Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Paro to Thimphu- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tachogang Lhakhang, a 15th-century temple
- Stop at Chuzom to see the three uniquely styled stupas
- Visit the National Memorial Chorten
- Explore Tashichho Dzong fortress-monastery
- Witness the Flag Lowering Ceremony at Tashichho Dzong
Landmarks Tachogang Lhakhang Chuzom National Memorial Chorten Tashichho Dzong - Day 2
Thimphu to Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Point) with the world's tallest seated Buddha statue
- Explore the Institute of Zorig Chusum to see traditional arts and crafts training
- Visit the Folk Heritage Museum
- Explore the Royal Textile Academy and Museum
- Visit the Postal Museum
- Browse the Centenary Farmer's Market
- Drive over Dochu La Pass (3,088m) with views of 108 chortens and prayer flags
Optional Activities
- Witness a lively archery match, Bhutan's national sport
Landmarks Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Point) Institute of Zorig Chusum Folk Heritage Museum Royal Textile Academy and Museum Postal Museum Centenary Farmer's Market Dochu La Pass - Day 3
Punakha to Paro
Punakha to Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic walk to Chime Lhakhang, a 15th-century fertility temple
- Visit Punakha Dzong fortress-monastery at the river confluence
- Visit Ta Dzong and the National Museum
- Visit Rinpung Dzong fortress-monastery
Landmarks Chime Lhakhang Punakha Dzong Ta Dzong National Museum Rinpung Dzong - Day 4
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) hike, 4–6 hours roundtrip to 2,950m
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, a 7th-century temple
Optional Activities
- Browse Paro's shops for traditional crafts, souvenirs, and locally made textiles
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery Kyichu Lhakhang Paro Valley - Day 5
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast
