Upon Arrival At Paro International Airport, You’ll Be Warmly Received By Your Akbar Holidays Guest Experience Executive. From There, Enjoy A Scenic Drive To Thimphu, Bhutan’s Charming Capital Nestled In A Lush Valley. After Checking Into Your Hotel And Having Lunch (on Your Own), Begin Your Exploration With A Visit To Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point), Home To The World’s Largest Sitting Buddha Statue Offering Panoramic Views Of The City. Next, Visit The Motithang Takin Preserve To See Bhutan’s National Animal, The Takin, In A Peaceful Forest Enclosure. Conclude The Day With A Visit To Tashichho Dzong, An Impressive Fortress-monastery That Houses The Throne Room And Government Offices. Overnight Stay In Thimphu.

After Breakfast, Enjoy A Full Day Exploring Thimphu’s Cultural Landmarks. Start At The Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory, Where You’ll See How Traditional Bhutanese Paper Is Made And Browse Unique Souvenirs. Visit The Folk Heritage Museum To Learn About Bhutan’s Rural Traditions And Daily Life. Then Head To The Iconic Memorial Chorten, A White Stupa Built In Memory Of The Third King, A Deeply Revered Place Of Worship. End Your Tour At The Changangkha Lhakhang, A Historic Hilltop Temple Offering Spiritual Blessings And Panoramic Views Of The Valley. Overnight Stay In Thimphu.

After Breakfast, Set Off For Punakha, Bhutan’s Ancient Capital. En Route, Stop At The Dochula Pass (3,100 Meters) Where—on A Clear Day—you’ll Witness Spectacular Views Of The Himalayan Peaks And 108 Chortens Built In Honor Of Bhutanese Soldiers And Monarchs. Continue To Lobesa Village For Lunch (on Your Own), Followed By A Short, Scenic Hike To The Chimi Lhakhang, Also Known As The Temple Of Fertility, Built In Honor Of The “Divine Madman,” Drukpa Kunley. Later, Visit The Majestic Punakha Dzong, A Fortress Beautifully Located At The Confluence Of The Pho Chhu And Mo Chhu Rivers. Overnight Stay In Punakha.

Begin Your Journey Back Toward Paro, Retracing The Route Via Dochula Pass. On The Way, Stop At Tamchog Lhakhang, A Historic Temple Built By The Great Bridge Builder Thangtong Gyalpo, Located Beside A Traditional Iron Suspension Bridge. After Lunch In Paro, Explore Ta Dzong, A Former Watchtower Turned National Museum That Houses Artifacts Showcasing Bhutan’s Rich Culture And History. Overnight Stay In Paro.

Start Early And Embark On A Hike To The Legendary Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s Most Iconic And Sacred Site, Perched Dramatically On A Cliffside. The 2-hour Trek Leads You To A Scenic Teahouse Halfway, Offering Views And An Optional Lunch Stop. From There, Continue Upward For Another 45 Minutes To Reach The Top. In The Afternoon, Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, One Of The Oldest Temples In Bhutan, Believed To Date Back To The 7th Century. It’s A Peaceful, Spiritual Place With A Miraculous Orange Tree That Bears Fruit Year-round. Overnight Stay In Paro.

After Breakfast, Check Out From Your Hotel And Transfer To Paro International Airport For Your Onward Journey, Taking With You Unforgettable Memories Of Bhutan’s Spiritual Serenity, Stunning Nature, And Warm Hospitality.