Overview
- Journey style
- Cultural Tours
- Route
- Paro · Thimphu
- Flexibility
- Private and fully customisable
A two-night tour each in Thimphu and Paro showcases the basic idea of Bhutan and Bhutanese welcoming nature with rich traditions. Mingle with locals in Thimphu and enjoy the rustic charms of Paro Valley.
While traveling between Thimphu and Paro, enjoy the following adventures:
- Stop at the Paro Airport Bird’s Eye View Point
- Visit endangered Takin Preserve Area (Bhutan’s national animal)
- Discover traditional art, craft and medicinal centers
- Take part in the Bhutan’s national Archery game
Highlights
- Seasons: Throughout the year
Price includes
- A minimum of 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars can be upgraded at an additional fee)
- All meals / Tea & snacks
- All internal transport (excluding Domestic flights)
- Sightseeing with entrance fees
- An experienced English speaking tour leader
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), government fees & visa fee
Price excludes
- Flights
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Additional personal expenses such as souvenirs, meals, snacks, alcohol, laundry, tips, and gratuities for the tour leader and staff.
The Sustainable Development Fee, visa and permits are all included — see how the Bhutan visa & permits process works.
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival: Paro - Thimphu
Driving Duration: 1.5hrs/ 65 km
Elevation: 2200m/ 7218ft
The first gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. After completing your visa formalities and clearing your immigrations, we will warmly welcome you in a traditional way. We will then continue to drive on to Thimphu.
(Sightseeing depends on the flight timing)
Attractions:
- Tashichho Dzong
- Memorial Chorten
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 02 Thimphu - Cultural Sightseeing
Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft
After breakfast, cultural sightseeing in Thimphu
Attractions:
– Buddha Point
– Takin Preservation Center
– 13 Traditional Art Forms (Closed on weekends & during Government holidays)
– Centenary Farmers Markets
– Authentic Bhutanese Crafts street
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 03 Thimphu - Paro sightseeing
Driving Duration: 1.5hrs/ 65 km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Drive on to Paro for local sightseeing
Attractions:
- Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong)
- Explore Paro Town
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Day 04 Paro: Hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
Hiking Duration: Approx. 5-6 hrs roundrtip
Elevation: 3120m / 10236ft
After having breakfast at the hotel, drive onto Paro Taktsang’s base and then hike up to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Day 05 Departure/Exit
After breakfast, we drive on to the airport in Paro, to catch your flight to your onward destination as you bid farewell to the beautiful Kingdom of Bhutan.
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