4 Nights Best of Bhutan tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Paro (2250m) and transfer to Thimphu (2350m)
8 stops
1
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
After arrival in Paro meet our representative and then have your lunch at Paro. After lunch carry out your sightseeing program visiting the Rinpung Dzong which is currently used as an administration centre and school for monks. Later depart to Thimphu,which is made up of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. Check in at hotel. Within the evening visit Handicrafts Emporium, this has all types of Bhutanese handicrafts for sale.
Admission ticket free
2
Paro River
Arrive Paro and drive to Thimphu. Enjoy the scenery of Paro river and Paro valley.
Admission ticket free
3
Buddha Dordenma
The biggest Buddha Statue!
Admission ticket free
4
Motithang Takin Preserve
Motithang Mini-Zoo (home of the bizarre Takin, the national animal).
Admission ticket free
5
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
View of Tashichoo Dzong in Thimphu.
Admission ticket free
6
Rinpung Dzong
Ringpung Dzong is the center of attraction in Paro.
Admission ticket free
7
Centenary Farmers Market
Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu offers fresh produces directly from the villages. (Open Fri – Sun).
Admission ticket free
8
National Folk Heritage Museum
Folk Heritage Museum – a 300 year old traditional house converted into a museum. (Open Mon-Fri).
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Thimphu to Punakha (1310m)
3 stops
9
Punakha Dzong
Early in the morning after breakfast drive towards Punakha crossing over Dochula Pass (3140m) for about 1 & half hours. Dochula offers the spectacular view of eastern Himalayas in the clear weather. On the way take a short hike through beautiful rice fields to Chimmi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to Drukpa Kuenly, also known as “the Divine Madman”. Later in the afternoon visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong located at the confluence of the Pho-chu and Mo-chu river. In the evening drive to the hotel.
Admission ticket free
10
Dochula Pass
Dochula Pass offers majestic Himalayan panorama of the eastern Himalayas. There are 108 chortens at the pass.
Admission ticket free
11
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
Chimi Lhakhang is the fertility temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Punakha to Paro (2250m)
1 stop
12
Dochula Pass
After early breakfast, drive from Punakha to Paro re-crossing Dochula Pass. Stop at Thimphu for lunch. Then drive further for Paro and visit the Rinpung Dzong which continues its age-old function as the seat of the district administration, district court and the monastic body. Later drive for the hotel at Paro.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery
3 stops
13
Paro Taktsang
On fourth day visit the spectacular Taktsang Monastery, early in the morning after breakfast drive towards the base camp of Taktsang and then commence the hike up to the Taktsang Monastery-Tiger’s Nest. Pay visit to Taktsang Monastery which provides the mesmerizing view of Paro Valley. Afterwards, hike back to the road point then drive to Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Also visit Rinpung Dzong which continues its age-old function as the seat of the district administration, district court and the monastic body. Later drive back to Hotel.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Paro Taktsang
Enjoy the visit to Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Kyichu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest temple in Bhutan.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Departure
1 stop
16
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
Departure Your 3 Nights Bhutan Tour terminates today, so after breakfast, drive towards the international terminal, board the flight and bid farewell to remote and legendary Dragon Kingdom.
3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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