Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Day | Itinerary |
Day 1 | Arrive Paro, Paro – Thimphu |
Day 2 | Thimphu – Punakha |
Day 3 | Punakha -Thimphu |
Day 4 | Thimphu Short Hike and Thimphu–Paro & Paro Sightseeing |
Day 5 | A Day Hike to Taktsang Ghoempa (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) |
Day 6 | Departure from Paro |
You will be received by our representative who will be your tour guide throughout your tour.Then drive to Thimphu, which will take you through Chunzom.
Travel to Punakha through Dochula Pass ,visit the Divine Madman’s Monastery -Chhimi Lhakhang-famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing, the Punakha Dzong- located on the island of the Pho Chu (male river) and the Mo chu (female river).
After breakfast, travel back to Thimphu and after lunch visit the following: Bhutan Post Office Headquarters to get personalized Bhutanese postage stamps with your photo on them. Traditional Bhutanese paper making factory, Kuenselphodrang (commonly known as Buddha Point) where the largest Buddha statue in the country is perched on the hillock overlooking the Thimphu Valley.
After breakfast, travel to the base camp of Tango Monastery, which lies north of Thimphu city. After lunch drive to Paro and visit the following:Paro Rinpung Dzong (fortress), Drukgyel Dzong, & Farm houses
Drive to the base camp of Taktsang Monastery and hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’.