Bhutan is one of the most appealing destinations for tourists. It has such an incredible diversity of attractions and so much to offer that people find themselves coming back time and again. Go to Bhutan to enjoy authenticity, remoteness and a well-protected cultural heritage and natural environment. Bhutan is one of the most appealing destinations for tourists. It has such an incredible diversity of attractions and so much to offer that people find themselves coming back time and again. Go to Bhutan to enjoy authenticity, remoteness and a well-protected cultural heritage and natural environment.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Paro and Thimphu Sightseeing
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After lunch visit the fascinating Rinpung Dzong meaning ‘fortress of the heap of jewels’, which is the seat of the Paro district built in 1645 by Shadrung Ngawang Namgyal. Then visit a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimphu. This has traditionally been the seat of the Druk Desi (or "Dharma Raja"), the head of Bhutan's civil government, an office which has been combined with the kingship since the creation of the monarchy in 1907.
Accommodation
Hotel Bhutan★3 star
Activities
Rinpung Dzong
Tashichho Dzong
Restaurants
Lunch at Paro restaurants
Transportations
Paro International Aiport Pick up and drive to Thimpu
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Paro
Thimphu
Day 2
Thimphu to Punakha
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The drive from Thimphu to Punakha takes us first to the Dochula Mountain Pass in the snow covered Himalayas. Here are 108 memorial chortens or stupas built by the eldest Queen Mother. A must visit to Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful dzong in the country, especially in spring when the lilac-coloured jacaranda trees bring amazing colours to the dzong's characteristically towering whitewashed walls. After lunch hike to the Devine Madman’s Monastery, famously known for its fertility shrine.
Accommodation
Hotel Lobesa★3 star
Activities
Dochula Pass
Punakha Dzong
Chimi Lhakhang
Restaurants
Local Metsina
Transportations
Thimphu to Punakha
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Thimphu
Dochula
Punakha
Day 3
Punakha to Thimphu
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This small factory produces traditional Bhutanese paper handmade from the bark of the daphne bush and you can see the whole process. Another unique structure is the prominent National Memorial Chorten, which is predominantly white with spires of gold, was erected in 1974 in honour of the father of modern Bhutan, the third king of the country. A visit to Kuensel Phodrang alias Buddha Point is a gigantic Buddha statue, which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues.
Accommodation
Hotel Bhutan★3 star
Activities
Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory
Memorial Chorten
Kuensel Phodrang
Transportations
Punakha to Thimphu
Destinations
Punakha
Thimphu
Day 4
Thimphu to Paro
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Visit one of the oldest monasteries in the country built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo and the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong. This fortress was built around 1644-49 to commemorate the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetan-Mongol forces. It was later burnt in an accidental fire in 1951.
Accommodation
Tashi Namgay Resort★4 star
Activities
Kyichu Lhakhang
Drukgyel Dzong
Restaurants
Yue-ling Restaurant
Transportations
Thimphu to Paro
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Thimphu
Paro
Day 5
Hike to Tiger's Nest
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Paro is a valley of religion and myth. The most famous landmark, the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), stands on a granite cliff about 800m above the valley. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche, a famous Buddhist saint, flew to Paro on a tigress and meditated at Taktsang. The monastery is considered as a national treasure of Bhutan.
Accommodation
Tashi Namgay Resort★4 star
Activities
Hike to Tiger's Nest
Destinations
Paro
Day 6
Market visit (only on Sunday) and Departure
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Visit Paro's weekend market before your departure. This market isn't very large but it has a traditional feel and has some unique local products like organic Tsirang honey, squares of dried jellied cow skin known as khoo (a local snack). Drive to the airport for your departure.
Activities
Paro MarketOptional Activity
Transportations
Paro Airport Drop Off
Destinations
Paro
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
11 activities
3 lunches
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Notes
Included
- All private transfer & transportation during the tour in 4 x 4 deluxe Car/Hi-ace bus
- Tours & excursions as mentioned in the program.
- All entrance fees for museums & monuments.
- Accommodations in 3 star hotels with Full Board
- Government Royalty of USD 65/person/night.
- All Government Taxes.
- One bottled mineral water/person/day
Excluded
- Personal expenses, laundry, drinks etc
- Horse ride to Tiger's Nest
- Travel/Medical Insurance
- Tips to guide and driver
- Hot stone Bath Charges
- Bank Transfer charges
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