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5-Day Punakha, Thimphu & Paro Sightseeing Tour

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Travel to remote destinations in Bhutan and experience its sites off the beaten path. Go to the Tiger's Nest Monastery, reach Dochula pass and drive across the most revered monuments of Thimpu. Enjoy Bhutanese meals served by your farmhouse hosts. 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 the Punakha Dzong and Tashichho Dzong
  • Day 1: Arrival in Paro & Drive to Thimphu expand_more

    • Meet the tour representatives at Paro airport.

    • Drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan. Stop en-route at Chuzom and the confluence of the Thimphu & Paro rivers.

    • Upon arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel.

    • In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong, which means Fortress of Glorious Religion.

    • Visit the King’s memorial stupa.

  • Day 2: Thimphu to Punakha expand_more
    • After early breakfast, drive to Dochula pass (3088m).
    • Stop briefly here to take in the view and admire the stupa, Mani wall, and prayer flags that decorate the highest point on the road. 
    • Plan an excursion to Chimmi Lhakhang situated on a hillock in the center of the valley. This temple is known as the temple of fertility. 
    • Visit Punakha Dzong, built strategically at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative center of the region. 

    Stay overnight in Punakha.

  • Day 3: Punakha to Paro expand_more

    • Drive to Paro.

    • Visit Rinpung Dzong. Built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of  Dzongda (district administrative) and Thrimpon (Judge) of Paro district.

    • Drive up the valley to view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. It was from here that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century.

    • Follow it by a visit to the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. 

    Stay overnight in Paro.

  • Day 4: Paro expand_more

    • Begin the day by hiking to visit the holy Tiger’s nest monastery. This involves a spectacular walk up to the lofty heights. Situated high above the Paro valley, the spectacular view from this ‘temple of Heaven’ is simply breathtaking.

    Stay overnight in Paro. 

  • Day 5: Departure expand_more

    • After breakfast, drive to Paro International airport for departure. 

What's Included

  •  Best hotel accommodation 3-star hotels

  •  Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

  • Tea/Coffee with snacks

  • Transport within Bhutan

  • Services of an experienced, English-speaking Bhutan guide (Government License holder)

  • Mineral water (1 bottle every day)

  • Museum fees and other special entry fees

What's Excluded

  • Airfare

  • Travel insurance

  • Excess baggage charges

  • Drinks

  • Cigarettes

  • Laundry

  • Telephone calls and any personal expenses

Know before you go
  • 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%
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 group tour

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USD 940 / person