Itinerary

1. Day 1 - Paro to Thimphu

   • Board an early morning flight to Paro and meet your Bhutanese tour guide upon arrival. Transfer to Thimphu followed by checking-in the hotel and having lunch.

   • Visit the Bhutan post office for the beautiful Bhutanese stamps weaving center to see the traditional Bhutanese weaving before driving to Folk Heritage Museum.

   • Head to Memorial Chorten and embroidery handicraft shops along with the largest and newly built statue of Buddha, offering a magnificent view of entire Thimphu valley. Also visit the fortress of Thimphu at 5 pm and Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king.

   Overnight: Thimphu | Altitude: 2300m.

2. Day 2 - Visit Punakha Dzong & Khamsum Yuley Lhakhang Temple

   • Drive to Punakha post-breakfast, over Dochula pass, at 3150m and enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan, if the weather permits, at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees.

   • Walk around the 108 stupas and enjoy the view along with the fresh air and continue your drive to the warm valley of Punakha.

   • Visit Punakha Dzong Fortress, which houses the most elaborated temple in the country and is a fine example of Bhutanese rich Art and Architecture before going for an hour hike post-lunch, to the temple of Khamsum Yuley Lhakhang. If there is enough time, visit Wangdue Phodrang ruin dzong.

   Overnight: Punakha

3. Day 3 - Visit Paro Dzong & See Cultural Show

   • Drive back to Paro post-breakfast and visit the temple of Chimi Lhakhang en route, the temple of fertility associated with religious art of phallus.

   • Upon reaching Paro, after lunch, visit Ta Dzong and then to Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot followed by walking through the oldest wooden bridge, which is still in use along with visiting Kichu temple, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan built in 7th century.

   • Enjoy a delicious dinner in a local traditional Bhutanese farmhouse, with Cultural Show, Bhutan traditional dance.

   Overnight: Paro | Altitude: 2200m.

4. Day 4 - Hike to Tiger's Nest

   • Hike for about 2 hrs uphill, to reach Tiger's Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the splendid Paro valley.

   Have lunch in the cafeteria and head back to the hotel to enjoy the facility along with a hot stone bath.

   Paro | Altitude: 2200m. Dinner and over night  3 star hotel.

5. Day 5 - Departure

   Head to the airport for your departure flight.