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walk across the historic Tamchog Iron Bridge, built by a legendary Tibetan saint. Witness the grandeur of the world’s largest sitting Buddha statue Visit iconic Dzongs (fortress-monasteries) like Punakha Dzong and Tashichho Dzong hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched on a dramatic cliffside Relax with stunning Himalayan views from Dochula Pass.discover Bhutan’s deeply spiritual culture and ancient temples like Kyichu Lhakhang Send a postcard with your personalized Bhutanese stamp Enjoy warm Bhutanese hospitality and traditional cuisine.end your journey with a farewell cultural dance showxperience Bhutan’s unique blend of tradition and modernity in Thimphu.
Nepal to bhutan thunder dragon tour 6 days
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Day 1: kathmandu fly to Arrive Paro Transfer to Thimphu
Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge, Buddha Dordenma Statue, National Memorial Chorten, Bhutan Post Office Headquarters
Upon arrival at Paro International Airport (2,262m), meet our local representative and transfer to Thimphu (50 km, approx. 1.5 hrs). On the way, visit:
Tamchog Lhakhang & Iron Bridge – Built by Thangthong Gyalpo, the Iron Bridge MakerBuddha Dordenma – World’s largest sitting Buddha statue with panoramic Thimphu views National Memorial Chorten – A sacred site dedicated to world peace and Bhutan’s Third King Bhutan Post Office HQ – Create your own personalized Bhutanese stamp Meals: Dinner Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu City Tour
Takin Sanctuary, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Arts and Crafts, Trashichho Dzong, Zilukha Nunnery, Handmade Paper Factory
Spend the day immersing yourself in Bhutan’s unique heritage Motithang Takin Preserve – See Bhutan’s national animal, a curious goat-cow hybrid Folk Heritage Museum – Step into a 19th-century Bhutanese rural household School of Arts and Crafts – Watch students master the 13 traditional arts of Bhutan Trashichho Dzong – The fortress housing the King’s office and monk body Zilukha Nunnery Home to 70+ nuns with beautiful views over Th Jungshi Paper Factory Learn the art of handmade Bhutanese paper Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu Day 3: Thimphu PunakhaDistance: 74 km | Drive Time: ~2.5 hrs
Dochula Pass, Chimi Lhakhang, Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, Punakha Dzong Scenic drive to Punakha via the majestic: Dochula Pass – 108 memorial stupas with breathtaking views of the Himalayas Chimi Lhakhang – The Fertility Temple, known for blessings of children and phallic symbolism Wangdue Phodrang Dzong A strategic fortress perched between rivers Punakha Dzong – Bhutan’s most beautiful fortress at the confluence of Pho & Mo Chu rivers Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Hotel in Punakha
Day 4: Punakha – Paro
Distance: 115 km | Drive Time: 2.5 hrs
Khamsum Yulley, Namgyal Chorten, Kyichu Lhakhang
Begin with a short hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten – Built to dispel evil and bring peace; enjoy stunning Punakha Valley views Afterward, drive back to Paro and visit: Kyichu Lhakhang – One of the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 659 AD with a magical orange tree in its courtyard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hotel in Paro
Day 5: Paro – Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike
Taktsang Monastery, Ta Dzong (National Museum)
Today, hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang) – A sacred cliffside temple and Bhutan’s most iconic site; horse rides to the halfway point are available (optional, self-paid
In the afternoon
Ta Dzong (National Museum) House in a 17th-century watchtower with a rich collection of art, relics, and history Evening: Farewell dinner with a traditional Bhutanese cultural dance show.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hotel in Paro
Day 6: Departure from Paro
Transfer to Paro International Airport to kathmandu Nepal
