Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival, Paro – Thimphu (By car, approx. 1.30 Hrs)
Welcome to Bhutan. Upon arrival, be greeted by your local guide and escorted to the capital Thimphu, passing by Tamchog Lhakhang
Iron Bridge En- Route. Hotel check-in, then head for Buddha Dordenma Statue and Takin Sanctuary, where you’ll see Bhutan’s unique national Animal Takin. Continue to meet the nuns at Zilukha Nunnery, and then to Dechen Phodrang Monastery. Later to Bhutan Post Office Headquarters, where you can make stamps with your own photos (USD 2-3 stamps, at your expense. Later visit Thimphu Dzong (Tashichho Dzong), the largest religious building in Thimphu as well as the central administrative centre (open after 5 pm, Monday to Friday). Overnight: Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu – Punakha, Punakha Sightseeing
On your way to Punakha, stop at Dochula Pass to have a coffee break and admire the Grand 108 stupas. If in good weather, take in the enchanting views of Mt. Himalaya. Proceed to Chime Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to the Divine Madman and a sacred Place where people pray for children. Next, embrace the highlight – Punakha Dzong, a very beautiful Bhutanese architecture surrounded by the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, with Rich Buddhist collections. You will also visit the Suspension Bridge nearby (the longest Bridge in Bhutan). Overnight: Punakha.
Day 3: Punakha – Paro(By car, 3 Hrs 20mins), Paro Sightseeing
Drive back to Paro and start today’s tour with Paro Dzong, perhaps the finest
example of Bhutanese architecture, as well as a local religious administrative centre. Later, visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower housing the National Museum, with abundant cultural relics. Next, go to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan and end at a local farmhouse, where you can chat with local people, see how they live and taste some homemade wine. Overnight: Paro.
Day 4: Paro Hiking
This morning, hike to visit Taktsang at 3000m from sea level – (Tiger’s Nest- built in 1691 by the Second Buddha, Padma Sambhava). It said that Padma Sambhava flew on a tigress to the cliff where the temple is currently located), be amazed by the view of this Sacred temple hanging on the rocky cliff, and take in the beauty of Paro valley. After that, move to the ruins of Drukgyel
Dzong, built to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over. The Tibetan invaders. If in good weather, you’ll see a great distant view of Mt.
Jhomolhari. Free time in Paro town, in the evening there will Bhutanese culture show, so kindly try wearing our national dress (Gho for boys and
Kira for girls). Overnight as above.
Day 5: Depart Paro
Say goodbye to Bhutan today. After breakfast, we will escort you to the airport
for your departure to BKK.