Itinerary
- Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
You'll land at Paro International Airport where your guide and driver will be waiting. Depending on when you arrive, you could visit the 7th-century Kichu Lhakhang monastery, check out the National Museum of Bhutan (it's housed in an old watch tower), and see the Paro Rinpung Dzong fortress. After that, it's about a 1.5-hour drive to Thimphu covering 55km. If there's still daylight, you'll stop at the giant Buddha statue that overlooks the valley before heading to your hotel.
- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, Paro, Bhutan)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kichu Lhakhang, 7th-century Buddhist monastery
- Visit National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong)
- Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong fortress
Optional Activities
- Visit Buddha statue on hilltop overlooking Thimphu valley (if time permits)
Landmarks Kichu Lhakhang National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong) Paro Rinpung Dzong 
- Day 2
Thimphu
Start the day in Thimphu at the National Memorial Chorten, a sacred site dedicated to the Late Third King. From there, walk through the Bhutan Postal Museum to see their rare stamp collections, then head to the National Library & Archives and the National Institute of Zorig Chusum where you can learn about traditional Bhutanese arts and crafts being taught. After a traditional lunch, you'll drive past the Changlimithang Archery Range (watch the national sport if there's a match happening). Later in the afternoon, it's a 1.5-hour drive back to Paro, covering those same 55km.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Folk Heritage Museum or similar restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Bhutan Postal Museum
- Visit National Library & Archives of Bhutan
- Visit National Institute of Zorig Chusum
- Drive by Changlimithang Archery Range to watch archery matches
Optional Activities
- Traditional archery and dart throwing
- Bhutanese national costume experience (Gho for men, Kira for women)
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten Bhutan Postal Museum National Library & Archives of Bhutan National Institute of Zorig Chusum Changlimithang Archery Range - Day 3
Paro
Get an early breakfast, then drive to Ramthangka at the base of Taktsang monastery for your hike. The trail takes about 2 hours through shaded pine paths to reach Tiger's Nest monastery, which sits on an 800-meter cliff. Around the 1-hour mark, you'll reach a cafeteria where it's nice to stop for hot tea and snacks while looking out at the monastery and valley. From there, another hour of hiking gets you to the monastery itself (or you can return from the cafeteria if you prefer). After lunch back at the cafeteria, you'll hike down and spend your afternoon wandering Paro town. By evening, head to a local farmhouse for home-cooked dinner and a chance to experience how people actually live there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Taktsang Cafeteria), Dinner (Authentic home-cooked cuisine at local farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) monastery
- Visit Taktsang monastery
- Explore Paro town
- Visit local farmhouse for dinner and cultural experience
Optional Activities
- One-way horse riding to mid-point (Taktsang Viewpoint Cafeteria) - approximately USD 20 per horse per person
- Traditional hot stone bath (therapeutic and revitalizing) - approximately USD 15
- Locally brewed liquor (Ara)
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery 
- Day 4
Paro Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Paro International Airport for your departure. Your driver will get you there based on your flight time.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, Paro, Bhutan)
- Meals
- Breakfast
