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5 Day Sightseeing Tour Of Thimpu, Punakha & Paro
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Head to the popular cities of Bhutan on this 5-day guided tour. Explore the marvellous landmarks of Thimpu such as the Folk Heritage Museum, Memorial Chorten, Thimpu Fortress and many more. See the splendid  Punakha Dzong Fortress and visit the sacred temple of Chimi Lhakhang in Paro.

Highlights
  • Visit Bhutan post office for beautiful Bhutanese stamps
  • Stroll through Thimpu's embroidery handicrafts shops
  • Go to Kichu Temple, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan
  • Enjoy a Bhutan traditional dance Cultural Show 
  • Day 1 - Paro to Thimphu expand_more
    • Board an early morning flight to Paro and meet your Bhutanese tour guide upon arrival. Transfer to Thimphu followed by checking-in the hotel and having lunch.

    • Visit the Bhutan post office for the beautiful Bhutanese stamps weaving center to see the traditional Bhutanese weaving before driving to Folk Heritage Museum.

    • Head to Memorial Chorten and embroidery handicraft shops along with the largest and newly built statue of Buddha, offering a magnificent view of entire Thimphu valley. Also visit the fortress of Thimphu at 5 pm and Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king.

    Overnight: Thimphu | Altitude: 2300m.

  • Day 2 - Visit Punakha Dzong & Khamsum Yuley Lhakhang Temple expand_more
    • Drive to Punakha post-breakfast, over Dochula pass, at 3150m and enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan, if the weather permits, at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees.

    • Walk around the 108 stupas and enjoy the view along with the fresh air and continue your drive to the warm valley of Punakha.

    • Visit Punakha Dzong Fortress, which houses the most elaborated temple in the country and is a fine example of Bhutanese rich Art and Architecture before going for an hour hike post-lunch, to the temple of Khamsum Yuley Lhakhang. If there is enough time, visit Wangdue Phodrang ruin dzong.

    Overnight: Punakha

  • Day 3 - Visit Paro Dzong & See Cultural Show expand_more
    • Drive back to Paro post-breakfast and visit the temple of Chimi Lhakhang en route, the temple of fertility associated with religious art of phallus.

    • Upon reaching Paro, after lunch, visit Ta Dzong and then to Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot followed by walking through the oldest wooden bridge, which is still in use along with visiting Kichu temple, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan built in 7th century.

    • Enjoy a delicious dinner in a local traditional Bhutanese farmhouse, with Cultural Show, Bhutan traditional dance.

    Overnight: Paro | Altitude: 2200m.

  • Day 4 - Hike to Tiger's Nest expand_more
    • Hike for about 2 hrs uphill, to reach Tiger's Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the splendid Paro valley.

    Have lunch in the cafeteria and head back to the hotel to enjoy the facility along with a hot stone bath.

    Paro | Altitude: 2200m. Dinner and over night  3 star hotel.

  • Day 5 - Departure expand_more

    Head to the airport for your departure flight. 

What's Included
  • Bhutan Visa arrangement service

  • Government royalty and all the taxes

  • FIT Surcharge for one and two persons

  • Accommodations in 3 Star Hotels

  • Three meals a day breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • English-speaking Bhutanese guide.

  • Private transportation and sightseeing as per the itinerary

  • Museums and parks fees indicated in the itinerary

  • Bottled drinking water throughout the journey

What's Excluded
  • Flight fares 

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages

  • Single room supplement charge for two pax and above

  • Travel/medical insurance

  • Tips to driver and guide

Know before you go
  • Bhutan visa is pre-processed by our company, for which we need to have your passport copy by scan on our email.

  • We will send you an electronic visa in your mail, which you will need to print and carry to fly to Bhutan at immigration authorities, who will stamp on your passport.

  • Flight fares from Kathmandu, Bangkok, Singapore, Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Dhaka, Mumbai, Guwahati, Gaya to Bhutan. Please choose the route and let us know a suitable booking for you.

Meeting Point

Paro, Bhutan

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 940 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 940 / person