Day 1: Arrival in Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 3: Thimphu – Paro
Day 4: Paro – Paro Tshechu Festival
Day 5: Paro – Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Day 6:Departure for Paro
Arrival in Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
- Morning: Arrive at Paro International Airport. Complete immigration formalities and meet your guide.
- Afternoon: Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hours). Check into your hotel and have lunch.
- Afternoon: Visit the National Memorial Chorten and the Buddha Dordenma statue.
- Evening: Explore Thimphu’s local markets and shops.
- Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu Sightseeing
- Morning: Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley, and the National Library.
- Afternoon: Explore the National Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Arts and Crafts School) and the Folk Heritage Museum.
- Evening: Visit Tashichho Dzong, the seat of Bhutan’s government and the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot).
- Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu – Paro
- Morning: Drive to Paro (1.5 hours). Check into your hotel and have lunch.
- Afternoon: Visit Rinpung Dzong and Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan).
- Evening: Explore Paro town and local shops.
- Overnight: Hotel in Paro.
Paro – Paro Tshechu Festival
- Morning: Attend the Paro Tshechu Festival at Rinpung Dzong. Witness the vibrant mask dances and cultural performances that are part of this significant event.
- Afternoon: Continue enjoying the festival activities, including religious rituals and traditional music.
- Evening: Free time to explore Paro town.
- Overnight: Hotel in Paro.
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Morning: Early morning hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). The hike takes about 4-5 hours round trip. Enjoy the breathtaking views and the serenity of the monastery.
- Afternoon: Return to Paro for lunch and relax at the hotel.
- Evening: Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.
- Overnight: Hotel in Paro.
Departure from Paro
- Morning: Transfer to Paro International Airport for your departure flight. Farewell and safe travels!
- Sustainable Tourism Fund/Daily Bhutan Tourism Royalty/Levy/Taxes ($100 per day per person)
- Visa Fees ($40 per person)
- All necessary permit fees
- All transfers
- All monument entrance fees
- All meals and Drinking mineral water
- All accommodations in accredited hotels
- English-speaking tour Guide and driver
- Transfers in excellent SUV/Hiace Van
- Airfare
- All personal expenses like laundry, telephone, tips, shopping expenses
- Spa Charges (except for the traditional hot-stone bath)
- Travel insurance