Arrive Paro and clear customs and visa formalities, meet the representatives and the Bhutanese guide.Then drive towards Thimphu (the capital of Bhutan) for about 1 & half hours drive. En-route Thimphu, one can do a short hike to Tamchog Monastery, a private temple owned by the descendants of famous Tibetan bridge – builder Thangthong Gaylpo. Later on continue the drive to Thimphu and visit Buddha point for a stunning view of Thimphu city and Takin Compound. Then continue to Tashi Choe Dzong, Folk Heritage, Centenary Farmers Market, the new authentic craft bazaar.

Paro is the entry and exit point of Bhutan if you are flying in/out of Bhutan.

Thimphu is the tiny capital of Bhutan.

The biggest Buddha Statue!

Motithang Mini-Zoo (home of the bizarre Takin, the national animal).

View of Tashichoo Dzong in Thimphu.

Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu offers fresh produces directly from the villages. (Open Fri – Sun).

Folk Heritage Museum – a 300 year old traditional house converted into a museum. (Open Mon-Fri).