Tour Route: Paro – Thimphu – Paro

Day 1 Arrive in Paro, Drive to Thimphu

After your arrival in the airport of Paro, meet your guide and proceed via a private car to the capital city, Thimphu. The drive takes around 1.5 hours and you will pass by the iron chain bridge of Tamchog Lhakhang where we can stop to take some photos of this unique place..

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After a short rest, start the Thimphu city tour with the National Memorial Chorten then move to the Motithang Takin Preserve, Zilukha Nunnery and Thimphu Dzong (Tashichho Dzong).

Overnight: Thimphu
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Thimphu, Drive to Paro

After breakfast, you will first visit the National Folk Heritage Museum where you can learn about the Bhutanese people’s way of life and their national culture. Walk to the National Painting School then visit the Bhutan Post Office Headquarters, where there are many beautiful stamps to choose from. You can also make your own with your portrait with an additional cost.

After lunch, drive back to Paro and mingle with the local people at a farm house en route back to the hotel.

Overnight: Paro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Paro, Trek to the Tiger’s Nest

After breakfast, head for the Tiger’s Nest (Paro Taktshang) which is Bhutan’s most famous cultural icon. You will spend about 1.5 hours climbing to the viewpoint for a stunning view of the monastery. Lots of good pictures you see on the Internet are usually taken here. Continue trekking for another 1.5 hours to reach the monastery and enjoy the calmness and beauty of this sacred place.

After that, go down from the mountain and visit the Ta Dzong, also known as the National Museum of Bhutan, located on a hill. Proceed and visit Paro Dzong which is just behind the museum.

Overnight: Paro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Depart from Paro

After breakfast, proceed to the airport