Best of Bhutan in 5 Days

Begin the day by having your breakfast at the hotel.

Next, get ready to explore the capital city of Thimphu.

We will start by visiting the National Memorial Chorten which is the tomb of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, also known as the Dragon King.

Later, we will visit the Buddha Dordenma statue - the largest sitting Buddha Statue made of solid bronze and plated with gold, located atop a hill near Thimphu.

After admiring the views of Thimphu Valley from the large Buddha statue, you will visit the magnificent Changangkha Monastery which was built in the 12th century.

Further, we will visit the Royal Takin Preserve (Motithang) - a zoo in Bhutan that is home to the National Animal of Bhutan - Takin.

We will also visit the glorious fortress of Bhutan - the Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the Royal Govt of Bhutan since 1962.

Conclude your sightseeing by visiting the Folk Heritage Museum to get an insight into the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle.

After completing the day’s sightseeing, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Thimphu.

Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast in the morning.

Later, get ready to board your transfers to Paro.

After crossing the Chuzom Bridge we take a short stopover at Tachogang Lhakhang, located across a wired river bridge over the Paro river.

After exploring the Tachogang Lhakhang, we will continue our drive to Paro.

Upon reaching Paro, check-in to the hotel and head out for sightseeing in Paro.

We will visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower now turned into the National Museum of Bhutan which showcases some of the finest specimens of Bhutanese art.

Next, we will visit the Rinpung Dzong (Fortress of Heap of Jewels) - the administrative seat of Paro and one of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture.

Return back to the hotel in Paro for an overnight stay.

Post breakfast in the morning, get ready to watch the most magical sight of Bhutan.

Today, we will visit the famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest Temple), located 11 km from Paro.

Drive till the starting point of the hiking trail that will take you to the Taktsang Monastery.

We will then start the hike through the beautiful pine forest to reach the magnificent Taktsang Monastery.

You will have to hike for 2-4 hours (depending on your speed), to reach one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley.

Spend some peaceful time walking around the monastery listening to the prayer chants, the sound of the fluttering flags or quietly meditating in the caves of the monastery.

After spending enough time in the monastery, we will start our return journey.

Next, we will visit the Drukgyel Dzong - a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is 15 km up the Paro Valley.

Drukgyal Dzong means ‘Fortress of the Victorious Drukpa’; This ancient fortress was built in 1646 to mark the victory of Bhutan over the Tibetan Troops, but was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1951.

Next, we will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most visited temples in Bhutan and is considered ‘the spiritual heart’ of Bhutan.

Return back to the hotel in Paro for an overnight stay.

After breakfast in the morning, get ready for your transfer to Paro International Airport.

Your amazing Bhutan Trip will conclude once you are dropped at the Paro airport for your onward journey.

Take back a treasure of happy memories to cherish for a lifetime.