Discover Bhutan in 4 Days

Paro Altitude 2,195m/7,200ft. Arrive Paro International airport by either Drukair or Bhutan Airlines. You'll be received by our guide and driver and transfer you to the hotel.

After checking in and settling yourself in the new surroundings, you'ill be taken on your first adventure into the ‘Kingdom of Thunder Dragon’. We will visit an auspicious 7th-century monastery Kichu Lhakhang which was built in a single day, the National Museum of Bhutan which used to be a watch tower 400 years ago, an impressive Paro Dzong and later in the afternoon, if time permits, visit Sangchoekhor Monastery on the hilltop overlooking Paro valley. L, D

Taktsang Altitude 3,120m/10,235ft. In the morning hike to the most famous iconic landmark in Bhutan, the Taktsang monastery which translates to 'Tiger's Nest' in local language Dzongkha. Taktsang monastery was originally built in 1692 on the face of a sheer 800-meter rock cliff .

It normally takes about 2 hours to reach monastery from the road head. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Bhutan. In the afternoon drive to the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. Road Distance 55 km, Driving Time 1.5hrs, Thimphu Altitude 2,334m/7,655ft. Upon arrival in Thimphu, check into hotel and settle down for a while.

We then go to visit one of the landmarks in Thimphu, the National Memorial Choeten. Later in the evening after 5pm, visit the majestic Tashichho Dzong and appreciate the exquisite Bhutanese architectural feat. B, L, D

Thimphu Altitude 2,334m/7,655ft. Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan and it is home to approximately 100,000 residents. This bustling little city is the main centre of commerce, religion and government in the country.

It is the only capital city in the world without traffic lights and even commercial billboards. We begin the excursion by first visiting 169ft tall Buddha Dordenma statue built on the hilltop overlooking Thimphu valley, then visit Bhutan Postal Museum, Folk Heritage Museum to get fascinating insights into Bhutanese material culture and way of life, National Institute of Zorig Chusum where you can see youths learning 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.

Leisure time in town to explore. B, L, D OR Alternatively drive to fertile Punakha valley, visit Chimi Lhakhang popularly known as Temple of Fertility as it is believed to bless children to couples who are not able to conceive offspring, visit the historic 17th century Punakha Dzong known as 'Palace of Great Bliss' and then drive back to Thimphu for night halt.