7-Day Bhutan Cultural Tour with Tiger's Nest and Punakha Dzong

• Upon your arrival at Paro International Airport, our company's representative will welcome you to the kingdom of Bhutan. Then, drive towards Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Upon reaching Thimphu, rest for some time to acclimatise to the weather.
• Then we shall visit the National Memorial Chorten. This stupa is the central landmark of the Thimphu Valley and was built in honour of the 3rd King of Bhutan and for world peace.
• Then, we will drive toward Kuenselphodrang to witness the 169-foot-tall Buddha Dordenma statue. This is one of the tallest of its kind. The site provides a magnificent view of the Thimphu Valley.
• Towards the evening, stroll around Thimphu town.

Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.

• Today, we shall drive toward the Royal Takin Preserve, located in the northern part of Thimphu, to say "hello" to the takin - the national animal of Bhutan.
• Then, visit Sangaygang, a hilltop in Thimphu where you will be amazed to see the entire Thimphu Valley.
• After lunch, we then drive down to the Folk Heritage Museum. This small museum showcases the authentic and traditional lifestyle of the Bhutanese.
• Then visit the Zorig Chusum, the institute of 13 traditional arts and crafts.
• Towards the late afternoon, we shall visit Tashichhodzong, the central administrative office of the Thimphu Valley. It also houses the office of His Majesty the King.
• Then in the evening, visit Kaja Throm, a new set-up in town. Stroll around and visit some of the handicraft shops.

Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.

• After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Thimphu and drive towards Phobjikha.
• En route, stop at the scenic Dochula Pass. On a clear day, this pass offers a beautiful view of the entire eastern Himalayan range.
• Take photographs and get connected with nature.
• Then resume our drive towards Phobjikha.
• Upon reaching your hotel, check in and rest for some time.
• Then we shall take a nature hike, which will take you along the conifer forest and valleys below.
• This is considered one of the best hikes to get associated with Himalayan nature.

Dinner and overnight stay in Phobjikha.

• With your breakfast amidst valleys and mountains, today we shall drive towards Punakha, the ancient capital city of Bhutan.
• On the way, we shall visit Chhimi Lhakhang, also known as the "temple of fertility".
• Then visit Punakha Dzong. This dzong, or fortress, is one of the best in its architectural design.
• Then after lunch, we shall visit the longest suspension bridge.

Dinner and overnight stay in Punakha.

• After breakfast, we shall drive to Paro via Thimphu.
• On the way, we shall again stop for a while at Dochula Pass. Take photos and continue our drive.
• Lunch will be served at Thimphu. Then drive to Paro.
• Upon reaching, we shall visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of Bhutan.
• This museum has quite a collection of ancient arts, artefacts, and other important history of Bhutan.
• Then visit Rinpung Dzong, the central administrative office of the entire Paro Valley.

Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

• Our day begins after an early breakfast for the hike to view one of Bhutan's most famous pilgrimage and holy meditation sites, the Taktshang, popularly known as the "Tiger's Nest".
• The hike offers spectacular views of this sacred monastery perched on a sheer rock face 900 meters above the valley floor.
• Legend has it that Guru Rimpoche arrived in the Paro Valley more than a millennium ago on the back of a tigress.
• We begin hiking by foot or on a pony ride to the cafeteria, which serves as a midway point and has wonderful views of the Tiger's Nest.
• From here, it's about an hour's walk through some stunning landscape to reach the monastery.
• Returning back, we stop by the cafeteria for lunch.
• After lunch, we begin our descent to Ramthanka base and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple built in the 7th century by a Tibetan king named Songtsen Gempo.
• Evening free time or arrange a hot-stone bath.

Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

• After breakfast, we shall drive to Paro International Airport for departure.