Bhutan 5N6D Tour

Summary Description

Day 01: Arrival in Paro & Thimphu sights

- Meet & greet with your local team.

- Proceed to Thimphu (about an hour’s drive)

- Check in to Hotel.

- Start sights visit to the National Memorial Chorten:

- Get to know Thimphu, with a walk around the town center.

- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu sights

After Breakfast start sight visits to:

- Kuneselphodrang/Buddha point  

- Changangkha Temple  

- Takin Preserve  

- Zilukha Nunnery:

- Lunch at a local restaurant

- Continue sight visits to Tashichhodzong  

- Changlimithang Archery Range

- Farmer's Market (Thursday to Sunday)

- End the day with a visit to one of the pubs in town (depending on your interests).

- Dinner & Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu

Day 03: Excursion to Punakha valley

After breakfast drive to Punkaha

- Stop at Dochula Pass (3100m).

- Druk Wangyal Chortens.

- short stop at the Lamperi Botanical Park

- hike to the Chimi Lhakhang: a.k.a the” Temple of Fertility”.

- And Punakha Dzong:

- After these visits, we return to the hotel in Thimphu for dinner and overnight.

Day 04: Paro valley

Drive back to Paro

- visit the Tachogang Lhakhang:

- Dungtse Lhakhang:

- National Museum:

- Paro Dzong & the 8th Century old Kyichu Lhakhang.

- Spend the evening walking around Paro Town:

- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro

Day 05: Tiger's Nest hike

- Early morning hike to the Taktsang Goemba (Tiger’s Nest Monastery.)

- End the day with a traditional hot stone bath and dinner at a farmhouse or the Hotel:

Day 06: Exit

- Drive on to the airport in Paro, to catch your flight out of Bhutan.

Description

This itinerary is a fitting introduction to the beautiful kingdom which is also known as the last Shangri La (paradise) on earth. It takes you through the lanes of the Capital – Thimphu where you can witness an amazing fusion of modernity and traditional culture to the Old Capital – Punakha via the Dochula Pass (3,140m). The trip ends with a hike to one of Bhutan’s most sacred sites: Taktshang Monastery (also known as the “Tiger’s Nest”) in Paro.

Included / Excluded
What's Included
  • Private Tour
  • Government Fees, Royalty & Taxes.
  • Bhutan Visa
  • Accommodation in 3 Star hotel room (Twin/double bed)
  • Buffet Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner at a local restaurant or hotel
  • Private transports (SUV car/minivan) with an experienced driver
  • An experienced English speaking professional local tour guide
  • Complimentary Bottled water
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
What's Not Included
  • Airfare
  • Travel insurance.
  • Costs for extra activities not included in the itinerary
  • Personal drinks & beverages
  • Additional hotel facilities like laundry, personal calls etc.
  • Bank transfer fee
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 6 days
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Scanned copy of Passport is required at time of booking for all participants
A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate