3-Night Best of Bhutan Tour From Paro

3-Night Best of Bhutan Tour From Paro

This short tour of Bhutan will take you to three towns in Bhutan. You will visit all the place of cultural and historical importance in Bhutan. You can add light adventure to this trip on request.

This tour will take you to few districts in Bhutan. You have the choice for a simple sightseeing tour or add little adventure to it. If you travel coincides with a festival then you will witness some unique festival in Bhutan. This tour is ideal for family and small group travel.

Day 1 Arrive in Paro

On arrival you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Rimpung Dzong

The Paro Dzong is probably Bhutan's best known and most iconic Dzong. This is probably the first building you will notice when you land at Paro International Airport and will probably be your first memory of Bhutan. The imposing Dzong is perhaps the finest example of Dzong architecture existing the world today, the massive buttered walls of the fortress dominate over the valley. The Rinpung Dzong's names translates to the " Fortress on a heap of Jewels ".

Ta Dzong ( National Museum )

The National Museum of Bhutan is housed inside the six storied circular Ta Dzong. The Ta Dzong is a medieval watch tower situated above the Rimpung Dzong. The Ta Dzong was constructed in 1656 with a purpose to give advance warning to the Paro Dzong in case of an approaching army, in fact the word Ta means 'to see' in Dzongkha. The future first king was imprisoned here for a brief period in 1872. In 1968 the Ta Dzong was converted into the National Museum of Bhutan. The Museum houses a priceless collection of textile, costumes, paintings, appliqué, wooden handicrafts, weapons, armour and jewellery. There is a small section dedicated to the natural history of Bhutan. There is a small chapel on the top of the building with icons representing Himalayan Buddhist traditions.

Overnight in Paro

Day 2 Paro to Thimphu (2-hour drive)

After breakfast you will drive to Thimphu. Do the following sightseeing.

Kuenselphodrang, Tashichho dzong, Folk heritage museum, National textile museums, National memorial chorten

Overnight in Thimphu

Day 3 Thimphu to Paro (hike to Taktsang Monastery)

After an early breakfast you will drive to Paro. In the afternoon you will hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion. In the evening you can visit a traditional farmhouse and, if you wish, enjoy a typical Bhutanese dinner.

Day 4 Depart Paro