Are you on a budget? Our 4 nights 5 days active tour gives you a taste of Bhutan with visits to popular monuments in the capital city and Paro, where you’ll also hike to see the sacred temple hanging on a cliff. Make the most out of your short trip by coinciding your travel dates with the Paro Festival (March/April) or Thimphu Festival (September/October). Check our festival dates for the year to plan.
Day 1: Thimphu
Highlights
AM/PM: Arrive Paro airport, transfer to Thimphu
Airport - Thimphu: 50km (45mins)
Day 2: Thimphu
Highlights
AM: Kuenselphodrang (Largest Buddha Statue), Traditional Arts & Craft School, National Library, PM:Craft Bazaar, Textile Museum, free time, After 5pm Tashichhodzong
Day 3: Paro
Highlights
AM: Drive to dochula Pass (30min drive), Simtokha Dzong, drive to Paro PM: National Museum, local farm house visit, Stroll around Paro town
Thimphu - Paro: 60km (1hr)
Day 4: Paro
Highlights
Full Day: Tigers Nest Hike
Day 5: Departure
Highlights
AM: Hotel checkout and departure
Highlight: Punakha Festival in Winter (Feburary) | Paro Festival in Spring (March/April) | Thimphu festival in Fall (September/October)