Today, we visit Kharbandi Gompa, a monastery boasting sprawling
gardens of tropical plants and surrounded by mountains. We then
continue to Paro by coach, where we stay for 2 nights at the
Tiger's Nest Resort. We explore Paro, a historic town with many
ancient sacred sites, before visiting a farmhouse for a traditional
dinner.
On Day 10, we take in one of Bhutan's most
iconic landmarks, climbing to a viewpoint that overlooks the
stunning Tiger's Nest monastery. We enjoy lunch at a local
restaurant afterwards. On the way back to Paro, we explore Kyichu
Lhakhang, a beautiful Buddhist temple.
On Day 11, we discover the mesmerising Rinpung
Dzong, a fortress monastery and a fantastic example of Bhutanese
architecture, and the National Museum, housed in a former
watchtower of Rinpung Dzong. Later, we drive via Dochula Pass, home
to 108 memorial chortens or stupas, to Punakha, where we spend the
night.