5 Nights | 6 Days
Day 1: Arrive Paro – Thimpu (55 Kms, 1.5hrs)
After arriving and visa formalities and collection of baggage. You will be welcome by our tour guide. Check into your hotel in Thimpu. Afternoon visit Tachogang Lhakang, National Memorial Chorten, Semtokha Dzong, Tashsichho Dzong
Overnight at Hotel in Thimpu
Day 2: Thimpu
After breakfast, visit Kuensel Phodrang, Motithang Takin preserve, Changangkhalakhang, Semotkha Dzong and Zilukha Nunnary
Overnight at hotel in Thimpu.
Day 3: Thimpu – Punakha (71 KM, estimated 2,5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Punakha through Dochula pass 3140m. Visit Kuensel Phodrang, Dochula pass, Chimmi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong.
Overnight at Hotel In Punakha
Day 4: Punakha – Paro
After breakfast drive to Paro and visit Rimpung Dzong, Jangtsa Dumgtseg Lhakhang,
Day 5: Paro
After breakfast, hike to tiger Nest. Later visit to Kyichu Lhakhang.
Overnight at Hotel in Paro
Day 6: Departure transfer
After breakfast, transfer to airport in time to board for the outbound flight.
Day 1: Arrive Paro - Thimpu (55 Kms, 1.5hrs)
After arriving and visa formalities and collection of baggage. You will be welcome by our tour guide.
Check into your hotel in Thimpu. Afternoon visit all or any of the below places
Tachogang Lhakang:
Tachogang Lhakhang is located in Paro district, on the way to Thimphu.
It was founded by Thankthong Gyelpo after he experienced a vision of Guru Rimpochhe, Amitaba and Avalokiteshvara near site.
National Memorial Chorten:
The National Memorial was built by Bhutan's third king, H.M. JigmeDorjiWangchuck." He wanted to built a monument carrying the message of world peace and prosperity.
TashichhoDzong:
The Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery cum fortress at the northern edge of Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan.
The Dzong was built on the western bank of the river Wang Chu, and has historically served at the seat of the DrukDesi or the Dharma Raja of Bhutan’s government.
Overnight at Hotel in Thimpu
Day 2: Thimpu
After breakfast, visit KuenselPhodrang, Motithang Takin preserve, Changangkhalakhang, SemotkhaDzong and Zilukha Nunnary
Kuensel Phodrang:
The Kuensel Phodrang or the Buddha point isthe world’s largest sitting Buddha statue, the statue is 167 feet high.
The statue is situated on top of a hill overlooking the city of Timphu, it can be accessed by road and is about 15 minutes away from the city’s center.
Motithang Takin Preserve:
The Motithang Takin Preserve also known as the Thimphu Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin Bhutan’s national animal.
ChangangkhaLakhang:
This popular temple, perched like a fortress on a ridge above central Thimphu, hums with pilgrim activity.
It was established in the 12th century on a site chosen by Lama PhajoDrukgomShigpo, who came from Ralung in Tibet
SemtokhaDzong:
SimtokhaDzong also known as SangakZabdhonPhodrang (Bhutanese language meaning: "Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras") is a small dzong.
It was built in 1629
ZilukhaNunnary:
ThangthongDewachen Nunnery is a Buddhist monastery in the small Himalayan country of Bhutan. The nunnery is located in Zilukha.
Overnight at Hotel in Thimpu
Day 3: Thimpu - Punakha (71 Km, estimated 2,5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Punakha through Dochula pass, Visit Chimmi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong.
we will drive towards Punakha via Dochula Pass. We will stop over for tea at Dochula (3,100 m), where on a sunny day, you can get stunning views of the Himalayan ranges. We will continue drive to Chimmi Lhakhang to start with. The Chimi Lhakang or the Chimel Lhakang is a Bhuddhist monastery located in the Punakha District of Bhutan
Punakha Dzong:
The Punakha Dzong or the Pungtang Dechen Phortang Dzong is located at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and the Po Chhu River, combine to form the Puna Tsang Chu which in turn is a tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra River
Overnight at Hotel in Punakha
Day 4: Punakha - Paro (125 Km, 3.5hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Paro. Afternoon visit Rimpung Dzong.
RimpungDzong:
The Paro Dzhong is probably Bhutan's best known and most iconic Dzhong.
This is probably the first building you will notice when you land at Paro International Airport and will probably be your first memory of Bhutan
Overnight at Hotel in Paro
Day 5: Paro
After breakfast, you will be taken for morning hike to Takstang Monastery also known as Tiger Nest and later visit Kyichu Lhakhang
Taktsang Monastery:
which is also known as Tiger Nest or Taktshang or the Tigers lair as the monastery is called, it is widely regarded is one of the most important monuments of spiritual significance in Bhutan.
KyichuLhakhang:
The Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.
The temple was built by the Tibetan King SongstenGampo in the 7th Century AD.
The KyichuLhakhang was one of the 108 temples constructed by him to subdue a demon that was terrorizing the people.
Overnight at Hotel in Paro
Day 6: Departure Transfer
After breakfast drive to airport in time for the outbound flight to your onward destination.