Bhutan Paro Valley Tour
Paro was the first stop of Guru Rimpoche in the struggle of getting the Holy land back from the Tibet to Bhutan over one thousand years ago. According to the Buddhist legacy, Guru Rimpoche is said to have arrived on the back of a tigress and meditated at a monastery overlooking Paro valley. Now, that monastery is holy land for Bhutanese pilgrims who travel from all over the country to pray at its temple. Tourists are usually not allowed to enter into the temple but they can have a fine look out onto Tiger’s Nest after climbing the mountain trail. The trail from the road takes about three hours to climb and one and half hour to come down. People who are unable to climb the mountain can use ponies that are able to go at the place faster. There are good places where you are provided with well-earned tea and snacks. You can have a look at the Drugyel Dzory (Victorious Fortress) which is as old as the monastery. It is 18 km from Paro town on the southern side of the valley. Buildings erected for military force reveal the story of Bhutanese army who chased away Tibetan enemy during the 17th century.
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Day 1: Our team will receive you at the Paro International Airport and you will be transferred to a rated hotel. On the first day we will take you to the Ta Dzong museum. It is the national museum of Bhutan that houses the finest specimens of Buddhist arts, statues and paintings. You will stay in the hotel during the night.
Day 2: On the second day we will go for sightseeing. We will visit Drukgyel Dzong, the 17th century monastery and fortress. Then we go to visit Kyichu Lhakhang, an ancient Himalayan Buddhist temple. We walk through rough and stony trails to visit Rimpong Dzong built by the first spiritual temporal ruler of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. After returning from the sightseeing in the evening, you will be staying at the hotel. Day 3: This day, our charioteer will lead you 300 meter above the valley to have a fine look of Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Monastery). The monastery was damaged heavily due to a fire in 1998 but it has been repaired and restored now. The trail from the road takes a good walker about three hours to reach there. It is one of the most sacred places in Bhutan. Night stay will be at a hotel.
Day 4: Next day, we will make a journey towards the Jele Dzong which is just seven kilometers from Paro valley. We will cross the Jele La Pass at 3400 meters. If the weather is clear, the Paro valley and snowcapped mountains including Mt. Jumolhari (7314 meter) will come to the view. We will set the tented camps and stay overnight. Day 5: After our breakfast, we will continue our trip to Jangchu Lakha. It is just 10 kilometers from Jele Dzong. During this distance, we will pass through thick alpine forests of Rhododendron and pine trees. You will be accommodated in a tented camp at an altitude of 3100 meters. Day 6 : On this day we will continue our trip, which will lead us to Jimilang Tso. If the weather permits, you can see beautiful valley and the mountains ahead. You can enjoy the view of Jimilang Tso lake too. These lakes are known for their giant size trouts. It is 11 kilometers far from Jangchu Lakha. We will spend night over there in a tented camp.
Day 7: After covering a distance of 11 kilometers on the seventh day, we will reach Simkota situated at an altitude of 4040 meters. It will be a short climb through dwarf rhododendron forest and yak pastures then a quick descent. During the flowering season, you will be surprised with the brilliant view of Rhododendron forest. The day will ultimately end at a guest house.
Day 8: We first go up gradually from Simakota crossing Phume La pass (4210m). From there, the trail goes downhill passing along juniper trees to reach Phajoding. Thimphu town is visible at the valley floor from Phajoding. We will spend the night there in a tented camp. Day 9: We will pass through dense forest of blue pine and reach Thimphu (2300 meters), which is just 8 km far from Phajoding. It will take about four hours of walk to reach there. We will spend the night in a hotel. Day 10: Our visit in Thimphu includes sightseeing of the National Library, Traditional Medicine center, Traditional Arts and crafts of Bhutan, National Folk Heritage Museum, Memorial Chorten and Tashichhodzong. We will stay in a hotel in Paro. Day 11: Today is the last day of our trip. Our team leader will drop you there at Paro airport. After some time, you will be flying towards your homeland. We wish for your safe journey. |
Trip Fact
Country:Bhutan
Grade:Strenuous
Group Size:2-12
Transportation:Plane/Car/Bus
Accomodation:Hotel
