Day 03: Thimphu - Paro Sightseeing (Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 mts.)
After breakfast, you would be driven to Paro. Enroute stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, situated between Thimphu and Paro, built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo, also known as the Iron Bridge Builder. Continue your drive to Paro. On arrival, visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower overlooking Paro Valley, built in 1951, now converted into the National Museum; Paro Rimpung Dzong, also known as the Fortress of the Heap of Jewels, built during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646; walk down to Nemi Zam Bridge, also known as Nya Mey Zam Bridge, a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town to the Dzong; and Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples of Bhutan.
Later, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
