A Day in Bhutan: Unveil Timeless Paro and its Hidden Wonders
Tucked away in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan offers a rare and deeply enriching experience, blending pristine natural beauty with a vibrant cultural heritage rooted in centuries-old Buddhist tradition, to all its visitors. Every town and the valley of this serene Buddhist Kingdom is steeped in transcendent spirituality, timeless architecture, heritage-rich culture and the awe-inspiring natural beauty shaped by centuries of devotion. If expertly planned, even two days are just enough to immerse in every facet the country offers to its visitors.
The Glimpses of Bhutan is a very expertly planned 2-day tour of Bhutan that offers a quick escape into the country’s natural, cultural and spiritual essence. It’s a Paro centric tour in which you will take a quick and meaningful tour of Paro Valley’s cultural and historical landmarks, spiritual sites and traditional farmhouses representing rural lifestyle, architectural heritage and cultural values of the country.
This 2-day Bhutan tour starts with your flight arriving in Paro. After the traditional welcome at the airport, you will visit the most important landmarks of the country, the Taktsang Monastery (the Tiger’s Nest). It’s a roughly 4 hour round-trip hike. The hike will be followed by a visit to the ancient (7th century) temple, Kyichu Lhakhang. Moreover, a visit to Bhutan is considered incomplete without exploring a dzong.Therefore, the next site after the temple will be Paro Rinpung Dzong- a majestic 17th century fortress overlooking Paro Valley that housing both monastic and administrative bodies, offers rich insight into Bhutan’s spiritual, administrative and architectural heritage. The dzong also hosts the Paro Tshechu festival, one of the most important festivals in Bhutan. Stepping beyond the physical landmark, you will wrap up the day by stepping into the heart of Bhutanese daily life (visit a traditional farmhouse) to experience the country's rare, authentic and rich rural culture, architecture, atmosphere and hospitality. The tour officially ends with you flying out of Bhutan for your onward destination. For more description of the sites, please visit our detailed itinerary section.
This Bhutan tour is the shortest fly-in, fly-out tour that both starts and ends in Paro. It’s an all-inclusive package designed for a seamless experience, including handpicked stays, authentic Bhutanese meals, private guided tours and all logistics handled with care. However, should you require cost-effective options or a premium enhancement, we are pleased to offer personalized recommendations that perfectly align with your specific preferences. The package can also be customized based on interest (nature, culture, photography etc).
Set in one of the world’s most serene destinations, this tour is more than a quick visit- it’s a mindful pause from the everyday routines and responsibilities, offering space to reconnect, reflect and recharge. Therefore, this 1 night, 2 days in Bhutan is a perfect gateway for those short on time, but craving a unique cultural and spiritual experience. For those living one flight away from Bhutan, this makes a perfect weekend getaway. But for those on a tight budget who’ve always dreamed of experiencing this country, there is no other ideal package than this.
While this tour is available throughout the year, the ideal time to visit Bhutan is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to early December), when the weather is most favorable and the landscapes are at their most vibrant.
To witness one of Bhutan’s culturally rich festivals, please plan your travel dates in alignment with the festival schedule provided below.
| Festivals | Town | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paro Tshechu | Paro | 8th Apr-12th Apr | 29th Mar-2nd Apr |
Moreover, if you are interested in extended tours in Bhutan, explore our full range of Bhutan Tour package options.
Looking for a group tour with special group rates? Please select that works best for you from our departure date schedule.
Note: We recommend selecting a flight that arrives in Bhutan before noon to ensure a smooth start to your tour.
Day 01: Arrival in Paro, Tiger’s Nest Hike and Explore Paro
Day 02: Departure day
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Day 01: Arrival in Paro, Tiger’s Nest Hike and Explore Paro Paro Altitude: 2,200m Tiger’s Nest Altitude: 3,120m This quick trip to Bhutan begins with your flight to Paro, the valley that houses the country's only International Airport, the Paro International Airport. After landing, proceed through the immigration at the airport with your pre-arranged visa. Then collect your luggage, complete customs procedures and meet your English speaking Bhutanese guide awaiting your arrival outside the arrival area. Upon meeting the guide, be warmly welcomed in traditional style and get transferred to the hotel booked for you in Paro. After a quick check-in procedure and a short rest, you will drive to the trailhead of the Tiger’s Nest hiking trail, located a little ahead of the Ramthangka to begin your hike to the Taktsang Monastery (the Tiger’s Nest), the most iconic landmark and sacred site in Bhutan. The drive takes about 20-30 minutes. From the trailhead, about 1.5 to 2-hour (depending on your pace) hike will take you to the very famous viewpoint, that rewards you with a distant yet a very alluring view of the monastery stilling perfectly on a cliff higher up. You will take a quick refreshment break here and continue to hike to the monastery, which takes further 1.5 hours. Once at the monastery, you will explore the monastery complex located at the altitude of 3,120 meters above the sea level. The monastery will remain closed for 1-2 PM every day. After exploring the monastery, you will hike down to the viewpoint for lunch and then hike back down to the trail head to get on the transfer. Without wasting time, you will now head to Kyichu Lhakhang, a 7th century temple built by the Tibetan Emperor, Songtsen Gampo. It’s a rich historical and spiritual landmark. This temple is also believed to be a part of 108 networks of temples constructed to subdue a demoness believed to be obstructing the spread of Buddhism in the Himalayas. Despite being modest in size, the temple complex is rich in history as it houses ancient murals and statues. The premise also houses a sacred orange tree that is said to bear fruit throughout the year. After spending some time exploring its ancient murals and statues and traditional Bhutanese architecture and peaceful garden, you will now head on to your next destination. This site is open to visitors from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00PM to 5:00 PM. A visit to Bhutan is incomplete without seeing at least one of its majestic fortresses. Therefore, from Kyichu Lhakhang, you will drive to Paro Dzong, also known as the Rinpung Dzong. Perched above the Paro Valley, this iconic landmark, serving as a religious and administrative hub, offers a perfect blend of centuries old history and breathtaking architecture to its visitors. This Dzong also hosts one of the most celebrated festivals of Bhutan, Paro Tshechu. The Dzong is open to visitors daily from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM with ticket counters closing at 4:30 PM. However, during the winter season (November to February), the dzong closing time changes to 4:00 PM and the ticket counter closing time to 3:30 PM. After visiting the Dzong, you will wrap up the day by visiting one of the traditional farmhouses to experience rural Bhutanese life. Here, the host family offers traditional organic home-cooked meals, local hospitality and cultural practices in a warm, homely atmosphere. If time permits, you can also enjoy a traditional hot stone bath. You will now get back to the hotel for overnight stay. Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 02: Departure day If your flight is scheduled to leave later in the day and if you could not visit any of the previous day’s site, you will visit it today. However, if you could visit them all the previous day, and if you still have some time before your flight today, your guide will take you to the local market to introduce you to local arts and crafts and souvenir shopping. Then as per your airport reporting time, your guide will escort you to the airport to help you catch a flight to your onward destination, ending the trip with Amigo Treks and Expedition. Meals: Breakfast
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