Impressive Bhutan

Day 01: ARRIVAL PARO – THIMPU (2,350 M) (65 KMS/ 2 HRS DRIVE)

Fly to Paro (1 hr). Upon an arrival, drive to Thimpu valley, the capital of Bhutan. Afternoon, visit the National Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley offering a nice view of the valley and Taschichho Dzong, the secretariat of the national monk body from outside. Overnight at your hotel in Thimpu
Day 02: THIMPU (2,350M

Visit the Painting school of Buddhist art, the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts and the Indigenous Hospital, where century’s old healing arts are still practiced, National Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum and Motithang mini zoo to see the rare “Takin” national animal of Bhutan. Then, visit the handicraft emporium for a little souvenir shopping. Overnight at your hotel in Thimpu
Day 03: THIMPHU – PARO (2250M) (65KMS / 2 HRS DRIVE)

Retrace the drive back to Paro. Visit Paro Dzong / Rinpung Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Continue further to stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. You could get some opportunity to see the traditional game, Archery match going on. Also, visit Taa Dzong (‘the Watchtower’) now housing the National Museum. Built on top of the hill above Rinpung Dzong, it was originally used to defend Rinpung Dzong and the Paro valley during times of war. Overnight at your hotel in Paro
Day 04: PARO (2250M)

In the morning, take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger's Nest. It is believed that Guru Rimpoche, found the father of the Bhutanese form of Mahayana Buddhism, arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery. Later, visit Drukgyel Dzong. On a clear day, the 7,314m, white-domed peak of sacred Mt. Chomolhari (mountain goddess) looms overhead. Overnight at your hotel in Paro
Day 05: PARO- DEPARTURE

After an early breakfast, drive to the airport to board the flight