5-Day Private tour of Bhutan

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Complete the immigration formalities, Drive from Phuentsholing to Thimphu (180 km/approx 5-6 hours)
2 stops
1
Thimphu
After an early breakfast move for immigration formalities after being done with immigration transfer to Thimphu, on arrival check-into the hotel. On the way visit :- Kharbandi Gumba Evening time can be spent strolling through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar, to browse through examples of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangka paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewellery, and interesting items made from local materials. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m)
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Zangto Pelri means celestial abode of Guru Rinpoche. The gates to the park greet the visitors warmly and the entrance is led by flower gardens and a fountain.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Thimphu local Sightseeing
7 stops
3
The National Library of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan was established in 1967 for the purpose of "preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
The Memorial Stupa, Thimphu, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a stupa in Thimphu, Bhutan, located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
Motithang Takin Preserve
Motithang Takin Preserve, located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
National Folk Heritage Museum
The Folk Heritage Museum or Phelchey Toenkhyim is a museum in Thimphu, Thimphu District, Bhutan.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
Simply Bhutan Museum
Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
8
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimphu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Buddha Dordenma
Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Drive from Thimphu to Paro, Paro Local Sightseeing. (60 km 2 hrs approx)
5 stops
10
Rinpung Dzong
Rinpung Dzong, sometimes referred to as Paro Dzong, is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body as well as government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
11
Ta Dzong
National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum in the town of Paro in western Bhutan. Established in 1968, in the renovated ancient Ta-dzong building, above Rinpung Dzong under the command of His Majesty, the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third hereditary Monarch of Bhutan.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
12
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Kyichu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang, is an important Himalayan Buddhist temple situated in Lango Gewog of Paro District in Bhutan.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
14
Drukgyel Dzong
Drukgyal Dzong was a fortress and Buddhist monastery, now in ruins, located in the upper part of the Paro District, Bhutan. The dzong was probably built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, to commemorate victory over an invasion from Tibet.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Tiger's Nest Monastery Hike
1 stop
15
Paro Taktsang
Tiger's Nest Monastery 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. It is believed that Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) flew to this location from Tibet on the back of a tigress from Khenpajong. This place was consecrated to tame the Tiger demon, was first built in 1692 at a cave where Guru Rimpoche meditated in a cave, in the 7th century A.D. for 3 years, 3 months, 3 days and 3 hours in order to subdue evil demons residing within it. The cave has been considered a sacred site ever since and many famous saints have traveled to meditate in it. In order to arrive at the temple you must trek for around 2-3 hours through beautiful, shady pine forests that are colorfully festooned with moss and prayer flags. On many days, clouds shroud the monastery and give an eerie feeling of remoteness. No trip to Bhutan would be complete without a visit to this remarkable heritage site.
6 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Drive from Paro to Phuentsholing. (160 km 4hrs approx)
1 stop
16
Drive from Paro to Phuentsholing. (160 km 4hrs approx)
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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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