Tiger's Nest Cliff Trek, Punakha Golden Dzong & Buddha Dordenma Statue
Bhutan Thunder Dragon Highlights (Paro, Thimphu & Punakha)
Day 1 — Arrive Paro & Drive to Thimphu
Land at Paro international airport and drive to Bhutan's capital.
Paro Airport Pick-up
Welcome scarf (Khadhar) ceremony by Bhutanese guide.
Tashichho Dzong Visit
Evening visit to the fortress of the glorious religion.
💡 Local Tip:Thimphu is the only world capital without traffic lights.
Day 2 — Thimphu Cultural Sights & Buddha Dordenma
Visit the giant 169ft bronze Buddha overlooking Thimphu valley.
Buddha Dordenma Statue
Gigantic bronze statue housing 125,000 smaller Buddhas.
Motithang Takin Preserve
See Bhutan's national animal, the unique Takin.
💡 Local Tip:Spin prayer wheels at the Memorial Chorten with local elders.
Day 3 — Dochula Pass & Punakha Golden Valley
Cross 108 memorial stupas at Dochula Pass to Punakha Dzong.
Dochula Pass (3,100m)
Panoramic snow-capped Himalayan peak views.
Punakha Dzong Tour
Majestic fortress at the confluence of Pho Chhu & Mo Chhu rivers.
💡 Local Tip:Walk across Bhutan's longest suspension bridge behind Punakha Dzong.
Day 4 — Punakha to Paro & Traditional Archery
Drive back to Paro and try national sport archery.
Traditional Bhutanese Archery
Try shooting wooden bows with local archers.
Paro Rinpung Dzong
Historic fortress showcased in Little Buddha film.
💡 Local Tip:Wear traditional Gho or Kira attire for fun photos.
Day 5 — Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) Cliff Hike
Hike up to the sacred monastery clinging to a 900m cliff.
Tiger's Nest (Taktsang) Trek
4-hour round trip hike to Guru Rinpoche's sacred cave.
Taktsang Cafeteria Viewpoint
Rest stop with hot butter tea and monastery views.
💡 Local Tip:Start early at 7 AM to beat the mid-day heat and crowds.
Day 6 — Departure from Paro
Transfer to Paro Airport.
Paro Airport Transfer
Farewell from your Bhutanese guide and transfer to airport.
💡 Local Tip:Sit on the left side of the aircraft for Mt. Everest views when flying out.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓What's Included
- • 5 Nights handpicked hotel stays
- • All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
- • Daily breakfast + dinner in all properties
- • All state permit taxes, driver allowances
- • 24/7 client coordination support desk
- • Pre-booked entry tickets as per itinerary
✗What's Excluded
- • Flights (unless specified in package)
- • Lunch & beverages not specified in meals
- • Travel insurance (available as add-on)
- • Optional extreme adventure activities
- • Tips, personal laundry, telephone bills
Handpicked Stays
Le Méridien Paro Riverfront
📍 Paro
