Bhutan Tour 4 Nights/5 Days

Day 1 : Fly Kathmandu to Paro
This flight takes you right into the Dragon Kingdom's cloud scraping airstrip at Paro (altitude 7000 ft.). Your Bhutanese escort will greet you upon arrival and drive you through the beautiful Paro valley to the Hotel in Olathang, After refreshment take a stroll around the little town at Paro. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Olathang. 

Day 2 : Paro-Thimpu
The day begins with a visit to the ruins of Drukgyel Drong (18 Km. From the hotel). This Dzong is of historical importance, On a clear day, the 24,000-ft. White dome peak of sacred Chomolhari (Mountain of Goddess) can be seen. After lunch at the hotel visit to Dzong, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thankas, Paintings, Textiles, Weapons and Artifacts.

In the evening, a 2-hour drive through the Paro and Thimpu valley will take you to the capital of Bhutan (Alt. 7500 ft.). Enroute visit the Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of its kind which once guarded the Thimpu valley, built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1627. It is now a religious university. Overnight at the Hotel in Motithang. 

Day 3 : Thimpu to Paro
Sightseeing in Thimpu includes - visit to the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the school of Thankas Painting and the Traditional Medicine Institute, where centuries old healing art are still practiced. Visit the Handicrafts Emporium, to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles and take a stroll through the streets for a little shopping. After lunch visit the Memorial Chorten to His late Majesty (King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck). Later take 15 minutes drive to dechenchholing to witness the gold and silver smiths at work. Visit the Tashichhodzong (fortress of the Glorious Reign) built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and reconstructed in 1961, using traditional method, without the use of any nails or plans or paper, under the Late King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, regarded as the Father of Modern Bhutan. Overnight at the Hotel in Motithang.

Day 4 : Thimpu-Punakha-Paro Excursion
After breakfast, drive to Punakha, which is approximately 2 hours drive from Thimpu. The religious head Je Khampo Resides, here during the winter, (at that time) Punakha Dzong holds more than five hundred Monks. Visit Punakha Dzong and Wangdiphodrang Dzong. Drive to Paro through dochula pass 10,496 ft. With magnificent view of Bhutanese mountains. Overnight at Hotel in Olathang.

Day 4 : Fly Paro to Kathmandu
Early breakfast at the Hotel and then drive to the airport to board the flight. Your escort will assist you with departure formalities and bid you farewell.