Druk Wangyel Tshechu

Arrive at Paro international Airport. By the time you finish your immigration formalities, it will be late in the evening. Representatives from the company will meet you at the airport, after which you will drive for about an hour to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city. 

On the way to Thimphu, 

• Visit the famous iron bridge which connects to Tagchogang Temple. The iron chain bridge dates back to the 15th century and was constructed by iron builder Drupthop Thangthong Gyalpo. 

Check into your hotel and have a stroll in the town and visit Craft Bazaar and local vegetable market – Kaja Throm.  

Overnight halt – Thimphu

Have an early breakfast and drive to Dochula, half an hour from Thimphu. Druk Wangyel Festival is held at the open ground of the Druk Wangyle Lhakhang. Witness the colourful and vibrant festival.

In the evening move back to Thimphu.

Morning hours, visit:

• Buddha Point, where the statue of the World’s largest Future Buddha (Maitreya) will be seen.  
• Textile Museum and see different kind of weaving and textiles produced in the local market.
• Visit Simply Bhutan – which is a living museum showcasing the Bhutanese arts and crafts. Play archery and check out the arts and crafts

After lunch, move towards Paro and visit:

• Rinphung Dzong
• Ta Dzong (National museum)

After breakfast, we drive for half an hour and start the hike, which is about 5 hours (round trip.) The trail is along an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels. 

As you reach Taktsang you will be struck by the architectural wonder of this most pious Buddhist shrine in Bhutan. Perched some 1000m,3000ft on a cliff overlooking the valley, it would justifiably qualify as one of Bhutan’s wonders. Tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, it has been rebuilt to its original glory. It is said that the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tigress to tame five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 A.D. Hence,  the name, Taktshang, or the “Tiger’s Lair.”

After breakfast, you can have a short visit to town and by late morning you will be driven to Paro international Airport for your journey out of Bhutan.