When you arrive at Paro International Airport, you will be met by your tour guide just outside the arrival hall. At 7,333 ft. above sea level, you will likely notice the effect of the high altitude, so we will give you time to acclimatise as we take a short drive to Thimphu and check into your hotel.

Once at Thimphu, you will be taken to your hotel and after lunch, your guide will take you around sightseeing.

In Thimphu, you will visit the National Memorial Chorten, built in honour of the 3^rd King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the Thimphu Dzong, the seat of the office of the King of Bhutan, the Motithang Takin Reserve, home to the national animal of Bhutan. Thereafter, you will visit the Buddha Dordenma Statue which is the largest sitting statue of Buddha in the world. You can also enjoy the night walking around Thimphu Town after dinner.

You will travel to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan until 1955 and drive through Dochula Pass, a popular tourist spot that provides stunning views of the Himalayas. There are 108 chortens, that were built by the Queen Mother of Bhutan Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, in memory of the Bhutanese soldiers killed in a 2003 battle with Assamese insurgents from India. In Punakha, you will visit the Punakha Dzong which was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, to serve as the religious and administrative seat of the region. You will also visit the Pho Chhu suspension bridge, which is 160 metres long and gives breath-taking views of the Punakha Dzong and the Pho Chhu valley.

White water rafting in Punakha offers an exhilarating adventure set amidst the breathtaking Himalayan scenery. Punakha, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is home to two major rivers suitable for rafting: the Pho Chhu and the Mo Chhu.

The Pho Chhu river features more challenging rapids, making it ideal for thrill seekers. In contrast, the Mo Chhu river offers milder rapids, suitable for beginners and those looking for a more relaxed yet still exciting experiences.

Both rivers converge near the historic Punakha Dzong.

After breakfast, you will be driven towards Paro and you will visit the famous fertility temple on the way. The temple known as the Chimi Lhakhang is located at a village called Sopsokha right before reaching Lobesa. To reach the temple, you will have to walk a short distance through the green paddy fields.

At Paro, you will be taken to your hotel and after lunch, you will be taken around sightseeing. You will visit some important attractions like the Ta Dzong, the Paro Dzong, the Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro town.

Taktsang Monastery– A one hour hike to the cafeteria is also a vantage view whereby you can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery. Payer flags adorn the cliffs and this is also where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8^th century.