Day 1: Bhutan Airport to Thimphu Hotel

The flight into the Himalayas reveals scenic and breathtaking views of Himalayan Mountains. Landing in the Paro Valley, surrounded by 4000 meter high mountains stretching across the west of Bhutan, enables you to have a visible landing which is indispensable and makes your day an unforgettable one. Our Bhutanese representative will welcome you on arrival and drive to Thimphu (2350m) it takes 1.5hours through Paachuriver and Wangchu is arid and has mainly scrub as vegetation. The countryside from Chuzom to Thimphu is less forested than what you have been seeing so far and the valley are narrow except for two sections where it widens into gentle slopes, terraced rice field and lovely strand of conifer trees. Evening Tashichho Dzong– Means Fortress of Glorious Religion. Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel built it in 1641. It houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the king, and the central monk body. Overnights  at Thimphu.

Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing and Stay at Paro

After breakfast, visit to Memorial Chorten: This particular chorten was constructed in 1974 as a memorial for the third King of the country, King JigmeDorjiWangchuck, who is widely regarded as the father of modern Bhutan. Mini Zoo – Here you can just see one animal that is Bhutan’s national animal – The Takin, Buddha Point, The view point is also the perfect place to take in some truly breathtaking views of the entire city of Thimphu and after lunch drive to Paro and visit ParoRinpungDzong, which was built by the founding father of Bhutan, ShabdrungNgawangNamgyel in 1646. Today, this fortress houses the Administrative seat of the district of Paro and the district Monk Body with about 200 monks. The central tower (Utse) of the fortress is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan with its superb woodwork. Overnights stay at Paro.

Day 3: Paro Sightseeing and Stay at Paro

After an early breakfast, enjoy the drive and the scenic vistas from Chelela Pass, among the highest motor able roads in Bhutan. Chele la (pass), at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour’s drive from Zhiwa Ling it passes through lush valleys, pine and rhododendron forest. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. Chele la is marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. While taking a walk above the pass and one might come across signs of ‘sky burials’. Come back to Paro Hotel.

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Hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger`s nest): This is Bhutan`s most recognizable cultural icon perched 800m/2640ft up a seemingly sheer cliff. Although it was tragically and mysteriously consumed by fire in April 1998 it has now been restored to its former glory and RimpungDzong. Overnights stay at Paro Hotel.

This is Bhutan`s most recognizable cultural icon perched 800m/2640ft up a seemingly sheer cliff. Although it was tragically and mysteriously consumed by fire in April 1998 it has now been restored to its former glory and Rimpung Dzong. Rimpung Dzong means fortress in the heap of jewels. Zhabdrung, who till today is deeply revered by the Bhutanese people as a dynamical political and spiritual leader,built it in 1644. Especially from the other side of the river very nice pictures can be taken of the majestic ParoDzong with Ta Dzong at the background.Evening walk around Paro. Overnights stay at Paro Hotel.

Day 4: Departure

Time to take leave of Paro’s awe-inspiring beauty!

Our driver will pick you up in plenty of time to drop you at the airport for your flight. We recommend you depart for the airport four hours before an international flight and three hours prior to a domestic one.