Day 01: Arrive At Paro Airport & Drive To Thimphu (55kms/1.5hour)

Experience the breathtaking views of the high Himalayan peaks as you fly into Paro valley (2,200 meters) where you can get the first glimpse of this magical country. After the visa formalities at Paro airport, meet your personal guide and driver.
On the way, stop at Tachog Lhakhang (the Iron Chain Bridge), a temple located across the famous iron chain bridge built over the meandering Pa Chhu (Paro River). Devour yourself to the invigorating ambience of the cool-sweeping breeze and bright colored prayer flags. The whole set up a feast to the eye.

• 1. Upon arriving at Thimphu (2,300 meters), check in your hotel and freshen up before visiting the exquisite massive structure of Thimphu Tashichho Dzong- a master piece of Bhutanese architecture.Visit the local archery ground where the locals celebrate the national sport with dance and song with every hit.
• 2. Take a stroll in the evening around Thimphu town and absorb the magical atmosphere of the capital city while capturing the sight of contemporary Bhutanese life.

Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu

Day 02: Thimphu- Punakha (71kms/3-4hours)

In the morning your guide and vehicle will come to pick you up from the hotel and proceed for sightseeing.

• 1. In the morning your guide and vehicle will come to pick you up from the hotel and proceed for sightseeing. Buddha Dordenma: Capture the vibrant Buddha Dordenma statue in the early morning sunrise. Apart from the serenity of the place the view of the Thimphu city from this mountain is gorgeous.
• 2. On the way break at DochuLa- Pass at 3,100 meters. Sip a cup hot coffee at the DochuLa cafeteria while enjoying the mesmerizing panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges.
• 3. On arriving Punakha; walk along the path through the traditional houses of Yuwakha village amidst agricultural fields of rice and mustard, leading to a hillock where the temple of the Divine Mad monk is located.
• 4. Later visit Punakha Dzong which is just as striking inside as outside and it is arguably the most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan.
• If you like some adventure then you can try out river rafting (cost of rafting not included in the package) or we can pay a short visit to Wolokha Nunnery perched on the hill top.



Overnight: Hotel in Punakha

Day 03: Punakha- Paro (130kms/4.5hours)

Travel from Punakha to Paro.

• 1. On day 3 we can hike Lunchutse Lhakhang, a beautiful hike through the forest of Hemlock and Rhododendrons. Please visit our blog for more informtaion https://www.bhutaninbound.com/blog/2020/10/04/the-lungchutse-hike/
• 2. After the hike, we will head to Paro. If you are not a hiking person then we can choose to do some other sightseeing in Paro
• 3. Later in the evening we can take a stroll through Paro town, a street of typical Bhutanese traditional buildings, and visit Namgay Artisanal Brewery in authentic Bhutanese setup and try different flavors of local beer.

Overnight: Hotel in Paro

Day 04: Paro Taktsang (4-6hours)

• 1. We have saved the best for the last. Get your energy up at breakfast this morning for a hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Venture through the pristine surrounding of the monastery resting on a cliff.
• 2. Hike up to Tiger’s Nest - one of Bhutan’s most revered pilgrim sites. Be rewarded to the overwhelming sight of the monastery perched on a cliff at 3,120 meters above sea level and 900 meters above Paro valley. Tiger’s Nest or Taktsang acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rinpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress and meditated here for three months. He blessed and preached tantric Buddhism in Bhutan.
• 3. After the hike, we will stop at the ancient Kichu Lhakhang dating back to the 7th century.
• 4. In the evening you can try a traditional hot stone bath to relax your muscles from the hike and try your skills on local game archery.
• 5. We will also be having a Farmhouse dinner tonight

Overnight: Hotel in Paro

Day 05: Departure

Our team will drop you at the airport and bid you farewell.

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