M3 Itineraries

On a clear day, the flight to Paro is breathtaking, with views of major Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu, and on the final approach Bhutan’s own snowy peaks, the sacred Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang. On arrival at Paro airport and after completion of airport formalities, you will be met by your M3 representative.

On arrival, Depending on flight timing the below program can be arranged, according to choice.

Drive towards the north end of the valley to view the Ta Dzong, the National Museum (Closed on Govt. holidays). The museum collection includes ancient Bhutanese art and artifacts, weapons, coins, stamps and a small natural history collection. Then walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) situated at a commanding height overlooking Paro valley. Built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646, this Dzong now houses Paro’s monk body and the offices of the civil administration and is symbolic as the religious and secular center of all affairs of the valley.

Later Drive to visit Tachogang Lakhang Bridge, Tachogang Temple. This temple is important because the man who taught building Iron-chain bridges lived here in the 15^th century. We will actually walk over the bridge that was restored with the pieces iron-chain collected from across the country. So here we will get to compare the art of building wooden cantilever bridge to iron-chain bridges. Then return back to Paro and check in at hotel.

(Overnight at hotel in Paro)