4 Day Western Bhutan Tour (Paro & Thimphu)

On arrival at the Airport, the representative from Somify Destination Tours – Gateway to your Unforgettable Bhutan Experience; Will warmly welcome & greet you. Then, you will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan through the sound of peaceful river flowing. The drive will take 1 hour and 30 minutes along a river, past small villages and traditional farmhouses. On reaching Thimphu, we can have lunch in one of the restaurants. After lunch, visit Memorial Chorten, built in 1974 in memory of the third late king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhism and its philosophy. Buddha Point is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha, sited amidst the ruins of Kuensel Phodrang, the palace of Sherab Wangchuk, the thirteenth Druk Desi. Mothithang mini-zoo, to see the National Animal of Bhutan Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor). The Takin as a National Animal of Bhutan is attributed to a legend of the animal’s creation in Bhutan in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kunley. Zulikha Nunnery, the Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel and today it houses the sixty nuns engaged in Buddhist study and practices. Evening, stroll around Thimphu city, then visit Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Thimphu.

Today after having breakfast, we will visit Paper Factory, where the Bhutanese Traditional Papers & paper products are made. Weaving Center hand-woven textiles on site and has a selection of cloth and ready-made garments for sale. Then drive to Paro, on reaching Paro we will have lunch in Paro town. After lunch, visit Paro Rimpung Dzong, the centre of civil and religious authority in this region and drive to the village of Drukgyel and visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1649 to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invasion. Evening at leisure, dinner and overnight stay at Paro Hotel.

Today after having breakfast, we will make a hike to Paro Taktshang Monastery, the most famous and sacred monastery in Bhutan. Taktshang means “Tiger`s Nest” named after Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to this site riding on the back of a flying tigress in the 8th century. We have to walk about 3 hours up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through a beautiful pine forest, many trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. Lunch will be served at the Taktshang cafeteria. While coming back, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, it is one of the two most sacred and oldest temples in Bhutan, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo. Evening at leisure, dinner and overnight stay at Paro Hotel.

After breakfast, drive to the Airport for your onward flight. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very safe and pleasant flight for your onward destinations.