3-Day Glimpse of Bhutan

On your drive of one hour to Thimphu from Paro, visit Tachogang Lhakhang, built by the great Thangthong Gyalpo. Driving along the banks of the Pa Chhu and Wang Chhu you reach the capital city of Bhutan in under an hour. Visit the Memorial Chorten, built in memory of the Third King, the Father of Modern Bhutan; Trashichhoedzong, the Throne Room and the seat of the Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Body; and the takin enclosure to see the national animal of Bhutan. Drive up to Sangaygang for a panoramic view of Thimphu town in its entirety. In the evening you may walk freely in the town. Overnight in the hotel in Thimphu.

Hiking the trails to Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest, is a whole new experience. This magical monastery hangs from a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. Legend says that Guru Padmasambhava flew here from Khengpajong in Lhuentse on the back of a tigress to meditate in the cave — the tigress was in fact his consort and disciple Yeshe Tsogyal, whom he transformed for the journey. The hike takes about four hours; from the monastery and the adjacent area you have a beautiful view of the Paro valley. After descending, the Taktsang cafeteria is a perfect place for rest and lunch. Overnight in the hotel in Paro.

After breakfast, our transport team will deliver you to the airport and you will bid goodbye to Bhutan.