4 Days Cultural Trip to Tiger Nest

After arriving & visa formalities and collection of baggage, you will be welcomed by our tour representative from Eagle Eye Treks and Expedition, who will be your tour guide during your entire trip in Bhutan. On the way to Thimphu, you will visit the way you will visit The iron chain bridge might look frightening at first, but once you start crossing it, it becomes very fun. After you arrive in Thimphu, we will check in at our hotel and take you for coffee for refreshment.

Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan. It is also the seat of government, spirituality, religion and commerce. It happens to be one of the most lively and vibrant places you have ever visited. It is a unique combination of the old and the new in which tradition and progress have come together to welcome you. Overnight stay in a hotel in Thimphu.

Post breakfast, we will take you on a day excursion to Dochula Pass. On a sunny day, you can get stunning views of the Himalayan ranges. The Dochu La Pass is probably the best-known mountain pass in Bhutan. Located at an altitude of 3150 meters above sea level, the Dochu La Pass is about 30 kilometers away from the capital city, Thimphu and the road to Punakha. On a clear day, the pass offers visitors a spectacular view of the majestic eastern Himalayan Ranges. A cup of hot coffee or tea at the pass has almost become part of tradition for people travelling to and fro from Punakha to the capital city.

Another striking feature at the pass is the 108 Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chortens, which were built for the well-being of all sentient beings on earth. After we are done with Lunch we will drive back to Thimphu. On the way, we will visit the Botanical Garden, the Weekend market, National Memorial Chorten. Overnight stay in a hotel in Thimphu.

After an early morning breakfast, we will drive towards Paro, and we will take you for a morning hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’. Hanging precariously and magically from a rather steep cliff, the Taktshang monastery is a monument of genuine pride for the Bhutanese nation. It defies architectural principles to the core and amazes tourists from around the world. Later, after the hike, you will visit

Kyichu Lhakhang

The Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. The temple was built by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo in the 7th Century AD. The KyichuLhakhang was one of the 108temples constructed by him to subdue a demon that was terrorizing the people of the Himalayas.

RimpungDzhong

The Paro Dzong is probably Bhutan's best-known and most iconic Dzong. This is probably the first building you will notice when you land at Paro International Airport and it will probably be your first memory of Bhutan. The imposing Dzhong is perhaps the finest example of Dzhong architecture existing in the world today, the massive buttered walls of the fortress dominate over the valley. The RinpungDzhong'snames translates to the "Fortress on a heap of Jewels ".

Ta Dzong (National Museum)

The National Museum of Bhutan is housed inside the six-storied circular Ta Dzong. The Ta Dzhong is a medieval watch tower situated above the Rimpung Dzhong. The Ta Dzong was constructed in 1656 with the purpose of giving advance warning to the Paro Dzong in case of an approaching army; in fact the word Ta means 'to see' in Dzongkha.

You can also shop for thangkha paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps. One can come across these items in the many handicraft shops in and around and also in major towns. Please remember that the buying and selling of antiques is strictly forbidden in Bhutan. Overnight stay in a hotel in Paro.

In the morning after early breakfast we will see you off at the Paro Airport for your onward destinations.

We, Eagle Eye Treks and Expedition, just want to thank you for making your trip a marvelous and enjoyable, we want to thank you for creating and helping us, it has been a pleasure helping you reach your goals. We are grateful for good customers like you, who make our work satisfying and enjoyable. Hope you all had a wonderful time here in Bhutan.