Taste of Happiness

Welcome to Bhutan, the Land of Gross National Happiness! Upon arrival at Paro International Airport you will be warmly greeted by your guide outside the arrival terminal/at the Bhutan Gate Phuentshogling. Enjoy a scenic one and half hour drive to Thimphu, Bhutan’s charming capital city. After checking in to your hotel, you’ll have your first meal in Bhutan either at the hotel or a local restaurant, depending on your choice.

In the afternoon, explore Thimphu at a relaxed pace, with activities tailored to your interests. Some must-see attractions include:

• Visit National Memorial Chorten
• Explore Kaja Throm (Farmers' Market)
• Visit Changyul Park
• Visit Folk Heritage Museum & National Textile Museum
• Evening stroll around Thimphu town
• Visit Crafts Markets

In the event you choose to enter from Phuentshogling our guide will receive you at the Phuentshogling Bhutan gate

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Thimphu

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before exploring some of Thimphu’s key attractions.

Activities:

• Visit Buddha Dordenma
• Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass (108 chortens)
• Visit Chhimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
• Explore Woolakha Nunnery
• Visit Punakha Dzong

Optional Activities:

• Stroll through the local farmers’ market to experience Bhutanese village life
• Walk across Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge
• For adventure lovers, opt for river rafting on the Pho Chhu or Mo Chhu rivers

Accommodation: Hotel in Punakha

Enjoy a beautiful drive to Gangtey Valley, passing through forests, villages, and mountain roads with amazing views of the countryside.

Activities:

• Visit Gangtey monastery
• Visit Phobjikha Valley and immerse in its natural beauty

After breakfast, begin your scenic drive from Gangtey Valley towards Paro, passing through beautiful forests, quaint villages, and winding mountain roads with breathtaking countryside views.

Activities:

• Scenic Stop at Pelela Pass
• Visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
• Arrival in Paro and explore town

Accommodation: Hotel in Paro

Start your day with a hearty breakfast before setting out for the hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest).

Activities:

• Hike to Taktsang Monastery (3 -4 hours hours round trip)
• Stop at the Taktsang Cafeteria, where you can rest, enjoy tea or snacks, and take in a stunning view of the monastery clinging to the cliffs.
• Lunch in Paro: After descending, return to Paro town and enjoy a sumptuous local lunch at a nearby restaurant.
• Explore Paro town
• Evening at a Traditional Farmhouse

We will bid a fond farewell to the enchanting Kingdom of Bhutan. After an early breakfast, we will either drop to Paro International Airport for your onward flight home or to your next destination, or we will drive to Phuentsholing to exit Bhutan via the land border.

We hope your journey has been filled with new friendships, unforgettable experiences, and countless beautiful memories of this Himalayan paradise. May the blessings of Bhutan accompany you wherever you go.

Tashi Delek! May the blessings of Bhutan accompany you wherever you go.