temples in Bhutan out of 108 temples said to have been constructed over a single night. Kichu Lhakhang was initially small in size however later, the temple expanded both in grandeur and size to its form that we see today. Overnight in Paro.

Day 03: Paro Sightseeing
This picturesque region in the kingdom is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley. Paro has more historical sites, high-end tourist resorts, and many souvenir shops for shopping including world-famous Taktsang. Taktsang Gompa/Tiger’s Nest Temple- is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious Buddhist site in the world. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. The temple is one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley. Although good trekkers can make it to the top in two hours, most of the guests take a whole day to complete the hike.  Hot stone bath with dinner at the farmhouse- Hot stone bath is very unique to Bhutan and offers great medicinal values. In most cases, the bathtub is made of wood placed on a ground level in quite a hut for privacy. A couple can get into one bathtub to soak. Enjoy the great ancient techniques of curing body ache, joint pain, and harness many other values. This is an additional cost check with a guide/driver. Overnight in Paro.

Day 04: Paro to Thimphu
End of the tour & services. Retrace the drive towards Thimphu which marks the end of the trip.