Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights

Location: Thimphu and Paro valley

We tailor each tour itinerary to align seamlessly with our guests’ arrival plans—whether by flight, train, or road—and customize every detail to suit their unique preferences and needs.

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 01 : ARRIVAL ( DRIVE TO THIMPHU )
Day 02 : THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING & DRIVE Back to Paro valley
Day 03 : PARO TIGER NEST HIKE AND PARO Sightseeing
Day 04 : DEPARTURE 

DETAILED TOUR PROGRAM

Day 01 : Arrive Paro/Phuntsholing, Transfer to Thimphu and see the Night life and view

You will be received by the representative of Dragon Path Voyages (Bhutan tour operator) who will be your Bhutan travel guide throughout your tour at the airport exit. After meeting with the guide and driver then drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.

• Elevation: 2334 m;
• Driving time: 1 hour
• Tashi Choo Dzong ( Night View)
• Thimphu Town and Night life (city without traffic lights)

Day 02 : Thimphu sight-seeing and drive back To Paro

Place to visit in Thimphu

• Simply Bhutan
• Motithang Takin Reserve
• Zorig Chusum School of Traditional Arts
• Buddha Dordenma Statue
• Memorial Chorten, Thimphu
• Centenary Farmers’ Market

Simply Bhutan is a living museum in Thimphu, Bhutan, designed to preserve and showcase Bhutanese culture, traditions, and architecture. It offers visitors a chance to experience the country’s heritage through interactive displays, traditional food, cultural performances, and hands-on activities like archery, butter lamp making, and trying on Bhutanese attire. The museum is a great way to immerse oneself in Bhutan’s rich history and way of life.

The Motithang Takin Reserve, located in Thimphu, Bhutan, is a wildlife sanctuary dedicated to preserving the takin, Bhutan’s national animal. The takin is a rare and unique species resembling a cross between a goat and an ox, and it holds a special place in Bhutanese folklore and cultural heritage.

The Institute of Zorig Chusum, commonly known as the Zorig Chusum School of Traditional Arts, is a prestigious institute in Thimphu, Bhutan. It was established to preserve and promote the country’s rich heritage of traditional arts and crafts, collectively known as Zorig Chusum (the Thirteen Arts and Crafts).

The Buddha Dordenma Statue is a magnificent landmark located in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park, overlooking Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital. It is one of the largest Buddha statues in the world, standing 54 meters (177 feet) tall and made of bronze with a gilded gold finish. The statue houses over 125,000 smaller Buddha statues inside, each intricately crafted.

The Memorial Chorten, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is one of the most iconic landmarks in Thimphu, Bhutan. This whitewashed stupa with golden spires and intricate details is a revered religious site and a place of prayer and meditation.Bhutan, known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” stands out not just for its stunning landscapes and unique culture but also for its absence of traffic lights. This is one of the many things that make Bhutan unique and charming to travellers.

The Centenary Farmers’ Market in Thimphu is Bhutan’s largest and most vibrant vegetable market. Located near the Wangchu River, it is a bustling hub where farmers from across the country gather to sell their produce, offering a glimpse into Bhutanese agriculture and daily life.

Drive to Paro valley and check-in the hotel!

• Driving distance : 1 hour

Day 04 : A Day Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery

• Elevation: 3120 m
• Hike time: 5 hours (up and down)

After breakfast, drive up to the base camp of Taktsang and then hike up to the most famous Monastery in the entire kingdom of Bhutan perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley.

The hike to the viewpoint will take about an hour and it will take 2 hours to the monastery. Till view point, you can experience horse ride (optional) but if you prefer hike, then it is great Lunch at Taktshang Café just above view point or you can have picnic lunch.

After completing the hike, you will be visiting one of the farm houses in Paro to experience Bhutanese life-Style and the organic Bhutanese dinner. You can also experience hot-stone bath at farm house

Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, is one of Bhutan’s most stunning and historically significant dzongs (fortresses). Located in Paro, this majestic structure is an emblem of Bhutanese culture, history, and spirituality

Ta Dzong, located above Rinpung Dzong in Paro, Bhutan, is a remarkable watchtower that has been transformed into the National Museum of Bhutan. It is an iconic structure showcasing Bhutan’s rich history, culture, and art.

Benefits of Hot stone bath: It is a good remedy for skin diseases, joint pains, body aches and to relax after a hard day’s work. No scientific study has been done but it’s believed that the herbs and the chemical in the stones are a good source of medicine. Families in olden days would soak after their seasonal farm work in winter. The long, healing bath relaxed their tired bodies and helped cure backaches and joint pains.

Key Features:

Place to visit

• Tiger’s Nest Monastery
• Hot stone bath in Farm house (optional)
• Organic cuisine at Farm House ( Vegetables from the gardens )
• Experience archery at Farm House (optional)
• Rinpung Dzong and Taa Dzong

Day 05 : Departure From Bhutan

• After the breakfast, our representatives will escort you to the International Airport accordingly with the departure time. You have to reach there at the airport 2 hours prior to the departure time.