7 Days in Bhutan-A Land of Happiness, Bhutan ~ The Beauty of Six Buildings, Seven Life Experiences

Day 1: Flights from Paro to Yanbu

1. 1h
   Take a Bhutan Airlines flight to Paro. Upon arrival, visit the Paro National Museum. It displays various national cultural relics, religious sculptures, Thangka, rare birds and animals, Bhutan stamps, former enemy weapons ... and so on. Ningbo Zong has appeared in the film scene of the movie "Little Buddha". If you have seen this movie, then this beautifully shaped wooden bridge connecting the north and south banks of the Barrow River should be very familiar! Then head to Thimphu. Urban area: King ’s Memorial Zhang Gangka Temple (Wang Qu Ke III Memorial Pagoda) CHANG GANG KHA] Former King ’s Buddha Stupa, [Bhutan Art School] Cultivate all kinds of traditional craftsmanship. There are 200 students studying Buddhist art. Painting. [National Library] There are rare Buddhist manuscripts and many precious ancient books. [National Zoo] There are the most representative animals in Bhutan-Watch the national animal [Takin] of Bhutan up close, explore Thimphu, visit the golden Buddha statue, the famous National Textile Museum.

Day 2: Thimphu

1. 1h
   Visit after breakfast [Tenggu Temple TANGO MONASTERY] Built in 1688, it is the most important religious school in Bhutan.
   It is also the most breathtaking view of Bhutan. The Denggu Temple hidden in the deep mountains was established in the 12th century by the Lama Gawang,
   King Bafa and King Shabudong rebuilt, where King Shabudong retreated, praying for Bhutan and avoiding interference from Tibet. It is now home to the National Buddhist Academy. After going to the paper mill, you can see the entire manufacturing process of environmentally friendly paper; how to train students to make various traditional crafts such as Thangka, woodcuts, embroidery, etc. at the Technical College; visit the beautiful [Tashichhoedzong] -Bhutan ’s royal palace, The government building and the central monk institution are located in this "holy fortress". Built in the 13th and 13th centuries, this is a lama monastic and castle building that combines politics, religion, and law. It is spectacular and majestic. At present, it is the place where the king of Bhutan presides over the state council and the coronation of the king. Under the eaves. If non-government figures visit, they should be able to go to Riccijuzong, where the king discusses with religious leaders. In addition to the offices of the king and senior government officials, the huge buildings are also monasteries where the lamas have studied and lived. It is an important political and religious activity site in Bhutan. There are still 1500-2000 people living in it. At present, there are about 5,000 lamas in Bhutan .: [National Monument]; as a landmark of Thimphu, the National Memorial Chorten is the king of Bhutan III Built by Her Majesty Jinmei Dorje Wangchuk (the father of modern Bhutan). After the stupa was completed in 1974, he died unfortunately. This is a monument built to commemorate the late king and at the same time for world peace. It is also the place where the Thimphu daily turret is most concentrated. The locals believe that the turret can wash away the sins previously committed. The National Monument is also a stupa, which houses many sacred religious paintings and tantra Buddha statues.
   
   Inside, there are many sacred religious paintings and Tantric Buddha statues. This golden spire building did not store the remains of King III, but placed a portrait of him for the people to admire. The bells on the tablet clanged in the wind, and below were long lines of devout people. It is said that many members of the royal family and religious leaders will also visit here. So when you have the opportunity to travel to Thimphu, Bhutan, don't forget to visit the National Monument. [Fruit and Vegetable Market] The most popular local vegetable market [Traditional Market] is only open on weekends. You can go shopping freely, or try on and buy traditional Bhutanese clothing as a souvenir.
   
   Visit the [Bhutan National Post Office] Post Office, where you can have your own set of stamps for $ 10.

Day 3: Punaka

1. Punakha
   1h
   After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Wangdu and pass the Douchula Pass at 3,150 meters above sea level. There are 108 snow-white stupas in a solemn atmosphere. To the north, you can overlook the eastern foothills of the Himalayas, the rolling snow mountains, and the scenery. magnificent. After that, drive down to Punakha. Punakha was the old capital of Bhutan in the 17th century. It is also a place of refuge for Bhutanese royals and monks in winter. It is also very warm in winter and full of rural scenery. On the way, visit the Semtokha Dzong Simtoka Dzong, the oldest temple in Bhutan. Built in 1629 by the first theocratic leader Nawang Lama Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, 3 miles south of Thimphu Thimphu, Bhutan. (About 4.828 km). It is a Bhutanese dragon banknote, a pattern of 1 yuan banknotes. As a very important historical site in Bhutan and the origin of Bhutan's early Buddhist culture, it is currently a Buddhist college. With [Chimi Lhakhang] Temple, Chimi Lhakhang is located on a high post on the Puna Tsang Chhu River. It is a temple built by Lama Drukpa Kunley's cousin in memory of his surrender to demons. Lama Djukakula is a sage widely revered by Bhutanese. He is called a mad sage. His teachings of Buddhism run through wine and beauties, and many of his followers are honored to love him. Chemilakang is not big, only one enters the courtyard, a small Buddhist temple, worships Shakyamuni in the middle, and a small statue of Zhukakula on the right, with exposed lower body and exaggerated deformation of the genitals. This place is a holy place for children. After having been blessed by the lama for many years, the unbeliever was pregnant there. The lama in the temple knocks on your head with bone carvings and wood carvings representing Zhukakula's genitals. This is a blessing to worshippers. Ancient Bhutan In ancient Bhutan, living conditions were difficult and fertility was a very difficult matter. The continuation of life required great energy and cost. Under this circumstance, the worship of reproductive ability has gradually become a belief and has been continuously strengthened in the native culture. When Lama Zhukakula was alive, the Tantra was repaired, and Lama Zhukakula gradually evolved into a representative of strong fertility. Photographing is not allowed in the Chemilacang Basilica, but the beautiful countryside surrounding Cermilacang is the ideal landscape for photographic ideas.

