The flight into Paro is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of Bhutan. If the weather is clear you can see magnificent views of the peaks, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land on arrival at Paro international airport. Upon your arrival at Paro international airport, our representative from Bhutan Holiday to Bhutan will receive you.

Overnight stay in hotel, Paro.

The most valuable and important thing in life is marriage and family, so we start the day with a wedding at a local house.

In Bhutanese traditional marriage the bride and groom dress up in expensive hand woven silk costumes called Gho and Kira. The marriage ceremony starts with good luck traditional rituals by a monk. The couple then makes commitment, exchange well wishing Khadar (scarf), offer gifts, drink wine and later visit some sacred temples.

Visits will include Kyichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gonpo; it is one of the oldest temple in Bhutan. Later we will visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, which kept at bay invasions from Tibet in the 17th century. There we can spend some time taking photograph of scenery and also of newly married couple with nature. After lunch we will then Paro Rinpung Dzong. Under the command of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal the dzong was built in 1646 and it was established as administrative and monastic center of the western region and it became known as Rinpung Dzong (meaning Heap of Jewels). The dzong is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan’s Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion. Later we will visit Ta Dzong, it was established in 1968, in the renovated ancient Ta-dzong building under the command of His Majesty, the king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. It houses for some of the finest specimens of Bhutanese art, including masterpieces of bronze statues and painting. Suitable galleries were constructed to house the extensive collections. The works of art is elegantly displayed on scientific lines.

Overnight stay in hotel, Paro.

Drive to Thimphu, stop en-route to view the picturesque Tachog Lhakhang, the hereditary place of worship of Bhutan’s Iron Bridge Builder. Short hike down to Iron Bridge made by iron chains.

On arrival in Thimphu, visit the National Memorial Chorten, dedicated to world peace and prosperity. It was built in 1974 in memory of the Third King of Bhutan. You will find Thimphu residents circumambulating the Stupa throughout the day praying for universal harmony and all sentient beings. Visit Buddha point to see the Buddha Stupa and get a bird’s eye view of Thimphu valley. It is popularly known as the “Buddha Point” where a statue of the Buddha measuring 54 meters tall sits above the Thimphu valley

Also visit the National Institute of Zorig Chusum, is the center for Bhutanese Art education. It was set up by the Government of Bhutan with the sole objective of preserving the rich culture and tradition of Bhutan and training students in all the traditional arts forms. The curricula cover a comprehensive course of drawing, painting, wood and slate craving, embroidery, sculptures, weaving and papermaking. And the Folk Heritage Museum, which was opened in 2001 from the initiative of founder Her Majesty the queen mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. The Museum is housed in a 3-storyed 19th century traditional rammed mud and timber house aged more than 150 years. Later in the evening we will be visiting Tashichho Dzong the “Fortress of Auspicious Religion” where today like most of the other fortresses in Bhutan serves as the Administrative and Religious Center.

Evening at leisure in Thimphu town and overnight stay in hotel, Paro

After breakfast, we drive out of Thimphu to Punakha. Along the way you will drive by the Dochula pass, where 108 stupas were built as a war monument after the 2003 war in the southern Bhutan against Indian insurgents and on the clear day you will see the Himalayan mountain ranges. Later after lunch we will hike to Chimi Lhakhang (temple) also known popularly as the “fertility temple”. This temple is reputed for granting children to couples who come to seek blessings for a child. People who come to this temple are blessed with a wooden phallus with a silver handle and the bow and arrows of the famous 15thcentury Buddhist saint called “Drukpa Kuenley” to whom this temple is dedicated. Then we will directly check into the hotel. After resting for some time then we will visit Punakha Dzong located in between two rivers, mo Chu (Female River) from its left and pho Chu (Male River) from its right, it was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in commanding position at the confluence. The Dzong was called Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (the palace of Great Happiness) in olden days and arguably the country’s most attractive Dzong.

Overnight stay in hotel, Punakha

In the morning drive or walk to Yabesa village and hike to through rice fields and up to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, built by her majesty the queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuk. Perched high on a hill on the bank of the river, the Chorten houses paintings belonging to Nyingmapa Traditions.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on a picturesque riverside before driving to explore Wangduephodrang Dzong. Built in 1639, the strategically located Dzong is perched on a spur at the confluence of two rivers. In the 17th century Wangduephodrang played a critical role in unifying the western, central and southern regions of the country.

Overnight in Punakha.

Drive to Trongsa about 5 to 6 hours. Short stop at Wangdi town. Continue your journey crossing Pele la Pass (3,300m), the traditional boundary between east and west. Stop for lunch at Chendbji near a large historic stupa built in the Nepalese in style. Visit Trongsa Dzong. Then visit Ta Dzong (watchtower) museum. Then continue to Bumthang about 3hrs. On the way stop at Chumey weaving center. Overnight at tourist Lodge.

Morning – visit Kurjey Lhakhang, Guru Rinpoche meditated here in 8th century; Jambay Lhakhang built in 7th century by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. Tamshing Lhakhang founded in 15th century by Pema Lingpa the treasure reveler, Kencho Sum Lhakhang. Later see the Jakar Dzong, the Dzong. Evening take a stroll through Bumthang market area. Overnight in hotel.

Route back to Pelela Pass (alt. 3,300 m) via Trongsa, Phobjikha is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan and chosen home of black necked crane, which migrate from the central Asiatic Plateau to escape its harsh winters. Explore Phobjikha and also visit to Gangtey Monastery, the only Nyingmapa Monastery in Bhutan. Late afternoon drive to Punakha for Overnight in Hotel.

Today after breakfast we will be driving back to Paro. Today we will be spending whole day taking pictures. We will be stopping at Botanical Park on the way, where we will be spending leisure time taking pictures. We will be stopping on various locations for photograph.

After lunch at Paro we will drive towards Chelela pass which is one of the highest Motorable pass in Bhutan for more photographs. You can wear our traditional dress for the photograph or you can bring in your wedding dress.

Overnight stay at Paro

After early breakfast we will drive towards the base of Tigers nest and we will start our hike. Taktsang is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the Himalayan World. The temple itself is perched on a granite cliff that drops 2,000 feet to the valley floor. The name is derived from a legend that Guru Rinpoche flew across the mountains to this spot on the back of a tigress.

(You may bring our traditional dress or your own wedding dress to take a photograph at the Tiger’s Nest Temple.)

Later in the evening we will arrange a Cultural Show. You will be witnessing our traditional folk dances and also mask dances that are usually performed during the famous festival called Tshechu here in Bhutan. Colorful Bhutan Travels arranges cultural show for their clients to take back home not only the memories of natural beauty of the kingdom of Bhutan but also some memories of our unique culture (songs and Dances) and traditions that you may cherish throughout your life.

After breakfast, your driver and guide will drive you to the airport for your out bound journey.