After Breakfast, drive to Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang). Located at a short drive from Thimphu city center, visitors can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from the Buddha point (Kuensel Phodrang). You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the largest statue in the country and the walkaround,enjoying the view of the valley.
Then, visit King’s Memorial Chorten continuously circumambulated by people, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutan’s third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (“the father of modern Bhutan”) who has wished to erect monument to world peace and prosperity.Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the Late King and as a monument to peace.
Then, drive to Takin Preserve. The Takin is the national animal of Bhutan, and looks like a cross between a cow and goat.
“Simply Bhutan” It’s an interactive demo-display which showcases traditional items used and reflects Bhutanesecultureatitsbest, you are welcomed with butter tea, canlater taste rice wine and also have a glimpse of traditional dance performed by local artists.
Later in the afternoon visit Tashichho Dzong, also known as Thimphu Dzong, located beside the Wang Chhu River. The annual 3 days Thimphu Tsechu festival is a vibrant and significant religious event held at TashiChho Dzong. Dzong was built in 1216.
Changangkha Lhakhang is a compact temple complex located on the tip of a ridge that juts towards central Thimphu from the hills to the east. Founded in the 13th or 14th centuries, it is probably the oldest surviving temple in Thimphu.
Later strolling through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium, to browse through examples of Bhutan’s fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, Thangka Paintings, masks, ceramics, slaten wood carvings, jewelry, and interesting items made from local materials.
Later further transfer to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,200m)
