Overview
- Journey style
- Cultural Tours
- Route
- Paro · Punakha · Thimphu
- Flexibility
- Private and fully customisable
A 5-days tour that covers breathtaking destinations, including Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro. Enjoy the remarkable architecture of Punakha, and savor the rustic allure of Paro valley, home to sacred sites and historical buildings scattered over the valley. This trip promises to leave you with a basic understanding of Bhutan and the friendliness of its people. Therefore, if you are looking for a short trip to refresh your mind, then you can expect the following:
- Visit traditional and cultural sites
- Discover religious fortresses and monasteries
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro
- Local sightseeing
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: 65kms/1.5hrs
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:
- Memorial Chorten
- Buddha Point
- Centenary Farmers’ Market
Overnight in Thimphu
Day 02 Thimphu - Punakha
Driving duration: 77kms/3hrs
Elevation: 1310m /4300ft
After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass (3150m/10,000ft)
Attractions:
- Dochula Pass
- Chimi Lhakhang
- Punakha Dzong/fortress
- Punakha Suspension bridge
Overnight in Punakha
Day 03 Punakha - Paro
Driving duration: 137kms/3-4hrs
Elevation: 2200m/7218ft
After an early breakfast, drive to Paro recrossing Dochula Pass and Thimphu.
Attractions:
- En-route through Ta Chog Temple & Iron Chain Bridge
- Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Paro Rinpong Dzong
- Explore Paro Town
Overnight in Paro
Day 04 Paro - Hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
Hiking Duration: Approx. 5 to 6 hrs roundtrip
Elevation: 3120m / 10236ft
Hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
Attractions:
- Paro Taktsang
- Traditional village Homestay
- Optional: Hot stone Bath (additional charge)
Overnight in Paro
Day 05 Departure
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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