Thimphu & Paro Fascinating Explorer – 4 Days/ 3 Nights

General Information

Tour Route: Paro – Thimphu – Punakha – Paro
Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights
Guides: Bhutan Local Guide (English speaking guide, other languages depends on your request)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Paro Arrival – Thimphu (B)
Day 2: Thimphu Valley Sightseeing (B)
Day 3: Paro Sightseeing and Hiking to Taktsang (B)
Day 4: Departure Flight (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Paro – Thimphu (B)

Welcome to Bhutan! Upon arrival, our tour guides will be greeted and transferred to the capital Thimphu. En route pass by Tamchog Lhakhang iron bridge.
After hotel check-in, head for National Memorial Chorten which was built in honor of the 3rd king and now a famous spot to circumambulate and pray.

Proceed to the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue and Takin Sanctuary to see Bhutan’s national animal Takin and meet the nuns at Zilukha Nunnery, before visiting Thimphu Dzong (Trashichho Dzong), the largest religious building in Thimphu as well as the seat of the central government.
Note: Driving time in the program is approximate, subject to the traffic, weather and road conditions
Overnight: Thimphu
Meals: none

Day 2: Thimphu Valley Sightseeing and Drive to Paro (B)

We start a new day with delicious breakfast before visiting the Folk Heritage Museum (an old farmhouse showing the rural life of Bhutanese) and National Painting School to see how the amazing traditional sculptures and paintings are made.
After that, come to Bhutan Post Office Headquarters where you can make stamps with your own photos.
After having lunch, drive back to Paro and then visit a farmhouse to get a closer insight into the life of local people.
Overnight: Paro
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Paro Sightseeing and Hiking to Taktsang (B)

This morning we will be served refresh breakfast before taking a scenic hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) – the most sacred monastery in Bhutan, built on the steep cliff, offering you enchanting views of the Paro valley. Later, get a glimpse of Bhutan’s history at the cylindrical Ta Dzong National Museum and visit Paro Dzong, maybe the finest example of Bhutanese architecture you’ll see, which is now used as an administrative center and school for monks.
Overnight: Paro
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Departure Flight (B)

It is time to say goodbye to Bhutan. After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your onward flight. We wish you have an amazing experience of this Bhutan trip.
Meal: Breakfast