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6-Day Bhutan Mystical Tour

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Overview

This 6-day Bhutan itinerary will open your eyes to the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" or 'Druk Yul'.

Your trip covers the essentials: Paro, Thimphu and Punakha where you'll visit a mixture of cultural, historical, religious and artistic sites. Together this collaboration of elements offers you an insight into life in Bhutan and what matters most to Bhutanese people.

Highlights of this trip into your hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest, a highly revered site for Bhutanese people, built by Guru Rinpoche, and the Takin Reserve, where you'll meet the national animal of Bhutan, said to have been the creation of the Divine Madman.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Paro Arrival and Travel to Thimphu

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Paro Arrival and Travel to Thimphu

After receiving you at Paro International Airport, our guide and driver will take you to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. In the afternoon, you will visit historical, monumental and cultural sites of Thimphu, including a stop to explore the famous Tashicho Dzong. Later on, visit the arts and crafts village and take a leisurely stroll in the market.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Riverview3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Simtokha Dzong

    Tashichho Dzong

    Craft Bazaar and Clock Tower SquareOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Paro to Thimphu

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    Meals

    Lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Thimphu

    Semtokha

Day 2

Thimphu Sightseeing

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Thimphu Sightseeing

Explore Thimphu by visiting various places of historical, traditional and natural interested. You'll go to as the National Library, Folk Heritage Museum, Institute of Traditional Arts and Crafts to learn about the culture and artistry of Bhutan. Then you'll go to the Royal Takin Preserve to see the national animal - a curious creature. Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Lhakhang and Buddha Point will introduce you to the Buddhist faith of Bhutanese people.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Riverview3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    National Library of Bhutan

    Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa

    National Institute for Zorig Chusum

    Motithang Takin Preserve

    Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan

    Memorial Chorten

    Changangkha Lhakhang

    Kuensel Phodrang

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Thimphu

    Motithang

Day 3

Thimphu to Punakha

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Thimphu to Punakha

After breakfast, embark on an adventurous journey to Punakha, where history was created and re-enacted. En-route visit Dochula Pass to see the Himalaya mountain ranges from the viewpoint. A little further down, a stop will be made to visit Royal Botanical Park where we will have lunch. After arriving in Punakha, go on a short tour of the town, including the nunnery.

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    Accommodation

    Punakha Residency3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dochula Pass

    Royal Botanical Park

    Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery

    Punakha Suspension Bridge

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Thimphu to Punakha

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Thimphu

    Dochula

    Khuruthang

    Punakha

Day 4

Punakha to Paro

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Punakha to Paro

After breakfast, visit the Punakha Dzong, a beautiful Dzong in Bhutan founded by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. En-route to Paro, pay a visit to Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple with its interesting architectural style. We shall pass through Thimphu again before arriving Paro where we will spend the night. You'll be free to explore the town at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Rema Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Punakha Dzong

    Chimi Lhakhang

    Free Time in ParoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Punakha to Paro

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khuruthang

    Punakha

    Paro

Day 5

Paro Taktsang Hike, Tiger's Nest

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Paro Taktsang Hike, Tiger's Nest

After breakfast, you'll be taken out of the city for about 20 minutes to the starting point of your hike to Paro Taktsang Monastery, founded on the cliff, one of the most iconic landmarks of Bhutan created by Guru Rinpoche. There is a cafeteria half-way that can be the mid-way point or final point of your hike. Afterwards, visit Paro Ta Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. You'll be free to relax and recover from your hike in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Rema Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hike to Tiger's Nest

    Paro Ta Dzong National Museum

    Kyichu Lhakhang

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    Restaurants

    Taktsang Cafeteria

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rema Resort to Paro Taktsang

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Paro

Day 6

Onward Journey from Bhutan

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Onward Journey from Bhutan

Today concludes your lovely Bhutan itinerary. After breakfast depending on the timing of your flight, make a quick visit to the downtown area and afterwards our team will drop you off at the airport for your onward journey.

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    Activities

    Local Arts & CraftsOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Paro to Paro International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paro

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 19 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

All people entering Bhutan must pay $65 per day for sustainable development.
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