Your introduction to our enchanting kingdom begins on a flight over the Himalayas into the lush green valley of Paro; truly one of the world’s most spectacular sights. Flying into Paro, Bhutan is a unique experience altogether. You will view the world’s highest, most majestic peaks and enjoy the view of the approaching valley with its primeval alpine forest, monasteries, temples and farmhouse nestled in splendid mountain isolation.

Arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by our representative and will drive to hotel for check-In and refreshment. The drive from Paro to Thimphu follows the Paro River till its confluence with the Thimphu River from which point you will take the road along the Thimphu river valley till the Capital town. In Thimphu, Visit Memorial Chorten: Stupa built on memory of third King of Bhutan. Take a short drive to Buddha Point (Newly built giant Statue of Buddha).
Overnight at The Pema by Realm

Visit the Trashichhodzong Courtyard. This massive building houses government ministries, the Throne Room and the residence of Chief Abbot.
Do not miss following places to visit.
– Zilukha Nunnery (Dupthop Lhakhang)

– Buddha Dordenma(Buddha Statue 51.5 meter)
-Textile Museum

-Takin Reserve (National Animal)
-Folk Heritage Museum
-Handicrafts Emporium

Drive to the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647 by the Great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gempo.

In the afternoon visit Ta Dzong, inaugurated as National Museum in 1968, and holding a fascinating collection of art, relics, religious thangkha paintings, Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps, coins and handicrafts, together with a small natural history collection.
Later drive down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, also known as “fortress of the heap of jewels”. Built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro.

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Excursion to Taktsang
You will do an excursion to the Tiger’s Nest. Drive to the Satsam Chorten and hike to the View Point of Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest.) The hike takes about 4 hours round trip. The name ‘Taktshang’means “Tiger’s Nest and it clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro Valley. It is believed that the great saint Padmasambhava, known as the second Buddha in Bhutan, came here in the 8th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months, thereby subduing the demons that were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism. The saint then converted the Paro Valley into a Buddhist region.

Lunch at the Taktshang Cafeteria.

Over Night at Paro

After Breakfast drive to Paro airport.