5 Days in Thimphu & Paro: The Perfect Itinerary
5‑day balanced itinerary covering Thimphu and Paro, Bhutan with realistic travel times, meals, and overnight stays.
Day 1 — Arrival in Thimphu
- 08:30 — Arrival at Paro International Airport (Paro, Bhutan)
- 10:15 — Drive to Thimphu (Paro – Thimphu)
- 12:15 — Check‑in at Taj Tashi (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 13:30 — Lunch at Farm Kitchen (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 14:45 — Tashichho Dzong (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 16:15 — National Library of Bhutan (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 18:00 — Dinner at Sonam Trophel (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 20:00 — Rest (Taj Tashi, Thimphu)
Day 2 — Thimphu Exploration
- 07:30 — Breakfast at hotel (Taj Tashi, Thimphu)
- 08:45 — Buddha Dordenma Statue (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 10:30 — Changlimithang Stadium (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 12:15 — Lunch at a local restaurant (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 13:45 — Weekend Market (Saturday) (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 15:30 — Dechenphodrang (Royal Residence) (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 17:00 — Dinner at a local restaurant (Thimphu, Bhutan)
- 19:00 — Rest (Taj Tashi, Thimphu)
Day 3 — Thimphu – Paro Transfer
- 07:00 — Breakfast at hotel (Taj Tashi, Thimphu)
- 08:30 — Check‑out (Taj Tashi, Thimphu)
- 09:15 — Drive to Paro (Thimphu – Paro)
- 11:15 — Check‑in at Zhi Wei Resort (Paro, Bhutan)
- 12:15 — Lunch at a local restaurant (Paro, Bhutan)
- 13:45 — Rinpung Dzong (Paro, Bhutan)
- 15:30 — Paro Dzong (Old Palace) (Paro, Bhutan)
- 17:00 — Dinner at a local restaurant (Paro, Bhutan)
- 19:00 — Rest (Zhi Wei Resort, Paro)
Day 4 — Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) Trek
- 06:30 — Breakfast at hotel (Zhi Wei Resort, Paro)
- 07:45 — Drive to Taktsang Base Camp (Kungphu) (Paro – Kungphu)
- 08:30 — Hike to Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) (Taktsang, Paro)
- 12:15 — Packed lunch on the trail (Tiger’s Nest, Paro)
- 13:30 — Descent and return to base camp (Taktsang, Paro)
- 15:45 — Drive back to Paro town (Kungphu – Paro)
- 16:30 — Dinner at a local restaurant (Paro, Bhutan)
- 18:30 — Rest (Zhi Wei Resort, Paro)
Day 5 — Departure
- 07:00 — Breakfast at hotel (Zhi Wei Resort, Paro)
- 08:15 — Check‑out (Zhi Wei Resort, Paro)
- 09:15 — Drive to Paro International Airport (Paro – Airport)
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