Bhutan Luxury Travel Escape

Day 01: Welcome to Bhutan 

Enter into Paro valley and enjoy the beautiful scenery as the aircraft lands. Move through the immigration process and get your passport stamped officially on producing the e-visa. After collecting your baggage you will be met by your guide and driver.

Drive to Thimphu with an optional stop to the medieval Tacho Lhakhang on the way. Upon arriving in Thimphu you can visit the Buddha Dordenma statue at Kuenselphodrang, or visit the National Memorial Chorten, or the National library or Folk Heritage Museum or just explore the capital of Thimphu. 

Later in the evening relax at Zhiwa Ling Ascent in the peaceful and pristine pine forest beyond the hustle and bustle of the city. Zhiwa Ling Ascent combines modern and traditional architectural design.

Overnight: Zhiwa Ling Ascent in Thimphu

Day 02: Sightseeing in Thimphu

Explore the Northern end of Thimphu valley and hike to tranquil Cheri Monastery where monks and wilds coexist in harmony.  

Visit the 16th-century Pangrizampa school of Astrology on your way from the Cheri hike. 

Back in Thimphu, you can visit the Jungshi hand-made paper factory or hand-rolled incense factory before returning to the dining at Zhiwa Ling Ascent. 

Overnight: Zhiwa Ling Ascent in Thimphu 

Day 03: Thimphu to Paro 

Drive along the Wang Chhu ( Thimphu River) passing the Chuzom river confluence where the Pa Chhu (Paro River) and Wang Chhu (Thimphu River) meet. After Chuzom confluence follow the Paro Chhu till you reach the Nyame Zampa in Paro, a traditional Bhutanese bridge that leads to the Paro Dzong. Traverse and explore the architectural grandeur of the Paro Dzong before heading to Ta Dzong (watchtower) to discover artifacts dating back to 4000 BCE. 

Relish on local delicacies and try a bite of Ema Dathsi at a local farmhouse before discovering the mystical atmosphere of the Dumtseg Lhakhang. 

A leisure circumambulation of the ancient Kichu Lhakhang and appreciating the aesthetic and gorgeous idols of the 7th century inside is a substantial way of spending an afternoon.

While there are so many exciting things to do in Paro, it is exciting to savor different flavors of Bhutanese beer at Namgay Artisinal Brewery.

Enjoy the classic Bhutanese style that showcases the rich Bhutanese architecture and paintings at the Peaceful Land of Zhiwa Ling Heritage. 

Overnight: Zhiwa Ling Heritage in Paro 

Day 04: Tiger’s Nest Hike ​​​​​​​

Today we will hike up to one of Bhutan’s most revered sights, Taktsang Gomba. 

The best of the last, the historical Taktsang hike is the focus of today’s activities. Get your energy up at breakfast this morning for a hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Venture through the pristine surrounding of the monastery resting on a cliff.

Hike up to Tiger’s Nest - one of Bhutan’s most revered pilgrim sites; be rewarded to the overwhelming sight of the monastery perched on a cliff at 3,120 meters above sea level and 900 meters above Paro valley. Tiger’s Nest or Taktsang acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rinpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress and meditated here for three months. He blessed and preached tantric Buddhism in Bhutan.

Duration: 6 to 8 hours Difficulty: Moderate to Hard

After the hike, soak in the healing traditional hot stone bath with a game of archery. 

Overnight: Zhiwa Ling Heritage in Paro

Day 05: Departure 

Our team will drop you at the airport and bid you farewell.