Thimphu – (2 Nights) Paro (2 Nights)

Tour Brief – Arrival and Departure by flight through Paro, 2 nights at Paro with local sightseeing and 2 nights at Thimphu with local tours

DAY 1- Arrival at Paro and transfer to Thimphu – After arrival meet & greet at Paro Airport. We will be driving through the Thimphu – Paro highway (50 kms, one and half hour) to reach Thimphu. Thimphu is the capital & largest city of Bhutan. After check in to your hotel take some rest. Free evening. Overnight at Thimphu (Altitude 2334 meter).

DAY 2- Thimphu Full Day Sightseeing – After breakfast start from hotel for local sightseeing. Today we will visit the following places. Tashichho Dzong – is the Buddhist Monastery & Fortress. This is a historical structure & one of the most beautiful landmarks in Thimphu. It is the present secretariat and the King’s office, as its serves as finance & home affairs ministers’ office too. This is a favorite places for photographers. Folk Heritage Museum – This is a 3 storied museum that showcases Bhutanese culture & their standard of living, rural household artifacts, equipment, objects & tools. Except government holidays the museum is open every day. National Textile Museum – Located in the main town, you can see the evolution of textile industry in Bhutan and also there is on-premise weaving by womenfolk. National Handicraft Emporium – is run by the Bhutan government. It is like a museum cum selling
counter for local artifacts. Next to the emporium there are stalls managed by local Bhutanese people where local artifacts are sold

Motithang Takin Preserve – Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. It is a unique goat-antelope that can only be found in Bhutan and its immediate surrounding area. The Takin reserve is situated in Motithang area of Thimphu. BBS Tower – This is a viewpoint above the town offering panoramic view of the Thimphu valley. BBS (Bhutan Broadcasting Service) or Sangaygang as it is locally called runs radio &television network of the entire country. National Memorial Chorten – This is a memorial stupa, also known as Thimphu stupa. This is considered
a holy place by the locals . The Chorten is located in the main city itself. Buddha Point, KuenselPhodrang – This is the largest Sitting Buddha statue in the World. It was build as
recently as in 2015. The place is just 10 minutes drive from the heart of Thimphu town. Then back to the Hotel. After completing dinner take a sweet sleep with good memories.Overnight Stay in Thimphu.

DAY 3- Thimphu to Paro Transfer After breakfast start for Paro. Paro is a beautiful valley which is the location of the only airport in Bhutan. It is located at an altitude of about 2200 meters. The beautiful paro chu river flows through the valley. Check into hotel at Paro. After lunch you can go for a tour of the main market area (optional) for souvenir shopping. Overnight at Paro.

DAY 4– Paro full day Sightseeing .Today we will visit all the sights of interest in and around Paro. Drugyel Dzong– The dzong was build during the 17th century and has been destroyed several times in history. Today it is partly destroyed but still manages to hold a lot of charm for the visitors. The dzong is located about 14 kms from Paro town Drugyel Dzong– The dzong was build during the 17th century and has been destroyed several times in history. Today it is partly destroyed but still manages to hold a lot of charm for the visitors. The dzong is
located about 14 kms from Paro town. Taktsang Monastery – The iconic monastery perched precariously on a mountain, this is the most popular picture representing Taksang. After the vehicle ride, one has to trek for two to three hours (one way) to reach the monastery. There is also an additional charge for regional tourists to visit the Monastery. You may decide to trek half the way and see the monastery from the café view point area. If you decide to trek the whole way, you may miss out on your remaining sight seeing options of the day.
On your way back stop over at Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the kingdom.Ta Dzong is the National Museum of Bhutan, situated here. This museum consists of Bhutanese arts; masterpiece of bronze statues & paintings. Next you drive to Rinpung Dzong where great annual Tsechu festival is held on eleventh to fifteenth day
of the second month of the traditional Bhutanese lunar calendar. It is both a monastery & also houses the district Govt. offices. Return to Hotel in the evening. Overnight at Paro.

DAY 5– Return to Paro international airport for your onward / return flight