3 Nights Bhutan Private Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Paro (2250m) – Thimphu (2350m)

Stop At: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan
Upon your arrival at Paro airport meet the representative and Bhutanese guide then drive towards Paro for Lunch. After lunch drive for Thimphu then begin your sightseeing tour of Thimphu. Drive to the Buddha Terrance for a stunning view of the valley and then pay visit to Takin Preserve to witness national animal of Bhutan, Takin. Afterwards grab a majestic view of Tashichoe Dzong, the seat of government and then circumvent the National Memorial Chorte, a monument erected in memory of Bhutan’s third king H.M Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Later visit Centenary Farmers Market, the new authentic craft bazaar, National Institute of Traditional Medicine that still dispenses traditional herbal medicines to the locals, and the Folk Heritage Museum. At the evening drive towards Hotel.
Duration: 12 hours

Pass By: Paro River, Paro Bhutan
Arrive Paro and drive to Thimphu. Enjoy the scenery of Paro river and Paro valley.

Stop At: Buddha Dordenma, Kuensel Phodrang Viewing Point, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
The biggest Buddha Statue!
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Royal Takin Preserve, Motithang, Bhutan
Motithang Mini-Zoo (home of the bizarre Takin, the national animal).
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong), Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu Bhutan
View of Tashichoo Dzong in Thimphu.

Stop At: Rinpung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan
Ringpung Dzong is the center of attraction in Paro.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Centenary Farmers Market, Main Town, Near the Wangchhu River, Thimphu Bhutan
Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu offers fresh produces directly from the villages. (Open Fri – Sun).
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: National Folk Heritage Museum, Pedzoe Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
Folk Heritage Museum – a 300 year old traditional house converted into a museum. (Open Mon-Fri).
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel (3*)

Day 2: Thimphu – Punakha (1,320m) – Thimphu

Stop At: Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
After breakfast, drive towards Punakha via Dochula Pass (3140m) and witness the majestic Himalayan panorama of eastern mountains. En-route, take a short hike to Chimmi Lhakhang located atop a hill amid rice field. The lhakhang is located 10 kilometers from Punakha near a village called Sopsokha from where a 20 minutes’ walk along muddy and dusty path through agricultural fields of mustards and rice, leads to a hillock where the monastery and the chorten are situated. Chimmi Lhakhang is dedicated to Drukpa Kunely and also popularly known as the fertility temple. Afterwards, drive towards Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful dzong of Bhutan. Later, drive back to Thimphu.
Duration: 2 days

Stop At: Dochula Pass, Thimphu Bhutan
Dochula Pass offers majestic Himalayan panorama of the eastern Himalayas. There are 108 chortens at the pass.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chimi L'hakhang Temple, Punakha Bhutan
Chimi Lhakhang is the fertility temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel (3*)

Day 3: Thimphu –Paro and Hike to Taktsang Monastery (3120m)

Stop At: Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), Taktsang Trail, Paro 11001 Bhutan
Early in the morning drive towards the Thimphu and then further to the base camp of Taktsang and commence the hike towards the Tiger’s Nest. Hike takes about 2 hours to reach cafeteria which provides the spectacular view of monastery. Then hike further to Taktsang Monastery and observe the spectacular sight of the Paro Valley. The monastery itself is surrounded by majestic mountains and beautiful green valleys. Its architectural design is shaped with best of Buddhist traditions and arts. The monastery is a white building with a golden roof and has four main temples and several dwellings. Later hike back to the road point then drive to Kyichi Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Afterwards visit Rinpung Dzong built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and then drive to the Hotel.
Duration: 2 days

Stop At: Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), Taktsang Trail, Paro 11001 Bhutan
Enjoy the visit to Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kyichu Lhakhang, Lamgong Gewog, Paro 12001 Bhutan
Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest temple in Bhutan.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel (3*)

Day 4: Paro - Depart

Stop At: Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point, Paro Bhutan
Departure Your 3 Nights Bhutan Tour terminates today, so after breakfast, drive towards the international terminal, board the flight and bid farewell to remote and legendary Dragon Kingdom.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.