(Distance: 55 Kms. / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 Mts.)
- After breakfast visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma).
- It is located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley.
- The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues.
- Then visit the National Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan and visit the Folk Heritage Museum
- Afternoon transfer to Paro (7,480 ft.). On the way visit the Tamchog Lhakhang. It was built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo who is also known as the Iron bridge builder.
- Situated on a hill top, we have to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple.
- On arrival check in at the hotel.
- In the evening stroll around the local market shopping for souvenirs.
- Overnight stay at Paro.