ESSENCE OF BHUTAN 6 Days / 5 Nights

Altitude: Paro (2,280 m) | Thimphu (2,320 m)

Arrival at Paro International Airport

Warm welcome by Bhutan Tsenden Travel representative

Scenic drive to Thimphu (approx. 1.5 hrs)

En-route stop at Chuzom (confluence of rivers)

Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue for panoramic city views

Explore Tashichho Dzong (seat of Bhutan’s government)

Evening at leisure in Thimphu town

Overnight: Thimphu

Breakfast at hotel

Visit:

• National Memorial Chorten
• Folk Heritage Museum
• Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Arts School)
• National Textile Museum

Explore Local Handicraft Market

Optional: Traditional hot stone bath (on request)

Overnight: Thimphu

Altitude: Dochula Pass (3,100 m)

• Scenic drive to Punakha (approx. 3 hrs)

• Stop at Dochula Pass – 108 Chortens & Himalayan views

• Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)

• Explore majestic Punakha Dzong at river confluence

• Optional short riverside walk or suspension bridge visit

Overnight: Punakha

• Breakfast at hotel

• Leisure morning in Punakha valley

• Drive back to Paro

• Visit:

  • Ta Dzong (National Museum)

  • Rinpung Dzong

• Evening free for local shopping or café visits

Overnight: Paro

Altitude: Tiger’s Nest (3,120 m)

• Early breakfast

• Full-day hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
  (Approx. 4–5 hours round trip)

• Optional horse ride halfway

• Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (one of Bhutan’s oldest temples)

• Cultural evening with traditional cuisine

Overnight: Paro

• Breakfast at hotel

• Transfer to Paro International Airport

• Departure with unforgettable Bhutan memories