Paro

Welcome to Paro Bhutan, where mist-covered mountains meet vibrant cultural heritage, and every step leads to a deeper connection with nature and your inner self. Your guide and driver await at the arrival with a white scarf of auspiciousness and escort you to your hotel.

Rinpung Dzong

Traverse the traditional wooden cantilever bridge to reach Paro Rinpung Dzong or the fortress on Heap of Jewels and explore the astonishing architecture and paintings .

Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang

Dumtseg Lhakhang lies just out of Paro town, with the backdrop of a majestic hill. It is possibly the only ancient temple built in the shape of a chorten and is literally chained down since local belief holds that it will otherwise fly off to heaven! Dumtseg Lhakhang was constructed in 1412 by Thangtong Gyelpo who came to Bhutan in search of iron ore to be used for constructing bridges in his homeland Tibet. The paintings here are possibly the most extraordinary collection in all of Bhutan. The Dumtseg lhakhang was conceived as a mandala with the three different levels of initiation.

Dzongdrakha Temple

Take a 15 minutes walk to Dzongdrakha : visually splendid but little visited Cliffside retreat. While at here, don't forget to visit the cave where Drubthog Gyonpo Dorji , the founder of the Lhakhang has meditated. It has a spiritually healing ambience. The place is also not so touristy so you can enjoy the serenity and tranquility at utmost on your own.

Buddha Dordenma

Capture the gigantic Buddha Dordenma statue and take in the view of the Thimphu valley.

Bhutan Postal Museum

General Post Office where you can make a postage stamp with your own picture which can be posted within Bhutan.

Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

From Dechenphodrang monastery capture the view of Tashichodzong , a majestic fortress that serves as the seat of the National government and the Central Monastic Body.

Wangdi-tse Monastery

Venture through the flavors and scents of thick pine forest along the side of Thimphu valley leading to the glorious Wangditse Monastery. It is one and half hour - easy hike crossing local apple farms and houses . The trail further takes into trees of oak, pine, and rhododendron which accompany you throughout the hike while occasionally opening to the view of the Buddha Dordenma statue, Tashichoe Dzong and Thimphu valley. - Optional

Paro Taktsang

Today’s hiking highlight is the trail to the Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Monastery). After a short 40-minutes’ drive we arrive at the starting point of our hike. Depending on your physical fitness it will take you around 2-4 hours to go up and 1-2hours to come down. We encourage you to keep your own pace and yet be mindful of each step of the journey and your immersion in nature. Lunch at the Taktsang cafeteria

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In the evening try out a traditional hot stone bath with a game of local archery at a local farm house and enjoy farm house dinner with local.

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Your guide and driver will drop you off the airport