day 1: arrival at paro – transfer to thimphu

distance: 65 km | driving time: 2 hours | altitude of thimphu: 2,350 m

upon arrival at paro international airport, meet and greet by our representative. begin your scenic drive to thimphu, the capital city of bhutan.

check-in at the hotel on arrival.

evening: take a leisurely walk to explore the local markets and ambiance of thimphu.

overnight stay in thimphu.

day 2: thimphu full day sightseeing

after breakfast, visit the key attractions of thimphu:

kuensel phodrang (buddha dordenma) – a massive statue of buddha overlooking the valley.

national memorial chorten – built in memory of the third king of bhutan.

folk heritage museum – showcasing traditional bhutanese lifestyle.

afternoon visit:

sangaygang view point – for a panoramic view of the thimphu valley.

changangkha monastery – an ancient fortress-like temple.

takin preserve centre – home to the national animal of bhutan, the takin.

tashichho dzong – the seat of the government and the monastic body.

overnight stay in thimphu.

day 3: thimphu to paro – local sightseeing

distance: 65 km | driving time: 2 hours | altitude of paro: 2,280 m

after breakfast, check out and transfer to paro. en route, visit:

tamchog lhakhang – built in the 13th century by the great iron bridge builder thangtong gyalpo. reach the temple via a traditional iron chain bridge.

upon arrival in paro:

ta dzong (national museum) – houses a vast collection of bhutanese art, relics, and thangkas.

rinpung dzong – "fortress of the heap of jewels," currently serving as paro’s administrative center.

overnight stay in paro.

day 4: paro sightseeing – tiger's nest monastery

after early breakfast, embark on a memorable excursion:

taktsang monastery (tiger’s nest) – a 2-hour uphill hike to bhutan's most iconic site where guru rinpoche meditated.

drukgyel dzong – a ruined fortress with historical significance.

kyichu lhakhang – one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in bhutan.

overnight stay in paro.

day 5: departure from paro

after breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to paro airport for your onward journey.

tour ends with beautiful memories of the land of the thunder dragon.