Day 1
Arrival in Paro. Transfer to Thimphu.
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- Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, meet our representative who will help you board your transfer to Thimphu – the capital city of Bhutan.
- You will pass through some meandering mountain roads lined with broad leaves forests, quaint villages, and towns to reach Thimphu.
- En route, take a small stopover at the Chuzom Bridge from where you will see a beautiful confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers, along with a beautiful portrait of the King and Queen as a welcoming sign to Bhutan.
- Reach Thimphu and check in to your hotel.
- If time permits, you can choose to explore Thimphu – the only city in the world without traffic lights or explore the local markets.
- Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 2
Full Day - Thimphu Local Sightseeing.
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- Begin the day by having your breakfast at the hotel.
- Next, get ready to explore the capital city of Thimphu.
- We will start by visiting the National Memorial Chorten which is the tomb of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, also known as the Dragon King.
- Later, we will visit the Buddha Dordenma statue – the largest sitting Buddha Statue made of solid bronze and plated with gold, located atop a hill near Thimphu.
- After admiring the views of Thimphu Valley from the large Buddha statue, you will visit the magnificent Changangkha Monastery which was built in the 12th century.
- Further, we will visit the Royal Takin Preserve (Motithang) – a zoo in Bhutan that is home to the National Animal of Bhutan – Takin.
- We will also visit the glorious fortress of Bhutan – the Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the Royal Govt of Bhutan since 1962.
- Conclude your sightseeing by visiting the Folk Heritage Museum to get an insight into the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle.
- After completing the day’s sightseeing, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 3
Thimphu to Paro. Sightseeing in Paro.
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- Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast in the morning.
- Later, get ready to board your transfers to Paro.
- After crossing the Chuzom Bridge we take a short stopover at Tachogang Lhakhang, located across a wired river bridge over the Paro river.
- After exploring the Tachogang Lhakhang, we will continue our drive to Paro.
- Upon reaching Paro, check-in to the hotel and head out for sightseeing in Paro.
- We will visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower now turned into the National Museum of Bhutan which showcases some of the finest specimens of Bhutanese art.
- Next, we will visit the Rinpung Dzong (Fortress of Heap of Jewels) – the administrative seat of Paro and one of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture.
- Return back to the hotel in Paro for an overnight stay.
Day 4
Sightseeing around Paro. Hike to Tiger’s Nest.
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- Post breakfast in the morning, get ready to watch the most magical sight of Bhutan.
- Today, we will visit the famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest Temple), located 11 km from Paro.
- Drive till the starting point of the hiking trail that will take you to the Taktsang Monastery.
- We will then start the hike through the beautiful pine forest to reach the magnificent Taktsang Monastery.
- You will have to hike for 2-4 hours (depending on your speed), to reach one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley.
- Spend some peaceful time walking around the monastery listening to the prayer chants, the sound of the fluttering flags or quietly meditating in the caves of the monastery.
- After spending enough time in the monastery, we will start our return journey.
- Next, we will visit the Drukgyel Dzong – a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is 15 km up the Paro Valley.
- Drukgyal Dzong means ‘Fortress of the Victorious Drukpa’; This ancient fortress was built in 1646 to mark the victory of Bhutan over the Tibetan Troops, but was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1951.
- Next, we will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most visited temples in Bhutan and is considered ‘the spiritual heart’ of Bhutan.
- Return back to the hotel in Paro for an overnight stay.
Day 5
Departure. Depart with Happy memories.
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- After breakfast in the morning, get ready for your transfer to Paro International Airport.
- Your amazing Bhutan Trip will conclude once you are dropped at the Paro airport for your onward journey.
- Take back a treasure of happy memories to cherish for a lifetime.
