Bhutan, Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

5-Day Bhutan Highlights Tour from Kathmandu with Taktshang Hike

5 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Day trip to Cheri Gompa, a 17th-century monastery
  • 02 Discover Paro, ascend La Chele Pass, and visit key landmarks
  • 03 Hike to Taktshang with optional pony rides
  • 04 Experience Bhutan's rich culture and landscapes with a local guide

Embark on a captivating 5-day tour through Bhutan from Kathmandu, combining cultural discovery, scenic drives, and rewarding hikes. Visit Thimphu and Cheri Gompa, a 17th-century monastery built in 1620 by Shabdrung, the first ruler of Bhutan. Continue to Paro to explore its landmarks, climb to La Chele Pass for mountain views, and visit Dzondrakha Monastery, Rinpung Dungtse, and Lhakhang Dzong. The journey concludes with an early excursion to Taktshang, including a hike to the Tiger's Den and visits to Kyichu Lhakhang and Dzong.

Early in the morning, you will drive to Ramthangkha, the termination point of the carriage road, and then hike to the Tiger's Den (Taktshang).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kathmandu, Thimphu, Paro
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly to Paro and Drive to Thimphu

  • From Kathmandu, you will catch a Druk Air flight to Paro.

  • Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, you will complete the customs and immigration procedures.

  • Afterwards, your guide will greet you and take you to the capital, Thimphu.

Then, you will stay overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.

2
Day 02

Thimphu Excursion and Drive to Cheri Gompa

  • After breakfast, you will drive to the north end of the valley for about 20 minutes to begin an exciting ride to Cheri Gompa (monastery).

  • Then, you will arrive at the village of Dedona after passing through rice fields and forests.

  • From Dodena, you will cross the bridge and climb the steep hill to reach Cheri Gompa. Cheri Gompa was built in 1620 by Shabdrung, the first ruler of Bhutan.

  • Later, you will descend and drive back to Thimphu.

3
Day 03

Drive to Paro and Explore Its Landmarks

  • After breakfast, you will drive north of Thimphu for about an hour to reach Paro.

  • After lunch, you can go ahead and explore around Paro.

  • Then, you will climb up to La Chele Pass for mountain views.

  • After a short walk, you will descend and return to Paro.

  • Afterwards, you will also visit Dzondrakha Monastery, Rinpung Dungtse, and Lhakhang Dzong.

4
Day 04

Excursion to Taktshang and Kyichu Lhakhang

  • Early in the morning, you will drive to Ramthangkha, the termination point of the carriage road, and then hike to the Tiger's Den (Taktshang).

  • You will also visit Kyichu Lhakhang and Dzong.

  • You can also take a pony ride to Taktshang at an additional U.S. $12 per person.

In the end, you will stay overnight at a hotel.

5
Day 05

Departure from Paro

  • This day marks the end of your short tour. You will have breakfast at the hotel and then go to Paro, the only airport in Bhutan.

  • From Paro, you will fly back to Kathmandu through Druk Airlines or head for your next destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu

  • An English-speaking registered and insured guide, with meals, accommodation, and salary paid

  • Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), plus a cup of tea or coffee during mealtimes only

  • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel

  • Pick-up and drop-off by taxi, with emergency cooperation service

  • Applicable taxes

  • Purified safe drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Bar and beverages

  • Hot and cold drinks

  • Bottled water

  • Personal expenses

  • Meals during the journey Pokhara - Kathmandu, and during the stay in Kathmandu

  • Desserts

  • Insurance for helicopter evacuation

  • Tips to the guide

What to bring

  • Warm jacket

Know before you go

  • Bhutan Tour: Bhutan Tour is a 5-day long tour that will provide you with the opportunity to meet and learn about the culture and lifestyle of ever-smiling locals, tread into untouched forests with rare insight into the wildlife, and have a glimpse into the ancient traditions of arts and crafts of the Kingdom of Dragon.

  • Almost all included.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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