Overview
This fascinating holiday package tour is a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience that takes you to the two most beautiful Himalayan cities of Bhutan especially Thimphu and Paro, although by western standards they are pretty small. Despite the fact, both these cities are treasured with lots of cultural and religious attractions. You will visit dzongs (fortresses), temples, Taktsang’s Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in Paro and Paro valley. You will visit Kila Gompa in Paro built on the cliffs. Nuns live here now, in relative isolation, but visitors are very much welcomed.
In Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, with more than 34,000 people, you will visit Tashichhodzong, the most beautiful medieval fortress/monastery built in 1641 but now serves as the main secretariat building, National library- a treasury of priceless Buddhist manuscripts, Painting School; where young monks learn the art of painting Buddhist thangkas, Traditional Medicine Institute; where centuries-old healing art such as acupuncture and herbal medicines are still practiced. While in Thimphu you will also visit Memorial Chorten, the stupa built-in memory of Bhutan’s Third King who is popularly regarded as the Father of Modern Bhutan.
The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a rare insight into Buddhist philosophy, Handicrafts Emporium, and local shops. Here you can buy textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate, wood carvings, jewelry, and interesting items made from local materials. Dragon Journey to Bhutan is combined with 3 days Kathmandu and travelers can experience diverse culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the people of 2 Himalayan nations.