Best of Bhutan

Assistance on arrival at International airport & travel to Thimpu

The flight into Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas, offering dazzling scenic views of some of world’s highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will sweep past forested hills with the silvery Paro Chu (Paro river) meandering down the valley below. Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (National Museum) on the hills above the town will be a fine sight. Upon arrival in Paro our tour executive will welcome you at the airport’s arrival lounge with a TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS signboard and drive you to Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu, an exciting blend of tradition and modernity.

Check in at Hotel & rest of the day free to relax

On arrival check in at your accommodation. Rest of the day free for relaxation.

Sightseeing tour visiting Tashichho Dzong, Post office, excursion to Tango, enroute stop at Pangri Zampa

Early morning drive to “the fortress of the glorious religion”, Tashichho Dzong. It’s a majestic fortress in all its grandeur and serves as the seat of Bhutan’s government. Visit the post office in town to see/buy a wondrous collection of Bhutanese stamps and postcards. Afternoon: Tango excursion: Enjoy your afternoon with a hike to Tango Monastery at the head of the valley. En route, stop at Pangri Zampa. At present, a well-respected astrologer lives here. From the base point at Dodena (45 min drive from Thimphu), it’s an enjoyable one hour walk uphill to Tango. Visit the monastery and the holy caves. Tango is presently the residence of the 07th reincarnate of the 4th Desi (Temporal ruler) of Bhutan, Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye. After your descent, enjoy tea and snacks on the bank of the Thimphu River next to the picturesque Cheri Zam (Cheri Bridge), one of the last remaining traditional suspension bridges in the Himalayas. Return to hotel and spend rest of the time at leisure.

Travel to Punakha and en-route to visit Dochu La Pass

After an early breakfast start your scenic drive to Punakha En-route stop at the Dochu La Pass. Dochu La is a beautiful mountain pass (alt 3,140 m) fluttering prayer flags and a spectacular set of 108 miniature chortens (stupas). On a clear day, you will get awe-inspiring glimpses of the towering Himalayan peaks around. on arrival check in at the hotel

Check in at the hotel, later visit Simtokha Dzong & Punakha Dzong

On arrival check in at the hotel. Later Visit Simtokha Dzong and Punakha Dzong strategically built between the two rivers, the Phochu (Male River) and the Mochu (Female River), the winter residence of the Je-Khenpo (the religious leader of Bhutan).

Travel to Paro

Morning after breakfast, checkout and travel to Paro.

Assistance on arrival (Later visit Tiger's Nest & National Museum)

On arrival check in at the hotel, later visit Drugyel Dzong, The main highlight of the day is the hike to one of Bhutan’s most venerated pilgrimage sites, the Taktsang Goemba, commonly referred to as the ‘Tiger’s Nest’. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche miraculously flew here on the back of a tigress, meditated in a cave here for three months and converted the whole of Paro valley to Buddhism. Resting at an altitude of 900m above the valley, Taktsang is an architectural wonder and the spectacular four-hour walk will be your most overwhelming experience ever. Next, we visit Ta-Dzong (National Museum) The Ta-Dzong was originally the watchtower for the Paro Dzong and stands imposingly on a hillock overlooking the Paro valley.

Departure transfer to Paro Airport

After breakfast checkout from the hotel. Tour finishes with wonderful memories and direct transfer to Paro international Airport to board flight for your onward journey.