Tour Overview

The Dochu La ( Dochu Pass, la means pass in Dzongkha) is a mountain pass in the snow covered Himalayas within Bhutan on the road from Thimpu to Punakha where 108 memorial chortens or stupas known as "Druk Wangyal Chortens" have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother. Apart from the chortens there is a monastery called the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple), built in honour of the fourth Druk Gyalpo (head of the state of Bhutan), Jigme Singye Wangchuck; the open grounds in its front yard is a venue for the annual Dochula Druk Wangyel Festival. The pass with 108 memorial chortens is adjacent to the country's first Royal Botanical Park.

Itinerary

Day 01:  Paro Arrival and Transfer to Thimphu

Fly to Pro International Airport and spend 1 hour transferring to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan with your tour guide. Visit Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten, Takin Preserve, Tashichhoe Dzong and a local craft bazaar after checking in your hotel.

• Meals： Lunch   Dinner
• Accommodation：Hotel in Thimphu

Day 02:  Thimphu In-Depth City Sightseeing Tour

You Will Visit 4 Thimphu City Highlights Today

Institute for Zorig Chusum – See local students learning traditional handcrafting skills in this art school.

Coronation Park – Take a stroll in this serene and beautiful park to relax yourself.

The Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim) – This museum houses the relics and documents related to the educational history and ancient Bhutanese people’ daily life. A restored three-storey traditional rammed mud and timber house is the highlights in the museum.

Changangkha Lhakhang –  You can have a fascinating view of Thimphu Valley there.

• Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
• Accommodation：Hotel in Thimphu

Day 03:   Drive to Punakha via Beautiful Mountain Road

Spend 2.5 hours driving from Thimphu to Punakha through the Dochula Pass, admiring the 108 chortens and Himalaya Mountain ranges on your way. Visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, where there are beautiful murals depicting historical events of Bhutan before arriving in Punakha. Learn more about Bhutan’s history, arts and religions in Chimi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong before taking a stroll in local villages, where you could talk to local people freely.

• Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
• Accommodation：Hotel in Punakha

Day 04:  Paro Ancient Relic Discovery Day Tour

Today you will go back to Paro, where you entered Bhutan 3 days ago without taking any sightseeing activities. Explore the National Museum, where houses lots of exquisite local artworks and Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong), where offers you beautiful river view.

• Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
• Accommodation：Hotel in Paro

Day 05:  Taktsang Monastery and Kyichu Temple Hike

Around 2.5 hours’ hiking are needed to reach Taktsang Monastery, the most famous religious relic in Bhutan. It is possible to take a rest at the view terrace, which is located on the half point of the hiking route. You could also visit Kyichu Temple during the hike. The sceneries will not let you down.

• Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
• Accommodation：Hotel in Paro

Day 06:  Have a Good Flight and Wish You Good Luck

Your tour guide will help you board on your plane to your next destination. Wish you all the best!

• Meals：Breakfast

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