Arrive in Paro, Bhutan

• Touch down in Paro! Representative from Bhutan Mystical Tours will receive you in the airport. Drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

• On the way see Tamchog Monastery built by Thangthong Gyalpo, the iron bridge builder who came to Bhutan in 1433 looking for Iron Ore. He built 108 bridges across Tibet and Bhutan, out of which 8 were built in Bhutan.

• In Thimphu, drive uphill to Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park, home to the massive bronze Statue of Buddha Dordenma, 169 ft. tall, with a spectacular view over the city. The park itself holds a Guinness World Record for a 2015 tree-planting event, where 49,672 trees were planted in a single hour, and a network of eco-trails, including the Changangkha–Buddha Point trail, now runs through the area for those who want to walk it further.

• Next, visit to National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

• Later, head to Tashichho Dzong (Fortress), which houses the throne room of the king and the offices of the government.

• Overnight in Thimphu

Thimphu Sightseeing 

• Today, you will dive deeper into the Thimphu city by a visit to the National Zoo where the Takins, Bhutan’s national animal is preserved.

• While returning, you may visit to Dupthop Lhakhang known to be one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.

• Visit the National Library to see a vast collection of ancient texts and scriptures. The library is a treasure trove for those interested in Bhutanese history and culture.

• Later, National institute for Zorig Choesum (13 traditional arts) the painting School is on your next list. Bhutanese tradition has been preserved through painting and sculptures. Thangkas, the sacred Buddhist religious scrolls are either painted or embroidered on high-quality fabrics.

• Walk for a minute to Folk Heritage Museum which offers visitors the Bhutanese folk heritage and craftsmanship of Bhutan’s rural past.

• Driving further to the city, visit National Postal Museum, which is worth a visit for you can get your own picture on Bhutanese stamp right then and there. Get a photo clicked then and there or give a photo of your dear ones and you will get personalized stamps in 5 minutes.

• Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory, where paper is still made using bark from local Daphne and Dekap trees, following a traditional, chemical-free process. You can watch a demonstration, or try pulling a sheet of paper from the pulp yourself, and the small gift shop sells handmade stationery, books, and lamp shades made from the same paper.

• Explore Centenary Farmers Market if you’re there on a weekend, this bustling market is a great place to experience local life and try fresh produce.

• In the evening, transfer to Punakha.
• Overnight in Punakha

Explore Punakha

• Visit Punakha Dzong, one of the true highlights of this trip. Built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at the meeting point of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, it served as Bhutan’s capital until 1955 and still holds relics from past battles with Tibet.

• Walk to Chimi Lhakhang through Sopsokha village (5 minutes’ walk) and its surrounding rice fields, crossing a small natural stream along the way, with chances to interact with locals before reaching the temple. Built in 1499 by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Divine Madman,” it’s known across Bhutan as the Temple of Fertility and remains one of the country’s most visited sacred sites.

• Next, walk across Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge, 160 meters over the Pho Chu river, with the beautiful view of the Dzong below.

• Drive on to Paro.
• Visit Rimpung Dzong, the “Heap of Jewels,” built in 1646 as the valley’s seat of government and religion.

• Walk through Ta Dzong, once a watchtower built in 1656, now home to the National Museum.

• In the evening, settle into a local farmhouse for the night. There’s no set schedule here, just time to walk through the family’s garden, watch how a Bhutanese kitchen runs, and sit down together for a home-cooked meal. Ask questions if you have them, or simply take in what daily life looks like in a Bhutanese village. Rest here before tomorrow’s hike.

• Overnight in Paro

Hike to Tiger’s Nest

• Dedicate your final day to a delightful excursion to the Tiger’s Nest, locally known as Taktsang Monastery, which is one of the highlights of 5 day Bhutan tour 2026. Reaching Takshang Monastery is as much an adventure as the destination itself. The hike is challenging but incredibly rewarding.

• On returning to the base, a Bhutanese cuisine experience in the woods is a celebration of both food and nature. It offers a unique way to engage with Bhutan’s rich culinary traditions while surrounded by the tranquility and beauty of the natural world.

• Later, a visit to the Drukgyel Dzong which was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1644 to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders. In the evening, free to stroll in the town for leisure and photography.

• At the end of the day, we recommend you have a Traditional hot stone bath to get relaxed after a tiring day. It is not only practiced as a comforting leisure but also to treat various diseases.

• You can also stroll down the Paro town where you can always find Bhutanese authentic handicrafts which can be good souvenirs and remembrances of this exotic and serene Himalayan Kingdom.

• Overnight in Paro

• Our guide will drop you at Paro international airport as per your flight schedule. Farewell for your onwards journey.