Best of Thimphu, Punakha and Paro - 8 Days Bhutan Tour Package

Post breakfast in the morning start your drive to Thimphu.

Today’s road journey will take you through some of the most beautiful countryside landscapes of Bhutan.

You will pass through some meandering mountain roads lined with broad leaves forests, waterfalls, quaint villages, and towns to reach Thimphu.

En route, take a small stopover at the Chuzom Bridge from where you will see a beautiful confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers, along with a beautiful portrait of the King and Queen as a welcoming sign to Bhutan.

By evening, reach Thimphu and check in to your hotel.

If time permits, you can choose to explore Thimphu - the only city in the world without traffic lights or explore the local markets.

Overnight stay in Thimphu.

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 Simtokha Dzong which was built in the 17th century.

Further, we will visit the Royal Takin Preserve (Motithang) - a zoo in Bhutan which 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.

In the evening, you are free to indulge in a shopping spree at the Handicrafts Emporium and the local markets of Thimphu.

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

Have your breakfast in the morning and get ready for the day.

Today, we will board our transfers to Punakha which is located 75 kms to the east of Thimphu.

Our first stop on today's road journey will be the Dochu La - one of the most scenic mountain passes of Bhutan.

We will spend some time admiring the surrounding views of the Himalayas while sipping a hot cup of tea/coffee in the cafe at the pass.

We will also visit the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens that are built on the pass in memory of the Bhutanese soldiers who died in “Operation All Clear” in 2003.

Next, you will embark on a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility) - a temple dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kuenley (Divine Mad Man).

This place is considered the origin of Phalluses as the symbol of fertility and protection where childless couples usually seek blessings so that they conceive.

Further, reach Punakha and check-in to the hotel.

We will then visit the Punakha Dzong which is located at the scenic confluence of Mo Chhu and the Po Chhu Rivers.

The Punakha Dzong is the second largest and the second oldest Dzong in Bhutan, known for hosting the famous annual Punakha Tshechu Festival.

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

Have your breakfast at the hotel and get ready to board your transfer to Paro.

Enjoy a beautiful 4-hour drive from Punakha to Paro.

Upon reaching Paro check into your hotel and rest for some time.

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 as the spiritual heart of Bhutan.

Return back to 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 to Paro.

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

Have your breakfast in the morning and get ready to start your return journey.

You will board your transfers and start a beautiful return road journey.

Enjoy this road journey and cross Phuetnsholing to reach India.

Reach Siliguri by evening, check in to the hotel, and rest for the day.

Overnight stay in Siliguri.

After breakfast in the morning, get ready for your transfer to Bagdogra airport.

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

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