4 Nights Bhutan Short Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Paro (2250m) and transfer to Thimphu (2350m)

Pass By: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan
After arrival in Paro meet our representative and then have your lunch at Paro. After lunch carry out your sightseeing program visiting the Rinpung Dzong which is currently used as an administration centre and school for monks. Later depart to Thimphu,which is made up of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. Check in at hotel. Within the evening visit Handicrafts Emporium, this has all types of Bhutanese handicrafts for sale.

Pass By: Paro River, Paro Bhutan
Arrive Paro and drive to Thimphu. Enjoy the scenery of Paro river and Paro valley.

Pass By: Buddha Dordenma, Kuensel Phodrang Viewing Point, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
The biggest Buddha Statue!

Pass By: Motithang Takin Preserve, Thimphu Bhutan
Motithang Mini-Zoo (home of the bizarre Takin, the national animal).

Pass By: Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong), Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu Bhutan
View of Tashichoo Dzong in Thimphu.

Pass By: Rinpung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan
Ringpung Dzong is the center of attraction in Paro.

Pass By: Centenary Farmers Market, Main Town, Near the Wangchhu River, Thimphu Bhutan
Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu offers fresh produces directly from the villages. (Open Fri – Sun).

Pass By: National Folk Heritage Museum, Pedzoe Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
Folk Heritage Museum – a 300 year old traditional house converted into a museum. (Open Mon-Fri).

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel (3*)

Day 2: Thimphu to Punakha (1310m)

Pass By: Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
Early in the morning after breakfast drive towards Punakha crossing over Dochula Pass (3140m) for about 1 & half hours. Dochula offers the spectacular view of eastern Himalayas in the clear weather. On the way take a short hike through beautiful rice fields to Chimmi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to Drukpa Kuenly, also known as “the Divine Madman”. Later in the afternoon visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong located at the confluence of the Pho-chu and Mo-chu river. In the evening drive to the hotel.



Pass By: Dochula Pass, Thimphu Bhutan
Dochula Pass offers majestic Himalayan panorama of the eastern Himalayas. There are 108 chortens at the pass.

Pass By: Chimi Lhakhang Temple, Punakha Bhutan
Chimi Lhakhang is the fertility temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel (3*)

Day 3: Punakha to Paro (2250m)

Pass By: Dochula Pass, Thimphu Bhutan
After early breakfast, drive from Punakha to Paro re-crossing Dochula Pass. Stop at Thimphu for lunch. Then drive further for Paro and visit the Rinpung Dzong which continues its age-old function as the seat of the district administration, district court and the monastic body. Later drive for the hotel at Paro.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel (3*)

Day 4: Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery

Stop At: Paro Taktsang, Taktsang Trail BT, Paro Bhutan
On fourth day visit the spectacular Taktsang Monastery, early in the morning after breakfast drive towards the base camp of Taktsang and then commence the hike up to the Taktsang Monastery-Tiger’s Nest. Pay visit to Taktsang Monastery which provides the mesmerizing view of Paro Valley. Afterwards, hike back to the road point then drive to Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Also visit Rinpung Dzong which continues its age-old function as the seat of the district administration, district court and the monastic body. Later drive back to Hotel.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Paro Taktsang, Taktsang Trail BT, Paro Bhutan
Enjoy the visit to Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Kyichu Lhakhang, Lamgong Gewog, Paro 12001 Bhutan
Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest temple in Bhutan.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel (3*)

Day 5: Departure

Stop At: Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point, Paro Bhutan
Departure Your 3 Nights Bhutan Tour terminates today, so after breakfast, drive towards the international terminal, board the flight and bid farewell to remote and legendary Dragon Kingdom.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.