A short Himalayan getaway from Dhaka to Bhutan, taking in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro's dzongs, the Buddha statue and Dochula Pass.
Met on arrival at Paro Airport and transferred to Thimphu, the capital at 7,710 ft. Visit Kuensel Phodrang with its huge Buddha statue, the historic Simtokha Dzong, Zangtopelri Lhakhang, the Centenary Farmers Market and a nunnery monastery. In the evening, free time to explore Thimphu town on foot. Overnight in Thimphu.
Drive to Punakha, stopping at Dochula Pass (3,150 m) for views of the higher Himalayas. Visit Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 and once the seat of government, and the Punakha suspension bridge. Take a short, easy hike to Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley. Evening free for leisure, overnight in Punakha.
Drive to Paro, visiting Wangdue Phodrang Dzong on the way. In the afternoon visit Paro Dzong, one of Bhutan's most impressive fortresses and the finest example of Bhutanese architecture, built in the 17th century to defend the Paro Valley. Evening free time to explore Paro town. Overnight in Paro.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Paro Airport for the flight to Dhaka, where on arrival you are transferred to end the tour.
Mahadi at Bangladesh Eco Adventure and team really made the trip a dream come true — they handled all logistics, were on time, excellent communicators, well priced and had immense local knowledge. We went to the Sundarbans for a few days, as well as day tours in Sonargaon and Dhaka. Sundarbans in particular is a must see. Myself and my friends had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to recommend them as the people to trust with all your travel and tourism in Bangladesh.
