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Home5-Day Bhutanese Culture Tour In Thimphu, Paro & Punakha
Description
Make stops at the National Memorial Stupa, Buddha Dordenma, Takin Preserve, Rinpung Dzong fortress, hike to the Taktsang Monastery and combine this with views of the scenic Himalayan ranges from the Dochula Pass! Explore the fascinating & mysterious land of Bhutan in this 5-day tour!
Highlights
- Admire the scenic Dochu La Pass
- Discover Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger's Nest
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest Buddhist temple in the valley
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Paro to Thimphu expand_more
Upon arrival in Bhutan, clear immigration, customs and you will meet our representatives and be transferred to Thimphu, the capital city. Please note that you have to produce passport copies for an entry permit at the airport. There are no fees and photos needed for the permits.
Upon arrival in Thimphu, you may visit the National Memorial Stupa, Buddha Dordenma, Takin Preserve, Folk Heritage Museum and Tashichoedzong. You may do self-guided explorations in the city in the evening.
Overnight in Thimphu.
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Day 2: Thimphu to Punakha expand_more
Drive east to Punakha, which can take about 3 hours.
En-route, stop for panoramic views of the Himalayan range from the Dochula Pass (El. 3,100 m).
Just before arriving at Punakha, we will take a short walk to Chimi Lhakhang (No-dog temple) through the rice fields and hamlets for an hour. There will be time in the evening to take self-guided walks from your hotel to nearby places.
Overnight in Punakha.
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Day 3: Punakha to Paro expand_more
Drive early from Punakha the same way back to Paro via the Dochula Pass and visit the Rinpung Dzong (fortress), the ruins of Drugyal Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang - the oldest temple.
Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the town in the evening.
Overnight in Paro.
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Day 4: Paro expand_more
Start early, as we will have now covered more grounds on foot and well acclimated.
Hike to the Taktsang monastery or Tiger’s Nest which can take about 5 hours (both ways) on average, through pine and oak forests. The hike uphill is really worth it.
After the hike, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest Buddhist temple in the valley on the way back.
Overnight in Paro.
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Day 5: Departure expand_more
After breakfast, drive to the airport for your return flight back home.
What's Included
All the taxes and permit fees
Accommodations as per package
Meals as per package only
English-speaking professional Bhutanese tour guide
Toyota or Hyundai car as per the number of PAX/ group size
Daily Mineral Water
Evening tea
What's Excluded
All the miscellaneous
Entry fees for the monuments
Any extras in hotels like laundry, drinks, etc
Tips to the guides and drivers
Know before you go
Although we will do our best to adhere to the itinerary and its schedule, this itinerary should be considered as an approximate indication of the schedule and scope of activities and trip routing, rather than an inflexible schedule of events. It is likely that there will be changes in the itinerary in terms of anything from the exact hotel used to the villages we may stop in for the night. Tour Guide and our crew will do everything to ensure that you are inconvenienced as little as possible.
Please note that monasteries and temples are not tourism institution but a place of worship for the locals. Please dress properly and respect the local cultures. Some monasteries and temples may also remain closed for visitors, and certainly, the inner sanctuaries of these temples remain reserved for serious worships. Our guide will try their best to get you inside, but we cannot guarantee some of the visits.
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 6 | USD 1100 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |