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Chorten Kora is one of the renowned Buddhist places in the country. The temple is the biggest in the whole of Bhutan and the oldest. Set against the cliff and beside a crystal-clear river, it is patterned on stupa of Boudhanath in Kathmandu. It was constructed in 1740 by Lama Ngawang Loday.It is one of the famous places where Guru Padsambhava had meditated in order to subdue a demon that dwelt in big rock. One can see the impression of his thumb, hat, and body on the rock. Further, a legend states that a young girl from Tawang, believed to have been a Khando (Dakini) agreed to be buried alive inside the Chorten. For this reason, during the second month of lunar calendar there is an interesting celebration here, known as Dakpa Kora, where hundreds of people from Arunachal Pradesh known as the Dakpas make it to Chorten Kora to circumambulate. Chorten Kora in Trashi Yangtse is 24 km from Trashigang.
Paro International Airport, Bhutan (Google Map)
2 hours after arrival at the airport
Trashiyangtse is one of the newest dzongkhags (district) in the country, established as a district in 1992 and spans 1,437 sq.km of sub-tropical and alpine forests. In olden times Trashi Yangtse was the gate way between Tibet and the neighbouring Indian states, via Arunachal Pradesh.
With its wealth of natural, historical and cultural resources, one can still see ruins everywhere, now covered with thick forest in Trashi Yangtse. Blessed by Guru Rinpoche, Trashi Yangtse has many pilgrimage sites unknown even to many Bhutanese. The Trashi Yangtse people are known for making wooden bowls and containers, which are said to be the best in Bhutan.
★ Arrival at Paro Airport
★ Welcome Drink
★ Visit National Museum and Rinpung Dzong
★ Lunch in Paro town
★ Visit Kichu Lhakhang and Drukgyel Dzong
★ Overnight in Paro
★ After breakfast, hike uphill to the famous Tiger’s Nest temple (1,000m ascent)
★ Before dinner, meditate with a monk at your resort and bless you with a peaceful journey onwards.
★ Overnite in Paro
★ Enroute to Thimphu, stop at Iron-Chained Bridge
★ Visit National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Point, 13 Arts and Craft School and Heritage Museum
★ Overnight in Thimphu
★ Witness the Thimphu Drubchen, a one day festival that showcases mask dances dedicated to Bhutan’s protective deity known as Palden Lhamo and performances in the courtyard of Tashi Choe Dzong.
★ Overnight in Thimphu
★ After breakfast drive to Punakha
★ Stopover at Dochula
★ Visit Chimmi Lhakhang
★ Lunch at Lobesa
★ River rafting in Punakha
★ Camp under the glittering stars beside Pho Chu
★ Enroute to Bumthang, stopover at Pelela and visit Chendipji Chorten
★ Break for photo at Yoethongla (3435m)
★ Stopover at Yathra Weaving Center
★ Overnight in Bumthang
★ Visit Jambay Lhakhang and Kurjey Lhakhang
★ Visit farm house in Chummey Valley
★ Drive to Tang Meber Tsho (Burning Lake)
★ Overnight in Bumthang
★ After an early breakfast, drive to Lhuntse
★ Enroute, stopover at Thrimshingla
★ Overnight in Lhuntse
★ Visit the weaving center in Kurtoe Khoma, a place know for designing and weaving unique intricate patterns famously known as Kishuthara
★ Interact with the locals and visit local school
★ Drive to Mongar
★ Overnight in Mongar
★ Drive to Bumthang
★ Overnight in Bumthang
★ After an early breakfast, drive to Phobjikha
★ Enroute, visit Trongsa Dzong
★ Visit Gangtey Lhakhang and Phobjikha valley, a chosen destination for the Black-Necked Cranes
★ Overnight in Phobjikha
★ Return to Thimphu
★ Stopover in Wangdi Phodrang for Lunch
★ Overnight in Thimphu
★ Relax, stroll or shopping in Thimphu
★ Last day is yours to explore
★ Overnight in Paro
★ Farewell and departure
★ Tashidelek
