Post breakfast, proceed towardsThe Buddha Point Thimphu (The Buddha Dordenma) .
The National Memorial Chorten or Thimphu Chorten is a site for evening prayer. The chorten or stupa was built in the memory of the third king, 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 wished to erect a 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.
Takin Preservation Centre – You will find the National animal of Bhutan “Takin” in this open zoo. Takin is one of the most endangered speciesof the World and it is available only in Bhutan.
Followed by the Followings:
National Museum of Bhutan: Situated right above Rinpung Dzong in Paro,the National Museumof Bhutan is a house that showcases Bhutan’s culture. Built-in 1968, the museum stands inside the ancient Ta-dzong building. The museum houses the collection of finest specimens of Bhutanese culture and art and its highlights are paintings and some bronze statues, which are simply masterpieces. The items are demonstrated in large galleriesand you can get to knowa lot about Bhutan’s art and culture from these objects.
Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) – Built-in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon(judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzongis through a traditional coveredbridge called Nemi Zam.
Nya Mey Zam Bridge – “The Bridge with No Fish “is the bridge that connects Paro Town to Dzong. It is one of the finestspecimens in Bhutanand locals believeif one sees a fish in the river, it is an ill omen.The earlier bridgewhich could be folded during the war was washed away by a flood in 1969.
Paro Airport View Point – This is the finestvalley viewpoint to look after Paro Valleyand Paro Airport.This viewpoint overlooks the Paro River alongwith all the Dzongs and Monastery. Overnight in Paro
Siteseeing :
Night Stay: Paro
Hotel: DRUKCHEN
Meal Plan: AP (Room With Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)