Thimphu is perhaps the only capital city in the world in the 21st century that do not have traffic lights. After breakfast, transfer to the following sightseeing places.

Visit Memorial Chorten (Stupa): The Chorten was built-in 1974 in the memory of 3rd king of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who is known as the father of modern Bhutan. They have designed the architecture of the Chorten to present it as one of the most visible religious structures in Thimphu.

Sakyamuni Buddha (Buddha Dordenma): The Buddha Dordenma is the largest sitting statue of 51.5 meters in height, which is made of bronze, making it one of the gigantic statues of Buddha. Sakyamuni Buddha is located at the top of the hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park and overlooks the southern entrance to Thimphu valley.

Changangkha Lhakhang (temple): The Changangkha Lhakhang is an ancient temple situated at a distance of around 1 km from the downtown Thimphu, overlooking the valley. It built-in the 12th century on a site which was chosen by the founder of the Drukpa Lineage in Bhutan, Phajo Drukgom Shigpo. Today this Lhakhang is considered to be the home of the guardian deity of the children born within Chang valley.

Takin Preservation Centre: Takin preservation Centre is located two kilometres above the Thimphu Town in a pine forest. Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. It is one of the endangered and rare animals in the world. The appearance is unique as it possesses the face of a goat and the body of a cow.

The National Library: It is in the Kawajangtsa area of Thimphu, above the Royal Thimphu Golf Course, near the Folk Heritage Museum and the National Institute for Zorig Chusum. For preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage of Bhutan, in 1967 the National Library established. The world’s hugest published book is also in the library, and the book weighs 133 pounds and 5X7 feet.

National Institute for Zorig Chusum (Painting School): The institute plays an integral role in the preservation and promotion of the traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. The painting school operates four to six- years courses that provide students to learn 13 different techniques to master in Bhutanese Arts. You are allowed to take the pictures/make videos.

Simply Bhutan: Simply Bhutan is a live Museum with an interactive environment where the tourists can presume to live a life of a traditional Bhutanese lifestyle in just one visit. The living museum aims to preserve and promote the ancient tradition and culture. It houses the old equipment that was once used by the ancient Bhutanese for distinct works. Every visitor at this place is greeting with a shot of local ara (rice spirit), before being guided through mocked-up village scenes to get them acquainted with the story of its several parts. Along the way, visitors can try traditional attire of Bhutan, try out archery and hear classic songs sung by the Bhutanese women.

Royal Textile Museum: Which is the best place to see the art of traditional weaving kept alive and preserved through exhibition and has a good collection of old textiles which are rich in colours and designs. You can also see people weaving with intricate designs. It is worth visiting to experience the living national art of weaving.

Towards the evening explore Thimphu City. Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.

After breakfast, drive to low lands of Punakha & Wangdue valley through Dochula pass (3,140m). In the clear sky, you will be able to see the highest peaks towards the north; Gangkhar Puensum is the highest unclimbed peak (7,570 m) in the world. The view is scenic and very clear on winter days with snow-capped mountains. Then pass by the beautiful 108 Chortens built on the hill by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck for the security and well-being of his Majesty fourth King of Bhutan.

You can have lunch at Lobesa and take a hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple). The existing footpath to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple) passes through beautiful terraces of paddy field after crossing the paddy field. Chimi Lhakhang dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kinley Divine Madman known for his outrageous behaviour. It is built in 1499 by Ngawang Chogyal the, 14th Drukpa Hierarch. Many childless women visit this Lhakhang (Temple) and seek blessings for a child.

The next visit is Punakha Dzong - built-in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (the person who unified Bhutan), the Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of the Chief Abbot of Bhutan. The Dzong is one of the finest and must-visit Dzongs of Bhutan. It stands in between the meeting point of two rivers, Pho Chu and Mo Chu making the most photogenic Dzongs of Bhutan.



Suspension Bridge - The Punakha suspension bridge is only about 15-minute walk from Punakha Dzong. It is considered one of the longest of its kind in Bhutan. The bridge connects the Dzong with the villages Shengana, Samdingkha and Wangkha on the other bank of the Pochu River. Visitors can stop here for a quick and authentic view of Bhutan. Overnight at a hotel in Punakha.