Day 4: Punaka

1. Punakha Dzong
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Sightseeing after breakfast at the hotel: [Visit [Punakha Dzong], built in 1637]. The temple is located at the junction of the "Father's River" and "Mother's River". The building is magnificent, gorgeously decorated, and the atmosphere is serious. The tour takes about 1 hour. It is connected to the other side by an old wooden bridge, which is quite unique. Before dinner, we might as well stroll through the fields. There is a mountain trail that is very difficult and can be considered one of the most popular hiking trails in Bhutan. This afternoon we will enter the Lupunaka Valley and walk through the small village to visit Khamsum Yulley Namyer Stupa. The Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten is the only stupa in Bhutan dedicated to all kinds of protector gods, and each layer of it is dedicated to different protector deities. This is also unique in the world. In the 1990s, the third Queen of Bhutan, Azelin, decided to build a monument to avoid evil. The entire project took eight and a half years. Later, this sacred religious building was regarded as a visual manifestation of the teachings of the Buddha. It can always protect the peace and tranquility of Bhutan. Another special feature of the Kamshaye Linaya Monument is that its architectural details are derived from Buddhist scriptures, not technical books. The Kamchayerinaye monument stands majestic on a prominent ridge in the Punakha Valley. The view from the top of the tower overlooking the entire Punaka Valley is truly beautiful. The Kamshaye Linaya Monument is an outstanding example of Bhutanese architecture and art, and it is also a pearl in the history of human religious architecture.

Day 5: Punakha Paro

1. Paro
   1h
   After breakfast, drive to Paro. Upon arrival, visit the Kyichu Lakhang, built by King Songtsan Gambo in AD 638. It is the oldest temple in Bhutan. Located in the Paro Valley, it was one of the first religious fortresses built by the Kingdom of Bhutan. Qichu Temple is a double temple building. The first temple was built by Songtsan Gambo in 638 AD. The eight-year-old statue of Shakyamuni enshrined in the temple is one of the most sacred Buddha statues in Bhutan. Queen Ashi Kesang, grandmother of the current king of Bhutan, planned to build a new temple of the same style next to this ancient temple in 1968. Since then, Qichu Temple has not only become a sacred place for local people to worship, but also an important place for the Bhutanese royal family to celebrate. At the beginning, Qichu Temple was only a small temple. Later, several Buddhist saints came to the temple and presided over the expansion of the temple. The most recent expansion of Ki Chu Monastery was the construction of Guru Lhakhang in 1965 on the initiative of Queen Ashi Kezang (mother of the current king). As one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Bhutan, Qichu Temple holds many precious cultural relics. Many celebrities at home and abroad (such as Liang Chaowei and Carina Lau) like to hold weddings in this temple to get the blessings of the monks.

Day 6: Paro-Tiger Cave Temple

1. 4h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the Tiger Cave Temple on the mountain TAKTSANG: look at the cave where the Master of Lotus Health practiced and the Tiger Cave Temple on the cliff. The Master of Lotus Health once landed here. Master Lianhuasheng is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibetans regard the master as the incarnation of Amitabha, the French of Guanyin, and the minds of the Buddhas. They are a combination of "body language and meaning" and are respected as "Guru Rinpoche." It is located on a 900-foot-high cliff in the Barrow Valley (it takes 7 hours to go back and forth, and it takes 3 hours to ride a horse halfway to the tea pavilion to observe the tiger's cave). , Is the most representative Buddhist temple in Bhutan. [Scenic view restaurant]: You can see the cave Tiger Master Monastery TAKTSANG, a cave once practiced by Master Lotus Sheng from a distance; it was built along the cliff in the 16th century. The terrain is very dangerous, and it is admirable. Visit [Drukgyal Dzong] in the afternoon. The site is 14 kilometers away from Paro. It stands on a large rock called Drukgyel village and is surrounded by terraces. It was established by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1649 in honor of Bhutan's victory over the Tibetan invaders. Descendants of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel lived here until 1951. It was said to have been destroyed by a fire caused by a misfire by the locals. It is now listed as a national site by the Bhutanese government, reducing further damage to it. Through this ancient site, you can admire the towering Everest Snow Peak on the back of the weather. The scenery is very spectacular and will consume a lot of your film. In addition, under the light of the setting sun, taking photos of this earth-colored zoning fortress is a meaningful picture. If these haven't fully explained what you mean, you can also visit Drukgyal Village, an ancient village that will make you know more about Bhutan.

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Tara Phendeyling Hotel

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels