5 Days Bhutan Tour

Morning Arrive at Paro International Airport Meet your guide/driver (if pre-arranged) Drive to Thimphu (approx. 1.5 hours, 50 km) Afternoon Check-in to hotel in Thimphu Visit: Tashichho Dzong – seat of the Bhutanese government Buddha Dordenma – giant Buddha statue with panoramic views Evening Stroll around Thimphu town (Clock Tower Square, local cafés) Dinner at a local Bhutanese restaurant (Try: Ema Datshi, Red Rice, Suja – butter tea) Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu

Activities : Sightseeing

Morning Folk Heritage Museum National Textile Museum Changangkha Lhakhang – oldest temple in Thimphu Zorig Chusum Institute – traditional arts & crafts school Afternoon Motithang Takin Preserve – see Bhutan’s national animal Simtokha Dzong – oldest dzong in Bhutan Evening Visit local handicraft shops Optional: Try a traditional hot stone bath Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu

Activities : Museums

Morning Drive back to Paro En route stop at: Tamchog Lhakhang (Iron Chain Bridge) Afternoon Visit: Rinpung Dzong – fortress-monastery with beautiful architecture National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong) Kyichu Lhakhang – one of the oldest temples in Bhutan Evening Leisure walk around Paro town Café hopping or local shopping Overnight: Hotel in Paro

Activities : Sightseeing

Full Day Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery Approx. 5-6 hour round trip Option for mule ride halfway (if needed) Pack water/snacks, wear good hiking shoes Late Afternoon Return to hotel, relax or opt for a massage Farewell dinner with Bhutanese cuisine Overnight: Hotel in Paro

Activities : Hiking

Transfer to Paro International Airport Optional early morning visit to Paro market (if flight is late)

Activities : Sightseeing