After breakfast, an exciting river rafting adventure awaits you. Following a short drive at the river and, after a full safety briefing, you take to your raft for a soft rafting experience down in the Po Chu (Male River). This rafting tour expected to last for 1 to 2 hours. The clear rivers of Bhutan are one of the Kingdom best assets. The Pho Chu (Male River ) in Punakha valley, with its approx. 16 Km course with about 15 rapids of class 2 - 4 is the most popular for rafting in Bhutan followed by Mo chu (Female river) in Punakha valley with 10 Km course comprising around ten rapids.

After a picnic lunch on the riverside, you drive through the upper Punakha Valley passing traditional villages and farmlands. You will take a short hike to visit the beautiful Khamsum Yuelly Namgyal Chorten (stupa) built by Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck for peace and stability in this ever-changing world. This stupa is on the hilltop overlooking the valley below. The leisurely hike up to the temple would take about an hour, and return downhill will take around 45 minutes. Enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful view from there as well as visit the temple.

In the evening you may visit Bajo Town, and at the same time, you can view the ruins of Wangdue Dzong (the Dzong was razed to the ground by fire in 2012). Overnight at a hotel in Punakha.

In the morning, after your breakfast, drives back to Paro, home to Bhutan's only international airport. Later after checking into a hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong (National Museum of Paro) perched above Paro Dzong was built as a watch tower in 1649, which now houses National Museum of Bhutan. Today this museum houses the best collections of all time historical items like antique Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & household objects making worth for a visit.

Rinpung Dzong - Fortress on a Heap of Jewels, is ranked one of the best Bhutanese architecture. The massive buttressed walls that tower over the town are visible throughout the valley, especially when landing at Paro Airport. The Dzong also offers the administrative seat of the district of Paro. The Dzong was built-in 1644 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

Nya Mey Zam Bridge - It is a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town. Local people believe it is ill omen if one sees a fish in the river. The earlier bridge which could fold during the war was washed away by the flood in 1969.

After breakfast, drive to the base of Taktshang Monastery which will take around 20 minutes from Paro Town and then hike up to Taktshang Monastery, also known as Tiger Nest. The most famous landmark, Taktshang Monastery (Tiger Nest), stands on a granite cliff about 1000 m above the valley. It admitted that Guru Rinpoche, a famous Buddhist saint, flew to Paro on a tigress and meditated at Taktshang. Taktshang monastery is recognising as being a national treasure of Bhutan.

Depending upon your fitness, it will take about 1.5 hours to reach the viewpoint, and from there, you will experience a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. Then hike further up to the monastery which will take about 1 hour. After visiting the Taktshang monastery, stop for lunch at the viewpoint cafeteria and then walk further downhill to the road point.

Visit Kichu Lhakhang (Temple) - Kichu Lhakhang can reach within a ten-minute drive from Paro town; it is in the Lango Gewog. The temple is one of the oldest temples to have been built in Bhutan. In the 7th century, the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo had built 108 temples, and Kichu Temple is one of them. The King is said to have built 108 temples in a day throughout the Himalayan regions of which Kichu temple is one of them.

In the evening you can relax in the Traditional Hot stone Bath: It is very nice to experience Bhutanese hot stone bath. A visit to Bhutan would be incomplete without experiencing a hot stone bath. It is the perfect way to relax and wind down after a long day of sightseeing, and it considered for numerous health benefits. It admitted that the local herbs all combine to produce medicinal benefits for joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorders and arthritis. Overnight stay at hotel in Paro.

After breakfast, day excursion to Chele La Pass – Highest motor-able road passes connecting two districts Paro and Haa, an elevation of 3988m above the sea level. On clear days, the pass provides stunning views of the sacred enjoy sacred Mt. Jomolhari (7314m). The Chele-la pass is marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colours-pale pink, deep pink, white and burnt orange, in season. You can also plan to ride mountain biking from Pass to Paro valley with a stretch of 36-48km, mostly downhill and comfortable ride.

Paro Airport View Point: It is just about 10-minute drive from the airport gate or Paro town. It situated on the hill overlooking the airport; this viewpoint offers the best view of the whole airport, many sacred sites and historical monuments. The viewpoint mark above the airport is the best place to watch planes landing and taking off. It strongly recommended making a detour here when you arrive in Bhutan or when you're just driving to catch your flight. Later towards the evening explore around Paro market area. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.

In the morning after breakfast, your tour guide will escort you to the Paro airport for your flight to your onward destinations.