Gate Way to Bhutan

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Thimphu, Bhutan

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

This tour is guided by a master botanist. The tour is kept broadly and depending on the season there could be changes to this itinerary.

An astonishing array of plants grow in Bhutan: over 5,400 species, including 500 species of medicinal plants, some hardy species thriving even at 3,700m above. It has also 82 unique orchids and 48 unique rhododendrons species.

The tropical vegetation below 800m has forests of oak, birch, maple, magnolia and laurel. Above 2,400m altitude home to spruce, yew, and weeping cypress. Higher still grows the east Himalayan fir. At about 5,500m are low shrubs, rhododendrons, Himalayan grasses and flowering herbs.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Afternoon tea
Round-trip private transfer
Landing and facility fees
Buffet dinner
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Accommodation as per itinerary
Fuel surcharge
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point
Paro Taktsang

Tiger’s Nest

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival At Phuntsholing or Paro Airport

    1 stop
  • 1
    Simtokha Dzong

    after you were received from the airport, your guide will talk about the whole history regarding your tour. After receiving from the airport you will be going to Thimphu via chuzoom( Meeting point of the river) and to simtokha dzong.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Thimphu Sightseeing | Thimphu

    3 stops
  • 2
    Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

    Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan and the most happening place in the country. Following breakfast in the hotel visit the Jungshi paper factory, National Memorial Stupa, the site of the tallest Lord Buddha statue at Kuenselphodrang and Institute of traditional Art. After lunch visits the historic Changangkha temple, Mini Takin Zoo, Sangaygang viewpoint and weekend local market. In the evening visit the impressive TashiChhoe Dzong, office of the king of Bhutan and monastic residence.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Buddha Dordenma

    biggest buddha

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)

    build in the memory of 3rd king of Bhutan

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Thimphu | Haa Excursion | Paro

    3 stops
  • 5
    Chele La Pass

    After lunch enjoy your drive to Paro via Chele La Mountain Pass

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    While in Haa visit the prominent Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo followed by picnic lunch at a scenic spot.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Haa Valley

    After an early breakfast venture on a four-hour drive excursion to Haa valley in the westernmost corner of Bhutan. Haa is a small yet fascinating place with a rich historical and cultural past. The drive will cut through the scenic hilly landscape, rural settlements and dense mix forest of pine and oak trees.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Tiger Nest Hike | Paro

    1 stop
  • 8
    Paro Taktsang

    Today you will visit the iconic site of Tiger Nest temple clinging on a vertical rocky cliff, 1000 meters above the valley. Following early breakfast in the hotel, you will take a short drive to the base of Taktshang. From the base, point starts hiking on a prominent trail leading through pine forest all the way up to Tiger Nest. At the midway cafeteria, you will be treated hot tea and coffee. Once inside the temple, get mesmerised by the wonders of this 8th-century landmark.

    6 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 5

    Morning Photography | Airport Drop

    1 stop
  • 9
    Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point

    Early in the morning move to Phuntsholing from Paro or to Paro Airport

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Bhutan Monyul Travel (Tour manager at Bhutan, Hotel booking and Transportation )
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Cancellation Policy

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