Drukyul, the land of thunder dragon (4nights/5 days)

Destination: Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha. This tour will get you a chance to visit western Bhutan in a very short period of time. You will visit some of the most impressive architecture like the Temples and dzongs of Paro, Thimphu & Punakha. You will also see Himalaya mountain ranges and hike to the sacred place of Taktshang(tiger’s nest temple). When you arrive at Paro international airport you will escort by the representatives of Bhutan White Dragons.

*sample itinerary that can be customized:

 

Day 1: Arrival& Paro to Thimphu

Arrive at Paro International Airport where you will meet your tour guide & driver and then drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Distance & Time: 55 km, 1-hour Altitude: Paro 2200m & Thimphu 2300m

Attractions: Buddha Dordenma statues (169ft, 51.5m), Tashichoedzong (1771 Fortress of auspicious religion), Memorial Stupa (1974 in memory of the 3rd king of Bhutan), & Takin preserve center (The national animal of Bhutan).

Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu

 

Day 2: Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula pass

Drive to Punakha the old capital and winter home of the central monk body via Dochula pass where you will have a spectacular view of Himalaya ranges of Bhutan.

Distance &Time: 70 km, 3 hours

Altitude: Punakha 1200m, Dochula Pass 3150m

Attractions: Highest Mountain peaks from the pass on a clear day, Druk Wangyal Chortens (108 Stupas) & Temple (2005); Punakha Dzong (1637, the fortress of great happiness), Chimmi Lhakhang (15th century temple of fertility) and Sangchen Dorji Lhendup Dratshang(2008, Buddhist nunnery).

Overnight: hotel in Punakha

 

Day 3: Punakha to Paro via Dochula Pass

Today drive back to Paro via Dochula pass & Thimphu

Distance & Time: 125km, 4 hours

Altitude: Paro 2200m

Attractions: Simtokha Dzong (1629 A.D the oldest fort in the country), National Museum (1968), Paro Rinpung Dzong (1646 A.D the fortress of heap of jewels))

Overnight: hotel in Paro

 

Day 4: Paro, Hike to Tiger’s nest Temple

In the morning after breakfast hike to Taktshang Goemba(Tiger’s nest temple)or ride a pony till halfway to the temple, you will walk through the blue pine forest, and on the way, there is a cafeteria where you can have tea & snacks or Lunch.

Distance & Time: 7 km, 2- 3 hours     Altitude: Tiger’s nest temple 3000m

Attractions:  Tiger’s nest temple, 8th-century Buddhist temple, Paro town for Shopping.

Overnight: hotel in Paro

 

Day 5: Paro (Departure)

Drive to Paro International Airport to catch a flight for your onward destination.