Bhutan: Valley of Peace and Prayer - 5 Nights / 6 Days

In the morning visit the National Library, Institute of Zorig Chusum and the Textile Museum. Then drive to Sangaygang and walk through hundreds of prayer flags with a beautiful view of the whole Thimphu valley.

Visit Takin Reserve Centre is on the way to Sangaygang and hosts the Takins (National animal of the country) which are found only in the Himalayas. Then visit the Changangkha monastery and the Memorial Chorten, which are very important landmarks in the city.

Conclude the day by visiting the Tashichhoe Dzong, which is the fortress that houses the office of the King. Overnight at Thimphu.

After breakfast, start driving to Punakha, Bhutan’s first capital city. En route stop at the Do-Chula Pass, which is at an altitude of 3088m. From here on a clear sunny day, you would be able to see the breathtaking sight of the Himalayan Mountains lined up at a distance. This particular site also has 108 stupas ,also known as Druk Wangyel Chortens and Druk Wangyel Lhakhang.

On reaching Punakha, check into the hotel and relax. Afternoon visit the famous Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful Dzongs and one of the best Bhutan tourism places you will come across in Bhutan. This Dzong is also famous as the venue of the Royal Wedding of the Fifth Druk Gyalpo.

Admire the exquisite beauty of Punakha Dzong and continue your Punakha sightseeing by making a visit to the famous Temple of Fertility, also known as the Chimi Lhakhang. This temple is dedicated to the Divine Madman. Couples who face infertility issues visit this temple of fertility, and it is believed they are all blessed with a baby within a year's time. It is definitely a must-visit.

Later return back to hotel and relax.

Overnight at Punakha.

Today morning post breakfast visit the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang and Nunnery and drive back to Paro. En-route visit the Simthokha Dzong, the first Dzong built in 1627 by Zhabdrung Namgyal, one of the three most influential figures in the history of Bhutan.

Later check into your hotel in Paro and relax. Next up visit the Ta Dzong. Once it served as the watch tower for the Paro Rinpung Dzong and now converted to the National Museum. From the Ta Dzong walk down a few 100 meters to visit the Rinpung Dzong. The Rinpung Dzong is one of the best places to visit in Bhutan which is a perfect exemplar of traditional Bhutanese architecture. You also get a stunning view of the Paro Valley from the top of this Dzong. Evening, explore the streets of Paro Town and check in to your hotel in Paro.

Overnight at Paro.

Today you are in for a hiking adventure. Get indulged in Bhutan’s iconic Taktsang Hike or the Tiger Nest trek. This 4 to 5 hour [2 way] hike takes you to the Tiger Nest Monastery or the Taktsang Monastery. This monastery is one of the top destinations on a Bhutan tour and holds great spiritual significance for the Bhutanese people.

According to legend, Guru Rimpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, is believed to have meditated here for a long time. The Taktsang trek also offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Later, after the hike, you can either opt to take a rest in the hotel or visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, another ancient monastery. Later in the evenin,g try some shopping if you wish as you stroll along the Paro Valley.

Overnight at Paro (Altitude 2,280m)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey. Depart Bhutan with unforgettable memories of its culture, natural beauty, and spiritual heritage.