• Tiger’s Nest Monastery – Hike up to this famous Buddhist monastery
• Enjoy a guided tour of Paro
• Marvel at the spectacular Himalayan peaks and surrounding landscapes
• Visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong
• Explore Bhutan’s capital city on a full day sightseeing tour including Memorial Chorten
• Experience Bhutan’s unique culture.
• Take in spectacular Himalayan scenery.
• Go walking in pristine valleys.

Day 01
Arrival at Paro:

Paro – Thimphu:
By Road in 1.5 hr

The flight into Bhutan will give you a spectacular view of the Himalayan mountain ranges. On a clear day you may be able to see Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world.

Your tour representative will receive you upon arrival. The drive from Paro to Thimphu (capital city) will take you through beautiful rice terraced fields, and alongside the gushing Pho Chu and Wang Chu rivers.

Afternoon visit Kuenselphodrang where a 169-feet statue of Buddha Dordenma, one of the largest statues in the world, has been built and overlooks the Thimphu valley.

Evening visit the Memorial Chorten built in memory of the third King of Bhutan.

Overnight will be at Thimphu.

Day 02
Thimphu:

Visit the Folk Heritage Museum and the Institute of Zorig Chusum (13 traditional crafts).

Afternoon visit the town and Crafts bazaar where different types of handicrafts are sold. Evening visit Tashichho Dzong which houses the King’s Throne Room, monastic body & Government offices.

Overnight will be at Thimphu.

Day 03
Thimphu – Punakha:
By Road in 2.5 hr

After breakfast drive to Punakha over Dochula Pass (2.5 hours). On a clear day, one can get a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain ranges and also see the Gasa Dzong at a distance. One can also visit the Druk Wangyel Chortens (108 stupas) on the Pass.

Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan.

Overnight will be at Punakha.

Day 04
Punakha :

After breakfast we go on we will begin the day with hike up through fields of rice along the banks of the Mo Chhu to the upper end of the valley to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, a stunning monument recently built by the Queens and consecrated in 1999.

Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong, built at the junction of the two rivers Pho Chu (male river) and Mo Chu (female river). It is one of the most spectacular dzongs in the country. The Dzong serves as the winter residence for Central Monastic Body.

Overnight will be at Punakha

Day 05
Punakha – Paro:
By Road in 3-4 hr

Morning begin our journey toward Paro and enroute visit the Chimmi Lhakang, a picturesque temple located on a small hillock and well-known for fertility. It is often frequented by people seeking blessing for parenthood.

Reach Paro and check in to the hotel.

Relax and overnight will be at Paro.

Day 06
Paro:

After breakfast drive Visit Dungtse Lhakhang: The uniqueness of this temple lies in the fact that it is in the form of a chorten, one of the very few that exists in Bhutan. The lhakhang was built in 1421 by the famous Tibetan lama, Thongten Gyelpo (1385-1465) who was also known as Changzampa or the builder of iron bridges. It is believed that a demoness was terrorizing the Paro valley and the very hill that the temple is built on turned out to be the demoness’s head. So he built a chorten shaped temple over the demoness’s head or the hills to overpower her, as chortens most of the time play the part of a nail that immobilizes a demon.

After lunch visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangka paintings, textiles, weapons and artifacts. Visit also Paro Rimpung Dzong as well as a traditional wooden cantilever bridge. Evening visit Paro town.

Overnight will be at Paro.

Day 07
Paro – Excursion to Taktshang Monatery (Tiger’s Nest)
2-3 hr Hike

After breakfast drive to Ramthongkha.

Hike uphill for about 2-3 hours to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest).

This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. It is a sacred monastery for the Bhutanese people who believe that it must be visited at least once in their life time.

Evening experience a unique hot stone bath which will relieve all aches & pains followed by typical Bhutanese dinner in an old traditional Bhutanese house.

Overnight will be at Paro.

Day 08
Paro – Departure.

Today drive to Paro airport for departure as per your flight schedule.

Tour end