This itinerary is a perfect introduction to Bhutan, also known as the last Shangri La. Starting in Thimphu, you’ll experience a blend of modernity and traditional culture before moving on to Punakha via the Dochula Pass (3,140m). The trip concludes with a hike to one of Bhutan’s most sacred sites: Taktsang Monastery (also known as the “Tiger’s Nest”) in Paro.
ARRIVE PARO – THIMPHU
Driving Duration: 1.5 hrs/ 65km
Elevation: 2200m/ 7218ft
Drive to Thimphu, Thimphu sightseeing
Attractions:
Buddha Point
Memorial Chorten
Explore Thimphu Town
Overnight in Thimphu
Activities : Sightseeing
Thimphu - Cultural Sightseeing
After breakfast, Thimphu cultural sightseeing
Attractions:
Takin Preservation Center
Centenary Farmers Markets
Zilukha Nunnery
Tashichhodzong
13 Traditional Art Forms (Zorig Chusum)
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Activities : Sightseeing
Thimphu to Punakha
Driving duration: 2.5 hrs/77 km
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft
Drive to Punakha, Punakha sightseeing
Attractions:
Dochula Pass
Chimmi Lhakhang
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Overnight in Punakha
Activities : Museums
Punakha to Paro
Driving Duration: 4 hrs/142 km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Drive to Paro after breakfast, Paro sightseeing
Attractions:
Rinpung/Paro Dzong
Ta Dzong (National Museum)
Explore Paro Town
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Activities : Museums
Paro -
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (5-6hrs/ 6.5 km), Paro town sightseeing
Attractions:
Tiger’s Nest (Paro Taktsang)
Kyichu lhakhang
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Activities : Sightseeing
Departure
After breakfast, we drive you to airport for your departure. We hope by now you would have made some friends and also kept many photos and beautiful memories of Bhutan! We look forward to seeing you again.
Activities : Sightseeing
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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