Wonderful Bhutan Tour

Day 1- On arrival to Paro drive from Paro to Thimphu

On arrival at Paro airport and after completing your Bhutan visa formalities, you will be meeting our representative from Charisma Bhutan your guide. You would then be driven to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan.

You will then check into your hotel after reaching Thimphu. You may then indulge yourself in the following places:

  • Takin Reserve: It is the home to the national animal of Bhutan. Takins are found only in the Himalayan region and closely resemble a goat.
  • BBS Tower View Point: If you continue your journey upwards BBS tower you will be presented with a wonderful view of the Thimphu city.
  • Tashichhoedzong: It is a fortress built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and was reconstructed into present structure by the late King, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the year 1962-1969. It is the largest Dzong in the country is currently the center of administration for the entire country.
  • Buddha Point View: Another location which provides a wonderful view of the Thimphu City. It has a gigantic Statue of Buddha facing the Thimphu Valley.
  • Local crafts shops: The handicraft shops consist of various samples of fine Bhutanese traditional art. You can buy hand-woven textiles, thangka paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, and other interesting items made from local materials.

You will be halting overnight at Thimphu.

Day 2 – Thimphu to Punakha & Wangduephodrang

After breakfast, you will travel to Punakha through Dochula Pass (3,088m/10,130ft). In the clear spring sky; enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain ranges.

  • Dochula has beautiful 108 chortens and Druk Wangyal Lhakhang. The Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple) was built to honor His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
  • On the way to Punakha, you can also visit the Divine Madman’s Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing.
  • After lunch, you may visit the Punakha Dzong, located on the island of the Pho Chu (Male River) and the Mo Chu (Female River). Punakha Dzong is the only Dzong in Bhutan which is located on an island.

You can visit the local markets in the evening.

You will halt overnight in Punakha.

Day 3 – Punakha to Paro via Wangdue

After breakfast, you will be driven to Paro via Dochula pass and southern part of Thimphu. Upon arrival at Paro, you can check into your hotel and after lunch visit the following places:

  • National Museum, housed in the Ta Dzong (watchtower). It houses traditional artifacts, textiles and weapons which display the history of Bhutan.
  • Paro Dzong: A fortress built to protect the valley from Tibetan invasion in the 17th century by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.
  • You may stroll through the Paro town in the evening.
  • You would halt the night in Paro.

Day 4 – Paro: A Day Hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)

  • After breakfast, you will be driven to Satsam Chorten and then taken for a hike to Taktsang Monastery also known as the tiger’s nest. The monastery was built in 1692 around Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three weeks and three months.

  • You may visit Kyichu temple in the return journey which is also one of the 108 temples built by Songsten Gampo

Day 5 – Departure from Paro

In the morning, your tour guide from Charisma Bhutan will see you off at the Paro airport for your onward flight.