Day 1: City. HO CHI MINH – PARO- PUNAKHA (Breakfast on the plane, lunch, dinner)
You must be at Tan Son Nhat airport at 02:00 am to prepare for flight procedures at 6:00 am for flight B3777 from Saigon to Paro, arriving at Paro at 08:50 am
At Altitude: 2200m, Paro is a town and the center of Bhutan. This is also where Bhutan's only international airport is located.
The flight to Paro is considered one of the best flying experiences in the world. During your flight to and from Bhutan, you can see Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makula, and other peaks such as Jumolhari, Jichu Drakey, and Tsrim Gang. You enter the country and go sightseeing.
On the way to Thimphu, the group will visit Tachogang Lhakhang , "the temple of the excellent horse". This is a private temple, built in the 15th century, as a result of the visit of Balaha, the excellent horse, a manifestation of Chenrezig, the compassionate Buddha.
You have lunch and continue sightseeing.
Do Chula Pass (3080m). In Bhutan, the passes are marked with a large Bhutanese Chorten and prayer flags. Do Chula Pass offers the most breathtaking views over the high peaks of the Eastern Himalayas on a clear day.
Chimmi Lhakhang - located on a high hill in the heart of the valley, is the place to worship Lam Drukpa Kuenley. In the 15th century, the Lama taught his teachings dramatized with his humor, so so he is considered "The Divide Madman". The temple is famous for its belief in children. Infertile couples often come to the temple to pray for a child. In the temple there is an album of pictures. that infertile couples have been blessed after praying here.
You will have dinner and rest at Punakha.
Day 2: PUNAKHA - THIMPHU (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
After breakfast, the car takes the group to Punakha Dzong, also known as the Palace of Ultimate Bliss , the Palace is located between the intersection of the Phochu and Mochu rivers. The palace has special historical significance because it is where the first King of Bhutan was crowned in 1907.
After visiting Punakha Dzong, the group will visit the Punakha Suspension Bridge over the Phochu River, providing a walking route to villages such as Shengana, Samdingkha and Wangkha. This 520 feet (160 meters) long suspension bridge, one of the longest in Bhutan, offers breathtaking views of the Pho Chu River merging with the Mo Chu River, along with a glimpse of the back of Punakha Dzong. Decorated with prayer flags, the bridge serves as a walkway for pedestrians exploring tours of the village.
The group had lunch at a local restaurant.
Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) : The world's largest sitting Buddha statue, located on top of a hill in Kuenselphodrang natural park with panoramic views of the capital Thimphu. The sitting Buddha statue was built in accordance with an ancient prophecy dating back to the 8th century AD by Guru Rinpoche and is believed to be a place with great energy, emitting an aura of peace. and happiness for the whole world. This place is also a monastery for Zen masters and a resting place for visitors. This place is often chosen to organize large Buddhist teachings with the large participation of thousands of Lamas across Bhutan.
Have dinner and check in, free time to visit the night market in Thimphu.
Day 3: THIMPHU- PARO - TAKTSHANG, TIGER'S NEST (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Morning: You have breakfast at the hotel, go sightseeing:
The most important scenic symbol of Bhutan, Taktshang - known as "Tiger's Cave" was built hanging on a cliff 300m above Paro valley. This place was first discovered by Guru Rimpoche, the founder of Esoteric Buddhism in the Himalayan countries, in the 8th century. Legend has it that Padmasambhava rode on the back of a white tiger and meditated there. here for 3 years 3 months 3 weeks. The first temple was built in the 17th century, but tragically, it burned down in 1998.
Like a proud phoenix, the temple was most completely restored in 2003. Taktshang is considered one of the 10 sacred places in the Buddhist world. You can visit up to 3 different temples in the Taktshang temple complex.
You can request to ride a horse to the temple (at your own expense). Estimated total time is 5-7 hours.
Have lunch.
Afternoon: relax in the hotel or freely visit the village surrounding the temple.
You have dinner and check in to the hotel. Overnight in Paro.
Day 4: PARO- DEPARTURE (breakfast, lunch)
After breakfast at the hotel, the group checked out.
The group visits the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang Temple , one of 108 temples built in the Himalayas by the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The construction of this temple marked the birth of Buddhism in Bhutan.
Explore Farm house, experience archery activities.
After lunch, the group moved to the airport to complete exit procedures on Flight B3776 at 17:00 from Paro to Saigon, arriving at Tan Son Nhat airport at 23:20 the same day. Good bye and see you again!!