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Day 1Arrival in Bhutan and Sightseeing in Paro (2,250m / 7,382ft)
You will be welcomed by an amazing view of The Himalayas as you approach Bhutan. At the airport, you will be welcomed by a representative of Alpine Club of Himalaya. Once you have settled in our hotel, you will embark on your journey to Paro. You will complete a city tour of Paro (places mentioned above) and stay overnight there.
Day 2Paro to Thimphu (2,320m/7,610ft): 54 km including 1 hour hike to Taktsang Monastery
After breakfast, you will take a scenic hike for about 4-5 hours to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), the most sacred monastery in Bhutan, built on steep cliff, offering you enchanting views of the Paro valley.Guru Padmasambhava who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, is said to have meditated there for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Lunch will be served at the restaurant located halfway up the mountain. You will then hike back down the valley and drive to Thimphu. Spend the night at Thimpu.
Day 3Sightseeing in Thimphu
You will complete a city tour of Thimpu (places mentioned above) and other landmarks including the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Bhutanese traditional painting school, folk heritage museum, and the traditional paper factory. Some places are closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), and thus we will explore the Weekend Market instead. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 4 Final Departure
It’s market day in Lausanne! Enjoy browsing and packing a picnic lunch for our 11 a.m. boat cruise on Lake Geneva. A few miles down-shore we’ll dock at Château de Chillon, where we’ll have a guided tour of this delightfully medieval castle on the water. On our way back we’ll take time to peek into the vineyards surrounding Lutry before returning to Lausanne. Boat: 2 hrs.1 hr. Walking: moderate.
