Tips:
Visa: Pre-arrange Bhutanese visa through a licensed tour operator
Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN); Indian Rupees accepted
Best time: March–May or September–November
SIM Card: Buy TashiCell or B-Mobile at the airport or in town
Dress modestly when visiting monasteries and dzongs
Arrival in Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
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
Thimphu 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
Thimphu to Paro – Sightseeing
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
Hike to Tiger’s Nest (Paro Taktsang)
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
Departure from Paro
Transfer to Paro International Airport
Optional early morning visit to Paro market (if flight is late)
Activities : Sightseeing
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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