Arrival at Paro International Airport - Immigration Procedures - Transfer to Thimphu - Overnight Stay

Thimphu - Upon the guest’s arrival at Paro International Airport, a representative will be present to assist. After a warm welcome, the transfer to Thimphu will commence. Immigration formalities will be completed at the airport, and once the inner-line permit is obtained, guests will check into their pre-booked hotel. After refreshing, guests can relax.

Thimphu City Welcome Gate - Thimphu City Welcome Gate

Thimphu Handicrafts Market - In the evening, guests can enjoy a stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar, exploring Bhutan’s exquisite traditional arts. Visitors can purchase hand-woven textiles, thangka paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, and unique items crafted from local materials. Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m)

Thimphu Local Sightseeing

National Library and Archives of Bhutan - Established in 1967, the National Library of Bhutan in Thimphu aims to preserve and promote Bhutan’s rich cultural and religious heritage.

Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten) - The Memorial Stupa, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of Thimphu, near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital.

Motithang Takin Preserve - Situated in the Motithang district of Thimphu, this wildlife reserve is dedicated to the takin, Bhutan’s national animal. Originally a mini-zoo, it became a preserve when the animals chose not to inhabit the surrounding forest even when released.

National Folk Heritage Museum - Known as Phelchey Toenkhyim, this museum in Thimphu showcases Bhutan’s folk heritage.

Simply Bhutan Museum - This museum resembles a Bhutanese village and features traditional cuisine, demonstrations, and performances.

Tashichho Dzong (Thimphu Dzong) - A Buddhist monastery and fortress located on the northern edge of Thimphu, on the western bank of the Wang Chu.

Buddha Dordenma - A colossal Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

Bhutan Postal Museum - Established on November 7, 2015, to commemorate the 60th Birth Anniversary of The Fourth King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The museum narrates the evolution of communication, transportation, and postal services in Bhutan through various anecdotes, artifacts, and a rich collection of stamps.

Transfer from Thimphu to Punakha Sightseeing - Overnight Stay

Dochula Pass - A mountain pass in the snow-covered Himalayas on the road from Thimphu to Punakha, featuring 108 memorial chortens known as “Druk Wangyal Chortens,” built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother. The pass also includes the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple), built in honor of the fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The annual Dochula Druk Wangyel Festival is held here, adjacent to the country’s first Royal Botanical Park.

Punakha Dzong - Constructed in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at the confluence of the Phochu and Mochu rivers, this majestic dzong served as Bhutan’s religious and administrative center. It features a six-story, gold-domed tower, courtyards, and religious statuary reflecting its historical and spiritual significance.

Chimi Lhakhang Temple - Known as the temple of fertility, it is believed that couples praying here are often blessed with a child. A walk through the nearby village offers insights into the daily life and lifestyle of the villagers.

Punakha Suspension Bridge - Punakha Suspension Bridge

Excursion to Gangtey/Phobjikha Valley (approximately 160 km round trip, about 5 hours)

Gangtey Monastery - Gangtey Monastery

Transfer from Punakha to Paro - Paro Local Sightseeing - Overnight Stay

National Museum - Located in Ta-Dzong, an ancient watchtower, the National Museum is about five and a half kilometers from Paro’s main town and 500 feet from the Rinpung Dzong. Cameras are not allowed inside, but photography of the ta dzong and surrounding grounds is permitted.

Rinpung Dzong - Construction began in 1644 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of modern Bhutan. Unlike most dzongs, it survived the 1897 earthquake but was damaged by fire in 1906. Known as “the fortress of the heap of jewels,” it hosts the annual Paro Tsechu festival, attracting tourists worldwide.

Paro Airport Bird’s Eye View Point - Paro Airport Bird’s Eye View Point.

Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike

Paro Taktsang - Known as the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, this iconic landmark and religious site in Bhutan requires a 6-hour round trip hike. A hot stone bath and spa are recommended after the trek for relaxation. The evening is free for an exploratory walk around Main Street and the market area.

Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang Lhakhang) is one of Bhutan’s most sacred sites. Legend has it that Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) flew here from Tibet on a tigress’s back. The temple, built in 1692 at a cave where Guru Rimpoche meditated, is reached by a 2-3 hour trek through beautiful pine forests adorned with moss and prayer flags.

Kyichu Lhakhang - Kyichu Lhakhang Monastery

Departure from Hotel to Paro International Airport (30-minute drive)

Paro - After breakfast, guests will check out from the hotel and be dropped off at Paro International Airport for their onward journey. May the lasting memories of the radiant Himalayas and this serene kingdom inspire future visits.

• Entry fee included
• SDF / VISA Charges
• Professional English Guide
• Breakfast
• Transportation, Parking Fees, Toll tax, 1 Tourist Guide

• Lunch and Dinner
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, tips & gratuity
• SDF / VISA CHARGES 100 Dollar per person per night

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