Bhutan in 6 Days
Tour Iteneraries
Tour ID: Bhu03
5 Nights/ 6 Days
On arrival at the airport, received by our representative and then transfer to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Meet and greet on arrival time and after processing permit You will drive to Kharbandi Gumba & Crocodile Park, & Drive through spectacular mountain views and peaceful countryside to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital & overnight stay in Thimphu
Punakha Dochula and n/stay Thimphu
After breakfast Thimphu sightseeing. Visit Trashichhoedzong,on the way to Punakha the beautiful medieval fortress/monastery which houses most of the Government's office and King's Throne room It is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot. After that drive to Arts & Crafts School, famous for traditional thangkha paintings. Here you will see, students at work producing intricate design on cloth.
Punakha to Paro n/stay
After breakfast drive to Paro en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom built in 1627, it now houses the School for religious studies. Afternoon in Paro visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is serving as the National Museum of the country and holding fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district.
Paro to Phuentsholing drop
After breakfast drive north of Paro valley to ruins of Drukgyel Dozng. From this fort Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies. Nearby visit traditional Bhutanese Farm House which offers good insight into lifestyle of local people. Then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called "Tiger's Nest". The excursion to monastery takes about 5 hours for round trip. While return to Paro town visit en route Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Paro to Phuentsholing drop
Hike to Taktshang Monastery and sightseeing. Stay at Paro. On the fifth day of your tour, visit the beautiful and sacred Monasteries. After breakfast take a short hike (2 hours) to Taktshang Monastery. Taktsang Lhakhang is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. This temple is one of the most holy sites in the kingdom and clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 hundred meters above the Paro Valley. Taktsang Lhakhang is located approximately 10 km north of Paro town at an altitude of 3.120 meters. In order to arrive at the temple visitors must trek for around 2-3 hours through beautiful, shady pine forests. No trip to Bhutan would be complete without a visit to this remarkable heritage site.
Paro to Phuentsholing drop
After breakfast drive north of Paro valley to ruins of Drukgyel Dozng. From this fort Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies. Nearby visit traditional Bhutanese Farm House which offers good insight into lifestyle of local people.
COST INCLUDES
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Meal plans mentioned.
- Transportation on non sharing basis.
- Transportation by appropriate vehicles as per itineraries and package (not at disposal).
- Road taxes, toll taxes and permit fees.
COST EXCLUDES
- Air fare / train fare.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porter age. Horse riding During Tiger nest Visit.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees & Guide charges.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Travel Insurance.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
Places We Cover
Pelling, Namchi, Gantok
Rumtek, Pemayangtse, Nathula, Yumthang, Gurudongmer & Many other Places
Trashigang, Tiger's Nest Monastry
Paro, Dochula,
Thimphu, Punakha, Drukgyal Zong & Many other Places
Buxa Tiger Reserve, Lava-Lolegaon
Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary & Many other Places
Phuentsholing to Thimphu n/stay