Tentative Festival Date: 18 – 22 March 2027
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival, Paro – Thimphu (By Car, Approx. 1.5 Hrs)
Welcome to Bhutan. Upon arrival, be greeted by your local guide and escorted to the capital Thimphu, passing by the Tamchog Lhakang Iron Bridge En Route. Hotel check-in, then head for the Buddha Dordenma Statue and Takin Sanctuary, where you’ll see Bhutan’s unique national animal, the takin. Continue to meet the nuns at Zilukha Nunnery, before going to Bhutan Post Office Headquarters, where you can make stamps with your own photos (USD 2-3 stamps, at your expense). Later visit ThimphuDzong (Trashichho 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: Day Excursion to Punakha(2.30hrs drive)
On your way to Punakha, stop at Dochula pass and admire the grand 108 stupas. If in good weather, take in the enchanting views of Mt. Himalaya. Then have lunch and proceed to Punakha, then visit Punakha Dzong, a very beautiful Bhutanese architecture surrounded by the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, with Rich Buddhist collections and later to short hike to chime lhakhang overnight @Punakha.
Day 3: Punakha-Paro (By Car, 3 1/2Hrs.)
After b/fast drive back towards Paro for 3.1/2hrs, have lunch and visit the Paro festival, later visit Paro dzong. If time permits,visit the oldest temple, Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight @ Paro.
Day 4: Paro Hiking
This morning, hike to visit Taktsang at 3000m from sea level – (Tiger’s Nest- built in 1691 by 2nd Desi Tenzin Rabay – It said that Padma Sambava flew on Tigress to the cliff where currently temple is 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. later visit local farm house, where you can chat with local people, see how they live and taste some homemade wine. Also, try wearing our Bhutanese traditional dress called gho for men and kira for women and play Archery. later free time in Paro town. Evening there will be fare part,bhutanese culture show and serving bhutanese bhutanese local wine. Overnight @ paro
Day 5: Departure
Say goodbye to Bhutan today. After breakfast, we will escort you to the airport for your departure.