From the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong to the coronation halls of Punakha, travel through the battles, unifications, and quiet decisions that shaped Druk Yul, the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
DAY BY DAY ──
1
Arrive Paro. National Museum for the sweep of Bhutanese history.
2
Drukgyel Dzong ruins, built to mark victory over Tibetan invasions, and Kyichu Lhakhang.
3
Thimphu: Tashichho Dzong, National Memorial Chorten, Royal Textile Academy.
4
Simtokha Dzong, the kingdom’s oldest, then over Dochula to Punakha.
5
Punakha Dzong, the old capital, and Talo village on the ridge.