Memorable 4 Days Paro, Paro Thimphu with Thimphu Punakha Thimphu Tour Package

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Arrive Paro International airport by either of only two airlines operating in and out of Bhutan; Drukair, the national flag carrier or Bhutan Airlines, a private airline which was started in 2011. After completing your visa formalities at the immigration counter, you will be received by our guide and driver at the exit gate and then transfer you to the hotel. After checking in and settling yourself in the new surroundings, you will be taken on your first adventure into the ‘Kingdom of Thunder Dragon’. We will visit an auspicious 7th century monastery Kichu Lhakhang, the National Museum of Bhutan, an impressive Paro Dzong and later in the afternoon, if time permits, visit Sangchoekhor Monastery on the hilltop overlooking paro valley.

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Today, you will hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest and later in the afternoon, drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Taktsang Altitude: 3,120m/10,235ft. After breakfast, drive to Ramthangka, the base of the Taktsang monastery. Taktsang monastery is located on the face of a sheer 800-meter rock cliff in Paro. It normally takes about 2 hours to reach the monastery from the road head. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Bhutan. Taktsang which literally translates to ‘Tiger’s Nest’, is regarded as one of the most important monasteries in Bhutan. Its history is associated with the visit of Guru Padmasambhava (known as Guru Rinpoche), the Indian saint who came to Bhutan and introduced Tantric Buddhism in the mid-eighth century AD. It is believed that Guru Padmasambhava flew to Taktsang from Kurtoe Singye Dzong in eastern Bhutan, riding on a tigress. Taktsang monastery was originally built in 1692 on the sacred cave where Guru Padmasambhava meditated. The trail takes you through the ancient path shaded by pine trees. After an hour of steep uphill hiking, you will reach a nice cafeteria from where you can see spectacular views of Taktsang monastery perched on the face of a steep rock cliff and beautiful valley below. Hot tea and snacks will be served here. For those who are still energetic, can hike further up for 1 hour and visit the monastery, receive blessings from many sacred relics and artifacts and enjoy grand views of the Paro valley below. Lunch will be served at the Taktsang Cafeteria.

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Thimphu Altitude 2,334m/7,655ft. Today, you can spend whole day in Thimphu soaking up into the culture and visiting popular attractions. After early breakfast, 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.

Distance 50 km, Driving Time 1.5hrs. After breakfast, depending on your flight departure time drive to Paro and transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.