6 Nights Exclusive Bhutan Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Paro (2250m) and transfer to Thimphu (2350m)
4 stops
1
Paro
Arrive Paro & meet at the airport then transfer to Paro for lunch. Visit Paro Ringpung Dzong in Paro then drive to Thimphu. Proceed with sightseeing in Thimphu visiting King’s Memorial Chorten, Buddha’s point, Centenary farmer’s market, handicraft market etc.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
Paro airport is the only international airport in Bhutan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Rinpung Dzong
Paro Rinpung dzong is the center of attraction in Paro.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Thimphu Sightseeing – Punakha
7 stops
5
Thimphu District
After go to Thimphu sightseeing visiting several cultural and historical sites then drive to Punakha. En-route cross Dochula pass (3050m) which offers a good view of the eastern Himalayas. Getting closer to Punakha, take a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang 'the fertility temple'. Soon Punakha is reached after driving for a while.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
King's Memorial Chorten is one of the sightseeing attractions of Thimphu.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Thimphu’s Weekend Market
The weekend market is where the local farmers sell their rest and organic produces.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Thimphu Handicrafts Market
Handicraft market is closer to the weekend market where one can find many collectible items for gifts etc.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Dochula Pass
Dochula pass is en-route Thimphu to Punakha and commands spectacular Himalayan panorama of the eastern mountains in a clear day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
Chimi Lhakhang is the temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Punakha
Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
In Punakha (1310m) – Khamsum Chorten hike (1500m)
3 stops
12
After breakfast in the morning, drive to the hike-start-point and hike up to Kansum Chorten. Enjoy a good view of the Punakha Valley from the temple's top then hike down and drive to Punakha visiting Punakha Dzong.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Khamsum Yueley Namgyel Chorten erected by Royal queen mother for the purpose of present king in 2002 and requires an easy hike up to the temple.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Dzong is arguably one of the most beautiful monasteries in Bhutan.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Punakha – Thimphu (2350m)
3 stops
15
Trace the same route back to Thimphu crossing over Dochula pass and one more time to observe the eastern mountains. Upon Thimphu arrival, check-in hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Dochula Pass
Dochula pass is en-route Thimphu to Punakha and commands a spectacular Himalayan panorama of the eastern mountains on a clear day.
1 day • Admission ticket free
17
Thimphu District
Thimphu is also known as the city with no traffic lights.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Thimphu – Day excursion to Haa Valley (2740m) – Paro
3 stops
18
Thimphu
Drive to Paro from Thimphu en-route visiting Haa Valley crossing over Chele la pass which offers a good view of the green valley and the Himalayas. Explore around Haa then drive to Paro
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Chele la pass commands good Himalayan views and the valley below.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Haa Valley
Haa Valley is closer to Paro town.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery (3120m)
3 stops
21
Paro
In the morning, drive to the base of Taktsang Monastery outskirts of Paro town then begin the hike up to the monastery. After two hour’s hike will reach the cafeteria from where a beautiful view of the monastery can be seen. Then further hike up to reach the monastery, explore around and head downwards to the road point. Drive to Paro en-route visit Kychi Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples of Bhutan.
1 day • Admission ticket free
22
Paro Taktsang
Takstang monastery is the main highlight of any Bhutan tour. The monastery is perched in a vertical hillside defying all engineering logic where it's believed that Guru Padma Sambhava came on a back of a flying tigress from Tibet in the 8th century and meditated here, thus the name 'Tiger's Monastery'
6 hours • Admission ticket included
23
Kyichu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang is the oldest temple in Bhutan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Paro -Depart
2 stops
24
Paro District
After breakfast, drive to the Paro International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination & bidding farewell to the land of the thunder dragon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
Paro airport is a small airport at the beautiful Paro Valley.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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