Itinerary
- Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
You'll meet your guide at Paro airport and then drive toward Thimphu with several stops along the way. First up is Tachogang Lhakhang temple, followed by the riverside stupas at Chuzom where two rivers meet. Once in Thimphu, you'll see the National Memorial Chorten and head to Buddha Point to take in the towering statue there. Then it's on to Tashichho Dzong, the impressive fortress that serves as the seat of government. If timing works out, you might catch the ceremonial flag-lowering ceremony in the late afternoon. After that, grab dinner and settle into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tachogang Lhakhang, 15th-century temple
- See three stupas at Chuzom confluence
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Buddha Point (Kuenselphodrang) to view world's tallest sitting Buddha statue
- Tour Tashichho Dzong fortress and witness flag-lowering ceremony
Landmarks Tachogang Lhakhang Chuzom National Memorial Chorten Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Point) Tashichho Dzong 
- Day 2
Dochula - Paro
Starting early after breakfast, you'll drive up to Dochu La Pass sitting at 3,088 metres. The main draw here is seeing the 108 memorial chortens surrounded by prayer flags and those wide-open Himalayan views spreading out below. On clear days you can spot Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan's highest peak at 7,497 metres. From there you head back to Paro for the afternoon portion. You'll check out Ta Dzong with its National Museum inside, then walk through the fortress-monastery of Rinpung Dzong. Before wrapping up, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the country's oldest sacred temples dating back to 659.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Dochu La Pass with memorial chortens and prayer flags
- Tour Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Tour Rinpung Dzong fortress-monastery
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang temple
Landmarks Dochu La Pass Gangkar Puensum Ta Dzong (National Museum) Rinpung Dzong Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 3
Paro
This day centers on hiking to Taktsang Monastery, also called Tiger's Nest, which clings to a cliffside 900 metres above the Paro Valley. The round trip takes 4 to 6 hours, so come prepared for a full morning and early afternoon on the trail through moss-draped pine forests. Later, once you're back down, you'll head to the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong fortress built in 1644 and damaged by fire in 1951. The views from there toward Mount Jhomolhari at 7,314 metres are really something on clear days. You'll return to Paro for your last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit Drukgyal Dzong ruins
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) Drukgyal Dzong Mount Jhomolhari 
- Day 4
Paro
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Your tour arrangements wrap up here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
