After receiving you at the Paro International Airport, our guide and the driver will escort you on your first adventure in the Kingdom of Bhutan. The National Museum of Bhutan is located in Paro just above the Rinpung Dzong (administrative headquarter of the Paro district) was established in 1968. It is housed in an ancient watchtower called Paro Ta Dzong (Ta Dzong means “watchtower fortress”) built in 1649. It displays hundreds of ancient Bhutanese artifacts and artworks including traditional costumes, armour, weaponry and handcrafted implements for daily life. The collection at the National Museum preserves a snapshot of the rich cultural traditions of the country. We will then drive to Thimphu, the capital city.

Thimphu is home to approximately 115,000 residents. This bustling little city is the main center of commerce, religion and government in the country. Arriving in Thimphu, our guide will assist you to check into the hotel so that you can relax for a while and then have your first taste of Bhutanese cuisine for lunch.

After lunch, visit the Bhutan Postal Museum in the heart of Thimphu town. Postal service in Bhutan was launched only in 1962 until which time communications and delivery of mails were done by messengers on foot (building of roads started from 1961) . The museum was established in 2015. Philatelic enthusiasts can find rich collection of stamps, stamp albums and First Day Covers. You may want to have stamps printed with your own photo. A bank is also located in the same complex so you can exchange your money into local currency Ngultrum (Nu.) if you want to. If time permits, we can go and visit one of the weaving centers.

Weaving is an integral part of Bhutanese culture and tradition. You will see both men and women at work weaving some of the most intricate designs and sophisticated patterns of traditional Bhutanese textiles. Not long ago, it was common to see one member in the family weaving for the entire family. Leisure time to explore the streets of Thimphu.