Day 1 - This Bhutanese holiday would commence with your arrival in Paro
Here, you would be greeted by a MakeMyTrip representative at the airport and he/she shall brief you about the tour
Then, you would be transferred to Thimphu on a shared basis in a coach (seat-in-coach)
This journey from Paro to Thimphu would be an amazingly scenic drive with views of mesmerizing mountains and flowing rivers
The distance between Paro and Thimphu is 70 km and would take approximately 1.5 hours to cover
On reaching Thimphu, after your check-in at the hotel, you have rest of the day at leisure
You could book a relaxing couple’s massage (own expense) at a premium hotel by the river - Terma Linca Resort & Spa
You could purchase this activity on the payment page at the time of booking this package
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2 - After breakfast, you would be picked up from your hotel, at a tentative time of 8:30 am, for local sightseeing on a seat-in-coach basis
You would visit the Simtokha Dzong
Then, you would go to the Memorial Chorten (entry fee not included) and the Buddha View Point
The view of the valley from this point is as magnificent as the statue of Lord Buddha that resides on the premises
You could grab lunch here (own expense) at one of the local eateries and sample the local delicacies of Bhutan
After lunch, your sightseeing would continue as you proceed to the Takin Mini Zoo
After the zoo, you would be taken to Trashichhoedzong
After taking in the sights of Thimphu, you would be dropped off at the hotel where you can enjoy a delicious dinner
Day 3 - Today after enjoying a lovely breakfast, you would be transferred to Punakha
The transfer would be on a seat-in-coach basis and tentative pick-up time would be 8:30 am
The distance between Thimphu and Punakha is 75 km and would take approximately 3 hours to cover
En route, you would be making stops to do some sightseeing
The first stop on the roster would be Dochula view point
As you come closer to Punakha valley, you would stop at Chimi Lhakhang or the Fertility Temple
It is a 20-minutes long pleasant walk from road at Sopsokha to the temple
En route, you would also cross an archery ground
Then, you would visit the Punakha Dzong
In the evening, return to the hotel in Punakha for a comfortable overnight stay after a delectable dinner
Day 4 - After enjoying a delicious breakfast, head off to Paro - the gateway to the Himalayan Kingdom
he journey to Paro will be on a shared basis in a bus/coach (seat in coach) and will take about 5 hours to cover the distance of 150 km
Upon reaching, you can enjoy a local lunch (own expense) and then spend the rest of the day at leisure
Later, you will visit the popular attractions of Paro such as the National Museum of Paro
Another interesting site would be the Kyichu Lhakhang
After marveling at the beautiful attractions of Paro, make your way to a Brewery
Discover the heritage of the locally produced beer and browse the many selections provided
And also, get a chance to taste some of the local varieties and relish some snacks (limited)
In the evening, return to the hotel for a warm and comforting dinner before you retire for the night
Day 5 - Get set to explore Paro after a delicious breakfast at the hotel
Start from the hotel at about 8:30 am on a shared basis in a coach (seat-in-coach) to visit the famous Tiger’s nest temple (entry fee not included)
Then, explore one of the most famous Bhutanese monasteries
Do note that the up-hill hike would take around 2 hours, so it is recommended you wear comfortable walking shoes and carry light refreshments with water
An option to ride a horse from the parking lot to the monastery is also available
Alternately, you could also hike for about an hour to reach a cafeteria - a wooden tea-house restaurant which offers a good view of the monastery
After that thrilling excursion, make your way to a local farmhouse to get a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a typical Bhutanese family
Here, you could take part in Bhutan’s national sport - archery
Deck-up in Bhutan's national dress (gho and kira) to click pictures and also gulp down Ara, a local beverage made of rice
Day 6 - After breakfast, you would check out from the hotel and head to the airport, on a seat-in-coach basis to board your return flight
Head back to India with memories galore and an increase in your personal happiness index
