
Trip Highlights
- ✦3 nights in Thimphu, Bhutan's vibrant capital
- ✦2 nights in Paro, gateway to Tiger's Nest
- ✦Trek to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
- ✦Visit Buddha Dordenma and Memorial Chorten
- ✦Pure vegetarian meal plan available
- ✦Stay at Ariya Hotel and Club Mahindra
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
Arrive at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu (1 hour). Check-in at Ariya Hotel. Evening walk around Thimphu's vibrant city center.
- Paro airport arrival
- Transfer to Thimphu
- City center walk
- 2
Thimphu Sightseeing
Explore Bhutan's charming capital: the 51-meter Buddha Dordenma statue, Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong (seat of the government), and the National Folk Heritage Museum.
- Buddha Dordenma statue
- Memorial Chorten
- Tashichho Dzong
- Heritage Museum
- 3
Thimphu – Local Villages & Leisure
Visit local Bhutanese villages to experience authentic rural life. Explore the local market and try traditional cuisine. Evening at leisure in Thimphu.
- Village visits
- Local market
- Traditional cuisine experience
- 4
Thimphu to Paro via Dochula Pass
Drive to Paro over the scenic Dochula Pass with Himalayan panoramas. Check-in at Club Mahindra, Paro. Visit Rinpung Dzong and Ta Dzong museum.
- Dochula Pass drive
- Club Mahindra check-in
- Rinpung Dzong
- Ta Dzong Museum
- 5
Tiger's Nest Trek
Trek to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, Bhutan's most iconic landmark clinging to a cliff 900m above the Paro valley. A memorable 4–5 hour round hike offering spectacular views.
- Tiger's Nest Trek
- Monastery visit
- Valley panorama
- 6
Departure from Paro
Check-out from Club Mahindra. Transfer to Paro International Airport. Depart with beautiful Bhutanese memories.
- Hotel check-out
- Airport transfer
- Departure
Inclusions
- ✓3 nights at Ariya Hotel, Thimphu with breakfast and dinner
- ✓2 nights at Club Mahindra, Paro with breakfast and dinner
- ✓Certified Bhutanese tour guide
- ✓All transfers by private vehicle
- ✓Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- ✓All entry fees and permits
Exclusions
- ✕International and domestic flights
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Alcoholic beverages
- ✕Tips for guide and driver