Colours of Tsirang

Day 1 Arrive Paro from New Delhi / Kolkata / Guwahati / Mumbai / Bagodgra & transfer to Thimphu 65 km 1 hr drive

Day 2 Thimphu Sightseeing

When in Thimphu you got to prepare for surprises where this unique capital has no traffic lights but adopted its own version of the British – Indian colonial times traffic policemen who can startle you and memorize others with his elaborate hand gestures, sometimes he may be signaling stop when it looks like go but don’t worry you can observe the flow and notice his smile as you stare at him. Sightseeing includes visit to the National Library, Folk Heritage Museum and take a short walk to Handicraft Bazaar to view the traditional arts. Afternoon relax at the hotel and evening spend some time at the clock tower square and take a walk at Norzin Lam for shopping or leisure.

Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 Thimphu - Damphu, Tsirang (new destination) via Dochula pass 159 km 5 -6 hours drive

Day 4 Tsirang - Punakha 118 km 3 hrs 50 min drive

Morning take a short drive to Damphu town and visit Namgyalcholing Dratshang established in around 1985 as the center for all religious affairs of the district. The main building of the Dratshang comprise of three storey chambers. According to Kudrung Rinchen, the Dratshang is blessed with a precious “ringsel” (body relic) and “tsem” (tooth relic) of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, considered as one of the most sacred “nangtens”. In the middle storey lies the statue of Lord Buddha and the walls are painted with the depiction of Lord Buddha’s “Zepa Chungyni” or the twelve deeds of the Buddha. The top floor is the “goenkhang”, which houses the altar of the local deity Yuila Zatsen. Spend some time at the park and enjoy the view of Tsirang Dzong, one of the recent dzongs constructed during the reign of our present 5th HRH King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk. The Dzong is presently used as the district administration office. Afternoon drive back the same road towards Punakha and check in.

Overnight stay at Punakha.

Day 5 Punakha Sightseeing

Morning visit the majestic Punakha Dzong 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 Wangchuk. A short walk through the villages to Chimmi Lhakhang - The divine madman also known, as Drukpa Kinley is a famous teacher with whom the phallic symbol is associated. Do not miss the master’s deeds painted on the walls. Japanese and several American couples visited this temple and were blessed miraculously with children. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight stay at Punakha.

Day 6 Punakha – Paro 145 km 4 hrs drive

Morning drive to Paro same road via Semtokha entering the Babesa express highway. Upon reaching Chuzom check post, stop for a while at the bridge, stretch your legs and walk through the bridge. Proceed towards Paro and check in the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 7 Paro

Morning visit Paro Dzong, the National Museum housed in a round fortress called as the Ta Dzong considered to be one of the best natural history museums in Asia where it has a fine collection of natural and historic artifacts. Paro Penlop Heritage Farm house, Kyichu Lhakhang the monastery dates back to 7th century and is one of the oldest and most sacred. Afternoon visit ruins of Drukgyel Dzong and drive till the base of Tigers Nest. Evening at leisure.

Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 8 Departure