Marvels of Bhutan

Day 01: Discover Thimphu

Fly into the fascinating Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. On arrival at the Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by your private guide with a traditional white scarf of auspiciousness and transferred to Thimphu.

• On the way stop at Tachhog Lhakhang, a temple located across the famous iron chain bridge built over the meandering Pa Chhu (Paro River). Devour yourself to the invigorating ambience of the medieval surrounding of this place. The cool-sweeping breeze and bright colored prayer flags is a feast to the eye.

Reach Thimphu situated at 2,300 meters and sprawled along the Wang Chhu (Thimphu River).

• Catch the vibrant Buddha Dordenma statue at Kuenselphodrang. Apart from the serenity of the place the view of Thimphu valley is amazing from this spot.

• Visit the exquisite massive structure of Thimphu Tashichoe Dzong- a master piece of Bhutanese architecture.

• Visit the local archery ground where the locals celebrate the national sport in high spirit with dance and song on every hit.

• Take a stroll in evening around Thimphu town and absorb the magical atmosphere of the capital city while capturing the sight of the contemporary Bhutanese life.

Duration of Drive: 1.5 hours (54Km)

Overnight: Hotel, Thimphu

Day 02: Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery

Journey to Paro after a hearty breakfast at your hotel

Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) Hike.

Venture through the pristine surroundings of the Tiger’s Nest monastery. Be rewarded to an overwhelming sight monastery resting on edge of a cliff at 900 meters above Paro valley.

Tiger’s Nest Monastery or Taktsang Goemba is one of the holiest and the most beautiful sites of Bhutan and acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rinpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived at this place from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress and blessed the entire place.

The hike can be broken down into various stages. The first stage is the trek to the cafeteria (where lunch will be served later today) which is situated on a rocky outcrop across a ravine from the monastery. This leg of the trek takes approximately 45 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on your level of fitness.

At the Cafeteria we can stop for some tea or coffee and biscuits whilst pondering the journey ahead and looking at the monastery, the distance above us.

The 2nd stage of the walk is from the cafeteria to the lookout opposite of the monastery. This leg takes close to one hour. At this point some may be content to snap photos and return to cafeteria. The next stage is the trek/climb down the 475 steps in the cliff face to the bottom of the ravine which crosses over a stream and a waterfall before the path again ascends another 300 odd steps to the entrance of the monastery. Once here we should be able to enter into the monastery and view the cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated. (Cameras are not allowed inside the monastery).

• Visit the 7th century Kichu Temple and learn about the stories related to the construction of the temple.

• Evening free or can visit the Paro town with a street of typical Bhutanese traditional buildings or Walk along the Paro River.

Overnight: Hotel in Paro

Day 03: Departure 

End of your travel to Bhutan. Our guide and vehicle will drive you to the Airport and bid farewell.