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4-Day Punakha, Paro & Thimphu Sightseeing Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the rich topography of this beautiful Buddhist kingdom that sits quietly on the Himalayas' eastern edge, known for its monasteries, dzongs and dramatic landscape. Trek to the iconic Tiger's Nest monastery that clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley. Explore the fascinating & mysterious land of Bhutan in this 4-day tour!

Highlights
  • Discover Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger's Nest
  • Explore the Chorten Memorialis, one of the most visible landmarks of Thimphu 
  • Visit the majestic Tashichho Dzong
  • Day 1: Paro to Thimphu expand_more
    • Flight into the Himalayas reveals scenic and breathtaking views of the Himalayan Mountains.

    • As soon as your flight enters Paro valley, which is surrounded by 4000 meter high mountains stretching across the west of Bhutan, it will enable you to have a visible landing which is indispensable and will make your day an unforgettable one.

    • Your Bhutanese representative from Fly to Bhutan will welcome you on arrival and drive Thimphu (2350m); it takes about 1.5 hours through Paa chu and Wang Chu river, it mainly has scrub as vegetation. The countryside from Chuzom to Thimphu is less forested than what you have seen so far, and the valley is narrow except for two sections where it widens into gentle slopes, a terraced rice field and a lovely strand of conifer trees.

    Evening stroll around the Thimphu City & Overnight at Hotel, Thimphu.

  • Day 2: Thimphu to Punakha expand_more
    • Enjoy a sightseeing tour in Thimphu and Punakha.
    • Visit the majestic Tashichho Dzong and the newly consecrated Tara Lhaden Zhingkham Lhakhang Temple.
    • Continue to the awesome Changangkha Lhakhang, which also offers excellent, sensational valley views.
    • Visit Buddha Point, where a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue has been constructed. Located at a short drive from Thimphu city centre, visitors get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from the Buddha point (Kuensel Phodrang). It is called Buddha Point because the largest statue of Buddha in the country sits there.
    • Chorten Memorialis one of the most visible landmarks of Thimphu, built in 1974 to honour the memory of third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. It is a four-storey chorten decorated with richly carved annexes facing the cardinal directions and features elaborate mandalas, statues and a shrine dedicated to the popular king.
    • Towards evening, drive back to Paro. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for an overnight halt.

    Overnight halt in the Hotel, Paro.

  • Day 3: Paro Sightseeing expand_more
    • Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Paro.

    • It starts with an excursion to view the spectacular Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery. Located on a cliff, this is one of the must-visit attractions in Bhutan. Enjoy the trek and gorgeous views of Paro Valley on the way up to the monastery.

    • Later, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of oldest and most beautiful temples. The temple is popularly believed to have been built by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet to pin down the left foot of a giant ogress that was thwarting the establishment of Buddhism into Tibet.

    • In the evening, take a leisure walk in the town and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 4: Departure expand_more
    • Have breakfast at the hotel, and then check out.

    • Now, you will be driven to Paro International Airport for your onward journey to your next destination.

    End of the tour.

What's Included
  • Accommodation under twin sharing with breakfast

  • Lunch and dinner in local restaurants and hotels

  • Experienced English-speaking Bhutan tour guide licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan

  • Private transport within Bhutan (Toyota coach/Tucson/Santafe/Land cruiser/Prado) as per itinerary

  • Museum & monuments entrance fee

  • Bottled water during the tour

  • Government royalty

  • Visa fee of $40 per person

  • Tourism Development Fund of US$10 per person

What's Excluded
  • Air fare

  • Travel insurance

  • Gratuities, bar bills, telephone bills, personal expenses, and laundry

Know before you go
  • Terms & conditions
    • The following terms and conditions apply in undertaking your travel with our company. Please read it and understand the rights and obligations between us.
    • Booking and reservations will be received for all dates at any time of the year. It is highly recommended that your tour reservation be made well in advance so that we will have enough time to make all the necessary arrangements for your visit to Bhutan.
    • For the festival bookings, kindly place at least 90 days prior to the actual travelling dates as mostly festival time it is difficult to get hotels and flights. However, we will try to accept even your last minute bookings.
    • All reservations to be made over email.
    • After confirmation, F2B will send you the confirmation letter informing you of the proposed flight, hotels and tour itinerary. At this stage, if you need to make any changes in the conditions, F2B reserves the right to make those changes and will provide you with alternative options.
  • Cancellation charges
    • Tour programs booked and subsequently cancelled are subjected to a cancellation charge as follows:
    • Within 21 days 10% of the rate
    • Within 14 days 15% of the rate
    • Within 7 days 30% of the rate
    • Less than 7 days 50% of the rate
    • After arrival in Bhutan 100%
  • Travel Insurance
    • To protect against unforeseen accidents and mishaps, we would like to suggest and advise you to have a travel insurance policy from your country. The travel insurance policy should cover helicopter evacuation services and medical assistance. Flight to Bhutan will not be liable for any kind of injury, illness or death during your visit to Bhutan either of trek or cultural tour.
  • Client’s Privacy
    • We respect all your personal information and we will keep them as confidential. Your personal information will be used only for the official requirements like applying the visas and other permits for your visit to Bhutan. Fly to Bhutan takes the full responsibility to protect our client’s privacy as top priority.
    • FTB shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, expense, delay, or inconvenience which may be caused to or sustained by any tour customer or any other person, or to or by the property of such customer or person from any cause whatsoever including but not limited to the acts of any agent, servant, or employee of any carrier, or hotel, or other establishment to furnish reservations or accommodations, the cancellation or delay in departure or arrival of any scheduled trip or flight, or accidents, collisions, thefts, strikes, weather conditions, disease, war, civil disturbances, or government restrictions.
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 790 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 790 / person