From Paro you will drive to Thimphu. The drive to Thimphu (capital of Bhutan) through the winding road along the Paro and Thimphu river takes about 2 hrs. On the way, 6 kms before reaching Thimphu visit the Simtokha Dzong (Dzong means Fortress). Simtokha Dzong is one of the oldest Dzongs in Bhutan. It was built in 1629 A.D. by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel the founder of Bhutan, and was the first Dzong to be built by him. Check in at the hotel.

After an early breakfast, drive to Paro. In Paro, take a short trek to Taktsang Monastery (10 Km) from Paro Town.  The name Taktsang means “Tiger’s Nest”. The monastery is perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of nearly 800m and overlooks the Paro Valley and the river.  It is said that in the second half of the 8th century, Guru Padma Sambhava known as the second Buddha in Bhutan, meditated at the spot where the monastery is situated having alighted there on the back of a flying tigress. Picnic lunch at Taktsang cafeteria. The round trip hike takes about 4 hrs. In the evening, take a stroll around Paro town.

AM: After breakfast, drive to Drugyal Dzong (a ruined fortress – 16 kms from Paro town). Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Mount Chomolhari “Mountain of Goddess” can be seen on a clear day. On the way back, visit a typical Bhutanese farm house. Lunch at the Hotel

PM: Visit the National museum (Ta-Dzong). This was actually the Watch Tower of the Paro Rinchen Pong Dzong. It was converted into the National Museum in 1968. It is located on the top of a hill above the Paro Dzong overlooking Paro valley and the river.

Visit Rinchen Pong Dzong. This massive fortress is located in the Paro valley and is approached by a gently sloping flagstone road and a beautiful wooden bridge roofed with shingles and abutted by two guard houses. Today, the Dzong is the Administrative seat of the district of Paro and it also contains a state monastic community of about 200 monks. The central tower (Utse) of the Dzong is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan with its superb woodwork. The Dzong was built in 1645 A.D.

Good times mostly end leaving behind a trail of golden memories to cherish. After breakfast today, spend some time at leisure.  Check out from the hotel and take a transfer to the airport to board a return flight.