After breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery. The walk of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours uphill takes you almost a kilometre above the Paro valley floor (for those who cannot hike we will arrange a horse for transfer up to cafeteria). The view of Taktsang Monastery built on a sheer cliff face 900 metres above the valley floor is a spectacular sight. The Monastery is also an important pilgrim site for the Buddhists. The great Guru Rimpoche is said to have flown here on the back of a tigress when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century. Nearby there is a teahouse where you can stop for refreshments before returning to Paro for lunch. In the afternoon, enroute Thimphu by short visit to Tachogang Lhakhang located along Paro-Thimphu highway and stay overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

After Breakfast leave for Tashichhoedzong to attend a day festival known as Thimphu Dromche held three days prior to Thimphu Tshechu. The Dromche showcases the scared dances dedicated to the chief protective deity of Bhutan, Palden Lhamo. In the afternoon, our representive will escort you around the town where you will see locals dressed in their finest clothes who have walked from miles around to attend the festival, watch masked dances, to pray, and to feast. Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

Begin your day with a short drive to Kuenselphodrang, a popular vantage point, with the biggest Buddha statues in the world. This site offers a panoramic view of the capital below and also has several walking trails, which ranges from leisurely to moderate. Then visit the National Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of the Third King and for world peace. Continue on to the picturesque 12th century Changangkha Temple and Nunnery at Zilukha. Afterwards visit the weekend vegetable market. Located below the main town, near the Wangchhu River, Thimphu’s weekend market is by far the largest domestic market for the farmers in Bhutan. Visit the Folk Heritage Museum featuring an exhibition of items and artifacts of Bhutanese villages and rural households. After visiting the museum we will walk to School for Arts & Crafts; which is located close to the museum. This is one of the interesting schools where young boys & girls learn 13 different skills of arts & crafts in Bhutan. In the evening drive back to Paro and overnight stay at your hotel in Paro.

Breakfast in the hotel, and then drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Tashi Delek!