Sketch Bhutan Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Thimphu

Stop At: Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, Paro, Paro District
The place where Tachong Lhakhang is situated above chhuzom the great Siddha had meditated seven days, and he has the vision that the Lhakhang should be built at that place, and the name of the place is also given by Tachog Gang. Because this particular place is suitable for meditation, and to accomplish ones Buddha’s activities.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Buddha Dordenma, Thimphu, Thimphu District
We will take a scenic drive up to Buddha Point in the Kuenselphodrang Nature Park to see the 169-foot-tall bronze statue of the seated Buddha Dordenma. One of the largest sitting Buddha statues in the world, it sits atop a hill where you will see sweeping views of the valley and surrounding mountains.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Namgay Heritage/Khang Residency/Osel Hotel, all are 3-star hotels

Day 2: Thimphu Tour

Stop At: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu, Thimphu District
Meet the elderly generation in circumambulation at the National Memorial Chorten.
Chorten means ‘Seat of Faith’ and Buddhists often call such monuments, the ‘Mind of Buddha’. Treat yourself with the fantastic depiction of Buddhist teachings in the form of paintings and sculptures at this temple. As the name denotes this National Memorial Chorten was consecrated on July 28, 1974, in memory of the Third King.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Changangkha Lhakhang, Thimphu, Thimphu District
Built in the 12th century, Changangkha Lhakhang is the oldest temple in Thimphu. It is hovering over a ridge above Thimphu, near Motithang. Lama Phajo Drukgom Zhigpo, who came to Bhutan from Ralung in Tibet, chose this site to build this Lhakhang. The Lhakhang houses Chenrizig: an 11-headed, thousand-armed manifestation of Avalokiteshvara as the central statue.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong), Thimphu, Thimphu District
The “fortress of the glorious religion” was initially constructed in 1641 and restored by the Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the 1960s. Tashichhodzong houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Namgay Heritage/Khang Residency/Osel Hotel, all are 3-star hotels

Day 3: Thimphu To Punakha

Stop At: Dochula Pass, Thimphu, Thimphu District
At 3,050 meter, this beautiful pass located on the way to Punakha from Thimphu offers a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of Himalayas mountain range with its 108 chortens that was built by Her Majesty The Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. The pass is also a popular spiritual destination for both locals and tourists.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chimi L'hakhang Temple, Punakha, Punakha District
The Divine Madman, Drukpa Kinley is a famous teacher with whom the phallic symbol is associated. Tales told by your guide would have excited you to visit Chhimi Lhakhang. The Divine Madman sits there through a statue this time. Do not miss the master’s deeds painted on the walls.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Lobesa/Zhingkham Resort/The Four Boutique, all are 3-star hotels

Day 4: Punakha Tour

Stop At: Punakha Dzong, Punakha, Punakha District
Placed strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, the Dzong was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative seat of the region. It was here that the dual system of government was introduced in the 17th century and in 1907, enthroned the first King Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck.
Damaged over the centuries by four catastrophic fires and an earthquake, the Dzong has been fully restored in the recent years by the 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Punakha Suspension Bridge, Punakha, Punakha District
The 160 metres Pho Chhu Suspension Bridge is known for the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, which gives you spectacular views of Punakha Dzong and the Pho Chhu Valley.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Lobesa/Zhingkham Resort/The Four Boutique, all are 3-star hotels

Day 5: Punakha To Paro

Stop At: Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro, Paro District
Kyichu Lhakhang - Also known as Kyerchu temple or Lho Kyerchu, it is the oldest temple in Bhutan. Go back in time and history and visit the seventh-century Kyichu temple. As the name suggests, the temple is a reservoir of peace, and you will feel at peace here. Next to the temple is a house that was turned into a museum dedicated to the late Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rinpung Dzong, Paro, Paro District
Rinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tashi Namgay/Metta Resort & Spa/Gangtey Palace/Rema Resort/Tenziling Resort/Olathang all are 3-star hotels

Day 6: Paro

Stop At: Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), Paro, Paro District
On our final tour day, we take an exhilarating one-hour hike to Taktsang Monastery (or Tiger’s Nest), one of the most recognizable sites in Bhutan. Built precariously on a hillside cliff, it sits more than 10,000 feet above sea level. Accessible only by foot, we follow a trail decorated with colourful prayer flags along the way to protect travellers from evil spirits. Built over the caves that Guru Padmasambhava meditated in for three years, this eighth-century father of Bhutan Buddhism is said to have been brought there on the back of a tigress. One of the most sacred sites in Bhutan it offers breathtaking views to those energetic enough to make it to the top.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tashi Namgay/Metta Resort & Spa/Gangtey Palace/Rema Resort/Tenziling Resort/Olathang all are 3-star hotels

Day 7: Depart Paro

Stop At: Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point, Paro, Paro District
Today we will bid a fond farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country and take an early flight back to Singapore. We hope by now you would have made some friends and also kept many photos and beautiful memories of Bhutan! And we look forward to seeing you again in this beautiful land of endless Enchantments! Tashi Delek!
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.