5 Days Tour in Thimphu, Paro, and Punakha

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5 Days Tour Thimphu / Paro / Punakha

This itinerary is a perfect introduction to Bhutan, also known as the last Shangri La. Starting in Thimphu, you’ll experience a blend of modernity and traditional culture before moving on to Punakha via the Dochula Pass (3,140m). The trip concludes with a hike to one of Bhutan’s most sacred sites: Taktsang Monastery (also known as the “Tiger’s Nest”) in Paro.

DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO – THIMPHU

Driving Duration: 1.5 hrs/ 65km
Elevation: 2200m/ 7218ft

Drive to Thimphu, Thimphu sightseeing

Attractions:
– Buddha Point
– Memorial Chorten
– Explore Thimphu Town

Overnight in Thimphu

Day 02: Thimphu – Cultural Sightseeing

After breakfast, Thimphu cultural sightseeing

Attractions:
– Takin Preservation Center
– Centenary Farmers Markets
– Zilukha Nunnery
– Tashichhodzong
– 13 Traditional Art Forms (Zorig Chusum)

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu

Day 03: Thimphu to Punakha

Driving duration: 2.5 hrs/77 km
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft

Drive to Punakha, Punakha sightseeing

Attractions:
– Dochula Pass
– Chimmi Lhakhang
– Punakha Dzong
– Punakha Suspension Bridge

Overnight in Punakha

Day 04: Punakha to Paro

Driving Duration: 4 hrs/142 km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft

Drive to Paro after breakfast, Paro sightseeing

Attractions:
– Rinpung/Paro Dzong
– Ta Dzong (National Museum)
– Explore Paro Town

Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Day 05: Paro – ” Hike to Tiger Nest”

Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft

Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (5-6hrs/ 6.5 km), Paro town sightseeing

Attractions:
– Tiger’s Nest (Paro Taktsang)
– Kyichu lhakhang

Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Day 06: Departure

After breakfast, we drive you to airport for your departure. We hope by now you would have made some friends and also kept many photos and beautiful memories of Bhutan! We look forward to seeing you again.